News and events
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2026 Mar
Event
Upcoming
HOLOSS hosts the 4th PROPLANET EU event, advancing safe‑by‑design innovation to replace PFAS coatings. The initiative uses advanced tools and collaboration to promote sustainable, safer and innovative global solutions.
DATE: 05th of March
TIME: 15:00 to 17:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
HOLOSS is hosting the 4th PROPLANET EU streaming event: “PFA’s Free by Design: Advancing SSbD for a Safer Tomorrow.” This initiative highlights innovative pathways to replace harmful PFAS type coatings with sustainable, safe-by-design solutions. Enhanced by advanced mathematical and computational tools, the event will showcase pioneering approaches and collaborative efforts across Europe, featuring inspiring stakeholders to embrace safer, more responsible innovation for a healthier planet.
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2025 Dec
Workshop
Upcoming
HOLOSS hosts the 2nd MAGNO EU workshop on food packaging, showcasing smart solutions, demos and case studies that drive sustainable innovation and advance circular economy strategies for society and industry.
DATE: 12th of December
TIME: 15:00 to 16:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
HOLOSS is proud to host its second online workshop, exploring emerging trends in food packaging and supporting the transition toward innovative circular economy strategies. As part of the MAGNO EU project, this event builds on the outcomes of the in-person session held on December 9th, and will feature expert insights and interactive discussions to drive forward sustainable solutions. This dynamic session brings together industry leaders and forward-thinking projects to explore sustainable, smart packaging solutions. From cutting-edge demos to real-world corporate strategies, discover how the sector is reimagining its environmental impact.
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2025 Dec
Workshop
Upcoming
HOLOSS hosts the 2nd MAGNO EU workshop on food packaging, featuring sustainable, smart solutions with demos and case studies, joined by The Navigator Company and Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.
DATE: 09th of December
TIME: 15:30 to 16:30 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
HOLOSS, in collaboration with The Navigator Company and the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, is pleased to host an online workshop exploring emerging trends in food packaging technology. This event is part of the second MAGNO EU workshop, which aims to accelerate the transition toward innovative circular economy strategies. Participants will gain firsthand insights into sustainable and smart packaging solutions, with contributions from industry experts and pioneering projects. The session will feature live demonstrations, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies that highlight how the packaging sector is evolving to reduce environmental impact and embrace circularity.
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2025 May
Event
Past
HOLOSS is organising the 1st strategic virtual meeting with the ANALYST EU Stakeholder Board to present project progress and gather insights. This begins ongoing work, ensuring strong input throughout the project.
DATE: 23rd of May
TIME: 09:30 to 11:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: N/A
HOLOSS is convening the first strategic virtual meeting with the Stakeholder Board to enhance collaboration and ensure meaningful engagement in the development of the ANALYST EU project. This session will bring together key stakeholders, from various fields, including academia, industry, and other relevant sectors, whose valuable insights will contribute to the evaluation of the project's progress and the effectiveness of current methodologies. Their feedback will be instrumental in shaping future directions and optimizing the project's overall impact.
2025 May
Workshop
Past
HOLOSS, in collaboration with FIPA, is organising the NOVAFOODIES workshop “From Sea to Fork: Exploring Innovations in the Blue Food Value Chain”. Join us as we dive deep into the future of sustainable blue food.
DATE: 9th of May
TIME: 15:15 to 17:15 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
HOLOSS, in collaboration with FIPA, is thrilled to host the upcoming workshop: 'From Sea to Fork: Exploring Innovations in the Blue Food Value Chain', bringing together key partners from our project who represent diverse stages of the blue food value chain. During the workshop, each partner entity will present the cutting-edge solutions they are developing and refining. These solutions span from production to processing to consumption. HOLOSS will take the stage to present our work on the sustainability assessment of aquaculture-based food products, sharing insights into how these innovations can lead us towards a more resilient and eco-friendly food future. We look forward to your participation. Join us by registering through the following link:
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2025 Apr
Workshop
Past
HOLOSS is organising the 3rd PROPLANET’s streaming event titled "Beyond PFA’s: Embracing SSbD for a Sustainable Chemical Industry". Join us to explore groundbreaking approaches toward a greener future for the chemical industry.
DATE: 29th of April
TIME: 11:00 to 13:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
HOLOSS is excited to host the 3rd PROPLANET’s streaming event, titled “Beyond PFA’s: Embracing SSbD for a Sustainable Chemical Industry”. This event focuses on innovative pathways to replace PFA’s-type coatings with solutions rooted in Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) EU framework, supported by advanced computational tools. It aims to showcase progress toward safer, greener alternatives to substitute the existing PFA’s-type coatings. The event will foster active stakeholder engagement through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. These sessions will address challenges prioritising both sustainability and safety, paving the way for a more responsible future. Join us by registering through the following link:
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2024 Oct
Workshop
past
HOLOSS is hosting a streaming event as leader of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) in PROPLANET and coordinator of ANALYST. Discover how SSbD is driving responsible innovation, shaping safer materials and guiding sustainability in Europe.
DATE:18th of October 2024
TIME: 10:00 to 13:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: Online
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
As leader of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) activities in PROPLANET and coordinator of the Horizon Europe project ANALYST, HOLOSS is pleased to host a joint streaming event dedicated to advancing SSbD practices in research and innovation. The session will explore how SSbD is being applied to real test cases, with a focus on early-stage design, risk reduction, and responsible decision-making. It will present methodological developments and practical tools that enable the integration of SSbD across diverse sectors and technology areas. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how SSbD contributes to the development of safer materials and products, supports regulatory alignment, and drives sustainability-driven innovation within the EU and beyond.
2023 Dec
Webinar
Past
HOLOSS will organise a streaming event to raise awareness about the use of PFAS as persistent and mobile pollutants, their effects on the environment, and significant human health risks, urging immediate action.
DATE: 11th of December
TIME: 09:00 (CEST)
PRICE: Free
LOCATION: On line
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Registration Required
In an effort to shed light on the utilisation of persistent and mobile pollutants, including sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas PFAS, their potential impact on human and environmental health health, and a more responsible consumer culture, HOLOSS is organising aa streaming event to raise awareness and discernment when making purchasing decisions. Consumers are now demonstrating a willingness to invest in products that align with their values, particularly those that are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and have a low carbon footprint. By actively seeking out and supporting such products, individuals are contributing to a more conscious and informed society.
Date: 27th of May 2025
HOLOSS hosted an inspiring session at the Senior University of Monção, repurposing plastic packaging into graceful plant pots, as a circular solution to them - creative and educational.
Date: 23rd of May 2025
HOLOSS hosted a week-long event attended by around 50 experts from 10+ countries, featuring workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to explore Industry 5.0 innovations.
Driven by a vision for a smarter, more resilient industry, HOLOSS hosted a week-long Industry 5.0 event in Porto. The sessions centred on advanced manufacturing, including the use of digital twins, AI and robotics, highlighting ways to improve resilience and collaboration between humans and machines in an Industry 5.0 context. The event, organised by HOLOSS, provided opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders and experts in the field.
Date: 20th of May 2025
HOLOSS RESEARCH enhances Europe’s capacity for excellent interdisciplinary research connecting science and policy to guide transformative pathways towards planetary health.
HOLOSS RESEARCH strengthens the interdisciplinary pipeline capitalised by HOLOSS, connecting academia, industry, policymakers and civil society to foster environmental, economic and social sustainability. By conducting excellent research, complementing HOLOSS’s capabilities in co-creating with key actors to support mission-oriented research and evidence-based policy, it advances planetary health, resilience and wellbeing for people and planet.
Date: 29th of April 2025
Thrilled to share that PROPLANET Project's 3rd streaming event was a huge success! A dynamic session showcasing our work and connecting with an engaged audience!
Experts gathered to discuss sustainability, innovation, and regulations, reinforcing PROPLANET’s mission for change. Speakers, including Audun Heggelund and Vivianne Andre, shared critical insights, while NIC and TECNALIA showcased cutting-edge research. Engaging discussions on PFAS highlighted the need for action, driving industries toward sustainable solutions for a greener future.
Date: 31st of January 2025
Two new ground-breaking projects under the Horizon Europe initiative strengthening our position within the European research and innovation ecosystem.
HOLOSS was granted the prestigious honour of being awarded not one, but two new sought-after Horizon Europe projects centred around the plastic industry. This remarkable achievement, accomplished between December 2024 and January 2025, serves as a testament to the exceptional work and dedication exhibited by HOLOSS in their respective fields. With these new projects, HOLOSS is poised to further solidify its position as a leading force in the sphere of research and innovation. Horizon Europe, the European Union’s primary funding initiative for research and innovation, boasts an impressive budget of €95.5 billion.
Both ground-breaking projects, belonging to the topics HORIZON-CL4-2024-RESILIENCE-01-35 and HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-IA-01, will be integral components of the HOLOSS strategy aimed at revolutionising the chemical industry by shifting its focus towards the creation of safe and sustainable chemicals and materials. The successful execution of these projects is expected to play an essential role in realising the objectives outlined by the European Commission. These objectives include the establishment of a safe and sustainable economy that prioritises human and environmental health. Furthermore, they are anticipated to make a substantial impact on attaining the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030 and meeting the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.