nir-vana innovation network

<p>The evaluation processes are described in the <a href="https://www.geo-zs.si/?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=1113" target="_blank">call documentation</a>.</p><p>The submission is done via the <a href="https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ris_taskpartnerselection_2022" target="_blank">Wizehive platform</a>.</p><p>You can see the expected scope of the call in the <a href="https://www.geo-zs.si/?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=1113" target="_blank">Call documentation</a>.</p><p><strong>Executive Summary</strong></p><p>GEORIS will transfer in the RIS region a novel geopolymerization technology that utilises industrial waste to produce construction materials and a catalytic powder, all exhibiting significant financial, performance and environmental advantages (~25-30% reduction in costs &amp; CO₂ emissions). GEORIS targets public authorities responsible for infrastructure development, construction companies, and industrial waste providers, comprising 11 partners from 4 countries (BE, GR, SI, RS).</p><p><strong>Popular Project Description</strong></p><p>Extractive, raw materials processing, and metallurgical industrial activities in the EU generate a large volume of environmentally hazardous waste. This situation in East and South East Europe is exacerbated by improper waste management; a significant percentage of industrial waste ends in landfills. GEORIS will transfer to the RIS area an innovative geopolymerization technology that valorises industrial waste to produce materials for the construction industry (pavement blocks &amp; fireresistant tiles/panels) and the catalytic converters market (a powder replacing PGMs), with lower production costs and superior technical specifications and environmental performance than existing solutions. To that end, 10 partners from 3 RIS countries (GR, Sl, RS), and 1 from a non-RIS country (BE) will:</p>