Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20251202016
- Term of Validity
- 2 December 2025 - 2 December 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Spanish SME offers a patented, fully mechanical accessible actuator designed to improve the usability of water shut-off valves. The solution enables low-effort operation for all users, including people with reduced mobility, and can be easily integrated into OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) valve products under licensing or collaboration agreements.
- Full Description
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The company has developed a fully mechanical and patented actuator designed to facilitate the opening and closing of water shut-off valves, with a strong focus on accessibility and ease of use. The device significantly reduces the effort required to operate a valve, enabling use by people with reduced mobility, elderly users or individuals with limited strength or manual dexterity.
The actuator is engineered for easy integration into existing valves or new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product lines, requiring no electricity, batteries or electronic components. This results in simple installation, low operational costs and high reliability.
The solution has been validated through functional prototypes installed in several pilot test sites, demonstrating robustness, user-friendliness and compatibility with different plumbing environments.
The company is seeking industrial partners in the valve manufacturing, plumbing, construction or accessibility equipment sectors who are interested in producing the solution in their own country through licensing agreements, local manufacturing or technical collaboration. Technical support will be provided during the integration process. The goal is to establish long-term partnerships in which the OEM partner can manufacture and commercialise the solution in its market in exchange for royalties or patent exploitation agreements. - Advantages and Innovations
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The developed actuator offers a unique combination of advantages aimed at improving accessibility and adding direct value to valve manufacturers. The technology significantly reduces the effort required to operate a water shut-off valve, enabling comfortable and safe use for people with reduced mobility, elderly users or individuals with limited strength or dexterity.
Its modular design allows for fully mechanical configurations or the future incorporation of electronic or sensor-based components, enabling adaptation to different technological levels and regulatory requirements without altering the core architecture of the product.
As a patented mechanism that can be easily integrated into existing valves or new OEM product lines, it provides manufacturers with a strong competitive differentiation opportunity, access to new market segments and compliance with universal accessibility principles.
The technology increases safety, enhances user experience and reduces operational barriers, making it suitable for domestic, industrial, healthcare and accessibility environments. Its robustness, ease of installation and low maintenance offer additional value for industrial partners. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
- IPR status
- IPR granted
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The partner sought should be a manufacturer of valves, plumbing components or water control solutions with the capability to integrate the accessible actuator into their own OEM product lines. The partner is expected to adapt the design to their internal standards, codevelop any necessary modifications and take responsibility for local production once the integration is completed.
The ideal partner should have in-house production capacity, machining and assembly processes, quality control systems and experience in bringing new products to market.
Presence in sectors such as construction, domestic equipment, hydraulic installations, accessibility solutions or products for users with reduced mobility will be considered an advantage.
The collaboration is envisioned as a licensing agreement under which the partner will manufacture and commercialise the solution in its country or region in exchange for royalties. The developing company will provide technical support during the integration phase, transfer the necessary know-how and collaborate on regulatory adaptation or certification required in each market.
The objective is to establish a long-term and stable partnership in which the OEM partner incorporates the accessible technology into its valve portfolio, enabling expansion into inclusive product ranges, market differentiation and access to new customer segments. The company seeks committed manufacturers with an innovation mindset who wish to integrate accessible solutions into their catalogue and expand their market presence through safer, more universal and user-friendly products. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02006001 - Materials, components and systems for construction
- 03010 - Household Goods & Appliances
- 10004008 - Water Resources Management
- 10004012 - Water in Buildings
- 02007002 - Building materials
- Market keywords
- 06007001 - Other energy production
- 08005 - Other Industrial Products (not elsewhere classified)
- 07004004 - Housewares
- 05007007 - Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
- 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
- Sector Groups Involved
- Health
- Energy-Intensive Industries - Materials
- Construction
- Targeted countries
- All countries
