WURTH ELEKTRONIK EISOS GMBH & CO KG

Their core work

Würth Elektronik eiSos is a major German manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, part of the Würth Group. In H2020 projects, they contribute industrial expertise in passive components, power electronics packaging, and energy harvesting modules. Their role centers on translating advanced semiconductor and materials research — particularly gallium nitride (GaN) and wide band gap technologies — into reliable, manufacturable components for automotive, industrial, and space power conversion applications.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their early H2020 work (2017-2020) explored a broader materials landscape — wide band gap SiC semiconductors alongside energy harvesting, piezoelectric devices, and printed electronics. From 2021 onward, they narrowed sharply toward gallium nitride (GaN) power electronics, with two concurrent GaN projects targeting automotive, industrial, and space applications. The trajectory shows a clear move from general advanced materials exploration to deep specialization in GaN-based power conversion and reliability.

Würth Elektronik is consolidating around GaN power electronics for automotive and industrial applications, making them a strong partner for any project needing reliable, application-ready GaN components and packaging.

How they like to work

Exclusively a participant across all four projects — they join consortia rather than lead them, consistent with their role as an industrial component manufacturer contributing hardware expertise and validation capabilities. With 71 unique partners across 9 countries, they maintain a broad network without apparent dependency on repeat partners. This suggests they are a sought-after industrial partner valued for their manufacturing know-how and component supply chain position.

They have collaborated with 71 distinct partners across 9 European countries, indicating wide reach for a company with only 4 projects. Their network likely spans semiconductor research institutes, automotive OEMs, and university labs working on power electronics.

What sets them apart

Würth Elektronik bridges the gap between academic semiconductor research and industrial-scale component manufacturing — a rare position in EU consortia where most partners are either research labs or end-users. As part of the Würth Group, they bring credible manufacturing scale and supply chain access that few research-focused partners can match. For any consortium needing an industrial partner to validate, package, or manufacture advanced power electronic components, they are a natural fit.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SYMPHONY
  Largest single EC contribution (€320,000) and their only project outside power semiconductors — exploring printed energy harvesting with piezoelectric and polymer battery technologies.
• GaN4AP
  Directly targets high-value commercial applications (automotive on-board chargers, industrial motor drives, PV inverters), representing their clearest path from research to market.
• EleGaNT
  Extends GaN expertise into space-grade integrated circuits, opening a high-reliability market segment beyond their traditional automotive and industrial focus.