ONTOX Hub & Marketplace Officially Launched: Advancing Access to Innovative Solutions for Next Generation Risk Assessment
The ONTOX project is pleased to announce the official launch of the ONTOX Hub & Marketplace, a new digital platform designed to facilitate access to innovative scientific tools, computational resources, and specialised services supporting the transition towards human-relevant, animal-free approaches to chemical safety assessment.
Developed within the framework of the Horizon 2020 ONTOX project, the Hub & Marketplace serves as a centralised environment for disseminating, accessing, and promoting the exploitation of research outcomes. By bringing together New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive models, and advanced computational approaches, the platform aims to support the implementation of Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) strategies.
Bridging Scientific Innovation and Practical Application
The ONTOX Hub & Marketplace provides a user-friendly interface through which researchers, industry representatives, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders can explore scientific resources and expertise developed within the ONTOX consortium.
The platform focuses on innovative approaches to predicting chemical-induced adverse effects, particularly those affecting the liver, kidney, and developing brain.
Its portfolio encompasses a broad range of scientific tools and resources, including:
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AI-based predictive models and computational tools supporting toxicity prediction and chemical safety assessment.
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Physiological maps, Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs), and ontologies facilitating the integration and interpretation of mechanistic toxicological knowledge.
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Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling and simulation tools supporting the assessment of chemical kinetics and exposure.
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ONTOX Probabilistic Risk Assessment (OPRA) approaches supporting the integration of hazard and exposure information.
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Curated scientific datasets and computational resources supporting the development and application of NAM-based assessment strategies.
These resources are made available either directly through the platform or through links to dedicated external tools and services.
Connecting Stakeholders with Scientific Expertise
Beyond computational resources, the ONTOX Marketplace provides access to specialised scientific expertise and services offered by project partners.
These include in vitro testing capabilities, methodological consultancy, and expertise in toxicological assessment, method standardisation, and validation. The Marketplace is intended to facilitate collaboration between technology developers, research organisations, industry stakeholders, and regulatory communities, supporting the practical application and further exploitation of innovative NAM-based solutions.
By connecting scientific developments with potential end users, the platform contributes to strengthening the accessibility, applicability, and long-term impact of ONTOX research outcomes.
Supporting the Transition Towards Animal-Free Chemical Safety Assessment
The launch of the ONTOX Hub & Marketplace represents an important milestone in the project’s mission to advance mechanistically informed, human-relevant approaches to chemical safety assessment.
Through the integration of computational toxicology, artificial intelligence, experimental NAMs, and scientific expertise, the platform supports the broader transition towards more predictive, efficient, and animal-free assessment strategies.
The Hub & Marketplace also provides a foundation for continued knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, and the exploitation of project results beyond the ONTOX project lifetime.
Explore the ONTOX Hub & Marketplace
The platform is now available to stakeholders interested in exploring innovative tools, technologies, and scientific services developed through ONTOX.
To facilitate navigation and provide an overview of its main functionalities, a short introductory guide has also been published on the ONTOX website.
Discover the platform: https://hub.ontox.eu/
Read the introductory guide: https://ontox-project.eu/ontox-hub/
Explore the ONTOX Hub & Marketplace and discover how innovative NAM-based solutions can contribute to the future of chemical safety assessment.
