Partners
Ireland’s flagship research centre in electronics and photonics, Tyndall delivers leading expertise in nanotechnology, device innovation, and interdisciplinary training. As FERNS coordinator, Tyndall leads sustainable materials research, project management, and doctoral skills training, ensuring integration of advanced eco-design within the European electronics value chain. | Website
RISE is one of the largest applied research organisations in Europe, advancing materials science, environmental technologies, and industrial sustainability. It contributes to FERNS through deep know-how in materials selection, sustainable manufacturing, and industrial upscaling. | Website
A top UK research university, Queen’s brings decades of expertise in materials engineering, electronic systems, and research on sustainability. In FERNS, it leads on electronic systems integration and develops co-creation models and strategies for safer, greener technology adoption. | Website
Globally recognised for excellence in electronics, advanced manufacturing, and e-textile systems engineering, Southampton enhances FERNS research on modular integration for added longevity and sustainability. | Website
A research-driven university specialising in sustainable development, NOVA leads research on innovative materials for sustainable wearable printed electronics in the fitness and health application areas. | Website
Renowned for sustainability governance and interdisciplinary research, BTU brings expertise in social sciences and environmental policy key for embedding societal transition models in FERNS. | Website
Tampere is known for electronics, ICT, and smart systems research, providing real-world partnerships with industry. Within FERNS, it focuses on materials for energy development, research on circular economy models and transition pathways for electronics, blending technology, policy, and economics. | Website
Italy’s premier technical university, Politecnico di Torino drives innovation in digital fabrication and sustainable engineering across FERNS smart agri activities. | Website
Associated Partners
CSEM is at the forefront of applied R&D in microelectronics, health, and precision agriculture. It offers direct links to industry and innovation pathways for sustainable smart devices. | Website
A world leader in materials science and technology, EMPA specialises in lifecycle analysis, resource efficiency, and environmental safety. | Website
Crowdhelix is an Open Innovation platform that forges links between an international network of excellent researchers and innovating companies to deliver pioneering collaborative projects, connecting businesses, universities, and research centres to develop ideas into funding proposals and projects. | Website
Operating in the industrial and product design sector, Ecoforma focuses on sustainable and innovative design solutions, providing services that align with environmentally conscious industrial design principles. | Website
Teagasc – the Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is Ireland’s national body that provides integrated research, advisory, and training services to the agriculture and food industries and rural communities, to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector. | Website
A leader in material science and electronics, Linköping University bridges research and industry, offering secondments and specialist expertise in sustainable component design. | Website
Greendecision Srl is an Italian spin-off from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, focused on transferring academic knowledge to industry through consulting and development of innovative decision support tools for sustainability, environment, health, and risk assessment. | Website
FLOWBIO Ltd specialises in research and development on biotechnology, particularly wearable devices that measure hydration and electrolyte levels for high-performance applications. | Website
INNOITALY Srl is devoted to sustainable electronics and IoT solutions. Their products are designed to be energy-independent, eco-friendly, and seamlessly integrated with natural systems. | Website
TNO is the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, an independent research organisation focused on applied science and innovation across sectors like energy, healthcare, and mobility. | Website
TracXon B.V. specialises in hybrid printed electronics and flexible hybrid electronics using state-of-the-art roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet printing technologies. | Website
Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575 and renowned for academic excellence and research. With seven faculties and multiple campuses, it is recognised as one of Europe’s leading institutions for international research and education. | Website