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TerraChem · Project

Advanced Chemical Tracking System for Terrestrial Biodiversity and Risk Management

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Imagine a map that shows how a drop of poison in the soil travels up through plants and insects all the way to eagles. This project builds a digital dashboard to track these chemical journeys across the food chain. It helps us understand which chemicals are actually harming nature and how to stop them more effectively.

By the numbers
7
consortium partners
6
countries involved
6
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Current chemical risk assessments are too slow and fail to account for how toxins move through the food chain in land environments. This leads to inadequate data for companies trying to meet EU zero pollution standards.

The solution

What was built

A Data Management System and a 'One-Stop Shop' Dashboard for tracking chemical contaminants in terrestrial biodiversity across Europe.

Audience

Who needs this

Chemical regulatory compliance officersEnvironmental impact assessment consultantsAgrochemical R&D managersGovernmental environmental agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agrochemicals
enterprise
Target: Pesticide and fertilizer manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with strict EU zero pollution targets — this project developed a systems approach that links chemical exposure to actual biodiversity damage. This allows you to refine your product formulations to reduce environmental impact and avoid regulatory bans.

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Environmental risk assessment firm

If you are a consultancy dealing with inadequate chemical registration data for clients — this project developed a Data Management System and Dashboard. You can use these tools to provide more accurate risk assessments for terrestrial land use and contamination.

Waste Management
mid-size
Target: Industrial soil remediation company

If you are a remediation firm dealing with complex soil contaminants — this project developed source-to-receptor pathway modeling. This helps you identify exactly how chemicals move from soil to wildlife, ensuring your cleanup targets are based on actual ecological risk.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for using the TerraChem tools?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structure for the tools has been disclosed.

Is the system ready for industrial scale deployment?

The project is currently in the development and demonstration phase (2023-2026), focusing on creating a Data Management System and Dashboard for European use.

How is the IP handled or licensed for the dashboard?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms for the TerraChem Dashboard are not provided.

How does this help with EU chemical regulations?

It provides tools and guidance to optimize environmental risk assessment (ERA) and improve risk management measures to align with the EU's zero pollution ambition.

When will the final results be available?

The project period ends on 2026-10-31, which is when the final outputs are expected to be completed.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is research-heavy, consisting of 7 partners across 6 countries. With 3 universities and 2 research institutes, the project is driven by academic expertise, though it includes 1 industry partner and 1 SME, giving it a 14% industry ratio. This suggests the output will be highly scientific and data-driven, with a limited but present focus on commercial application.

How to reach the team

Contact ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE, S.R.O in Slovakia

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the development of the TerraChem Dashboard for your compliance needs.

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