NEXT SENSE GROUP B.V.

Their core work

NEXT SENSE (linked to the PHYSEE brand) develops transparent photovoltaic glass and smart window technologies that generate solar energy while maintaining building aesthetics. Their core product integrates solar cells into glass panels for building facades and windows. More recently, they have expanded into industrialised building envelope retrofitting, applying their solar glass expertise within broader deep renovation solutions for existing buildings.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

NEXT SENSE entered H2020 in 2018 focused squarely on transparent solar glass products — first as coordinator of GlasSkin, then as participant in Solar-Win. By 2020, they joined INFINITE, pivoting toward applying their solar window technology within larger building renovation ecosystems. This shift from standalone product development to integration within whole-building retrofit value chains suggests a maturing company moving from component supplier to systems-level contributor.

Moving from pure solar glass R&D toward integration of their BIPV products into industrialised building renovation supply chains — a strong fit for the EU renovation wave agenda.

How they like to work

With 1 coordinated project and 2 participations, NEXT SENSE shows willingness to both lead and contribute. Their 32 unique consortium partners across 8 countries indicate broad networking despite a small project portfolio. As an SME, they likely bring a specific technology contribution (solar glass) rather than project management capacity, making them a focused technology partner in larger consortia.

Connected to 32 unique partners across 8 countries through just 3 projects, indicating participation in medium-to-large consortia. Their network spans multiple European countries, built primarily through energy and construction-sector collaborations.

What sets them apart

NEXT SENSE occupies a niche at the intersection of solar energy generation and architectural glass — a space with few dedicated SMEs in Europe. Their ability to coordinate an Innovation Action (GlasSkin, EUR 1.9M) as a small company demonstrates credible technology and team capacity. For consortium builders in building renovation or energy-positive buildings, they offer a concrete product (transparent solar windows) rather than just research expertise.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GlasSkin
  Largest project (EUR 1.9M) and their only coordination role — signals this is their flagship technology and core competence.
• INFINITE
  Long-duration project (2020-2026) in building retrofitting marks their strategic pivot from standalone products to integrated renovation solutions.