Meet the partners
International Hellenic University
IHU was established in 2005 and is the first public university in Greece offering exclusively English-taught postgraduate programs. With campuses in Thessaloniki, Serres, Katerini, and Kilkis, IHU comprises 8 Schools and 25 Departments and attracts students from over 70 countries. The university delivers high-quality academic programs in fields such as technology, energy, environment, management, and law, combining theoretical excellence with practical application. IHU is strongly committed to international collaboration and research, actively engaging in a wide range of EU and nationally funded initiatives across multiple disciplines. Its modern facilities, experienced academic staff, and interdisciplinary approach enable the university to lead innovation in areas such as sustainable development, water and wastewater management, and the green and digital transitions. With a clear vision to connect academic knowledge with real-world impact, IHU promotes inclusive education, strategic partnerships, and active engagement with local communities and global stakeholders to tackle today’s environmental and societal challenges.
Website: https://www.ihu.gr/en/enhome
Imperial College London
Imperial College London (ICL) is a science-based university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research and is the only UK University to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. ICL fosters multidisciplinary collaboration and is home to 17,000 students and 8,000 staff, operating in a vibrant culture of research excellence. ICL possesses a range of modern, state-of-the-art facilities for implementing research and innovative technologies and approaches that have demonstrable impacts, while taking into consideration sustainability, circularity and environmental aspects. Our group, the Resilience and Sustainability (R&S) group at ICL is at the forefront of developing assessment frameworks and methodologies for various sectors, assessing technological implementation and integration, aiming to support public acceptance and social assessment of the various technologies, and thus support the transition from linear economy to a circular and sustainable economy.
Website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology)
LUT University (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology) is a public science university in Finland that integrates technology, business, and social sciences. The research at LUT focuses on renewable technology, clean water, energy, climate change, and sustainable engineering solutions. At LUT University, we aim to find solutions to global challenges using our expertise in these fields. We are pioneers in driving the energy transition and the sustainable use of natural resources, and we support the development of resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT is leading WP2 in this project, which focuses on preparatory activities for the demonstration plant in Finland, as part of the Finnish case study conducted in collaboration with Operon. Additionally, LUT will explore the potential of Nordic microalgae strains and consortia to develop a low-temperature algae-bacteria system for decentralized wastewater treatment.
Contact person: Amit Bhatnagar, amit.bhatnagar@lut.fi
Website: https://www.lut.fi/en
Water Environment and Beyond (WE&B)
Algen, algal technology centre, llc
Algen is a Slovenian micro-SME, established in 2010, specialising in the development and integration of algae technology systems. The company provides consulting, engineering, and R&D services in algal cultivation, wastewater treatment, and biomass valorisation. Its expertise spans pilot to prototype-scale operations, with a focus on algae-bacterial processes for treating industrial wastewaters and biogas digestate, recycling nutrients and CO₂, and producing biomass for applications ranging from biostimulants and biofertilisers to biofuels and food products.
Algen has contributed to numerous EU and national projects, delivering solutions in nutrient recovery, circular bioeconomy, and sustainable production. It has designed and built several large-scale Spirulina production facilities and demonstration centres for research, education, and awareness. Collaborating with academic, industrial, and policy partners across Europe, Algen combines technical innovation with practical implementation to advance algae-based solutions for environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
Website: https://www.algen.eu
Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH)
Founded in 2000, the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) is one of Greece’s and Europe’s leading research centres and a key regional employer of highly skilled researchers. Operating as a non-profit legal entity under the supervision of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI), CERTH plays a vital role in advancing science and innovation.
In NAMOR, CERTH brings together three renowned laboratories: the NRRE (Natural Resources and Renewable Energies) and LPRE (Laboratory of Polymer Reaction Engineering) of CPERI, with strong expertise in advanced water and wastewater treatment using microalgae and membrane separation technologies and the M4D Group (Multimodal Data Fusion and Analytics Group) of MKLab at ITI, which excels in artificial intelligence, visual analytics and big data processing.
This multidisciplinary collaboration supports NAMOR’s ambition to develop intelligent, sustainable solutions for water and wastewater management, driving innovation at the intersection of biotechnology and digital technologies.
Website: https://www.certh.gr/
OIKOLOGIKI A.E.
OIKOLOGIKI S.A. specializes in comprehensive environmental protection systems and water treatment solutions for all types of applications. The company has an extensive track record in the design, construction, and maintenance of wastewater and waste treatment facilities, serving both the public and private sectors. It also boasts a substantial portfolio of water treatment projects.
Our team consists of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience and in-depth technical expertise, ensuring the successful design, implementation, and operation of advanced pollution control technologies.
We partner with renowned and trusted manufacturers of electromechanical equipment, offering certified solutions that guarantee optimal performance and the highest level of safety.
Website: https://www.ecologiki.gr
Operon Group OY
Operon was established in 2019 as strong Finnish water sector companies Operon Finland, Aquazone and Suomen Ekolannoite joined their forces in Operon Group. The new Operon covers the whole life cycle for water and wastewater plants, including the side streams as well.
Currently Operon Group consists of 5 business areas with revenue of approximately 17 M€. We employ directly over 60 experts and have a wide network of partners to provide the best possible solutions.
Operon offers their expertise for the entire life cycle of your Plant, from design to operation covering operation and maintenance services, sludge treatment and recycling services as well as contracting & project services, leading technology and equipment for their customers. Their customer groups cover the public sector and municipalities, industrial customers and consumers.
Website: https://operongroup.fi/en/
Water Europe
Water Europe (WE) is the recognized voice and promotor of water-related innovation, research, and technology development in Europe. WE is a purpose-driven multi-stakeholder association with over 280 members, representing the entire range of actors in the innovative water ecosystem. WE was established by the European Commission as a European Technology Platform. WE is guided in all its activities by its Water Vision with the ultimate ambition of achieving a Water-Smart Society.
Website: https://watereurope.eu/
University of Almería
The University of Almería (UAL) is a leading academic and research institution with extensive expertise in algae biotechnology and process automation. It has one of the more relevant research platforms for the development of microalgae-related processes and the application of control engineering to agriculture and biotechnology. UAL has led some of the most relevant EU projects in microalgae and agriculture, such as SABANA and Internet-of-Foods. Moreover, UAL has also participated in other related EU projects such as REALM, CO2ALGAEFIX, Digitalgaesation, or SMARTAGRIHUS), and collaborated with a large number of research centers, universities and companies around the world. The experience of the University of Almería includes process design and the development of modelling and control approaches for microalgae-based biomass production in industrial reactors.
Website: https://www.ual.es/
University of Ljubljana
University of Ljubljana (UL), established in 1919, is Slovenia’s oldest and highest-ranked university. As the country’s largest public research and education institution, UL spans all scientific disciplines through its 23 faculties and 3 art academies, serving around 38,000 students. It is highly active in international research, currently participating in over 600 EU-funded projects and more than 1,000 collaborations with industry and knowledge users.
In the NAMOR project, two UL faculties are involved: the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering (UL FGG) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (UL ZF). Their researchers bring strong expertise in environmental engineering, hydrology, nature-based wastewater treatment, and urban circularity. Both faculties are committed to contributing their knowledge and experience to the project’s success.
Website: https://www.uni-lj.si/en
Sundosoft Ltd.
Sundosoft Ltd. is a company specializing in digital twin platform development, spatial big data analysis, and AI-based service model development, providing system integration services to both public and private sectors in Korea.
In the NAMOR project, the company is responsible for developing digital twin-based management technology for decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, designing and building a digital twin capable of accurately simulating these facilities in 3D.
This enables users to model various wastewater treatment scenarios and utilize interactive visualization and scenario simulation functions to respond quickly to environmental changes.
Website: https://www.sundosoft.co.kr
We Right Click
We Right Click is a non-profit association based in France that promotes social innovation and empowerment through co-creation, education, and behavior change. Its primary activities include setting up and coordinating citizen labs and urban hubs to ideate, co-create, test, and scale new solutions to society’s biggest issues; engaging with people and networks to build strong communities and raise awareness through events, workshops, and experiences; and deepening knowledge and skills through capacity building and educational activities to transform society and transition to a more sustainable future.
Website: https://werightclick.com
