European Fundend Projects

  • ID:
    projects-264
  • fiwar:
    774792
  • Project_Acronym:
    pHenom
  • Project_Name:
    A cost effective, smart, calibration free, low maintenance pH sensor providing an integrated approach to monitoring sea and drinking water, facilitating improvements in ocean, animal and human health.
  • Funding Authority:
    H2020
  • Call for proposals:
    H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017
  • Focus Area:
    SMEInst-11-2016-2017
  • Begin Date:
    2017-05-01
  • End Date:
    2017-10-31
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Budget:
    € 000 071 429.00
  • Description:
    The objective of the pHenom project is to produce the next generation pH sensor capable of accurate, calibration free andsmart operation, with integral quality and control. Development and commercialisation of this smart sensor, named the“pHenom” will provide a revolutionary pH sensor that meets the ocean monitoring and water management needs. Beyondthe ocean monitoring and water management industries, the global pH meter market is expected to reach nearly £1.48 bn by2022. The pH meter market is segmented into bench top (55% share - £815m), portable, and continuous pH meters. pHimstechnology can deliver to all three and has the potential to meet a wide range of needs within the segments; pharmaceuticalsand biotechnology, food science (41% share), water and waste treatment, research institutes and environmental controlboards. Despite US dominance, in 2014, Europe was the highest revenue generating region at 32% due to the high level ofR&D activities, advanced healthcare, and industrial infrastructure. Drivers are new technology (microprocessors for autotemperature and pressure compensation), growing health concerns and regulatory pressure to monitor environmentalpollution (waste water pH in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing) and the need to regulate pHlevels (routine testing of soil, water, food, beverage, and dairy products). The objective of this feasibility study is to carry outactivities that enable the provision of a comprehensive feasibility report with conclusions, recommendations and aspecification of the Phase 2 project objectives, together with a detailed marketing and business plan for the developmentand commercialisation of pHims.
  • Resource:
    https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/774792
  • Inland water types:
    Coastal waters', 'Urban water'