HEClab Platform
The HEClab connects cutting-edge technologies developed through art- and science-driven experiments, with an initial focus on the food sector. It originates from the Hungry EcoCities project, a Horizon Europe and S+T+ARTS funded European Commission.
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About
HEClab was originally developed as part of the project Hungry EcoCities, with the idea to identify cross-overs between the 20 experiments that were part of this program and support their follow-up development. During 2025 and 2026, it evolved into a sophisticated scouting platform, allowing art-driven innovation prototypes to identify fitting opportunities for testing and further development.
Too often innovative creative and scientific breakthroughs fail to find the right producer, company or institution to make its full potential come through. With a focus on Technology Readiness Levels 4 to 6, the HEClab strives to bridge this gap, facilitating demonstrations, validations, and real-world applications of innovative solutions.
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Partners
The platform was originally developed as part of Hungry EcoCities with the support of consortium members KU Leuven, Brno University of Technology and Mendel University of Agrisciences and was tested throughout that program by the involved artists and SMEs.The platform is built and continuously improved by SUSDat.
Duration
2024 >…
Investment
€50.000
Credits
The development of the HEClab until February 2026 was part of Hungry EcoCities. The Hungry EcoCities project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101069990. It is part of the S+T+ARTS programme.
