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Their core work

Project HUB 360 is a Turin-based SME specializing in nano-enabled materials, surface treatments, and their industrial application across manufacturing, cosmetics, and packaging sectors. They bring expertise in translating nanotechnology research into production-ready processes, with particular strength in antimicrobial coatings, bio-based composites, and safety-by-design approaches for nano-products. Their consistent participation in Innovation Actions (4 out of 5 projects) indicates a focus on piloting and scaling technologies rather than early-stage research. They serve as a bridge between nanotechnology development and industrial value chains spanning automotive, textiles, cosmetics, and food packaging.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Project HUB 360 entered H2020 in 2017 with straightforward industrial applications — antimicrobial textile production lines (PROTECT) and bio-material composites for automotive and construction (ReInvent). From 2020 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward responsible nanotechnology: safety-by-design frameworks, standardization of pilot lines, and circular economy integration. Their most recent projects (ASINA, BIOMAT, EcoeFISHent) show a clear convergence of nano-expertise with sustainability and regulatory compliance concerns.

They are moving from pure nano-material application toward responsible and circular nano-manufacturing — positioning themselves for Horizon Europe's safe-and-sustainable-by-design agenda.

How they like to work

Project HUB 360 operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialized SME contributing technical capabilities to larger partnerships. With 97 unique partners across 17 countries from just 5 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia and do not appear to repeatedly partner with the same organizations. This broad network makes them an accessible and experienced partner for new consortium builders — they know how to integrate into multinational teams without needing to lead them.

Remarkably broad network for an SME: 97 unique partners across 17 countries built through 5 large Innovation Action consortia. Their Turin base and project topics suggest strong connections to both Southern European manufacturing clusters and Northern European research institutions.

What sets them apart

Project HUB 360 sits at a rare intersection: they combine hands-on nano-material production expertise with deep knowledge of nanosafety regulation and circular economy integration. While many nano-focused SMEs specialize in either material development or safety assessment, this company bridges both — making them valuable for projects that need to take nano-enabled products from lab to market responsibly. Their cross-sector application range (textiles, automotive, cosmetics, food packaging) means they can contribute to diverse consortium configurations.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ASINA
  Directly addresses the EU's safe-and-sustainable-by-design agenda for nanoproducts — a growing regulatory priority that positions the company for future calls.
• EcoeFISHent
  Their largest funded project (EUR 478K), spanning five application sectors (food, cosmetics, packaging, nutraceuticals, automotive) in circular value chains — shows maximum cross-sector versatility.
• BIOMAT
  Open Innovation Test Bed project combining nano-enabled bio-based materials with pilot line standardization — demonstrates capacity for near-market technology validation.