GRANT NUMBER: 833787
DURATION: 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2023
LINKS: CORDIS, PROJECT WEBSITE, TWITTER, NEWSLETTER
FOCUS AREA: drug detection system
GRANT NUMBER: 833787
DURATION: 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2023
LINKS: CORDIS, PROJECT WEBSITE, TWITTER, NEWSLETTER
FOCUS AREA: drug detection system
BorderSens will
enable highly accurate selective detection of trace levels of illicit drugs and
precursors. In the light of a pressing need for better drug test systems at EU
borders, the ultimate research aim of the BorderSens consorium is to develop a portable, wireless
single prototype device with the capability to quickly test for different types
of drugs, precursors and adulterants/cutting agents, with outstanding accuracy
and reduced false positives and false negatives. BorderSens will demonstrate
innovative technological solutions at seven demonstration sites at EU borders
with end-users and ensure exploitation plans guaranteeing strong impact. To
achieve such ambitious goals, the project brings together universities, a
manufacturer of electrochemical sensors, a specialised SME, multiple end-users
i.e. forensic institutes, police forces and border authorities, and a high
quality external advisory board, to provide an excellent scientific-technical perspective and a
straightforward exploitation route, with great impact on the safety of EU
citizens.
Research topics:
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 833787