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REMEDIES 5.0 · Project

Scalable Waterfront Restoration and Pollution Removal Solutions for Resilient Port Cities

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Imagine cleaning up a messy city harbor by using nature's own filters and smart sensors to do the heavy lifting. It's like giving a waterfront a deep clean and a makeover so it can protect the city from floods while removing plastic waste. The goal is to turn old, polluted industrial zones into healthy, productive areas where nature and business coexist.

By the numbers
20
integrated solutions
13
waterfront cities and ports
8 ha
vital habitats restored
60
professionals trained
10 million
Euro follow-on investment mobilized
The business problem

What needed solving

Waterfront cities struggle with pollution and climate risks that threaten economic stability. Current cleanup methods are often fragmented and fail to turn waste into profitable resources.

The solution

What was built

A portfolio of 20+ integrated solutions including AI monitoring, nature-based restoration tools, and bankable Replication Blueprints for city-wide rollout.

Audience

Who needs this

Port AuthoritiesMunicipal Water Management AgenciesEnvironmental Engineering FirmsCircular Economy Waste Processors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Port Management
enterprise
Target: Port Authority

If you are a port authority dealing with chemical pollutants and ecosystem decay — this project developed AI-powered monitoring and nature-based restoration that cleans the water. This allows for a more resilient operation across 13 diverse waterfront cities.

Waste Management
SME
Target: Circular Economy Startup

If you are a waste management company dealing with aquatic plastic pollution — this project developed technologies for the removal of plastics and chemical pollutants. It establishes circular value chains that transform this waste into new resources.

Urban Planning
mid-size
Target: Civil Engineering Firm

If you are an engineering firm dealing with climate vulnerability in coastal cities — this project developed bankable Replication Blueprints for restoring vital habitats. These blueprints help scale the restoration of at least 8 ha of habitats.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost of implementing these solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the solutions is not provided, but the project aims to mobilize at least €10 million in follow-on investment.

Can these solutions be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project focuses on scalability through bankable Replication Blueprints and demonstrations across 13 different waterfront cities and ports.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms or patent strategies.

What is the timeline for seeing results?

The project runs from September 2026 to August 2030, providing a four-year window for the development and validation of these solutions.

How do these solutions integrate with existing port infrastructure?

Integration is managed through a network of Living Labs where solutions are co-created and deployed directly in real-world waterfront environments.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly diversified with 52 partners across 15 countries, showing strong cross-border scalability. With a 33% industry ratio (17 companies, including 11 SMEs), there is a significant commercial drive to ensure the research translates into market-ready products. The balance of 7 universities and 13 research centers ensures a solid scientific foundation for the 15 other supporting organizations.

How to reach the team

Contact KEMIJSKI INSTITUT in Slovenia for partnership opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact SciTransfer to connect with the REMEDIES 5.0 consortium for early access to Replication Blueprints.

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