“We presented our results, which we can be truly proud of. We have a wide range of joint projects and partnerships, and we received suggestions for new collaborations, including companies that could be highly relevant for the platform. We also discussed project calls we could potentially join. FIP is undoubtedly an important and valuable platform for us,” said Jan Platoš, Director of FIP-AI@VSB‑TUO and Vice‑Rector for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies at VSB‑TUO.
Representatives of the FIP-AI@VSB‑TUO management presented ten key performance indicators and described the process of securing project funding. Ongoing projects such as NewHeatIntegrated - a flexible modular thermal energy storage system based on phase change materials (PCM) designed for energy-efficient building heating, and Enhance Europe, which focuses on energy harvesting through urban road infrastructure, served as concrete examples. The FIP team also highlighted the platform’s strong involvement in interdisciplinary events supporting networking and professional cooperation. The platform’s growing visibility through its website, LinkedIn profile, and a biannual electronic newsletter was also positively received.
Heat management and thermal energy storage were identified as key themes for the upcoming period, emerging as common denominators across several industrial sectors and aligning with the platform’s area of expertise.
Text: Martina Šaradínová
Photo: Jiří Hanulík