STACK will pioneer a mathematical framework and develop computational design tools for freeform surface stackability complemented by 3D elastica theory, unlocking the potential for advanced digital fabrication workflows, such as hot blade cutting, demonstrating our technology's capabilities within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector.

The HEU project OpenMod4Africa aims to develop an open energy system modelling toolbox for Africa, the OM4A toolbox. OpenMod4Africa applies the toolbox on two large regions, the Western and the Eastern Africa. This hop on project expands the scope from the two regions and enhances the project's reach to the Northern Africa region by, incorporating Tunisia as a real-world case for the toolbox. Main objectives are: 1. Improve the robustness and relevance of the OM4A toolbox. 2: Enhance energy system modelling capacity among Tunisian researchers and academia in general and about the OM4A toolbox in particular. 3: Provide new knowledge about possible alternatives for development of the Tunisian energy system towards a cost-efficient, secure and low carbon future including possibilities for export of green energy to Europe by applying the OM4A toolbox. 4: Actively involve Tunisian politicians and decision makers in development of the pathways for the Tunisian energy system. 5: Contribute to develop the African energy system modelling community - the OpenMod4Africa's Permanent Network 6: Pave the way for a wider use of the results in the North African region by developing replication strategies. The project will pave the way for a scientific, holistic, and robust approach to planning and developing the future energy and power system in Tunisia in and beyond the project. The project involves various stakeholders, including government entities to create a unified strategy for energy planning. This multi-sectoral collaboration enhances the likelihood of effective implementation and continuous updates to energy plans. The new OpenMod4Africa partner, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Monastir (ENIM) from Tunisia, will gain experience in EU research projects and develop network with African and European academic groups which will support future project development and collaboration. The HopOn project will last for the 18 last months of the OpenMod4Africa project period.

Advancing capabilities and elevating the profile of the University of Cyprus (UCY) through the establishment of an Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Competence Centre in Cyprus (AM2C3), will increase the potential for excellence-in-research and promote the growth of the knowledge-economy in a widening country. Additive manufacturing is transforming and decentralizing the aerospace industry sector, which is described by low-volume yet high-value applications. The transformation is accommodated by the development of advanced materials and designs, especially Al-metal matrix composites with superior specific strength. Twinning of the UCY with three internationally-leading partners will facilitate knowledge-transfer that focuses on processing methodologies and characterization techniques of AM consolidated Al-based MMCs. Advanced partners IMDEA (Spain), SINTEF (Norway), and EMPA (Switzerland) will participate in training activities directed towards UCY researchers and host staff exchanges aimed to build-up new competencies. Such activities will guarantee access to sophisticated equipment and infrastructure, but also enhance research output. To further stimulate excellence-in-research and maximize impact, the centre will encompass a variety of networking activities to reach an audience in academia, industry, the general public, and policy makers. In more detail, these activities include round table discussions with policy makers, working groups with industry stakeholders, international symposium with experts of the scientific community, and summer schools for students. In general terms, this multidimensional approach aims to sustainably integrate and anchor the competence centre on a local and international level, and in turn establish an exploitation framework of intellectual property. The adoption of technical know-how in AM technologies and the project supportnetwork will thereby become the foundation for future activities of AM2C3.