SYNPO AKCIOVA SPOLECNOST

Their core work

SYNPO is a Czech chemical and polymer research company based in Pardubice, specializing in advanced coatings, polymer composites, and nanostructured materials. Their core work centers on developing protective coatings for industrial applications — from anticorrosion solutions for aeronautical and maritime sectors to smart sensing coatings using nano and microcapsule technology. They bring applied polymer chemistry expertise to international research consortia, contributing materials science capabilities to projects spanning from infrastructure protection to cultural heritage preservation.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

SYNPO's early H2020 work (2015–2018) focused on fundamental polymer composites and 2D nanomaterials like MXene and graphene, exploring their mechanical and electrical properties. From 2020 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward applied protective coatings — anticorrosion systems for aeronautical and maritime use, underwater heritage preservation, and eco-friendly formulations aligned with circular economy goals. The trajectory shows a clear move from materials exploration toward purpose-driven, sustainability-conscious coating applications.

SYNPO is moving toward green, circular-economy-aligned protective coatings with smart functionality — expect future work combining sustainability with corrosion protection for transport and infrastructure sectors.

How they like to work

SYNPO participates exclusively as a partner, never as coordinator, across all four H2020 projects — all funded through MSCA-RISE staff exchange schemes. This means they contribute specific technical capabilities (coatings, polymer chemistry) to larger international research networks rather than leading them. With 31 unique partners across 19 countries, they are remarkably well-connected for their size, suggesting they are a valued specialist contributor that multiple consortia seek out for their materials expertise.

SYNPO has collaborated with 31 unique partners across 19 countries through MSCA-RISE mobility networks, giving them an unusually broad international footprint for a company of their funding scale. Their network spans well beyond Central Europe into a truly pan-European and likely global reach through the staff exchange format.

What sets them apart

SYNPO occupies a distinctive niche as a private-sector polymer and coatings company that actively engages in academic research mobility networks (MSCA-RISE), bridging the gap between industrial coating applications and fundamental nanomaterials research. Their combination of anticorrosion expertise, polymer composite know-how, and willingness to participate in researcher exchange programs makes them an attractive partner for consortia needing an industry link in coatings and materials science. Few private companies in Central Europe offer this blend of applied coatings capability with deep engagement in international research collaboration.

Highlights from their portfolio

• COAT4LIFE
  Their most recent and topically rich project, combining anticorrosion coatings with circular economy principles across aeronautical and maritime sectors — represents their current strategic direction.
• SMARCOAT
  Their first H2020 project and highest individual funding (EUR 72,000), establishing their smart coatings identity through nano/microcapsulated sensing technology.
• TECTONIC
  An unusual application of their coatings expertise to underwater cultural heritage preservation — demonstrates versatility beyond industrial uses.