BIOREM OPEN CALL

The BIOREM Project (Grant Agreement No. 101183128), Systems Biology, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Biotechnology Approaches to Improve Soil Bioremediation, is funded under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01).

BIOREM brings together experts in microbial systems biology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and environmental sciences to improve our understanding of the microbial processes involved in the degradation of environmental contaminants. The project aims to identify key microbial metabolic pathways within natural and synthetic consortia and develop predictive models that support more effective soil bioremediation strategies.

To achieve these objectives, BIOREM is currently seeking collaboration with researchers, companies, public institutions, environmental agencies, technology centres and other stakeholders who manage or generate relevant soil-related datasets.

Why participate?

The development of robust Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence models depends on the availability of high-quality and diverse datasets. Through this open call, BIOREM aims to identify existing data sources and explore opportunities for collaboration with organisations working in areas related to soil contamination, environmental monitoring, microbiology and bioremediation.

Participation may open opportunities for joint analyses, collaborative publications and shared authorship, where relevant and subject to mutual agreement.

Questionnaire details

Participants are invited to complete a short questionnaire describing the datasets available within their organisation and the conditions under which they may be shared or accessed.

• Estimated completion time: 5–10 minutes

• Structure: 4 thematic sections

• Target participants: research organisations, universities, companies, environmental consultancies, technology centres, public authorities and other organisations managing relevant datasets. 

What information are we interested for?

The questionnaire is intended to identify potential contributors and the nature of the datasets available; it does not involve sharing the data themselves at this stage. The questionnaire aims to know information in four main areas:

1. Organisation and contact information

• Institution and type of organisation.

• Contact details of the relevant technical person.

• Participation in European projects.

• Membership in clusters or networks related to bioremediation.

2. Sample and environmental data

• Approximate number of available samples.

• Soil type and sampling location.

• Types and sources of contamination.

• Associated physicochemical parameters (e.g. pH, organic matter, nutrients, moisture, conductivity, texture).

3. Microbiological analyses

• Availability of sequencing data.

• Data formats and sequencing methodologies.

• Environmental and agronomic metadata.

• Monitoring, climatic and land-use information.

4. Data availability and collaboration opportunities

• Availability of data in public repositories.

• Possibility of sharing raw or processed datasets.

• Usage restrictions and confidentiality conditions.

• Interest in future collaboration activities with BIOREM.

Consent and Privacy (GDPR)

The personal data collected through this form will be processed by the University of Burgos, acting as the Data Controller. 

Purpose of Processing: To coordinate, communicate, and manage participation in the BIOREM Open Call. Personal data will not be linked to soil samples. 

Legal Basis for Processing: The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), as described in the Privacy Policy. By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy and, where applicable, consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes described therein.

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Join the BIOREM network

By participating in this initiative, you will contribute to the development of advanced Artificial Intelligence tools for soil assessment, contamination monitoring and bioremediation research. Your contribution will help strengthen the scientific basis for more sustainable and effective environmental restoration solutions.

We greatly appreciate your collaboration and look forward to exploring future opportunities for cooperation.

Complete the questionnaire here: OPEN CALL | BIOREM PROJECT