BIOAGE SRL

Their core work

BIOAGE is an Italian SME specializing in advanced materials processing, particularly graphene and 2D materials, flexible sensors, and nanofibre-based technologies. They contribute manufacturing and integration expertise to large European research consortia, helping translate laboratory-grade materials into functional components for electronics, sensors, and energy applications. Their work spans from conformable sensor arrays on plastic substrates to graphene composite materials and pilot-line production of 2D material devices.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

BIOAGE's early H2020 work (2016-2019) focused on flexible electronics and sensor technologies — conformable pyroelectric sensors on plastic foil, fingerprint recognition, and nanofibre optics. From 2018 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward graphene and 2D materials through deep involvement in the Graphene Flagship. Their most recent project (2D-EPL, 2020-2024) moves them from research into pilot-line manufacturing, suggesting a transition from materials exploration to production readiness.

BIOAGE is moving from advanced materials research toward industrial-scale graphene and 2D materials production, making them increasingly relevant for companies seeking to integrate these materials into products.

How they like to work

BIOAGE operates exclusively as a consortium participant — they have never coordinated an H2020 project. However, they consistently join large, prestigious consortia: the Graphene Flagship alone involves hundreds of partners across Europe. With 235 unique partners across 21 countries from just 5 projects, their network is broad but driven by participation in flagship-scale initiatives rather than targeted bilateral partnerships.

Through 5 projects, BIOAGE has worked with 235 unique partners across 21 countries — an exceptionally wide network driven primarily by their involvement in the massive Graphene Flagship consortium. This gives them connections across nearly all major European research ecosystems.

What sets them apart

BIOAGE brings a rare combination for a Southern Italian SME: deep involvement in the EU's largest materials research initiative (Graphene Flagship) plus hands-on experience with flexible sensor fabrication and pilot-line production. Their progression from research to pilot-line work means they can bridge the gap between lab-scale 2D materials and industrial integration. For consortium builders, they offer SME agility combined with an extensive European partner network built through flagship-level projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GrapheneCore3
  Part of the Graphene Flagship Core Project 3 — one of Europe's largest research initiatives with over €1 billion total investment in graphene technologies.
• 2D-EPL
  The Graphene Flagship's experimental pilot line for 2D materials, representing the critical step from research to industrial manufacturing capability.
• PYCSEL
  Developed large-area conformable pyroelectric sensors on plastic foil for biometrics and security — a distinct application area showing BIOAGE's versatility beyond graphene.