Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026

6 May – 8 Oct 2026

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Hive Composites Ltd

Company (SME)

hivecomposites.com/Loughborough, United Kingdom
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About

Hive capabilities include design and structural analysis (using advanced finite-element analysis, multi-physics simulation and composite laminate modelling), material development, process engineering, testing and certification, and production of composite parts and products. Hive’s composite expertise has enabled delivery of advanced products in diverse markets: aerospace, space, defence, oil & gas, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure (e.g. poles, masts, pipelines), marine, automotive and more. By providing full in-house capability — design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and supply-chain coordination — Hive addresses the full composite product lifecycle. This integrated approach reduces project complexity, shortens lead times, enhances quality control and simplifies project management for clients. Their capacity to span materials development, structural design, manufacturing, high-pressure hydrogen permeation and ageing testing, and certification offers a strong value proposition, especially in sectors like aerospace, oil & gas, infrastructure, renewables and defence where composite performance, safety, regulatory compliance and product lifecycle management are critical.

Topic(s) of interest for R&D on Lightweighting

Development and testing of lightweighting design and manufacturing conceptsDevelopment and use of novel or alternative advanced lightweight materials including optimized manufacturing processesSubstitution of conventional (raw-)materials with sustainable and lightweighting alternatives with a lower ecological footprintInnovative approaches in the areas of ease of disassembly, reparability, recyclability, and reuse of lightweighting components

Business Sector

Aeronautics & SpaceAutomotiveEnergy & Renewable EnergiesInfrastructureMarine Engineering & Offshore OperationsMechanical engineeringNew MaterialsOil, Gas & Mining

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Director

Hive Composites Ltd