The FLEXHYON project held its official launch on 5–6 February in Brussels, bringing together partners from across Europe to align on project goals, key milestones, and the detailed planning of work package tasks. The meeting was opened by Pau Rey, Project Officer from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), who welcomed participants and set the tone for what promises to be a collaborative and purposeful effort in advancing sustainable industrial heating.
About the FLEXHYON project
FLEXHYON is focused on decarbonising industrial heating processes through the development of hybrid drying technologies. These include the integration of microwave, heat pump, and ultrasound systems tailored for the ceramic, feed production, and biomass sectors.
The project is structured into 17 work packages that will take the innovations from initial design through to industrial validation. The overarching objectives are to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower CO₂ emissions, and improve energy efficiency across targeted industries.
A strong European partnership
The FLEXHYON initiative is supported by a well-rounded consortium representing research, technology development, and industrial application. The partners include:
- Politecnico di Milano (Italy) – Project Coordinator
- ASM – Research Solutions Strategy (Poland)
- Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy)
- CIEMAT (Spain)
- Keraben (Spain)
- INNCEINNMAT SL (Spain)
- Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) (Spain)
- AGRO INNOVATION INTERNATIONAL (France)
- EL JARPIL SL (Spain)
This diverse group brings together expertise from academic institutions, research centres, and industry, forming a robust foundation for achieving the project’s ambitious aims.
Stay Informed
FLEXHYON is set to make a meaningful contribution to Europe’s decarbonisation goals by developing practical, efficient solutions for industrial heating. Follow the project to keep up to date with its progress and key developments in sustainable thermal technologies.