2012-2016

The S(p)eedkit project, part of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme, develops innovative emergency kits to speed up response times and support the rapid transition from crisis to recovery for humanitarian organisations. With contributions from several European partners, the project includes lightweight solutions for housing, water storage, bioenergy and modular packaging that reduces weight and improves transportability.
The Polytechnic of Milan plays a key role in the design of portable and easy-to-use kits and new advanced shelters, including the "Cocoon" module for privacy and the "Textile Wall" for adaptable dividers, patenting the latter. Tested in Africa, the kits have received Red Cross approval and are ready for global adoption by ONGs.

Funding : European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration

Project Number: EU 7FP SECURITY-2011.4.2-3, grant agreement no 284931

Persone: Alessandra Zanelli, Andrea Campioli, Luisa Collina, Carol Monticelli, Stefano Aliprandi, Marta Barozzi, Gianluca Giabardo, Salvatore Viscuso

Partners: Centexbel; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; IFRC Shelter Research Unit; The Netherlands Red Cross; Sioen Indutries NV; Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Technische Universiteit Eindhoven De Mobiele Fabriek B.V. Stitching Waste; Stichting pratica; D’Appolonia SPA; Internationales Biogas und Bioenergie Kompetenzzentrum; Médecins sans frontieres; Operational centre Amsterdam; Norwegian Refugee Council; Millson BV