Scope:

· Development of new technologies or advanced applications of existing materials.

· Design, prototype, validate, and CE-mark cost-effective and sustainable respirators.

· Proposals must offer higher protection levels than FFP2 respirators, ensure universal fit, and allow comfortable multi-hour use.

· Target different populations (clinicians, critical workers, public, etc.).

· Include a dissemination and market readiness plan to ensure demand and production capability.

· Demonstrate rapid production scale-up feasibility using distributed manufacturing and accessible raw materials.

· Promote reusability and environmental sustainability.

· Ensure ease of storage and use.

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Expected Impact:

· Introduction of sustainable, universally effective PPE for healthcare and essential workers, patients, and the public.

· Availability of superior respiratory protection for stockpiling and response to pandemics.

· Reduction of single-use PPE dependency, enhancing EU's supply chain resilience.

· Gradual replacement of regular respirators with cost-effective, user-friendly next-generation versions.

· Better protection for healthcare workers and patients, improved health outcomes, and increased preparedness for future health threats.

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For more information and to apply, please contact Inventya.

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