Consortium
Binging together a consortium of Europe’s top researchers and Tech innovators, THERMINATOR consortium is comprised of GAC (France and Romania), ElectroSciences Ltd (UK), Brunel University London (UK), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), ENDEF Engineering SL (Spain), Ingenieria Especializada Obra Civil e Industrial SA (Spain), and CSEM (Switzerland).
Each organization contributes unique skills in areas such as material science, industrial manufacturing, and energy system integration. This partnership has been carefully designed to ensure that every stage of development, from design to large-scale production, benefits from world-class knowledge and innovative thinking.
G.A.C. Group (France)
GAC Group is an international innovation consultancy firm specialised in innovation performance support (18M+ sales revenue in 2019). It was established in 2002 and employs 200+ specialists, mostly with PhD or MSc, spread across Europe, South America, Canada and Southeast Asia. The headquarters of the company are based near Paris, in Issy les Moulineaux, France, with offices in several cities of France, as well as in Romania, Singapore, Canada, Brazil & recently in Germany. 2 offices are involved in THERMINATOR project, one in France and one in Romania. The company has 6 departments: innovation, internationalisation, networks and platforms, economic studies (including innovation strategies, territorial innovation development, evaluation and impact assessment etc), financial performance, & human resource performance. Thus, GAC specialists provide 360° support to innovation and cover the whole expansion value chain.
Website: https://group-gac.com
ElectroSciences Ltd (UK)
Electrosciences Limited provides specialised scientific and technical consultancy to industry and the wider research community in the technical discipline of multifunctional materials research and development. Our expertise includes providing bespoke solutions to your scientific and technical needs in advanced materials used for sensors, actuators, transducers, haptics and other applications. We have experimental and materials modelling capabilities in-house. Sound metrology (measurement science) is central to all our work and we support BSI, and ISO standards development in advanced piezo materials and quantum metrology. We have more than 40 years of experience in materials science and the physics of the solid state.
Website: https://electrosciences.co.uk/
Brunel University London (UK)
The Brunel Innovation Centre (BIC) at Brunel University London is a leading research and technology centre bridging the gap between academia and industry. BIC specialises in the development and integration of artificial intelligence, data analytics, advanced sensors and electronics, and both hardware and software systems to deliver innovative solutions across multiple sectors. Its multidisciplinary team supports cutting-edge research and industrial applications in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, agritech, and beyond. With a strong focus on real-world impact, BIC enables partners to accelerate digital transformation and adopt intelligent technologies tailored to their operational challenges.
Website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Centres/Brunel-Innovation-Centre
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany’s leading research universities, located in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. As a member of the prestigious TU9 alliance of top technical universities in Germany, KIT plays a central role in the Helmholtz Association, the country’s largest scientific organization. At KIT, the ZEco Thermal Lab, led by Dr. Jingyuan Xu, focuses on advancing sustainable thermal energy technologies for cooling, heating, and power generation.
Website: https://www.imt.kit.edu/3484.php
University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
The University of Ljubljana, founded in 1919, is the largest and oldest higher education institution in Slovenia. Bringing together over 20 faculties and academies, it is the country’s leading center of knowledge, research, and innovation. The university is also known for its strong international cooperation and its contribution to scientific research and innovation. Among its members, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering stands out as the top technical faculty in Slovenia, offering modern study programs at all levels and working closely with industry. A key part of the faculty is the Laboratory for Refrigeration and District Energy that draws on decades of expertise in thermal engineering, with a focus on cooling, heat pumps, and thermal management. This expertise has been cultivated through extensive research and development activities involving modelling, conceptual design, optimization, and prototyping of various thermal processes and systems.
Website: https://www.uni-lj.si/en
ENDEF Engineering SL (Spain)
ENDEF is a Spanish SME based in Zaragoza who works as a world reference in hybrid solar technology. Orchestrated by different lines of work, our team of researchers works on the continuous improvement and adaptation of the latest solar technologies.
ENDEF will assess, from an end-user point of view, the integration of technologies developed under THERMINATOR in solar panels, evaluating the integration potential and providing technical specifications.
Website: https://endef.com/
Ingenieria Especializada Obra Civil e Industrial SA (Acciona Ingeniería)
ACCIONA Ingeniería is part of the ACCIONA Group, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy. With over 50 years of experience in the industrial, civil, and environmental sectors, ACCIONA Ingeniería delivers comprehensive engineering and consultancy services across all phases of a project—from planning and design to supervision—supported by a multidisciplinary team of over 350 highly qualified professionals and a strong focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
Operating in more than 70 countries, with offices in Madrid, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe, MENA, and Australia, the company offers expertise in a wide range of areas including transport infrastructure, water and maritime works, industrial facilities, urban development, environmental management, and climate change.
Innovation is a core pillar of its strategy, with a solid track record in R&D&I and active participation in EU Framework Programmes. This ongoing commitment strengthens its competitive edge and enables access to emerging markets through advanced know-how and technological excellence.
Website: https://www.acciona.com
CSEM SA (Switzerland)
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Neuchâtel, CSEM is an internationally recognized innovation specialist with over 600 employees across six locations in Switzerland and more than 200 registered patents. We develop disruptive technologies with a high societal impact in the fields of precision manufacturing, digitalization, ultra-low-power electronics, optical elements, AI, and sustainable energy. We then transfer these innovations to industry partners in a variety of sectors, including renewable energy, healthcare, watchmaking, and aerospace, or encourage start-up creations.
Website: https://www.csem.ch/en/
