INRAE

UPWEARS is coordinated by INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment) a French public research institute dedicated to addressing challenges related to agriculture, food systems, and environmental sustainability. Formed in 2020 from the merger of INRA and IRSTEA, it is one of the largest agricultural research organizations in the world. INRAE conducts interdisciplinary research to develop solutions for sustainable farming, biodiversity preservation, climate change adaptation, and food security.

 

Role in the project
INRAE brings its expertise in biomass characterisation, functionalisation, and knowledge of the relationship between the chemical, structural organisation, and the performance of biobased materials. INRAE also supports the development of AI and modelling activities including multi-scale computation and topology optimization. INRAE is the leader of two different Work Packages :  WP1 on Project management and data management as well as WP3 on Formulation & functionalisation of biobased materials for e-textile.