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CIRCE - Technology Centre

CIRCE is a Spanish technology centre with over 30 years of experience dedicated to generating and transferring technological solutions in the fields of energy and sustainability, aiming to improve the competitiveness of businesses.  Composed of nearly 300 professionals, CIRCE specializes in efficiency and decarbonization, renewable generation and resources, hydrogen, artificial intelligence and digitalization, sustainable mobility, recycling and circular economy, smart grids, and industrial technologies.

SINTEF ENERGI AS

SINTEF Energy Research is an applied research institute dedicated to creating innovative energy solutions. We specialise in cutting-edge, research-based knowledge and infrastructure both in Norway and internationally, with the aim of providing our clients with solutions and services that increase value and strengthen their competitive ability. SINTEF Energy Research is a part of the SINTEF group, one of Europe's largest independent research institutes. SINTEF is a non-profit research foundation where no owners can withdraw dividends. Financial profits are invested in scientific equipment and expertise.

SUPERGRID INSTITUTE

SuperGrid Institute is a privately owned company with expertise in high and medium voltage direct current (HVDC and MVDC) systems and technologies – key components of the energy networks of the future. Our work actively contributes to the energy transition by removing technical barriers to the deployment of future power grids, known as “supergrids”.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC R&D CENTRE EUROPE B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe is the European R&D centre from the Corporate R&D organisation of Mitsubishi Electric. Situated at the heart of Europe's leading R&D community, Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe includes two entities, one located in Rennes, France and another located in Livingston, UK. We conduct R&D into next generation communication and information systems, power electronic systems and environment and energy systems.

Our industrial research targets anti-fragility and energy autarky by increasing reliability, efficiency and quality of the different solutions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university that transforms the lives of our 45,000 students at our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.

INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON

INSA Lyon is a leading engineering school with strong humanist values that have formed the basis of its business model for more than 60 years.
Created in 1957 by philosopher Gaston Berger and Rector Jean Capelle, INSA Lyon is the oldest and largest of the 7 schools making up the INSA Group.
INSA Lyon boasts 22 research laboratories, more than 700 researchers and teacher-researchers, about 600 PhD students, and over 1,000 industrial contracts with the socio-economic world.

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.

ECOLE CENTRALE DE LYON

Founded in 1857, the École Centrale de Lyon is one of the top 10 engineering schools in France. Our campuses in Ecully and Saint Étienne (ENISE, an internal school) are home to more than 3,000 students from over 50 nationalities.
With its focus on energy, decarbonization, the environment and reduced consumption the Ecole Centrale de Lyon is collaborating with partners in industry, state and non-profit organizations to implement the transition to more sustainable development.

HOCHSCHULE FUR ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFTEN KEMPTEN

Kempten University of Applied Sciences is the only public institution of higher education in Allgäu to provide academic training in engineering sciences, business administration and tourism, computer science and multimedia, and social and health studies. Since its foundation in 1977, this educational hub at the foot of the Alps has gone from strength to strength.
The special profile of Kempten University of Applied Sciences stems from the broad, solid training it provides in a tight core of foundation studies with proportionate specialisation at advanced level. Our courses are specially geared towards practical relevance and internationalisation across the board.

Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS PC

Q-PLAN is an innovation and management consulting company based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It focuses on design, management and implementation of Research and Innovation projects as well as studies; support of private or public organisations of different types and sizes to (re)design, implement, audit and accredit/ certify their management systems and processes; and support services for businesses to make the most out of available funding and financing opportunities. Q-PLAN has been involved in over 55 EU-funded projects and policy studies.

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), established in 2004, stands as a respected public institution in Limassol and offers a comprehensive educational experience.
The CUT is a forward-thinking and innovative university, renowned for its ability to deliver top-tier education and cutting-edge research in fields that drive substantial economic, technical, and scientific advancements. Driven by a focus on applied research, the University has emerged as a significant ally to both the State and Society, tackling pressing challenges across all domains of science, technology, and knowledge. By leveraging its expertise and resources, CUT actively engages in problem-solving efforts that directly benefit society and contribute to the advancement of various fields crucial to societal well-being and progress.
As an autonomous institution, the CUT embraces the core values of science, technology, arts, and culture, and its core mission revolves around advancing research, fostering education, facilitating industry collaboration, and making meaningful contributions to society.

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.
Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all.

MQSEMI AG

Our start-up mqSemi is developing advanced power semiconductor concepts, which will deliver powerful product platforms targeting next generation power electronics systems with special focus on e-mobility / automotive, renewables and drives applications.
We truly believe that powering future applications for a sustainable world, should be based on efficient, compact, reliable and cost-effective power semiconductor components, that are technology-forward and innovation-centred./span>

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