Bio-Phoenix

Biologically Inspired Complex Software System Reconstruction at Near Extinction States.

Consortium

6 members

Start Year

2019-2023

Scope

European

Funding Framework

Horizon 2020 – MSCA-RISE-2018

Budget

1,324,800.00€

Duration

48 months

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 823951. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

About BIO-PHOENIX

BIO-PHOENIX – Biologically Inspired Complex Software System Reconstruction at Near Extinction States is a Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) project. The project develops a novel bio-inspired paradigm for designing resilient software systems capable of recovering from severe failures or infrastructure damage. By modelling software systems using a computational DNA (co-DNA) approach, BIO-PHOENIX enables complex digital systems to reorganise, rebuild functionality, and continue operating even when critical components fail. The project combines expertise from software engineering, networking, bioengineering, and adaptive systems research to create innovative tools and architectures for self-healing and resilient digital infrastructures.

The project focuses on:

Developing computational models inspired by biological DNA structures to encode and reconstruct software system functionality.
Designing software architectures capable of reorganising and restoring operations after major failures or disruptions.
Applying biological processes such as replication, activation, and mutation to the design of adaptive and autonomous software systems.
Bringing together interdisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, networking, and software engineering to develop next-generation resilient systems.
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BIO-PHOENIX Key Objectives 

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Develop the co-DNA Software Design Framework

Create a modelling framework that encodes the “genetic structure” of software systems, enabling reconstruction from near-extinction states.

Develop Prototype Tools and Runtime Platforms

Create tools for specifying, verifying, and executing co-DNA models and runtime services supporting system reconstruction.

Model Biological Processes for Software Reconstruction

Study biological DNA mechanisms and translate them into computational processes for system recovery and adaptation.

Validate the BIO-PHOENIX Approach Through Demonstrations

Evaluate the framework using proof-of-concept scenarios such as software-defined networks and complex distributed systems.

Ensure System Survivability, Security, and Resilience

Develop mechanisms that maintain system integrity and security while enabling self-reconstruction of digital systems.

Strengthen International Research Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange

Promote researcher exchanges, interdisciplinary training, and knowledge sharing across the project consortium.

Role of EPBS in BIO-PHOENIX

Participation in Research and Knowledge Exchange

Contribute to interdisciplinary research activities and secondments focused on resilient digital systems and innovation ecosystems.

Integration of Technology and Business Perspectives

Support the analysis of business, organisational, and societal implications of resilient ICT infrastructures.

Contribution to Training and Research Collaboration

Participate in researcher exchange programmes and collaborative training activities across the consortium.

Dissemination and Impact Activities

Support the communication and dissemination of BIO-PHOENIX research outcomes to academic, industry, and policy stakeholders.

Project Partners