From 23 to 27 February, the TeamUP consortium conducted a comprehensive testing week in Ranst, Belgium, hosted at Campus Vesta, gathering more than 90 participants from 7 countries to evaluate over 20 CBRN-E technologies under operational conditions.
The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), through its I-SENSE Group, coordinates the project and oversees overall progress, quality assurance, risk management and data governance, while also leading the development of key technological solutions.
What took place during the testing week
The testing activities were focused on usability assessments by First Responders, evaluating handling, integration into workflows, and operational compatibility. In addition, selected technologies were deployed in a scenario-based Small-Scale Trial simulating a complex CBRN-E incident, assessing interoperability, coordination, and alignment with existing emergency procedures.
I-SENSE/ICCS Technologies Tested
The testing activities included validation of ICCS-developed solutions such as:
- Optimized Search & Rescue technologies ensuring First Responders’ health and safety
- Digital Victim Triage, Tracking & Tracing and Decontamination Monitoring systems
- Monitored, Smart and Fast Deployable Mass Decontamination Infrastructure
- Citizen Awareness and collaboration-enhancing tools
- Technologies supporting health monitoring of First Responders and digitally enhanced victim management
About TeamUP
TeamUP addresses global concerns regarding CBRN-E incidents targeting civilians by reinforcing European preparedness and response capabilities. The project establishes a unified framework to evaluate procedures, capabilities and co-developed solutions.
It aims to deliver an innovative toolkit for:
- Detection, identification and monitoring of hazardous materials
- Efficient, coordinated operations and safer Search & Rescue enhanced by Augmented Reality
- Health monitoring of First Responders
- Digitally upgraded Triage and victim breath analysis
- Fast deployable and monitored mass decontamination systems
- Incident Management and digital training tools for First Responders and citizens
The successful completion of the usability tests and Small-Scale Trial marks a key milestone toward real-world validation and operational readiness of the TeamUP toolkit. The members of our team involved in the activities of the project are: Katerina Valouma (Project Manager), Eleftherios Ouzounoglou (TMAT Responsible, CMSS), Thanasis Douklias, Nikos Mitro, Giorgos Oikonomou, Pavlos Koukio, Konstantinos Stavrou, Giannis Mitis in development and Nantia Skepetari (Dissemination).
