Revolutionizing Electron Microscopy: IMPRESS-PCP Call for tenders unveils opportunities for innovative companies

14/02/2024

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IMPRESS (Interoperable electron Microscopy Platform for advanced RESearch and Services) is a cutting-edge Horizon Europe Research & Innovation project aimed at transforming the field of transmission electron microscopy. Bringing together 19 partners from 11 European countries, the project will develop a new generation of instrumentation that is flexible and adaptable. Based on open standards, interfaces, data formats and interchangeable components, the platform will allow for customized, interoperable arrangements.

Within the project the opening of the Pre-Commercial Procurement Call for Tenders aimed at pioneering innovation in transmission electron microscopy was recently announced, marking a significant milestone in advancing the frontiers of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The IMPRESS PCP process presents an extraordinary opportunity for innovative companies to collaborate in crafting a cutting-edge interoperable platform for TEM.

Bid Submission

Technology providers keen on participating in the IMPRESS PCP Call for Tenders must register their companies on Subreport, accessible via the following link: www.subreportelvis.de/anmeldung.html. Once registered, access to the Subreport platform allows for bid submission, document downloads, notifications and more via the following link: www.subreport.de/E88813442

Key deadlines to note for bid submission:

- 1^st March 2024 (13:00 hrs CET): Deadline to submit questions

- 29^th March 2024 (13:00 hrs CET): Bid submission deadline

The contact address for any questions related to the content of the IMPRESS-PCP Call for Tenders is: [email protected]. In addition, Subreport has a helpdesk in case of questions or problems related to the use of the Subreport platform ([email protected]; [email protected]).

For clarifications or queries regarding the PCP procedure, a comprehensive Q&A list addressing technical matters, open innovation and PCP issues is available on the IMPRESS website: e-impress.eu/pcp/#FAQ

To foster collaboration among companies and facilitate meeting the tender criteria, a Matchmaking Tool is available on the IMPRESS website: e-impress.eu/pcp/#matchmaking. This tool enables interested parties to form partnerships, facilitating exchanges of expertise, skills and resources among potential partners whose needs align.

Further details about the IMPRESS-PCP Call for Tenders and bid submission guidelines are provided at the following link: e-impress.eu/tender

"The IMPRESS PCP Call for Tenders invites all interested parties to present their bids to develop an innovative interoperable platform based on correlative, adaptable and transferable cartridges with a standardized interface", points out Regina Ciancio (Cnr-Iom), IMPRESS Project Coordinator.

Once the PCP Call for Tenders concludes, selected companies with a diverse set of scientific and technological expertise will engage in a competitive three-phase development journey to develop the interoperable platform. The initial phase involves designing innovative solutions and verifying their technical and economic feasibility. The most promising prototypes will undergo development and testing at the lead procurer's facilities during the second phase. The final phase will witness testing and validation of the chosen prototypes in operational environments.

Collaborative endeavors between companies, scientists and end-users will culminate in establishing the IMPRESS innovation ecosystem. This Research & Innovation journey presents an exciting opportunity for companies to expand the horizons of TEM, unlocking business prospects and easing access to new sectors and markets.

The National Research Council of Italy is among the group of 19 partners of the project, as well as in the IMPRESS-PCP list of procurers.

Per informazioni:
Regina Ciancio
Cnr-Iom
[email protected]

Vedi anche:

• IMPRESS website

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