CHASE Partners

The Netherlands Organisation of Applied Scientific Research, is an independent not-for-profit research organization in the Netherlands. Its expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations as well as the economy and the quality of society as a whole. TNO has about 3500 employees working in major applied research areas, of which energy transition is a leading theme. TNO’s mission is to support industry and society in general by transforming (scientific) know-how into commercially and sustainable products and processes. TNO participates and has participated, both as coordinator and partner, in a large number of national and international research programmes, including more than 280 H2020 projects.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is a leading research organization in Germany, employing more than 10,000 people across 30 sites. It is organized into more than 50 institutes and facilities, each dedicated to specific research topics. Within CHASE, two DLR institutes are involved: the Institute of Low-Carbon Industrial Processes, which focuses on developing high-temperature heat pumps, decarbonizing energy-intensive industrial processes that are difficult or impossible to electrify, and analyzing and developing simulation tools for the digital replication of industrial processes as well as the Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, which concentrates on key technologies for energy storage and energy conversion, such as fuel cells, electrolysers, batteries, and heat storage systems for industrial applications.

Danish Technological Institute (DTI) is a leading research and technology company with more 1,000 employees. More than two thirds of the employees have an academic degree, while 14 percent hold a PhD. DTI helps in excess of 10,000 customers a year – representing 65 different countries. DTI considers heat pumps as key components of a renewable-based energy system and at the heart of future energy systems without fossil fuels. The strategic focus of DTI is to develop and demonstrate the use of heat pump technology in new applications and temperature areas such as temperatures above 100 °C. The development and demonstration are done through close cooperation with leading technology providers, which will ensure the consolidation of the technology in future commercial projects and products.

The Universitat Politècnica de València is a public, dynamic and innovative institution dedicated to research and teaching which, while maintaining strong links with the social environment in which it carries out its activities, opts for a strong presence abroad. It is a young university, which celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2018-2019 academic year. It has therefore been in existence for more than half a century of uninterrupted teaching. At present, its community is made up of around 28.000 students, 2.500 teaching and research staff and 1.500 administrative and service professionals, distributed among its three campuses located in Alcoy, Gandia and Valencia. in Alcoy, Gandia and Valencia.

Standard Fasel is a renowned specialist in boiler technology and burner technology since 1961. Our experienced team takes full care over the delivery, installation and maintenance of your boiler house. This makes Standard Fasel the perfect one stop shop for your entire boiler house. Our expertise combined with our own innovative products makes us a leader in sustainable boiler house technologies. We’re committed to being your partner in reaching your NOx, CO2 en CO reduction targets.

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark.

Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.

We employ more than 77,000 people in 80 offices around the world, and market our products in 170 countries.

Trespa International B.V. is a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, recognised internationally as a premier developer of high-quality panels for exterior cladding, decorative façades, and scientific surface solutions. Since our founding in 1960, Trespa has worked closely with architects, designers, installers, distributors, raw material suppliers and end-users globally. Trespa’s focus is on product development, combining quality manufacturing technologies with intelligent solutions for architectural and scientific surface applications. With unique insights into key market challenges, trends and demands, Trespa is passionate about delivering innovative aesthetically pleasing and high-performance solutions for a wide range of needs.