2nd phase
Improvement of Technology Transfer System" of the Specific Objective 1.2.1 "To increase investments of private sector in R&D" of the Operational Programme "Growth and Employment"
Agreement No: KC-PI-2020/24
Duration: 01.12.2020 – 30.06.2022
Project Leader: Dr Roberts Rimša
Project partners: Institute of Heating, Gas and Water Technologies (RTU), Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL)
Total budget: 333 333 EUR with ERAF support of 90%
Project description:
Project aimis to develop a gut-on-chip microphysiological system that is compatible with mass-manufacturing processes. Gut-on-chip is a microfluidic device that allows to replicate certain human gut functions by creating an interface between epithelial and endothelial human cells. This has a potential to replace animal testing.
During the 1st phase, a feasibility study and a commercialization strategy of the technology transfer project were developed.
During the 2nd phase, device prototypes will be developed with the aim to select materials and optimize device design for production. The manufactured prototype will be tested in real environment conditions, raising the level of technology readiness to TRL6.
1st phase
Project number: KC-PI-2020/24
Duration of the first phase: 01.04.2020. – 30.09.2020.
Project scientific leader: Dr. Roberts Rimša
Project implementer: Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia
Project aim is to develop a gut-on-chip microphysiological system that is compatible with mass-manufacturing processes. Gut-on-chip is a microfluidic device that allows to replicate certain human gut functions by creating an interface between epithelial and endothelial human cells. This has a potential to replace animal testing.
During the 1st phase, a feasibility study and a commercialization strategy of the technology transfer project are to be developed.
The maximum support funding for the technical and economic feasibility study of the project and the development of the commercialization strategy is up to 25,000.00 EUR, including the European Regional Development Fund funding of 25,000.00 EUR.