BLUE SYNERGY SL

Their core work

Blue Synergy is a Madrid-based technology SME that participates in frontier research consortia at the intersection of advanced materials and biotechnology. In the NANO-EH project they contributed to nanomaterial-based energy harvesting systems targeting IoT devices, working with 2D materials (MoS2), hafnium zirconium oxide, and nanocellulose. In SECRETed, they shifted domain entirely — joining a synthetic biology effort to discover and engineer bio-based surfactants from marine microorganisms using iterative design-build-test cycles. Their consistent appearance in FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) projects suggests they serve as an application-facing or technology integration partner, translating frontier science toward practical deployment.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Blue Synergy's first H2020 engagement (NANO-EH, 2020) was rooted in physical sciences — energy harvesting, 2D nanomaterials, and IoT infrastructure for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Their second project (SECRETed, 2021) represents a significant domain shift toward marine biotechnology and sustainable bio-based compounds, with no apparent nanomaterial component. This pivot is striking for a small SME active over just two years, and may indicate that Blue Synergy is a versatile innovation or technology transfer firm whose value to consortia lies in cross-disciplinary bridging rather than deep single-domain expertise.

Blue Synergy appears to be moving from physical nanomaterials toward biotechnology and sustainable bio-based materials, which could make them a relevant partner for green chemistry or circular bioeconomy consortia.

How they like to work

Blue Synergy has participated in all projects as a consortium partner, never as a coordinator — they join rather than lead. Across only two projects they have accumulated 24 unique partners in 11 countries, indicating they integrate into large, internationally distributed consortia. This profile suggests they bring a specific, bounded contribution to each project rather than orchestrating the broader research agenda.

Blue Synergy has worked with 24 unique partners across 11 countries from just two projects, suggesting exposure to broad European research networks despite limited project volume. No repeated partner patterns are detectable from the available data, consistent with joining open FET consortia rather than a tight recurring network.

What sets them apart

Blue Synergy is unusual among Spanish SMEs in that both its H2020 projects fall under the FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) pillar — typically dominated by universities and research institutes — suggesting it brings a private-sector or commercialization perspective that large research consortia specifically sought out. The breadth of domains covered (nanomaterials to marine biosurfactants) in rapid succession either reflects genuine cross-disciplinary capability or a deliberate strategy of entering high-visibility frontier projects. For consortium builders, they represent an SME entry point into FET projects where industry involvement strengthens the application.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SECRETed
  Largest funding received (EUR 313,500) and the most technically distinct project — engineering marine-derived biosurfactants via synthetic biology, an emerging area with strong green chemistry market potential.
• NANO-EH
  Positions Blue Synergy at the frontier of IoT energy autonomy using 2D materials and nanocellulose, bridging materials science with connected health and 4IR applications.