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Partnering with the Graphene Flagship


The partnering mechanism within the Graphene Flagship allows the initiative to add new knowledge, competencies, ideas and resources throughout the project.

EU Funded

Alignment with national and regional initiatives in Europe will play a crucial role in the GrapheneEU Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and the future of the Graphene Flagship initiative. In this framework, a new Association Mechanism will be set up, based on the well-established system in place for the H2020 phase, which has attracted over 200 Associated Member organisations under the Graphene Flagship umbrella over the past ten years.

This new mechanism will offer the possibility for organisations (industry, SMEs, higher education institutions or research institutes) or projects (funded nationally or through other EU programs) to join the GF initiative as Associated Members or Partnering Projects. The aim of this mechanism is to promote broader exchanges and an inclusive environment within the 2DM community, as well as ensure the continuity of national and international collaborations established during the H2020 phase. Its implementation will reflect the new set-up, where RIAs/IAs will be carrying out strategic research activities defined by the EC calls, hence a focus is expected on promoting synergies and mutual benefits, some of which may include expanding the network and establish new collaboration opportunities and partnerships. Further research priorities and bottom-up research are expected to be supported via other funding mechanisms that will leverage additional national or private funding.

Every Associated member will benefit from networking and collaborations opportunities with a broad scientific community, and as a consequence increased visibility of their research and innovation outcomes. Furthermore, contacts and liaisons with major national and EU initiatives will be accessible through the network of national and thematic representatives, which will be created within the GrapheneEU CSA and will comprise researchers from the RIAs/IAs and Associated Members. The exact details of the new association mechanism will be defined and issued in the coming months, and the new guidelines will be published on this page.

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We would be delighted to hear from you! If you are interested in the association to the Graphene Flagship initiative, have a new project starting soon or are interested in connecting to one of the RIAs/IAs already part of the Graphene Flagship initiative to suggest collaborative initiatives, or else you have questions for us, please do not hesitate to contact us at graphene-eu@esf.org or admin@graphene-flagship.eu.

Partnering Projects


Collaborations with Partnering Projects bring new research directions and expertise into the Graphene Flagship. A Partnering Project (PP) is a research or innovation project whose objectives are relevant to the Graphene Flagship. PPs contribute to the implementation of the Graphene Flagship Roadmap or bring in new research directions and expertise, by performing research, innovation and networking activities in cooperation with members of the Graphene Flagship Core Project.

Our partners in Horizon 2020


Collaborations with industry are important to push graphene applications to higher technology readiness levels and ensure and market transfer. Industrial Associated Members (AMs) currently represent 40% of the organisations associated to the Graphene Flagship, either individually or via a Partnering Project. AMs are mainly interested in market applications and, together with the Core Project industrial partners, play an important role in pushing research to higher TRL and bringing graphene-based products to the market.

For Current AMs and PPs


Information will be updated soon.

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Why partner with the Graphene Flagship?

Being an Associated Member (AM) or a Partnering Project (PP) promotes collaboration within the Graphene Flagship initiative and offers opportunities to engage with RIAs and IAs partners in joint research and innovation activities in areas of mutual interest.

How to partner with the Graphene Flagship?

Information on the Association mechanism will be uploaded soon, stay tuned!