Applied engineering capability
Civil engineering, materials knowledge and technical development support for technologies that need to move from concept to implementation.
Engineering · Materials · Energy · European R&D
Shaping the Future of the European Built Environment
Harnessing innovation to advance a sustainable, forward-thinking built environment. SOLINTEL develops engineering-based technologies, advanced material solutions and market-oriented innovation strategies for construction, renovation, energy efficiency and European R&D programmes.
Active member of ECTPFP5–Horizon Europe experienceAdvanced composites and renovation technologies
Engineering technologies for buildings, materials and European innovation.
Energy renovation
New business models
European R&D
Advanced composites
30+R&D projects
FP5–Horizon EuropeEuropean programme experience
ECTPActive member
CompositesCarbon and glass fibre systems
Energy renovationNZEB and high-performance buildings
For European consortia
What SOLINTEL brings to collaborative R&D projects.
We combine applied engineering, materials expertise and market-oriented innovation management to help ambitious consortia develop, validate and exploit technologies for the built environment.
Built-environment innovation
Experience in renovation, energy efficiency, NZEB, circularity, advanced composites and construction process optimisation.
Exploitation and market uptake
New business models, innovation management, replication strategies and impact pathways for European research outcomes.
Services & markets
Technology-driven engineering for a more efficient built environment.
At SOLINTEL, we are dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment across the European Union by leveraging long-standing expertise in construction and energy value chains. By fostering the development, scaling and replication of innovative technologies, approaches and best practices, we contribute to meaningful improvements in how buildings are designed, renovated and used, supporting a more sustainable future.
Construction process innovation
Engineering technologies and process improvements aimed at reducing execution time, increasing productivity and enhancing quality and cost performance.
Energy efficiency & renovation
Technical solutions for energy retrofitting, sustainable rehabilitation and performance improvement of existing buildings and urban assets.
Innovation management & business models
Support for exploitation, impact pathways, new business models and technology uptake in European research and innovation projects.
Advanced materials & composites
Development and application of composite solutions based on carbon fibre, glass fibre and resin systems including epoxy, polyester and vinylester matrices.
Projects
Driving applied innovation across the European built environment.
SOLINTEL actively contributes to a broad portfolio of sustainable innovation projects, covering energy-efficient renovation, nearly zero-energy buildings, advanced thermal systems, circular economy practices, renewable energy generation, smart grids and energy storage technologies.
Our work focuses on improving the performance of existing buildings, integrating renewable energy solutions into high-performance construction, optimising thermal systems, promoting the reuse and recycling of materials, and supporting the deployment of technologies that accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable built environment.
With extensive experience in national and European research and innovation initiatives, SOLINTEL has participated in more than 30 projects under programmes such as FP5, FP6, FP7, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, Eurostars, EUREKA, CHINEKA and JAPONEKA.
We provide specialised consultancy and technical support to technology-driven companies seeking to improve their products, validate innovative solutions, or collaborate in high-tech programmes with leading research centres, universities and industrial partners.
30+National and European R&D projects
FP5–HEExperience from FP7 to Horizon Europe
EUConsortium-oriented engineering support
ImpactExploitation, replication and business models
European R&D timeline
A sustained track record across framework programmes.
From earlier Horizon 2020 projects to current Horizon Europe initiatives, SOLINTEL has built a long-term role in European collaborative research, combining engineering expertise, applied materials knowledge, exploitation strategy and innovation management.
Energy-efficient renovation
Solutions for deep renovation, energy performance improvement and scalable retrofitting strategies.
NZEB and high-performance buildings
Integration of advanced technologies, renewable energy and low-energy construction approaches.
Advanced thermal systems
Thermal performance, storage concepts and building-integrated energy systems.
Circularity and material reuse
Reuse, recycling and resource-efficient solutions for construction and renovation value chains.
Smart grids and energy storage
Innovation connected to renewable generation, grid interaction and short- and long-term storage.
New business models
Market-oriented models to support exploitation, uptake and long-term viability of innovative solutions.
Innovation management
Impact pathways, replication strategies, stakeholder engagement and project-level innovation support.
Technology validation
Support for piloting, demonstration, technical assessment and market-facing validation activities.
Featured current and reference projects
From coordination to exploitation: technical roles with measurable European impact.
Horizon Europe · Current project
BEST-Storage
Building Energy Efficient System Through Short and Long Spectrum Thermal Energy Storage
BEST-Storage develops building energy-efficient solutions based on short- and long-spectrum thermal energy storage. SOLINTEL acts as project coordinator and is also involved in techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation activities.
- Role
- Coordinator; techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation
- Programme
- Horizon Europe
- Duration
- January 2023 – December 2026
- Budget
- €5,472,550.00
Horizon Europe · Current project
BIO4EEB
BIO insulation materials for Enhancing the Energy performance of Buildings
BIO4EEB focuses on bio-based insulation materials designed to enhance the energy performance of buildings. SOLINTEL is the technical coordinator and contributes to techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation of the project results.
- Role
- Administrative coordinator; techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation
- Programme
- Horizon Europe
- Duration
- January 2023 – December 2026
- Budget
- €8,829,675.00
Reference project · Building renovation
RENOZEB
Innovation for deep renovation and energy performance in the European building stock
RENOZEB represents SOLINTEL’s experience in renovation-oriented innovation, scalable building solutions and the integration of technologies designed to improve energy performance across existing buildings.
- Role
- Coordinator; techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation
- Programme
- Horizon 2020
- Duration
- October 2017 – January 2022
- Budget
- €8,708,051.60
Reference project · Construction technology
GEOTeCH
Technology and engineering approaches for efficient construction and geothermal-enabled solutions
GEOTeCH illustrates SOLINTEL’s contribution to technology-driven construction processes, combining applied engineering, efficient implementation and innovative approaches connected to geothermal and building performance solutions.
- Role
- Coordinator; techno-economic assessment, replication and exploitation
- Programme
- Horizon 2020
- Duration
- May 2015 – April 2019
- Budget
- €9,025,458.75
Horizon 2020 · Reference project
OrbEEt
Organisational Behaviour improvement for Energy Efficient administrative public offices
OrbEEt developed an ICT-based framework to promote energy-efficient behaviour in public office buildings, transforming operational energy measurements into personalised feedback and engaging user interfaces. The project combined BIM, business-process modelling and real-time energy data to make energy use visible across people, processes and spaces.
- Role
- Coordinator
- Programme
- Horizon 2020
- Duration
- March 2015 – February 2018
- Budget
- €1,776,625.00
FP7 · Reference project
Design4Energy
Building life-cycle evolutionary design methodology for energy-efficient buildings connected with neighbourhood energy systems
Design4Energy developed an integrated evolutionary design methodology and collaborative virtual workspace to support energy-efficient building design across the life cycle. The project combined energy simulation, eeBIM, decision-support tools, technology databases and training environments to improve performance-based design decisions.
- Role
- Coordinator
- Programme
- FP7
- Duration
- October 2013 – September 2017
- Budget
- €6,468,505.10
Horizon 2020 · Reference project
HEAT4COOL
Smart building retrofitting complemented by solar-assisted heat pumps and intelligent building energy management
HEAT4COOL developed and demonstrated a cost-effective retrofitting solution for net-zero energy buildings, integrating solar-assisted heat pumps, PCM heat and cold storage, sewage-water energy recovery and advanced decision-making tools for optimal refurbishment strategies.
- Role
- Project partner; business models, replication potential and market analysis
- Programme
- Horizon 2020
- Duration
- October 2016 – April 2021
- Budget
- €7,934,577.51
FP7 · Reference project
SEAFRONT
Synergistic Fouling Control Technologies
SEAFRONT advanced environmentally benign antifouling and drag-reducing coating solutions for maritime applications by combining surface structure, chemistry and bio-based fouling-control approaches. SOLINTEL led life-cycle assessment activities, evaluating environmental, economic and social aspects in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
- Role
- Life Cycle Assessment leader; environmental, economic and social assessment
- Programme
- FP7
- Duration
- January 2014 – December 2017
- Budget
- €11,265,469.20
Networks & collaboration
Connected to European innovation ecosystems.
SOLINTEL is an active member of the European Construction Technology Platform (ECTP) and the Energy-Efficient Buildings (E2B) Association. We also contribute to the Ad-Hoc Advisory Industrial Group of the European Commission within the Energy-Efficient Buildings Public-Private Partnership (EeB PPP), strengthening our role in high-value research, demonstration and market-oriented innovation.
Team
A multidisciplinary team for applied innovation.
SOLINTEL’s international and multidisciplinary team consists of industrial and civil engineers with extensive experience in both new-build and refurbishment projects. We complement this technical expertise with the insights of market specialists and analysts, enabling robust techno-economic assessments and effective value-creation strategies.
Materials science
PhD-level expertise in materials and applied technical development.
Innovation management
Business models, exploitation thinking and market-oriented innovation strategy.
News
Insights and updates
Latest news from our European R&D projects and consortium activities.
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Contact
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