Ophiolite employs a structured approach to technology maturation, ensuring that novel innovations progress efficiently through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) from early-stage research to industrial implementation.

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In the transition from TRL 2 to TRL 4, the focus is on applied research and proof-of-concept development. At this stage, scientific principles and theoretical models are validated through controlled experimentation, enabling the assessment of technical feasibility and initial performance parameters. This phase involves material characterization, prototype formulation, and early-stage laboratory testing, ensuring that foundational technologies are systematically evaluated before progressing to more complex validation environments.

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The advancement from TRL 4 to TRL 7 or TRL 8 requires the demonstration of technology under operational conditions, bridging the gap between research and commercial deployment. This stage includes pilot-scale production, industry-relevant prototyping, and large-scale performance validation, ensuring that innovations meet regulatory standards, durability requirements, and market expectations.

By integrating business model development, exploitation strategies, and intellectual property management, Ophiolite facilitates a risk-mitigated scale-up process, ensuring that emerging technologies are financially viable, technologically robust, and ready for industrial adoption.

MODERATOR

Horizon Europe:

Immersion cooling & advanced materials for heat recovery from data centers

Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Data Centres

The MODERATOR project aims to improve the overall energy efficiency of data centres by integrating immersion cooling technologies with advanced long-term thermal energy storage materials. This approach seeks to optimize heat management, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the sustainability of data centre operations.

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Ophiolite’s Contribution:
Ophiolite plays a pivotal role in the project by leading the Exploitation Strategy, Business Model Innovation, and Intellectual Property (IPR) Management.

Additionally, Ophiolite is responsible for the development of a multi-layer insulation system designed to improve the efficiency and thermal performance of energy storage systems within the data centre infrastructure.

GEOPON

IPN - Research Council of Norway:

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Development of a circular pontoon design by substituting EPS with a carbon sequestrated geopolymer-concrete

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The GeoPon project is dedicated to the development of a 100% circular pontoon, eliminating the use of extruded polystyrene (EPS) foam by integrating geopolymer concrete and recycled aggregates. This innovation aims to enhance environmental sustainability, structural performance, and long-term durability in marine infrastructure while contributing to carbon sequestration and waste reduction.

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Ophiolite’s Contribution:
Ophiolite is responsible for leading the Exploitation Strategy, Business Model Innovation, and Intellectual Property (IPR) Management, ensuring the successful commercialization and market adoption of this fully circular solution.

PROCASE

EUROSTARS E! :

Advanced Protection for High-Temperature Geothermal Wells

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The ProCase project focuses on the development of a three-layered composite casing system designed to enhance the durability and performance of geothermal wells. This innovative casing provides protection against corrosion, extreme thermal expansion, and high-temperature operating conditions, ensuring increased well integrity and longevity in demanding geothermal environments.

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Ophiolite’s Contribution:
Ophiolite leads advancements in material design, exploitation strategy, and business model development, ensuring that the technology is technically validated, commercially scalable, and aligned with industry needs.