The developed materials will have enhanced properties (e.g. thermal, mechanical, chemical), functionalities (e.g. wear, corrosion, chemical and fire resistance, hardness, impact resistance, high-temperature resistance, structural health monitoring, ultralow friction surfaces), and enable hydrogen storage. The project strives to advance manufacturing processes, enhance synthesis and stability, and minimize environmental impact. The manufacturing capabilities developed by GIANCE will foster strong connections with end-users, enabling the qualification and development of commercial propositions to high Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). GIANCE aims to demonstrate and validate the effectiveness of GRM-enabled products through 11 demonstrator cases, influencing future technologies across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy (hydrogen economy) and water treatment. By supporting the Graphene Flagship initiative, GIANCE contributes to innovation output and industrialization efforts, paving the way for the integration of newly acquired knowledge into EU industry and society. The project aspires to build a robust EU value chain, translating technological advancements from TRL4-5 to concrete innovation opportunities and production capabilities (TRL6-7). This strategic approach positions GIANCE to gain first-mover market advantages at scale within the defined industrial sectors. The consortium consists of 23 partners from 10 countries, representing the full value chain, with leading OEMs, large industries, world-class research and education organisations, and innovative SMEs. The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101119286, and UK Research and Innovation under Grant Agreement No 10090645 and No 10101683.

Acronym: GIANCE
Funding: Horizon Europe Framework Programme
Starting year: 2023
End year: 2026
Call: Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the green deal (HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02)
Budget ISM: 332 k€
Role ISM: Task leader
Referent ISM: Aldo Di Carlo
ISM Personnel: Antonio Cricenti, Aldo Di Carlo, Roberto Felici, Amanda Generosi, Marco Guaragno, Paolo Moras, Barbara Paci, Giovanni P. Parisi, Franca Rossi
ISM Labs: MatSync, SpecX
Other Participants: EURECAT (coordinator), CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT SCPA, BOEING TURKEY AVIATION AND TRADE LIMITED COMPANY, IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS, CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE, FORVIA, FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT, DAWN AEROSPACE, FUNDACION BCMATERIALS, IRIS SRL, CROSSFIRE SRL, Netherlands Aerospace Centre NLR, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE OF GALICIA, BRIGHTLANDS MATERIAL CENTER -TNO, HydroSolid - GMBH, GRAPHENEA S.A., LENNTECH, V.E. LASHKAREV INSTITUTE OF SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS - NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF UKRAINE, NANOPROM, Bax&Company, INNOVATION ENGINEERING, NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (UNN), UNIVERSAL MATTER GBR LTD
Website: https://www.giance-project.eu/