NanoPhoenix to develop sensors for AQUADETECT

NanoPhoenix will develop advanced optical systems for monitoring aquatic environments as part of AQUADETECT, a project funded under the Horizon Europe programme.

AQUADETECT: quantum sensors for aquatic monitoring

The international AQUADETECT project (Advanced Quantum Avalanche Detectors for Aquatic Monitoring), selected under the European MSCA Staff Exchanges call, aims to develop cutting-edge quantum sensors for monitoring aquatic ecosystems. The initiative seeks to create detection systems that are more sensitive, reliable, and energy-efficient, while promoting cross-border and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate technological innovation.

At the core of the project is the development of bathymetric LiDAR optical systems for three-dimensional monitoring and seabed mapping, with applications in water resource management, flood prevention, and the study of marine and river ecosystems.

The project is carried out by an international consortium of universities, research centers, and innovative companies from several countries, including NanoPhoenix, with the goal of developing a prototype to be validated under real operating conditions.

NanoPhoenix and its technological contribution

Within this framework, NanoPhoenix, a startup incubated and affiliated with Bio4Dreams, will focus on the design of high-density arrays, micro- and nanofabrication, and hardware integration. The company will receive total funding of €100,000 over four years.

Its participation in the consortium confirms NanoPhoenix's ability to contribute expertise in micro- and nanofabrication to international research projects aimed at translating advanced technologies into concrete solutions for the protection of water resources.

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