INTRINSIQ MATERIALS LIMITED

Their core work

Intrinsiq Materials is a UK-based SME specializing in the development and scale-up of advanced nanomaterial inks for printed electronics. They formulate conductive and functional inks using materials such as nanocopper, silver nanowires, and graphene, enabling high-resolution printing of electronic components onto flexible substrates. Their work spans the gap between nanomaterial synthesis and industrial-scale manufacturing of printed devices for applications including OLEDs, touch screens, automotive electronics, and semiconductors.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

All three of Intrinsiq's H2020 projects started in 2015, making it impossible to identify a meaningful temporal shift in focus. Their participation represents a concentrated burst of activity in printed electronics and nanomaterial inks rather than an evolving research trajectory. The consistency across all projects suggests a company with a well-defined niche that participated in multiple complementary projects simultaneously rather than pivoting over time.

With all projects ending by 2018 and no subsequent H2020 activity, their future direction within EU-funded research is uncertain — potential collaborators should verify the company's current status and strategic priorities.

How they like to work

Intrinsiq has exclusively participated as a partner, never as a coordinator, suggesting they contribute specialized nanomaterial and ink formulation expertise to larger consortia rather than leading project design. With 31 unique partners across 12 countries from just 3 projects, they operated within substantial, internationally diverse consortia. This pattern is typical of a technology SME that brings a specific material science capability to multi-partner innovation actions.

Intrinsiq built a broad network of 31 partners across 12 countries through just three projects, indicating participation in large, pan-European consortia focused on advanced manufacturing and electronics. Their UK base and wide geographic spread suggest strong European integration within the printed electronics and nanomaterials community.

What sets them apart

Intrinsiq occupies a specific niche at the intersection of nanomaterial chemistry and printed electronics manufacturing — they don't just synthesize nanomaterials, they turn them into printable inks optimized for industrial processes. This makes them a practical bridge between materials science labs and electronics manufacturers who need production-ready ink formulations. For consortium builders, they offer a rare combination of materials expertise (nanocopper, silver nanowires, graphene) with direct application knowledge in displays, touch screens, and automotive electronics.

Highlights from their portfolio

• INSPIRED
  Largest project by funding (EUR 628,857), focused on scaling nanomaterial production from lab to industrial volumes — the core of Intrinsiq's value proposition.
• Hi-Response
  Addressed high-resolution electrostatic printing across multiple application sectors (automotive, semiconductors, OLEDs, touch screens), demonstrating broad market relevance of printed electronics.