European Innovation Council

Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.

Reliefed Technologies AB, based in Varberg, Sweden, specializes in producing 3D printing components for various manufacturing sectors, including transportation, building materials, consumer products, and energy applications. The company has developed a globally patented 3D-production method called z.trusion®, which allows for the integration of 3D mass production into existing 2D production lines. This innovative technology significantly reduces energy consumption and costs, particularly in the new energy sector, where it can achieve up to 97% less energy usage and ten times higher production speeds. Reliefed Technologies focuses on advanced applications such as bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, and other energy-efficient solutions. The company is actively involved in industrialization projects with major multinational OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, holding 44 patents across multiple countries. Through its technology, Reliefed aims to improve product performance and facilitate recycling, while also contributing to substantial savings in material and production costs.

Reliefed Technologies AB, based in Varberg, Sweden, specializes in producing 3D printing components for various manufacturing sectors, including transportation, building materials, consumer products, and energy applications. The company has developed a globally patented 3D-production method called z.trusion®, which allows for the integration of 3D mass production into existing 2D production lines. This innovative technology significantly reduces energy consumption and costs, particularly in the new energy sector, where it can achieve up to 97% less energy usage and ten times higher production speeds. Reliefed Technologies focuses on advanced applications such as bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, and other energy-efficient solutions. The company is actively involved in industrialization projects with major multinational OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, holding 44 patents across multiple countries. Through its technology, Reliefed aims to improve product performance and facilitate recycling, while also contributing to substantial savings in material and production costs.

Altar is a biotechnology company that develops automated fluidics and automated cultivation devices to enhance microbial performance for commercial applications. Its proprietary technologies enable continuous, contamination-free proliferation of microbial cell suspensions and leverage natural selection through counter-selection of biofilms to improve organism performance over time. The company serves industries that produce food, feed, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, fuels, chemicals, and health products.

Altar is a biotechnology company that develops automated fluidics and automated cultivation devices to enhance microbial performance for commercial applications. Its proprietary technologies enable continuous, contamination-free proliferation of microbial cell suspensions and leverage natural selection through counter-selection of biofilms to improve organism performance over time. The company serves industries that produce food, feed, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, fuels, chemicals, and health products.