EVEKTOR SRO

Their core work

Evektor is a Czech aircraft manufacturer specializing in light and sport aircraft design and production, based in the Kunovice aviation cluster. Within H2020, they contribute airframe design, aircraft systems integration, and electrical architecture expertise to major European aviation research programmes — particularly Clean Sky 2. Their work spans structural aero-components, power electronics for electric propulsion, and data/power network architectures for next-generation aircraft.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In 2014–2019, Evektor's H2020 work focused on conventional airframe design, aircraft systems, and aero-structures — consistent with their core business as a light aircraft manufacturer. From 2020 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward aircraft electrification: hybrid/electric propulsion, power electronics, EMI filtering, thermal management, and AI-based electrical network design. This mirrors the broader industry transition toward electric aviation and positions Evektor as an airframe company actively building electrification capabilities.

Evektor is transitioning from a traditional airframe contributor toward electric aircraft system integration, making them a strong partner for future electric/hybrid aviation projects.

How they like to work

Evektor operates exclusively as a participant — never coordinating — which is typical for an industrial company contributing specific manufacturing and design expertise to large research programmes. With 170 unique partners across 20 countries, they are deeply embedded in the European aviation research ecosystem, particularly through Clean Sky 2 consortia. Their consistent presence across multiple GAM (Grant Agreement Member) projects suggests they are a trusted, recurring contributor valued for reliable industrial input rather than research leadership.

Evektor has collaborated with 170 unique partners across 20 countries, reflecting deep integration into pan-European aviation research networks. Their partnerships are concentrated in the Clean Sky 2 ecosystem, connecting them to major aerospace OEMs, research institutes, and tier-1 suppliers across Western and Central Europe.

What sets them apart

Evektor brings something rare to EU aviation projects: the perspective of a working aircraft manufacturer that designs, certifies, and produces real aircraft — not just research prototypes. Their Kunovice facility gives them hands-on airframe production capability that most research-only partners lack. As they build electrification expertise on top of proven airframe knowledge, they become an ideal integration partner for projects that need to bridge the gap between electric propulsion research and flyable aircraft.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GAM AIR 2018
  Largest single EC contribution (EUR 1.13M), representing Evektor's core airframe expertise within Clean Sky 2.
• EASIER
  Marks Evektor's pivot into electric aircraft system integration — covering hybrid propulsion, power electronics, EMI, and thermal management in one project.
• ADENEAS
  Most forward-looking project: AI-based design of aircraft power and data networks, signaling Evektor's move into next-generation electrical architectures.