Funded projects

NEHOTOR (ZL-2023/00827)

The main objective of this project is to be able to manufacture large metric bolts (up to M90) with improved fatigue properties, which in turn entails the need to develop a precise fatigue characterisation methodology in reduced test times.

The project has been led by ERREKA and has also been supported by IKERLAN, an agent of the Basque Science and Technology Network.

The project is funded by the Hazitek Programme of the Basque Government and has been supported by the expenditure budget of the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

INTEGRIA (ZE-2023/00026)

INTEGRIA’s general objective is research into the structural integrity of high added value components, which will allow Basque companies to access the enormous potential market of floating offshore wind turbines. Achieving this is only possible with digital models as a key means to solve the problems with innovations around the generation of a single integral model formed by several digital models based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) of elements of the structure (transition piece, TP), the anchoring system, the evacuation and power supply elements, the access system or the hydraulic and mechanical systems for the control of the wind turbine.

The consortium has been led by NAUTILUS with the participation of NAVACEL, PINE, DITREL, KERA COAT, COREMARINE, ERREKA, IBERMÁTICA, INNOMAT, LAU LAGUN, ALERION, GLUAL ENERGY and HINE. The consortium is also supported by several agents of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, such as TECNALIA, CEIT, CIDETEC and the ENERGY CLUSTER.

he project is funded by the Hazitek Programme of the Basque Government and has been supported by the expenditure budget of the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Manuwind

The main aim of the MANUWIND project is to develop a new 100% Green Lean solution based on Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence, combining MES and ERP solutions, artificial vision and flexible advanced automation in a single synchronised, integrated system to ensure production with zero stock, low carbon footprint and virtually zero quality failure rates, capable of allowing manufacturing processes to be validated in real time based on representative KPIs.

The consortium is led by ZUCCHETTI and counts on the participation of five other ZUCCHETTI companies in the sector: INGETEAM, MSI, FEGEMU, ERREKA and GLUAL. The consortium also enjoys the backing of several agents in the Basque Science and Technology Network, such as the technology centres TECNALIA, CEIT, IRDE and GLUAL Innova.

The project is funded by the Basque Government’s Hazitek Programme, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

HyShore

The main objective of the HyShore project is to stimulate and strengthen the capacities of the Naval, Renewable Offshore, Oil&Gas industries (in its transformation process), and the new Hydrogen industry in the Basque Country. This objective consists of the development of new technological solutions (materials, manufacturing processes, components and systems), for applications in the transport and logistics of Hydrogen generated in offshore wind farms, contemplating 2 ways: pipeline and naval.

The consortium is led by BOSLAN and has the participation of ten other leading companies in the sector: TUBACEX (TTI, TSG, TUBACOAT, ACVA), ERREKA, ARIZAGA, ABC COMPRESSORS, AST.MURUETA, NVA.MURUETA, NAVACEL and TRATAMIENTOS TÉRMICOS TTT. The consortium is also supported by various agents of the Basque Science and Technology Network, such as the TECNALIA technology centre, the R&D Unit of the TUBACEX group business (TUBACEX INNOVATION) and ABC COMPRSSORS (ABCTECH), AZTERLAN and CEIT, in addition to also having the participation of the Basque Maritime Forum (FMV).

The project is funded by the HAZITEK program of the Basque Government with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

H2SAREA

The main objective of the H2SAREA project is to stimulate and promote the industry of the Basque Country in the new hydrogen economy through the development of technological solutions for the distribution of hydrogen in the current natural gas network.

The consortium is led by NORTEGAS ENERGÍA and includes the participation of six other leading companies in the sector: NORTEGAS GRUPO, CAE SL, ERREKA, ABC COMPRESSORS, Hydrogen Onsite and ORKLI. The consortium is also supported by several agents of the Basque Science and Technology Network, such as the TECNALIA, IKERLAN, and ABCTECH technology centers, as well as the participation of the Energy Cluster Association (ACE).

The project is funded by the HAZITEK program of the Basque Government with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

MEGAWIND (ZE-2022/00034)

The main objective of the project is to improve the most widely used foundations with the greatest market potential, i.e. monopiles, integrating them with the new generation of large offshore wind turbines (+15 MW), developing innovations in the design and manufacture of the monopile itself, the transition piece and the joint system between the two.

The consortium has been led by ERREKA with the participation of 6 other leading companies in the sector: HAIZA BILBAO, NAVACEL, TRATAMIENTOS TÉRMICOS TTT, GALVASALA, FEX and IBERDROLA RENOVABLES. The consortium is also supported by several agents of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, such as TECNALIA, AZTERLAN and THE ENERGY CLUSTER.

The project is funded by the Hazitek Programme of the Basque Government and has been supported by the expenditure budget of the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

SABRE

The aim of the project is to research new technologies that will allow further development of the latest generation of lightweight, high gravimetric energy density batteries for 100% electric buses and industrial vehicles; these will be modular and scalable to adapt to different market requirements, based on advanced internal thermal management, and with the highest level of safety in all areas. This would make the Basque Country a leading region, almost exclusively in southern Europe, as far as battery modules and the eBus battery pack are concerned.

The action will be led by FAGOR EDERLAN, working alongside a range of companies from the Basque industrial sector, such as CIKAUTXO, BATZ, COPRECI, ERREKA, EIKA, MONDRAGÓN ASSEMBLY and MB SISTEMAS. The consortium also enjoys the backing of agents in the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, IKERLAN, KONIKER, CENTRO STIRLING, MGEP, LEARTIKER, EDERTEK, CIKATEK and AZARO FUNDAZIOA.

The project is funded by the Basque Government’s HAZITEK Programme, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

LOCKWISE

The main aim of the LOCKWISE project is to carry out industrial research on new technologies with the potential to generate added value in large-scale production of medical disposable devices for IVD and drug delivery based on microfluidics.

The consortium is led by the company MICROLIQUID, and will count on the participation of companies from the Basque industrial sector such as ERREKA and TAUCON. The consortium also enjoys the backing of agents in the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, such as CEIT, IKERLAN and VICOMTECH.

The project is funded by the Basque Government’s HAZITEK Programme, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

REPLASTIC

The RePlasTIC project proposes a solution to the challenges of efficiency and sustainability that will mark the manufacture of plastic parts in the automotive sector. Specifically, RePlasTIC proposes a smart new adaptive injection process for the manufacture of plastic parts that will drastically reduce the waste generated with virgin plastic materials, making it easier for recycled materials to enter the engineering and manufacturing processes of companies.

The action will be led by MSI GRUPO S.COOP., working alongside a range of companies from the Basque industrial sector, such as ERREKA, MASER, EKIDE, PLASTICOS LARRAÑAGA, XABET and BIRZIPLASTIC. The consortium also enjoys the backing of agents in the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, TECNALIA, VICOMTECH and GAIKER.

The project is funded by the Basque Government’s HAZITEK Programme, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

BARNE (ZL-2023/00696)

The main objective of the project is to create a semantic and inclusive web platform that, using artificial intelligence algorithms to automate and optimise design and manufacturing processes, allows companies to reduce the use of materials and achieve clean production.

The consortium has been led by ANER SISTEMAS INFORMÁTOCOS with the participation of ERREKA and ALUMINIOS EIBAR (EIBHO). The consortium is also supported by several agents of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network, such as TECNALIA and HABIC.

The project is funded by the Hazitek Programme of the Basque Government and has been supported by the expenditure budget of the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

REW

The aim of the project is to implement an automated Cloud 3D designer based on parametric rules, integrating visualisation with web-based augmented reality technologies and real-environment capture, all with a view to minimising the current cost of creating designs and proposals and to offering the end customer an attractive, innovative e-commerce solution. This newly designed platform will enable the new digital economy and participating companies to move forward with Smart Industry, efficiently improving the competitiveness of their commercial actions.

SEREX

The main aim of the SEREX project is to develop a smart platform that uses innovative technologies to provide the digital tools necessary to maximise the potential of commercial spaces, offer visitors unique immersive experiences, and achieve greater brand visibility.

The consortium has been led by FLOW and counted on the participation of four other leading companies in the sector: TELESONIC, ERREKA, TECOEL and GARANTIZAMOS CALIDAD, PLAZO Y COSTO. The consortium also enjoys the backing of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network agent, TECNALIA.

The project is funded by the Basque Government’s Hazitek Programme, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.