FUNDACJA PARTNERSTWA TECHNOLOGICZNEGO TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Their core work

Technology Partners is a Warsaw-based research foundation specializing in advanced surface engineering, anti-icing technologies, and technology transfer between research and industry. They develop icephobic coatings and acoustic wave-based de-icing systems for aviation and wind energy applications. Beyond their core R&D, they actively facilitate cross-border cluster cooperation and help SMEs and newcomers access EU innovation programmes, bridging the gap between emerging technologies and industrial scale-up.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2015–2018), Technology Partners focused on materials science fundamentals — icephobic coatings, superhydrophobic surfaces, DFT modelling, and nanocomposite pilot plants — alongside cluster-based SME innovation support. From 2019 onward, they shifted toward applied device development (acoustic wave de-icing, proof-of-concept devices) and broader ecosystem-building roles like space-tech start-up hubs and helping underrepresented regions access Horizon Europe. The trajectory shows a move from lab-level surface science toward real-world device integration and innovation system support.

They are maturing from fundamental surface science into device-level prototyping and broader technology transfer facilitation, making them increasingly useful as a bridge between lab research and industrial deployment.

How they like to work

Technology Partners operates predominantly as a consortium partner (6 of 7 projects) rather than a project leader, though their one coordination role (PHOBIC2ICE) shows they can take the lead when the topic aligns with their core surface engineering expertise. With 57 unique partners across 21 countries, they maintain a wide and diverse network rather than relying on repeat collaborators. This makes them an adaptable partner who can integrate into varied consortia and bring cross-sector connections.

Broad European network spanning 57 unique partners across 21 countries, reflecting their dual involvement in both focused R&D projects and large-scale coordination and support actions. No single geographic cluster dominates — their reach extends from Western Europe to Ukraine.

What sets them apart

Technology Partners occupies a distinctive niche by combining deep technical expertise in anti-icing surface engineering with strong experience in cross-border technology transfer and cluster facilitation. This dual capability — hands-on R&D plus ecosystem navigation — is rare among Polish research foundations. For consortium builders, they offer both a credible technical contributor for materials and surface engineering work packages and a partner experienced in dissemination, SME engagement, and bridging underrepresented regions into EU programmes.

Highlights from their portfolio

• PHOBIC2ICE
  Their only coordinated project, directly aligned with their core expertise in icephobic surfaces for aircraft — demonstrates leadership capability in their strongest domain.
• SOUNDofICE
  Largest single funding (EUR 750K), runs until 2025, and represents their evolution from coatings research into acoustic wave-based de-icing device development.
• ACTTiVAte
  Highest individual funding (EUR 768K) and showcases their technology transfer and cross-border cluster facilitation capability across multiple sectors.