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CIRCE

CIRCE is a technology center founded in 1993 that helps companies tackle energy and sustainability challenges by anticipating future needs and transferring technological solutions.

It strengthens business competitiveness through applied R&D&I, high value-added technology transfer services, and market-oriented training.

CIRCE’s work focuses on sustainability and resource efficiency, energy networks, and renewable energies, supported by three pillars: research, transfer, and training.

The center is fully self-funded, with its financing coming from competitive public programmes and private contracts.

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Fachhochschule Dortmund

With around 14,000 students and 900 employees, including 250 professors, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (FHDO) is one of the ten largest universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Over 70 degree programs offer bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, economics, and social sciences, as well as in architecture and design. In its numerous national and EU-funded projects FHDO understands research as implementation-oriented development work with a clear application perspective and transdisciplinary cooperation between actors from business and society.

The university´s research profile is characterized by several interdisciplinary research priorities, one of them named Cloud Energy Lab, in which Prof. Dr. Thoben is a member.

The bachelor's and master's degree programmes in Vehicle Development are part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, which has more than 2,000 students. The main areas of research are vehicle technology, vehicle electronics and electromobility, where, for example, master's students in the Nuevo 35 project develop a vehicle from scratch.

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University College London

University College London, Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) is a cutting-edge electrical system engineering centre for the development and characterisation of high-power and energy, zero-carbon propulsion systems.

The centre brings together experts in the fields of batteries, hydrogen generation and utilisation, electric motors, and power electronics to deliver nationally unique research and teaching capabilities at scales directly relevant to industrial partners. Its location in London and the South-East of the UK positions the centre adjacent to key industrial partners.

Its multidisciplinary approach coupled with the scale achievable at the facility will ensure the facility becomes a unique opportunity for industrial/academic collaboration. The centre is uniquely designed to facilitate the creation, construction, characterisation, and validation of cutting-edge industrial-scale propulsion systems, leveraging this capability to deliver ambitious educational opportunities for post graduate students while simultaneously supporting the UK government's commitment to achieving zero-carbon targets.

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University of Twente

The University of Twente (UT) Power Electronics Group (Faculty EEMCS) develops converter hardware, control, protection, and validation methods for high-efficiency, high power-density electrified transport and energy systems.

In ODYSSEV, UT contributes traction inverter research by developing and experimentally validating modular high-voltage converter concepts, including device/gate-drive integration (SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs), protection functions, and performance characterisation.

The group provides prototype hardware and measurement-driven design trade-offs across efficiency, thermal limits, power density, cost, and reliability to support OEM-relevant operating requirements and system integration

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University of Bremen

The University of Bremen was founded in 1971 and was a “university of excellence” of the German government between 2012 and 2019.

Having about 300 professorships and 19,000 students, the university is of medium size in Germany. Its 12 faculties offer a wide range of disciplines and internationally competitive top-level research.

The 1994 founded Institute for Electrical Drivers, Power Electronics, and Devices (IALB) is a non-profit research institute at the University of Bremen and is involved in various national, European, and industrial research and development projects. Its device group involved in this project investigates alternative semiconductor materials (SiC, GaN and Ga2O3), material basics, device concepts, modelling, packaging, cooling, reliability, influence of parasitics, and EMC.

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is the country's largest technical university, established in 1827. Known for its strong focus on engineering and technology, KTH conducts extensive research and offers a wide range of educational programs across five schools.

The university has four campuses in and around Stockholm and is recognized for its high academic standards, ranking 73rd globally in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. KTH's origins trace back to the Laboratorium Mechanicum, founded in 1697 by Christopher Polhem, who is regarded as the father of mechanics in Sweden.

Over the years, KTH has evolved from a craft-focused institution to a modern university that emphasizes scientific training and innovation, contributing significantly to society through research and industry collaboration. The university also holds the "HR Excellence in Research" accreditation, highlighting its commitment to supporting researchers.

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Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH)

The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), established in March 2000, is a non-profit research institution governed by private law and supervised by the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation of the Greek Ministry of Development.

As one of Greece’s leading research centres, CERTH conducts basic, applied, and technological research in areas including clean and sustainable energy, climate and environment, advanced materials, digitalisation and industrial innovation.

The Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute (CPERI), established in 1985 and a founding member of CERTH in 2000, has focused on scientific and technological excellence in clean energy, climate and environment, sustainable industry, advanced materials, bioengineering, process modelling, dynamic simulation and optimisation of energy systems, smart energy management and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/PHIL) testing, process modelling integration and LCA/LCC frameworks. Its mission centres on Low Carbon Economy technologies and integrated energy transition solutions, including green hydrogen, low- and zero-CO2 emission processes, deep decarbonisation, energy transition, membrane materials, biomaterials, multi-energy synergies, innovative storage technologies, smart grids and circular economy concepts.

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Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric Group is one of the world’s leading companies in Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales of electric and electronic equipment used in communications, industrial technology, renewable energy and transportation.

In 1996 Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan). Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. is helping European customers meet their business challenges, through providing innovative technologies and high-quality products and solutions.

Being the quality and innovation leader in many fields, Mitsubishi Electric plays a major role in the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor European Business Group is working in three product fields: Power Semiconductors, High Frequency and Opto Electronics. Quality and reliability form an essential part of our core values. State-of-the-art technology, modern production lines and high-capacity development departments are the key factors to maintain this leading position.

Our customers benefit from extensive technical support as well as a widespread sales and distribution network.

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EFESTO

EFESTO, founded in 2012, headquarters in Paris, France, is a spin-out arm of FIDIA Group (www.fidia.com) world leader in the design, manufacture and commercialization of Numerical Controls, CAD/CAM Software, Power Electronics and High Speed Milling Systems for automotive, aerospace and energy industries.

EFESTO’s mission is to deliver best in class propulsion technology in the respect of the environment and the nature. Efesto develops advanced electric and hybrid powertrains for marine, off-road, aerospace, and automotive applications, designing BMS, HV battery packs, inverters, and control electronics.

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iNetic

iNetic Traction is a UK-based electric powertrain specialist focused on the design, development, and industrialisation of advanced electric drive technologies.

The company delivers integrated electric drive units (EDUs), traction motors, inverters, and control electronics for automotive, off-highway, marine, and industrial applications.iNetic Traction has strong expertise in electric machine design, power electronics, embedded control, and system integration, with a particular focus on scalable, cost-effective, and UK-manufacturable solutions.

The team works closely with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and research partners to take technologies from concept through validation and into production. iNetic Traction is actively engaged in collaborative R&D programmes supporting vehicle electrification, supply-chain resilience, and the commercialisation of next-generation electric propulsion systems.

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG

ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology.

Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility.

ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility.

Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.

With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.

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Q-PLAN International

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 80 EU-funded projects and policy studies.

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MTAL GmbH

MTAL GmbH is a Consulting and Innovation company based in Solothurn, Switzerland. It was founded in 2018 by Dr. Munaf T. A. Rahimo to provide high level consulting services in the field of power semiconductor devices and power electronics applications where Dr. Rahimo has nearly 35 years of experience in this field at both academia and industry.

In addition to MTAL consulting services, the main focus is on independent innovation which enables MTAL to be involved in entrepreneurial and start-up activities and taking part in research and development partnership projects.

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FHNW

The School of Engineering at the FHNW stands out as one of Switzerland’s most practice‑oriented hubs for applied technology, blending academic depth with strong industry collaboration.

Its programs span fields like electrical engineering, mechanical systems, data science, and digitalization, all designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving demands of modern engineering.

It focus in areas such as energy systems, automation, mobility, and advanced manufacturing.

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