GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Specific objectives

The following specific objectives for this Challenge have been defined:

• new approaches for coding, decoding, modification or computational use of digital data in synthetic DNA or other sequence-controllable polymers with quantitative targets (theoretical and technological);
• Proof-of-Concept of technical feasibility with indications of at least state of the art benefits and major operational characteristics (e.g., extreme densities, longevity, stability) and going well beyond for some of them (e.g., speed, cost, accuracy);
• end-to-end scenarios of use, be it for data storage (archival, but also shorter term storage) or other purposes (like sensing, cryptography or computation) that exploit the benefits of the technology.

Expected outcomes and impacts

Proposals should contribute to achieving one or several of the following:

• a range of new techniques with clear benefits and steps towards widening scope of applicability of DNA-based data storage;
• broader range of scenarios and uses for DNA-based data technologies;
• emergence and anchoring of a European innovation eco-system on DNA-based data technologies and applications, including through involvement of relevant partners and end-users;
• contribution to standardisation in the field and benchmarks to gauche progress.