PYROGENESIS SA

Their core work

Pyrogenesis is a Greek SME based in Lavrion specializing in advanced materials processing and surface treatment technologies, likely involving thermal and plasma-based methods (as suggested by their name). Their H2020 portfolio shows they contribute materials science and coating expertise across diverse applications — from anti-biofilm coatings for medical devices (NOMORFILM), to recovery and recycling of critical raw materials like indium and silicon (CABRISS), to electrode materials for solid oxide electrolysis cells (SElySOs). They serve as a specialist technology provider that bridges materials science with industrial applications in energy, healthcare, and circular economy.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

All three H2020 projects began in 2015, making it difficult to identify a clear chronological shift in focus. However, the simultaneous engagement across marine biotech, circular economy, and hydrogen energy suggests the company was actively diversifying its materials expertise into multiple application domains during this period. No keyword data is available to track thematic evolution, so the portfolio reflects breadth rather than a directional pivot.

With projects in both hydrogen electrolysis and critical raw materials recycling, Pyrogenesis appears positioned to contribute to the green energy and circular economy transitions — two areas with growing EU funding momentum.

How they like to work

Pyrogenesis operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never as coordinator, suggesting they contribute specialized technical capabilities rather than driving project design or management. With 41 unique partners across just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia (averaging ~14 partners each). This pattern indicates they are a trusted specialist brought in for specific materials expertise rather than a recurring partner within a tight network.

Pyrogenesis has collaborated with 41 distinct partners across 16 countries through only 3 projects, indicating involvement in large pan-European consortia with broad geographic spread. No single geographic cluster dominates their partnerships.

What sets them apart

Pyrogenesis stands out as a Greek SME that applies materials science and thermal processing across unusually diverse sectors — from healthcare coatings to energy electrodes to raw materials recovery. This cross-domain versatility makes them a valuable consortium partner when a project needs industrial-grade materials processing expertise that can adapt to different application contexts. For consortium builders, they offer the flexibility of an SME combined with demonstrated capacity to contribute to large, multi-partner EU projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• NOMORFILM
  Largest single EC contribution (€729,625) and an unusual intersection of marine biology and medical device technology.
• SElySOs
  Directly relevant to the hydrogen economy — solid oxide electrolysis is a key technology for green hydrogen production.
• CABRISS
  Addresses critical raw materials recovery (indium, silicon, silver), a strategic EU priority for supply chain independence.