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Information updated to: 31/08/2016

Project

VIRTUALAB: Sistemi Avanzati di Meccatronica Biomedicale di Diagnosi e Terapia Medica basati su Realtà Virtuale e Aumentata, Microelettronica, e su Laboratori robotizzati ad elevato throughput.

Code PON01_01297
Field/s Health and wellbeing
Description The VIRTUALAB research project aims to study, implement and validate advanced diagnostic techniques applied in medicine drawing on a knowledge base, or set of enabling technologies, such as mechatronics, image processing, biomedical and pathophysiological signals, virtual reality, robotics, microelectronics, sensors and software. The investigated techniques will have direct application in two main areas of medical diagnosis: 1) Image Diagnostic (3D and 4D), for assistance of minimally invasive percutaneous interventions (thorax, abdomen, brain, bones, spine), with the realization of: a) a navigation system based on 3D and 4D image fusion and virtual reality, suitable also for neuro-navigation assisted by a robotic positioning system; b) arrays of microelectrodes for data collection in neurophisiology and / or neurophysiopathology, for the diagnosis and the "guide" in real time in selected areas, combined with a therapeutic or diagnostic solutions micro-dispenser, assisted by neuro-navigator 4D (see point a)) 2) High-throughput (HTS) molecular diagnostics based on nucleic acids, drug discovery based proteomics, and automated extraction of DNA, with the realization of: a) high throughput workstation with high autonomy for drug discovery and DNA diagnostics; b) integrated HTS and high autonomy workstation for DNA extraction and real time amplification for diagnostic purposes, which can be specialized in real-time mode for intra-operative diagnosis of sentinel lymph- nodes. In particular, the objective of the VIRTUALAB project is aimed both on identifying and implementing hi-tech equipment that is addressed at significantly improving the minimally invasive interventional practice, and to speed up molecular diagnostic techniques especially oriented to the oncological diseases. In these areas, enabling technologies and results of this project will involve different disciplines which are closely related and synergistically co-operatating to achieve the final goals. The interdisciplinary nature of the project involves the participation of highly skilled partners in various scientific fields related to project objectives such as medicine, biotechnology, pharmacology, robotics, physics. The project is structured according to a star type aggregative pattern, where a core consisting of four SMEs interacting with a satellite facilities of University and Research Centres responsible of drive, with specific application knowledge, the field of robotics and computer science in order to create highly innovative new systems to the service of medicine and biotechnology (see fig.1). The final results, therefore, affect all components of the project and in particular: a) the nucleus of SMEs, both in terms of a realization of autonomous workstations / high throughput biomedical equipment, diagnosis systems, advanced intraoperative navigation, and on diagnostic kits suitable for treatment with high throughput methods and high autonomy; b) satellites Research Centres on the side of molecular diagnostic techniques and minimally invasive medical interventions. An important aspect of the VIRTUALAB project is the involvement of companies and excellence institutions belonging to a territory characterized by and industry strongly oriented to Automotive and Mechatronic . The current crisis in the automotive industry pushes towards the full utilization of acquired Mechatronic skills that are particularly sought in automated technology (robotic and mechatronic) used in biology and medicine. Therefore, it is of particular strategic importance both to value these skills into a strategic repositioning of industries involved in the project, and to project on a so promising of biotechnology and medical diagnostics scenario, both in Italy and abroad, innovations and products of so major Social interest and addressed to a highly receptive market.
Total cost 6,062,740.25 euro
Public contribution
Total public contribution
4,171,079.21 euro

NOP R&C contribution
2,981,747.51 euro

PAC contribution
0.00 euro

Contribution from other funds
1,189,331.70 euro
Distribution Advancement of distribution in %
Total amount distributed
2,926,032.02 euro

NOP R&C distributed amount
2,294,276.41 euro

PAC distributed amount
0.00 euro

Amount distributed with other funds
631,755.61 euro

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Field/s – Indicates the field or fields in which the project has the most relevance. A project may have more than one field. For some projects it is not assigned. The field are the following 8: "Health and wellbeing", "Food", "Energy", "Environment and Ecology", "Transport and Logistics", "Cultural goods and activities", "Social Innovation" and "Smart Cities".

Description – Descriptive summary of project.

Total cost – Total cost of project.

Public contribution – Three elements are reported:

  • Total commitment – total amount admitted to financing, may include more than contribution to be valued on NOP R&C, also on other funds.
  • NOP R&C admitted contribution
  • PAC admitted contribution
  • Contribution with other funds

Distribution – The following elements are reported:

  • Total distributed amount – takes into account the distributed amount considering both NOP R&C distribution and other funds if provided for
  • NOP R&C distributed amount – amount distributed to financing of project to be valued on NOP R&C
  • PAC distributed amount – amount distributed to financing of project to be valued on PAC
  • Amount distributed with other funds – amount distributed to financing of project with other funds

The distributions refer to the date of last update indicated at top.

Type of beneficiary Public commitment for beneficiary
Small business 1
Public research organisation 2
University 2
Micro business 1
Medium business 1
Research Organisation 1
Total Beneficiaries 8

AB ANALITICA S.R.L.

Tax File Number: 02375470289
Unique Project Code: B91C11000640005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia, Extra convergenza
Type: Small business

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 580,000.00 euro
Public contribution Total
350,750.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
118,000.00 euro
Distribution Total
192,694.25 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
82,600.00 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

Istituto Tumori 'Giovanni Paolo II' - Bari

Tax File Number: 00727270720
Unique Project Code: B91C11000270005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia
Type: Public research organisation

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 355,700.00 euro
Public contribution Total
302,345.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
302,345.00 euro
Distribution Total
302,345.00 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
302,345.00 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro

Tax File Number: 80002170720
Unique Project Code: B91C11000260005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia
Type: University

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 266,100.00 euro
Public contribution Total
226,185.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
226,185.00 euro
Distribution Total
226,185.00 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
226,185.00 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

Tecnopolis PST

Tax File Number: 06848450729
Unique Project Code: B61C11000740005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia
Type: Micro business

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 78,000.00 euro
Public contribution Total
44,700.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
44,700.00 euro
Distribution Total
39,782.39 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
39,782.39 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

CNR - Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche

Tax File Number: 80054330586
Unique Project Code: B31C11000770005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia, Sicilia, Extra convergenza
Type: Public research organisation

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 1,333,480.25 euro
Public contribution Total
1,133,458.21 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
471,537.51 euro
Distribution Total
808,293.89 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
471,537.50 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

MASMEC S.P.A.

Tax File Number: 03805970724
Unique Project Code: B31C11000410005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia
Type: Medium business

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 2,822,000.00 euro
Public contribution Total
1,580,300.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
1,580,300.00 euro
Distribution Total
1,094,493.35 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
1,094,493.35 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma

Tax File Number: 97087620585
Unique Project Code: B21C11000330005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia, Extra convergenza
Type: University

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 427,460.00 euro
Public contribution Total
363,341.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
68,680.00 euro
Distribution Total
253,584.97 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
68,680.00 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-

IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza

Tax File Number: 00138660717
Unique Project Code: B21C11000320005
Location of financial commitments: Puglia
Type: Research Organisation

Presentation date 09/04/2010
Approval date 18/12/2015
Start of activity Expected date
01/07/2011
Effective date
01/07/2011
End of activity Expected date
31/05/2015
Effective date
-
Total cost 200,000.00 euro
Public contribution Total
170,000.00 euro
Eligible of NOP R&C
170,000.00 euro
Distribution Total
8,653.17 euro
Amount of NOP R&C
8,653.17 euro

Date of last distribution of NOP R&C
-
Axis - Operational objective I - Scientific and technological fields, generators of industry transformation processes and creators of new sectors (Go to )
Action Strategic scientific and technological areas
Action line Industrial Research (Go to)
Instrument of implementation Invitation to presentation of Industrial Research projects (DD 1/Ric 18/01/10)
NSF - objective Strengthen and evaluate the whole chain of research and cooperation networks between the research system and businesses, to contribute to competitiveness and economic growth; sustain maximum distribution and use of new technologies and advanced services; heighten level of scientific and technical knowledge and skills in the production system and in institutions
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