International Projects
I-TEXGEO
The I-TEXGEO (IoT Supported Electronic Geotextiles for Sustainable and Smart Precision Agriculture) project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program and coordinated by Istanbul Technical University, aims to improve precision agriculture by developing and testing smart electronic geotextiles integrated with IoT technology.
I-TEXGEO aims to demonstrate a system based on a carbon-impregnated biodegradable geotextile structure that reduces the use of fertilizers, pesticides and water, improving nutrient retention, soil health and crop productivity.
Geostud is a partner in this international consortium of 13 partners from 7 countries and plays a key role through its expertise in:
- complex soil investigations, both in the laboratory and directly in the field;
- testing, validation and long-term monitoring of soil-related systems;
- practical implementation of the final I-TEXGEO system in agricultural soils in Romania, in order to evaluate its performance under real crop conditions.
All these actions coordinated by Geostud during the project period (2026-2029) will be essential for the agro-technological sector, aiming directly at optimizing crop yields and significantly reducing the consumption of water, pesticides and fertilizers, to ensure efficient agriculture with minimal environmental impact.
The INSTANT project (Intelligent and Sustainable IoT networks for Accurate and Real-Time Large-Scale Landslide Monitoring and Prediction), funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program under Horizon Europe, is a research and innovation initiative aimed at increasing infrastructure safety through state-of-the-art technologies.
Geostud is participating as a key partner in the development of the international research project INSTANT. Funded by Horizon Europe, the project brings together a consortium of specialists from 9 partners from 5 countries with the aim to revolutionize the way geotechnical hazards are managed globally.
The INSTANT project aims to design and implement an intelligent, sustainable, real-time system for monitoring large-scale landslides. The main objectives include:
- smart monitoring, by using next-generation IoT sensor networks to accurately collect field data;
- AI prediction, respectively Implementation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models for data analysis and real-time risk prediction;
- energy efficiency, by using innovative technologies (such as RIS and SWIPT) to ensure sustainable operation and minimal energy consumption of field equipment.
Within the project, Geostud has a major responsibility as the Leader of Work Package 2 (WP2) - Requirement Analysis and System Architecture Design. Our expertise focuses on:
- geotechnical analysis, coordinating case studies and defining specific landslide patterns;
- system design, by establishing technical requirements for monitoring sensors on-site;
- environmental protection, by integrating biodiversity conservation solutions and environmental responsibility into research and innovation practices.
By being involved in the INSTANT project, Geostud contributes directly to the development of advanced digital solutions that will enable authorities to proactively manage natural hazards threatening transportation infrastructure and local communities.
C-MineTech(Circular Mining practices for Education and Skills Development) is an international project funded by the European Commission's EIT RawMaterials program, implemented in Romania, Italy and Greece, with a duration of 12 months, starting from July 1, 2025. The project aims to contribute to the transition to a circular economy by developing an advanced digital training program based on Virtual Reality (VR) and Digital Twins.
The educational program is dedicated to recycling and reuse of raw materials in the automotive industry, with the aim of developing green and digital skills for professionals in the raw materials sector.
Objectives and contribution of partners
Geostud, as a technical partner, contributes through a virtual framework to the development of the educational component that integrates environmental protection into the processes of dismantling and material recovery. This approach supports the integration of environmental responsibility into digital professional training.
The C-MineTech Consortium
C-MineTech brings together five partners from three countries:
🇮🇹 UniSMART – University of Padua Foundation (Italy) – project coordinator
🇬🇷 Industrial Systems Institute (ISI) – Athena Research and Innovation Center (Greece)
🇬🇷 Fourthedesign (Greece)
🇷🇴 Geostud (Romania)
🇷🇴 Natura 5 Association (Romania)
C-MineTech stands for: educational innovation in the raw materials industry, virtual reality and digital twins in learning processes, green skills for a more responsible economy, European cooperation for the sustainable future of natural resources.
DaWetRest (Danube Wetlands and Floodplains Restoration through Systemic, Community-Engaged and Sustainable Innovative Actions) is an innovative project funded by Horizon Europe program, which will run for 48 months. It aims to develop and test innovative solutions for restoring and increasing the resilience of wetlands in the Danube basin. The initiative addresses key challenges related to:
• biodiversity
• water quality and availability
• climate resilience and neutrality
• socio-economic benefits for local communities
Through three demonstration sites – Middle Danube, Lower Danube, and Danube Delta – the project implements targeted interventions validated by local communities and European stakeholders. DaWetRest builds on extensive previous experience, integrated multi-scale analyses, and advanced digital tools to create a centralized knowledge hub. By involving management authorities and local stakeholders from the outset, the project paves the way for the large-scale implementation of these transformative solutions in future phases of the mission.
DANSER (DANube SEdiment Restoration: Towards the Deployment and Upscaling of Sustainable Management of the Sediments across the Danube Catchment Basin) is a multidisciplinary, research-based project funded by the Horizon Europe programme and running for 48 months. It addresses the critical challenge of sediment management in the Danube catchment, a vital ecosystem affected by climate change and human activities
The project aims to:
• sediment management – using advanced technologies to optimize sediment flow, improve sediment quality, and monitor pollutant transport;
• state-of-the-art innovations – implementing active and passive solutions, including spatio-temporal mapping of fluvial processes, sediment transport modelling, radionuclide dating, historical pollution analysis, 3D geophysical studies, and detailed hydrodynamic simulations;
• integrated monitoring and analysis – linking sediment budget assessments with water quality monitoring, connectivity interventions, and nature-based solutions to improve biodiversity;
• alignment with EU standards – ensuring compliance with EU policies and the Danube Sediment Management Guidance.
DANSER is structured in two essential stages:
1. Pilot phase, where innovative methods are validated.
2. Implementation phase, intended for large-scale application.
The project uses state-of-the-art digital tools to build a centralized knowledge platform and actively engages a transnational sediment management network, together with local communities. By restoring sediment balance and improving sediment flow, DANSER aims to create a sustainable relationship between human activities and the Danube River ecosystem, while at the same time strengthening local and regional economies.
SWIM
SWIM (Sustainable Water and Integrated Management of Fish Migration and Their Habitats in the Danube River Basin and NW Black Sea) is a 48-month Horizon Europe project, aligned with the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters.” It aims to restore, protect, and enhance habitats for migratory fish species in the Danube River Basin and the north-western Black Sea region.
The main challenges addressed are:
• habitat connectivity,
• habitat quality and conservation,
• health of aquatic ecosystems,
• socio-economic benefits for local communities.
Through seven pilot sites and thirteen specific activities, SWIM implements innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions. The project builds on expertise gained in previous initiatives such as MEASURES, WE PASS, SIMONA, as well as complementary projects such as DALIA, DaWetRest, and Restore4Life.
Integrated technologies include:
• ex-situ restocking and rehabilitation of breeding stations,
• construction of fish passage structures and lateral reconnection of habitats,
• digital platforms interconnected with existing systems.
Through the SWIM Alliance, the project promotes transnational cooperation, bringing together government authorities, NGOs, researchers and local communities from the initial phase. This collaborative approach not only validates interventions, but also ensures long-term sustainability, setting new standards for habitat restoration, ecological resilience and the implementation of EU environmental policies.
The DANUBIUS-RO project positions Romania as the coordinating country for the river–sea connection within the pan-European DANUBIUS-RI infrastructure, playing a key role in aquatic ecosystem research and management. A central element of the project is the establishment of an advanced national hub, comprising 17 laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated to research on river–sea dynamics, environmental protection, and the sustainable management of natural resources.
These research capabilities will generate innovative solutions, with the resulting know-how transferred to the market through direct collaborations with the private sector. Geostud, together with nine other SMEs selected at national level, will apply these solutions with a strong research and innovation component, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies for environmental protection and the circular economy.
Through this project, Romania strengthens its leading position in river–sea systems research, facilitates the integration of scientific results into the economy, and supports the adoption of effective environmental policies. DANUBIUS-RO not only advances scientific knowledge but also ensures its practical implementation, transforming research into applicable solutions for a sustainable future.