Partners
Phy2Climate is a H2020 project with title “A global approach for recovery of arable land through improved phytoremediation coupled with advanced liquid biofuel production and climate friendly copper smelting process”. The project consortium has put together 17 partners from 10 countries with long-term expertise in soil remediation, phytoremediation, biofuel technologies and energy processes, environmental and social sustainability, legislative analysis, communication and dissemination as well as business development for innovative technologies. Phy2Climate project is coordinated by ITS Förderberatung GmbH (Austria).
ITS offers technical consulting and R&D services to industrial companies. ITS´s mission is to promote growth by improving interaction and encourage synergy between different technological disciplines to create networks among the industrial stakeholders but also between industry, RTO and other stakeholders to support the transfer of state-of-the-art knowledge to applied solutions in the industry. The team consists of outstanding experts with backgrounds in business/innovation/energy/waste management, chemical/process engineering, industrial biotechnology, ICT, AI and transport.
Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety- and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Institute Branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg. Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT in Sulzbach-Rosenberg Germany is a pioneer of the energy and raw material revolution. We contribute to a sustainable energy and raw material supply through business-oriented research in energy and process technology, biological process engineering and recycling management. The institute focuses on the development of processes and equipment for the conversion of biogenic residues into valuable, storable products (e.g. synthetic fuels, biochar and gas), for the recycling of composite materials (e.g. electronic scrap or CFRP) and for waste management concepts for municipalities and countries. Our Centre of Energy Storage focuses on digital innovations in decentralised energy conversion and storage systems. Our researchers accompany clients from industry and the public sector from the idea to the prototype and the finished product.
AURUBIS is the largest copper producer in Europe and the world leader in copper recycling. Aurubis extracts copper from copper ore concentrates, copper scrap and recycling materials at several European locations and produces continuous cast wire rod, shapes and rolled products in its own plants. Aurubis is leading the way in industrial environmental protection and the careful use of natural resources. Some examples include using environmentally friendly production processes, avoiding or minimizing emissions, operating the plants with energy-efficient methods and using waste heat to the greatest extent possible. Aurubis processes different kinds of high-organic solid materials like e-scrap, organic shredder or thermal pre-treated waste materials in its pyrometallurgical facilities. The Aurubis site in Lünen (Germany) as the world largest secondary copper recycling plant is capable to handle and process (due to its certified waste management) several kinds of waste oils and organic rich solid wastes.
LEITAT is a private technological centre located in Terrassa, Spain with more than 110 years of experience in R&D, technology transfer and industrial innovation services. The centres’ expertise has diversified rapidly over the last decades bringing value to a wide range of industries and sectors through dedicated R&D and technology transfer services. Our mission is to bring intellectual, economic and social value to our company, clients, collaborating entities and society by transforming technological and scientific challenges into new breakthroughs and innovations. Over 1500 customers have already benefited from our talent, creativity and strong commitment. LEITAT brings knowledge and innovation to its customers through applied research in the fields of chemistry, energy, environment, materials, engineering and life sciences. With over 290 highly skilled team members, LEITAT delivers flexible solutions to face any technological and industrial challenge.
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops is one of the biggest biotechnology research institutes in the West Balkans and the National Institute of the Republic of Serbia. Research at the Institute is focused on crop breeding, crop management and managing quality of agricultural soil as well as development of different crop management strategies in order to utilize poor quality soils.
The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) is the oldest technical university in Upper Silesia and one of the largest in the country. It was established in 1945 as a scientific and educational facility for the most industrialized area in Poland, and one of the most industrialized in Europe. The mission of the Silesian University of Technology, as a prestigious European technical university, is to conduct innovative scientific research and development works, as well as to educate highly qualified staff for the benefit of the knowledge-based society and economy, and to actively influence the development of the region and local communities. Silesian University of Technology is the only university in Silesia to be included in the prestigious group of 10 Polish universities, winners of the “Excellence Initiative-Research University” competition organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Hasselt University is a young university an innovative university with a pronounced international orientation. It stands for excellence in education, top research in spearhead fields and active commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The UHasselt Centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) is one of the 4 big research institutes of UHasselt. It currently employs 15 full-time professors and 176 staff in total, joining biologists, chemists, economists and lawyers. The research group Centre for Government and Law (CORe) falls under the Law Faculty of Hasselt University and is member of UHasselt CMK. CORe currently counts approximately 50 researchers. Its legal research mainly focuses on the relations between citizens and the government (broad public law and governance) in several domains, and most prominently in constitutional law, administrative law, environmental and climate law and tax law.
ETA Florence Renewable Energies has been envisioning, transforming, and accelerating green innovations for over 26 years. During that time, ETA has delivered over 300 successful projects, 250 events, and 200 scientific publications. These deliverables have enriched renewable energy technologies, digitisation, energy efficiency, integrated energy systems, and more – all in support of the EU’s targets for climate neutrality. Towards this aim, ETA is also currently involved in several Horizon 2020 funded projects and has a long-standing track record for collaborating with the European Commission, national bodies, and international organisations. ETA’s core services support the development, execution, and exploitation of renewable energy projects, by providing project and stakeholder management, technical expertise, as well as communication services.
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) was established in 1956 to promote and intensify the development of agricultural research and extension. The headquarters Basic, applied and adaptive research is carried out in the Research Institutes of the Castelar Centre (about 20 km from the centre of the city of Buenos Aires) and in the Experimental Stations distributed throughout the country. Due to the great extension of the territory of Argentina and the diversity of its climates, soils and social conditions, INTA is involved in research and extension of different disciplines and products, from cereals and oil headquarters and livestock or agricultural products. Strategic research is also carried out on water and climatic conditions, soils, genetic resources, biotechnology, plant physiology, pathology, entomology, as well as agro-industry, veterinary medicine. INTA investigates and produces information and technologies applied to processes and products, which are then sent to producers. It works, for example, in the genetic improvement and development of specific properties of various cereals, fruits, flowers, forest trees and vegetables, as well as in the management of crops and native forests. Another important field is the sanity of the products; Control of pests, weeds and diseases. Study and research the harvest, handling, packaging, distribution and marketing of fruits and vegetables, as well as the handling and processing of meat and dairy products. The institute also observes the market behaviour of internal and external consumption, as well as the economic impact of the different technologies applied.
University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences (UNSPMF) is an educational and scientific institution providing teaching and scientific research activities within the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, informatics, geography, and environmental protection. The Faculty’s mission is to create state-of-the-art knowledge through education and research, to safeguard research integrity, to facilitate career development of its staff, and to attract external funding to achieve full integration into global as well as the European Research and Higher Education Area. UNSPMF has been a credible partner in many national and international research and innovation projects. Overview of the international projects is available at:
“BIOVALA” is a private equity-based biotechnology company founded in 2014, whose core purpose is to improve environmental quality. “BIOVALA” is a science-driven company where phytoremediation is used to cleanup soil contaminated with both organic (e.g. petroleum hydrocarbons) and inorganic (e.g. heavy metals) pollutants. Plant-based methods used by “BIOVALA” are non-invasive to ecosystems, thus are explicitly performed in-situ to avoid soil excavation. We provide consultations, case-studies, and feasibility studies.
Public Water Management Company Vode Vojvodine is in charge of flood protection, water protection, water use and other relevant water management activities on the territory of Autonomous Province of Vojvodina which is an area of 21,506 km2 with population of nearly 2 million. We also participate in related international cooperation activities, documentation planning and information system design.
LITOCLEAN is an environmental consultancy with expertise in the execution of investigation and remediation soil and groundwater projects. LITOCLEAN is committed to innovation and training, and uses the most advanced technology. In this way, LITOCLEAN has become an expert in the sector and a trusted company among the most prestigious refining, petrochemical and fine chemicals companies, as well as the competent authorities. LITOCLEAN has a highly specialized multidisciplinary team of technicians and geology, chemical science, environment, biology and industrial engineering graduates. LITOCLEAN, a company founded in 1999, has no ties to any economic or industrial group, guaranteeing its independence.
EXOLUM is the leading provider of liquid fuel and biofuel storage and transportation logistics services in Spain. We offer state-of-the-art terminals, beside logistics and transport hubs, for the storage of bulk liquid products, from the raw materials used at the start of production through to the finished products (fuels, chemicals, biofuels and alcohols), to get them to the places where they are needed. We also operate the largest pipeline network in Europe, transporting a range of liquid fuels in a fast, safe and clean manner. Pipelines are highly efficient, and their environmental and visual impact is minimal. We also handle aviation fuel and provide into-plane services at some of the world’s major airports. We also provide storage services to strategic reserve management agencies and commercial operators. Our services are available in Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Oman, Panama and Ecuador.
PRO UMWELT, with over 30 years experience, offers you competent, innovative shaped solutions, supports you in: building demolition, hazardous material remediation, waste management, solving existing contamination issues and occupational safety. Digital solutions like VisInfo and the building contamination monitor, are made for effective management of environmental media and building pollutants, provided from one source, effective and designed for your success!
The Trägerverein Umwelttechnologie-Cluster Bayern e.V (UCB) is the network of excellence for environmental technologies in Bavaria, Germany. Its objective is to develop sustainable solutions regionally and globally and to act as a forum for cross-linking national and transnational stakeholders along the entire value chain in the Greentech market.
Central University of Jharkhand came into existence on March 01, 2009 under Central University Act 2009. The University is recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) under the section 2f UGC Act. The University is situated at Cheri-Manatu in Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand State, India. The University is spread over around 500 acres of land. The vision of the university is to enlighten the citizens of to knowledge for peace and prosperity of individuals, nation and the world, through promotion of innovation, creative endeavors, and scholarly inquiry. The mission of the university is to serve as a beacon of change, through multi-disciplinary learning for creation of knowledge community by building a strong character and nurturing a value based transparent work ethics, promoting creative and critical thinking for holistic development and self-sustenance for the people of the country. The university seeks to achieve this objective by cultivating an environment of excellence in teaching, research and innovation in pure and applied areas of learning. The objective of the university is to discriminate advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit.
