SIKEMIA

Their core work

SIKEMIA is a French SME specializing in advanced materials chemistry, particularly porous materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and functional composite resins. They develop materials solutions for demanding industrial applications — from self-healing and anti-icing coatings for wind turbines and aerospace to MOF-based adsorbents for carbon capture. Their work bridges materials synthesis with real-world performance under harsh operating conditions, contributing formulation and materials expertise to European R&D consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

SIKEMIA's early H2020 work (2015-2019) centered on functional composites — anti-icing coatings, self-healing materials, and nanoadditives for wind energy and aerospace applications. From 2017 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward porous materials chemistry, specifically Metal-Organic Frameworks for catalysis and carbon capture. This evolution suggests a strategic move from surface-level material enhancements toward molecularly-engineered materials for energy and environmental applications.

SIKEMIA is moving toward MOF-based solutions for decarbonization, positioning them well for Green Deal-aligned projects in CO2 capture and clean energy.

How they like to work

SIKEMIA consistently joins consortia as a participant or partner rather than leading them — they have never coordinated an H2020 project. With 55 unique partners across 14 countries in just 4 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia (averaging ~14 partners each). This profile suggests a specialist contributor that brings focused materials expertise to bigger teams without taking on coordination overhead.

Despite only 4 projects, SIKEMIA has built a broad network of 55 partners across 14 countries, indicating participation in large multi-national consortia. Their reach spans well beyond France across the European research landscape.

What sets them apart

SIKEMIA occupies a niche as a materials chemistry SME that bridges fundamental porous materials science with industrial applications. Their dual capability — functional composites for extreme conditions AND MOF synthesis for gas separation — is uncommon for a small company. For consortium builders, they offer hands-on formulation and materials development without the overhead or IP complexity of a large chemical corporation.

Highlights from their portfolio

• MOF4AIR
  Their largest funded project (EUR 368,625) and most recent, applying MOFs to industrial-scale carbon capture — directly aligned with EU Green Deal priorities.
• EIROS
  Demonstrates their applied materials capability: developing anti-icing and self-healing composites for real wind turbine and aerospace conditions.
• H-CCAT
  Their highest single EC contribution (EUR 404,375), bridging their porous materials expertise into heterogeneous catalysis.