TEA SISTEMI SPA

Their core work

TEA Sistemi is a Pisa-based technology SME that develops environmental monitoring and resource management systems. Their work spans UAV-based thermal imaging for building energy assessment and open-source software tools for water resource management. They contribute engineering and software development expertise to projects addressing water scarcity, drought resilience, and aquifer recharge in Mediterranean regions. Their capabilities sit at the intersection of remote sensing, environmental data processing, and decision-support tools for natural resource challenges.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

TEA Sistemi began in 2014 with UAV-based thermal imaging for building energy performance (TherVIS), then shifted toward water resource management through FREEWAT (2015-2017), developing open-source tools for water modeling. By 2019, they deepened this water focus through MARSoluT, concentrating on aquifer recharge and drought resilience in Mediterranean climates. The trajectory shows a clear pivot from energy-oriented remote sensing toward water and climate adaptation — a domain where they appear to be building sustained expertise.

Moving firmly into climate adaptation and water security, particularly Mediterranean drought resilience — expect continued work on managed aquifer recharge and water scarcity tools.

How they like to work

TEA Sistemi takes on varied roles — they have coordinated (TherVIS), participated as a full partner (FREEWAT), and contributed as a third party (MARSoluT). Despite only three projects, they have worked with 34 unique partners across 16 countries, indicating they integrate well into large, diverse consortia rather than operating in tight, repeat-partner circles. This flexibility suggests they are an adaptable technical contributor comfortable joining established teams.

Surprisingly broad network for a small SME: 34 unique consortium partners spanning 16 countries, largely built through participation in the large FREEWAT and MARSoluT consortia. Their geographic reach extends well beyond Italy across Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

What sets them apart

TEA Sistemi combines software engineering and environmental monitoring in a way that few Italian SMEs do — bridging UAV sensing, GIS-based water modeling, and climate adaptation tools. Their shift from energy to water makes them a versatile technical partner for projects needing applied IT solutions for environmental challenges. For consortium builders, they offer a proven ability to work across diverse project structures (from SME Instrument to MSCA training networks) with minimal overhead.

Highlights from their portfolio

• TherVIS
  Their only coordinator role — an SME Instrument Phase 1 project combining UAV technology with thermal-visual 3D energy mapping, showing entrepreneurial initiative.
• MARSoluT
  An MSCA training network (2019-2023) on managed aquifer recharge, representing their most recent and thematically focused engagement in water security.