Integrated Pathways: Advancing Safe and Sustainable by Design Material Innovation through Collaborative Wisdom
Advancing Chemical Innovation
DESIDERATA aims to validate the European Commission's Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework through industrial use cases at technical readiness level 4, replacing Substances of Concern (SoC) in surfactants, plasticizers, and flame retardants.
The project will contribute to the transformation in industrial value chains such as construction, injection moulding, and 3D printing by developing novel substitutes for Substances of Concern (SoC) - addressing a critical market gap where no alternatives currently exist.
The insights gained will guide policymakers in refining and expanding the SSbD framework across European chemical and material manufacturing sectors.
Innovation Action
​​DESIDERATA is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action bringing together 16 partners across 13 European countries to advance safe and sustainable chemical innovations. Led by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, the project combines multidisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, industry expertise, and policy development to transform chemical and material manufacturing in Europe.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Research and Innovation program (IA in the Digital, Industry and Spaces areas) under grant agreement N° 101178011 and from the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
About Our Project
DESIDERATA is a 48-month initiative transforming European manufacturing through sustainable chemical innovation. The project focuses on replacing hazardous substances in industrial applications with safer alternatives, particularly in surfactants, flame retardants, and plasticizers. These innovations target multiple sectors including transport, machinery, electronics, 3D printing, and construction.
The project aims to advance solutions from TRL 4/5 to 6/7 through practical implementation of the SSbD framework. DESIDERATA takes a comprehensive approach to chemical substitution, incorporating safety assessments, environmental impact analysis, and supply chain adaptations.
A key innovation is the Trusted Environment platform, enabling secure information exchange among R&D teams, producers, and stakeholders. The project emphasizes practical implementation and stakeholder collaboration, systematically identifying and addressing barriers to ensure successful adoption of sustainable alternatives across European industry.
Our concept
Our Consortium
A consortium of 16 partners drives this transformation, combining expertise from research organizations, SMEs, corporations and academia.
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