MIMIR

MIMIR in a nutshell

MIMIR in an EIC Transition project, aiming at the development of the world’s smallest FTIR spectrometer operating in the spectral range extending from 1.3 μm to 10 μm. This spectrometer will be the heart of a new µSpectra-MIR product family, whose key distinctive features are portability, robustness and low-cost. MIMIR is based on the FTIR spectrometer developed in the BROMEDIR project.

Project Objectives

1

Achieve full integration of the MIR Spectrometer core-engine into a handheld analyser

2

Technology maturation towards reliability

3

Develop specialized handheld spectral analysers

4

Validate & demonstrate the devices with real-world samples

Project’s Work Packages

Project Management

Project coordination, quality assurance, financial management, and ethical compliance throughout the project.

Technology Maturation

Development of the first MIMIR generic analyser and preparation of specialized measurement accessories for soil and healthcare applications.

Validation & Demonstration – Soil quality

Validation of the MIMIR technology for soil analysis through ML model development, testing, and farmer feedback.

Validation & Demonstration – Healthcare

Validation of the MIMIR technology for blood and urine analysis through ML model development, testing, and medical-user feedback.

Business Development & Validation

Initial market analysis, business planning, stakeholder engagement, and IP evaluation for commercialization preparation.

Dissemination & Exploitation

Communication, dissemination, and data management activities during the first reporting period.

MIMIR Consortium

Start date: 01/05/2026
Duration: 36 months
Funding: € 2 499 968.75
Partners: 5
Countries: 5

CYRIC

Coordinator – CY

SIWARE

AUTH

SERGAS

QURIN

The MIMIR Use Cases

Soil Health Assessment: Appraisal of soil quality is turning into a standard work for crop production. Traditional soil sampling to monitor chemical, biological and physical properties is not at the resolution (spatial and temporal) required for precision applications and monitoring of soil quality indicators. The MIMIR device for soil quality evaluation will rely on the upgraded spectrometer, integrated into a handheld unit for performing the required measurements in the field.

Human Health Diagnostics: Clinical laboratory analysis of blood and urine is commonly used for diagnostics, including kidney diseases, diabetes, liver problems, and various infections or health risks. These analyses including sample preparation are usually costly and/or time-consuming, done in centralised labs. A portable MIMIR analyser will be built for the diagnosis of human health in a rapid, cost-effective manner, while requiring minimal sample preparation. MIMIR’s initial focus will be on kidney diseases diagnostics/monitoring.

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