What is the Graphene Flagship?
Bringing together 126 academic and industrial partners in 13 research and innovation projects and 1 coordination and support project, the Graphene Flagship initiative will continue to advance Europe’s strategic autonomy in technologies that rely on graphene and other 2D materials. The initiative, which builds on the previous 10-years of the Graphene Flagship, is funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
What's new
Graphene oxide added to the composition of the liquid artificial retina: A further step toward clinical trials
Graphene Flagship partner, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, together with IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana – Policlinico San Martino Hospital, has demonstrated that graphene oxide—used for the first time in the ophthalmic field—enhances the liquid artificial retina, increasing light sensitivity and recovery of visual function in advanced stages of retinitis pigmentosa. The study, published in Nature Communications, led to the restoration of electrical activity in the visual cortex, bringing this strategy closer to future clinical trials in humans.
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Spotlight: Alessandro Calza
Where nanoscience meets sustainability: Alessandro Calza examines how graphene oxide can improve wastewater treatment through advanced simulations.
Spotlight: 2DSPIN-TECH's Harvey Stanfield
Meet Harvey Stanfield, a PhD student in experimental condensed matter physics at the University of Manchester a partner in the Graphene Flagship's 2DSPIN-TECH project.
International researchers explore laser techniques for integrating graphene and nanomaterials
On 17 April 2026, a total of 46 participants joined the GRAPHERGIA Hub Webinar Series 5 conversation about how advanced laser-based methods are transforming the integration of graphene and functional nanomaterials into flexible substrates and next-generation electronic devices, targeting smart textile applications.
Graphene Week 2026 Abstract Submission is OPEN!
Join us at Graphene Week 2026 in Porto, Portugal!
Submit your abstract by 31 May
Participate in the 2D-Pilot Line's MPW runs
The 2D-PL offers multi-project wafer (MPW) runs in which customer designs are included as dies on joint wafers where you can "share the mask to share the costs”. Currently there are two MPW offerings available for CMOS devices and biosensor applications. A 50% fee reduction is available for those willing to provide feedback to help the project improve its processes.
Events
Graphene Week 2026 Info Session
GIANCE Workshop at ECCM22 | Sustainable & Multifunctional Composite Materials
As Europe’s leading conference on composite materials and structures, ECCM22 provides an ideal platform for the GIANCE project to present and discuss the next generation of advanced composite technologies. Bringing together experts from industry, research organisations, universities and innovation initiatives, this workshop will explore how graphene-enhanced composites, circular material solutions, self-healing systems and AI-enabled manufacturing can support more sustainable, high-performance and industrially scalable applications across aerospace, automotive and mobility sectors.
Graphene Week 2026
Building community. Driving innovation. Shaping the future. Graphene Week has done it for two decades—and Porto 2026 continues the legacy. Join us in Porto, 21-25 September!
