Nanotechnology

Why this matter?

Nanotechnology underpins breakthroughs across health, energy, and advanced manufacturing. In Phase IV, we accelerate critical materials discovery and application, especially where Europe needs strategic autonomy.

Priority Research Topics (PRTs)

• Advanced batteries
  
• Green hydrogen economy
  
• Advanced environmental technologies
  
• Semiconductor packaging
  
• Smart textiles & wearable health monitoring
  
  

Joint Strengths: Portugal × UT Austin

Portugal’s materials science and textile innovation combine with UT Austin’s leading labs in polymers, bioengineering, and device integration, speeding up discovery‑to‑deployment.

Use Cases & Early Directions

• Longer‑lived, safer batteries for mobility and storage
  
• Nanomaterials for hydrogen production and purification
  
• Low‑impact remediation and sensing for the environment
  
• Advanced packaging for resilient semiconductor supply chains
  
• Smart textiles for health, safety, and industrial monitoring