Mattia Muracchioli

STAM is actively involved in emerging value chains, contributing to initiatives like the EU Clean Hydrogen Alliance and the EU Alliance on Small and Modular Reactors (SMRs). These platforms foster the development and deployment of innovative technologies to address Europe’s energy and sustainability challenges. STAM has a proven track record of successful participation in European Commission research and innovation projects in areas as advanced materials and manufacturing/processing technologies. STAM has been particularly active in the participation to Open Innovation Test Beds (OITB) funded by the European Commission. These initiatives aim to accelerate the development, scaling, and adoption of innovative materials across various sectors, including energy, mobility, construction, electronics, packaging, and agriculture. Examples of STAM's experience in this domain include: • CleanHypro, https://cleanhypro.eu/, focusing on hydrogen-related technologies and materials to support the clean energy transition. • BIOMAC, https://www.biomac-oitb.eu/en/normal/home, where STAM contributed to the validation of nano-enabled bio-based materials innovations and led efforts to map industrial needs and align them with innovation roadmaps. • INN-PRESSME, https://www.inn-pressme.eu/, where STAM has supported SMEs in creating sustainable and nano-enabled biomaterials for packaging, transport, and consumer goods, integrating safety, eco-design, and circularity into production processes. • LIGHTME, https://lightme-ecosystem.eu/, and LightCoCe, https://www.lightcoce-oitb.eu/en/normal/home, where STAM facilitated the development of lightweight and multifunctional materials, overcoming market entry barriers by designing innovative platforms for networking, technology transfer, and training, alongside tools for certification and funding access. • Exploit4InnoMat, https://exploit4innomat.eu/, targeting the construction sector with solutions for scaling up new materials for building envelopes, addressing nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) goals through advanced pilot lines and circular economy principles. In the context of aerospace technologies, STAM serves as the ESA Technology Broker for Italy, promoting the development and adoption of advanced materials both for space applications (spin-in) and for transfer to terrestrial industries (spin-off). By identifying and validating technologies that address industrial and societal challenges, STAM enables the creation of dual-use solutions, strengthening synergies between the space and non-space sectors. A recent technology transfer concerns the use of reversible bio-based adhesives for heavy-duty flooring in mobility (e.g., trains) and stationary applications (e.g., hospitals or sports facilities), enabling circular solutions. STAM has also strengthened its competencies through its involvement in the COOPERATE project, which integrates analytical skills, network building, and policy-oriented activities. This initiative fosters synergies among research institutions, industry, and policymakers while connecting local needs with broader EU strategic priorities. As part of this project, STAM has developed advanced analytical tools, organized training workshops, and created digital training modules tailored to diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society. STAM is highly experienced in leveraging competitive European funding instruments, including Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) and the Innovation Fund, to bridge the gap between Horizon Europe innovations and the market. This expertise enables the exploitation of advanced materials innovations in first-of-a-kind projects, ensuring their successful deployment and market adoption. For example, STAM has supported the Italian Cluster of Bio-economy SPRING and the Mechatronics Cluster of Trentino Province in creating strategic roadmaps for advanced materials and intelligent manufacturing. Through its multidisciplinary approach, STAM supports businesses in creating sustainable business models and supply chains. Its tailored methodologies for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), such as technology adoption rates and ecosystem maturity, ensure the long-term success and scalability of innovation initiatives.