Advanced materials and composites
10 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 7 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION
Greece's leading technical university with deep strengths in materials, transport, environmental engineering, and an expanding AI and additive manufacturing portfolio.
“Projects like MODCOMP (modified fibre-based structures), EQUINOX (Fe-Al intermetallics), ECO-Binder (low-CO2 concrete), and REDMUD (bauxite residue valorisation) demonstrate deep materials science capability across metals, polymers, and construction materials.”
PrimaryEL238 projects - UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
Irish university bridging advanced materials, digital manufacturing, and sustainability research with strong EU consortium leadership across 36 countries.
“Projects spanning lignin-based carbon fibres (LIBRE), crashworthy composites (ICONIC), nanoarchitected materials (Oyster), antimicrobial textiles (PROTECT), and aluminium waste recovery (RemovAL).”
PrimaryIE69 projects - LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Luxembourg's public research centre specializing in nanomaterials safety, advanced composites, and digital platforms for industrial and environmental applications.
“COMPOSELECTOR, FULLCOMP, CO3 (cold spray coatings on composites), MATCH, and EJD-FunMat cover material modelling, selection platforms, and composite manufacturing.”
PrimaryLU60 projects - PANEPISTIMIO IOANNINON
Greek university bridging advanced materials science and biomedical engineering, with growing strength in cardiovascular modelling and eldercare technology.
“Participation in GrapheneCore1/2, SELECTA (smart alloys), InnoSMART (shape memory alloys), AIRPOXY (smart epoxy composites), HARVEST (multifunctional composites), and CORNET (organic electronics) shows deep materials science capability.”
PrimaryEL49 projects - SLOVENSKA TECHNICKA UNIVERZITA V BRATISLAVE
Slovak technical university specializing in GaN/SiC power semiconductors, pilot line manufacturing, nuclear engineering, and smart energy systems.
“Involved in DiCoMI (directional composites and fibre reinforced polymers), FASTGRID (superconducting tapes), and INREP (indium-free transparent conductors).”
SK44 projects - TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT HAMBURG
Hamburg technical university specializing in aerospace climate impact, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing for sustainable aviation and transport.
“Coordinated NanoHybrids on industrial-scale aerogel production, participated in both Graphene Flagship phases (GrapheneCore1/2), and contributed fire-resistant composite analysis in SuCoHS.”
PrimaryDE34 projects - INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON
French engineering university strong in advanced materials, vibro-acoustics, sensor systems, and condition monitoring for transport and manufacturing applications.
“Projects EIROS (smart composites, self-healing), COMPOSELECTOR (multi-scale materials modelling), AMITIE (ceramic-based additive manufacturing), SISCERA (smart ceramic implants), ENHANCE (piezoelectric materials), and CARTHER (carbon nanomaterials) form a consistent materials science thread.”
PrimaryFR34 projects - FACHHOCHSCHULE NORDWESTSCHWEIZ FHNW
Swiss applied sciences university specializing in water treatment engineering, industrial enzyme technology, and circular economy solutions at demonstration scale.
“Participant in PERTPV (perovskite photovoltaics), SuCoHS (fire-resistant composites with structural health monitoring), and SIMPPER_MedDev (polymer micro/nano processing for medical devices).”
CH30 projects - UNIVERSITE DE POITIERS
French university specializing in experimental aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and advanced materials, contributing as a third-party expert to European transport and energy projects.
“Contributed to THOR (thermoplastic hydrogen pressure vessels), IL TROVATORE (accident-tolerant nuclear cladding), and ZEOCAT-3D (zeolite-based nano-catalysts via 3D printing).”
PrimaryFR16 projects - EUROPEAN THERMODYNAMICS LIMITED
UK SME specializing in thermoelectric thermal management for electric vehicles, batteries, and automotive comfort systems.
“CoACH developed advanced glasses, composites, and ceramics for high-growth industries.”
SMEUK4 projects