European Projects
COCOON is a European initiative advancing biodesign and biomaterials for sustainable innovation, connecting education, research and industry.
Consortium:
COFAC - ISMAT - Leader
AALTO University
IAAC - Barcelona
FAB LAB - Reykravijk
FCUP - Oporto

BiomaterialKIT provides tools and knowledge to explore biomaterials through hands-on experimentation, supporting education and innovation in biodesign.
Consortium:
CM Portimão - Leader
CM Bayrakly - Turkey
COFAC - ISMAT
IZMIR ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY - Turkey

Biofutures with Algae is an international BIP programme exploring the potential of algae as a resource for biodesign, sustainable materials and circular innovation.
Consortium:
COFAC - ISMAT - Leader
AALTO University
HOWEST IPO - Kortrijk
IZMIR ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY - Turkey
BIP - Biofutures with Algae

COCOONNECTION is a European project application focused on expanding collaboration in biodesign, biomaterials and circular innovation through education, research and international networks.
Consortium:
AALTO University- Leader
COFAC - ISMAT
IAAC - Barcelona
NCDIEL - Macedonia
DTI - Denmark
NIMA - Germany
ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY - Turkey
AITIIP - Spain
COCOONNECTION - CO-CREATING GREENER HUBS

Biodesign Scientist is a European project application focused on developing new skills and interdisciplinary knowledge at the intersection of design, biology and sustainability.
Consortium:
COFAC - ISMAT - Leader
MATERIALLITY - Italy
UNIVERSITA CAMPANIA LUIGI VANVITELLI - Italy
DESIGNSKOLEN KOLDING - Denmark
VEJLE KOMMUNE - Denmark
UNIVERSITEIT ANTWERPEN - Belgium
UNIVERSITATEA P. TIMISOARA - Romenia
Growth Company - Italy
SPRING SUSTAINABLE - Italy
IZMIR EKONOMI UNIVERSITESI - Turkey
BIODESIGNSCIENTIST

CITAI-FABXR – Technological Interface Centre for Extended Reality and Advanced Fabrication is a transdisciplinary technological infrastructure at ISMAT, dedicated to applied research, technological experimentation and advanced prototyping at the intersection of design, digital technologies and biodesign.
Supported by CCDR Algarve, the centre strengthens regional innovation capacity by connecting research, industry and education, contributing to the development of sustainable, knowledge-based solutions.
Funded:
COFAC - ISMAT
CITAI-FABXR
