Digitalisation and automation are playing an increasingly central role in transforming energy services by turning critical infrastructure into smarter, safer, and more sustainable systems. Innovations in materials science and AI-driven monitoring are enabling industries to reduce emissions, improve operational resilience, and manage complex energy flows. Two Aero EDIH-supported startups- Graphmatech and Synclair Vision, are developing technologies that address key challenges in energy infrastructure and operational visibility.
Graphmatech – Graphene-Enhanced Polymers for Hydrogen Infrastructure
Graphmatech, headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, is a deep-tech materials company specializing in graphene-enhanced composites, based on its patented Aros Graphene® technology. It develops materials for the hydrogen economy, conductive polymers, and improved metal composites.
In hydrogen storage and transport, Graphmatech targets permeability issues in Type IV pressure vessels and hydrogen pipelines. Its Aros Polyamide Graphene composites reduce hydrogen leakage by up to 83%, compared to traditional polymer liners. Importantly, these composites are drop in replacements: they integrate into existing production of polyamide parts without major manufacturing redesign.
In March 2025, Graphmatech announced a collaboration with UK-based Levidian. The two are co-developing polymer-graphene solutions for hydrogen systems, leveraging Levidian’s LOOP carbon-capture process to scale hydrogen and graphene production for industrial use. Supported by €2.5 million in EU grants, Graphmatech is scaling its production capacity from pilot scale toward hundreds of tons annually, with plans for rollout in commercial hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure by 2027.
Graphmatech addresses pressing challenges in industrial energy: ensuring hydrogen safety, improving material durability, and supporting low-leakage infrastructure crucial for hydrogen’s credibility in the energy transition.
Visit website: www.graphmatech.com
Aero EDIH support: Graphmatech were granted with both pre investment preparation and connect to investor services.
Synclair Vision – AI-Driven Aerial Monitoring for Energy Assets
Synclair Vision, based in Linköping, Sweden, is a university spin-off focused on advanced drone-based camera systems that integrate wide-angle optics, real-time AI analysis, and depth perception. Its Modular Optical Surveillance System (MOSS) is designed to monitor extended infrastructure such as pipelines, power lines, and energy installations, especially in defence and industrial operations.
Synclair’s core challenge is developing compact, lightweight payloads that eliminate bulky gimbals. Its AI-driven system provides digitally stabilized multi-view imagery from a single wide-angle scene, enabling anomaly detection such as leaks, corrosion, or structural damage in real-time. Aero EDIH’s “support to find investment” package helped Synclair secure crucial soft funding (~36,000 € and ~113,000 €) from Vinnova to build and demonstrate a working prototype platform.
The funding enabled Synclair to progress from concept to demonstrator hardware, strengthening investor confidence and accelerating partnerships in both civilian and dual-use (civil-military) surveillance markets. The platform supports early detection of infrastructure faults, reducing downtime, improving safety, and contributing to more proactive maintenance regimes in critical energy networks.
Visit website: www.synclairvision.com
You can also read our success stories about the company here and here.
Aero EDIH support: Synclair Vision were granted with services from both the Support to find investment and Test before invest programme.
Graphmatech and Synclair Vision embody Aero EDIH’s aim of applying digitalisation and innovation to critical infrastructure. Graphmatech’s materials enable safer hydrogen systems with minimal retrofitting, while Synclair’s intelligent camera solutions support real-time, automated inspection of energy networks.
Together, these companies contribute to more secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible energy services, thus paving the way for digital energy systems that are both resilient and sustainable.
