GRAPHMATECH AB

Their core work

Graphmatech is a Swedish SME specializing in graphene and 2D materials, operating at the intersection of advanced materials science and industrial application. They are a dedicated participant in the EU Graphene Flagship — Europe's largest research initiative on graphene — contributing across multiple application domains including composites, energy, electronics, and sensors. Their involvement in the Flagship's experimental pilot line indicates they work on scaling graphene-based materials from laboratory research toward manufacturing readiness, positioning them as a bridge between fundamental graphene science and commercial products.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Graphmatech's early H2020 involvement (2018) was broad, spanning composite materials, energy applications, electronics, photonics, sensors, and biomedical technologies — reflecting a wide exploration of where graphene could add value. By 2020, their focus narrowed significantly toward FET Flagship work, 2D materials beyond graphene, and pilot line development for manufacturing scale-up. This shift from broad application research to industrialization and pilot production signals a company maturing from materials exploration to commercialization readiness.

Graphmatech is moving from exploring what graphene can do toward proving it can be manufactured at scale — making them increasingly relevant for partners needing production-ready 2D materials.

How they like to work

Graphmatech operates exclusively as a participant in very large consortia — the Graphene Flagship projects involve hundreds of partners across Europe. With 219 unique consortium partners across 21 countries from just 3 projects, they are embedded in one of the densest research networks in EU materials science. This means working with Graphmatech gives access to a vast established network, though their role is that of a specialist contributor rather than a project driver.

Through the Graphene Flagship, Graphmatech has collaborated with 219 unique partners across 21 countries, giving them one of the broadest partner networks possible for a 3-project SME. Their network is essentially the full European graphene research ecosystem.

What sets them apart

Graphmatech stands out as a small Swedish company that has secured a seat at the table in all three phases of the Graphene Flagship — Europe's premier 2D materials initiative. Their progression from core research to the experimental pilot line suggests they bring something specific enough to be retained across Flagship phases, likely proprietary graphene processing or formulation technology. For consortium builders, they offer deep graphene materials expertise with an SME's agility and a network that spans the entire European graphene community.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 2D-EPL
  Focused on building a pilot production line for 2D materials — the clearest indicator of Graphmatech's role in moving graphene from lab to factory.
• GrapheneCore3
  The third phase of the Graphene Flagship (EUR 600K to Graphmatech), demonstrating sustained trust and continued relevance within Europe's largest materials research initiative.