Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOPT20250319008
- Term of Validity
- 19 March 2025 - 19 March 2026
- Company's Country
- Portugal
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- Portuguese company seeks end-users and R&D partners to collaborate on developing and demonstrating circular composite materials for sustainable applications in both terrestrial and space environments. The Portuguese firm utilizes renewable and recycled materials in fibre reinforced polymer composites.
- Full Description
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The Portuguese company is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future through the development and application of circular composite materials.
Their fibre reinforced polymer composites are designed for use in a variety of demanding environments, from terrestrial applications to the rigors of space. They address the growing need for environmentally responsible materials by focusing on circularity principles, incorporating renewable and recycled materials to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource utilization.
This sustainable/circular solution provider is actively seeking partners to advance the development and demonstration of these materials. They aim to contribute to a circular economy by transforming waste streams into high-performance materials and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
The company’s commitment to R&D is visible through their proactive approach to securing funding, including the Portugal 2030 and EIC Pathfinder applications. Their innovation lies in the combination of advanced materials science with a strong commitment to circular economy principles. - Advantages and Innovations
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The company’s circular composites offer a compelling alternative to traditional materials in several key areas:
- Sustainability: reduced carbon footprint through the use of renewable and recycled materials.
- Performance: fibre reinforced polymer composites offer high strength-to-weight ratios and can be tailored to specific application requirements.
- Circularity: designed for end-of-life recyclability or biodegradability, minimizing waste and promoting resource recovery.
- Versatility: applicable across diverse sectors, including aviation and space, automotive, and general engineering. - Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The company is seeking partners to:
- Collaborate on R&D projects focused on specific applications of circular composites.
- Provide expertise in areas such as renewable raw materials, polymer chemistry, materials characterization, and equipment development.
- Offer testing facilities for evaluating material performance.
- Serve as end-users for case studies and demonstrations of technology.
- Assist in securing funding for collaborative projects. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- R&D Institution
- Other
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 10002007 - Environmental Engineering / Technology
- 02011001 - Aeronautical technology / Avionics
- 02007014 - Plastics, Polymers
- Market keywords
- 08001018 - Polymer (plastics) materials
- Sector Groups Involved
- Aerospace and Defence
- Mobility - Transport - Automotive
- Renewable Energy
- Maritime Industries and Services
- Construction
- Targeted countries
- All countries