NOVALIA LIMITED

Their core work

Novalia is a Cambridge-based SME specializing in interactive printed electronics — they develop touch-sensitive surfaces and interfaces using conductive inks printed onto paper, packaging, and other substrates. Within H2020, they serve as an industrial application partner in the Graphene Flagship, translating graphene and 2D material advances into commercial printed electronics products. Their work bridges the gap between advanced material science and consumer-facing applications like smart packaging and interactive print media.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Novalia entered H2020 through flexible lighting (FLEXOLIGHTING, 2015) and early-stage graphene research (GrapheneCore1, 2016), focused broadly on layered materials and innovation. From 2018 onward, their work sharpened dramatically toward applied graphene — composite materials, sensors, photonics, and electronics within the Flagship. By 2020, their trajectory shifted further toward manufacturing readiness, joining the 2D Experimental Pilot Line to help industrialize graphene-based products.

Novalia is moving from research participation toward manufacturing-scale graphene electronics, positioning themselves as a bridge between lab-grade 2D materials and commercial printed products.

How they like to work

Novalia operates exclusively as a participant, never coordinating — typical for a specialist SME contributing specific industrial expertise to large research initiatives. Their 257 unique partners across 24 countries reflect the massive Graphene Flagship consortia rather than independent network-building. This means they are well-connected within the graphene community but are best approached as a focused technical contributor rather than a consortium organizer.

Connected to 257 partners across 24 countries, almost entirely through the Graphene Flagship ecosystem. This gives them deep ties to Europe's leading graphene research groups, material suppliers, and industrial integrators.

What sets them apart

Novalia occupies a rare niche: they are one of few SMEs that can take advanced 2D materials from the lab and turn them into printed interactive products. While most Graphene Flagship partners are universities or large corporations, Novalia brings hands-on product development experience in conductive printing. For any consortium needing an industrial partner who understands both graphene science and consumer product realities, they are a strong fit.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GrapheneCore3
  Their largest funded project (€318,200), representing deepened commitment to the Graphene Flagship in its most application-oriented phase.
• 2D-EPL
  The 2D Experimental Pilot Line signals Novalia's transition from research participation to manufacturing-scale graphene integration.
• FLEXOLIGHTING
  Their only non-graphene project, revealing broader expertise in flexible electronics beyond the Flagship ecosystem.