It is with deep regret that we announce that Arrays for Cell Nanodevices (A4cell), the company that has coordinated the ICARO project until now, has withdrawn from the consortium following the commencement of insolvency proceedings.
Despite this setback, the remaining consortium partners remain fully committed to completing the project and achieving its objectives. To ensure a smooth transition and continuity of the work, the following measures are being implemented:
- New project coordinator: Effective immediately, Dr Margarita del Val, Head of the Viral Immunology Group at the Severo Ochoa Centre for Molecular Biology (CBM-CSIC) in Madrid, will take over as project coordinator.
- Transfer of responsibilities: The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) will assume responsibility for carrying out all outstanding tasks previously assigned to A4cell.
- Project extension: A six-month extension has been requested from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to allow sufficient time to complete all administrative procedures associated with the change of coordination, as well as the transfer of all materials and data generated by A4cell.
Although this is undoubtedly a challenging moment for the project, the ICARO consortium remains committed to its mission and objectives.
ICARO keeps flying!