The University of Jaén (UJA) is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering critical and professional citizens through teaching, research, and knowledge transfer, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. The research group in materials engineering and mining focuses on repurposing waste for new materials, particularly in areas such as materials engineering, advanced construction materials, and circular economy.

In the SICAPERMA project, UJA plays a crucial role, leading the Interregional Symbiotic Hub and Replication, managing communication, and actively contributing to developing the demonstration case on efficient and sustainable industrial waste reuse, along with cascade funding for small and medium-sized enterprises.

IMDEA Nanoscience (IMDEA) is one of the seven Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies. Founded in 2007, IMDEA is at the forefront of the Material Science and Engineering, attracting talents from all around the globe, and collaborating with companies to transfer knowledge. Being a medium size centre, the 200 researchers are encouraged to collaborate with other top research groups, leading to an open, collaborative environment.

Among others, the institute is proud of being a developer of a: (i) chemical method for compounding PM powder with polymers; (ii) PM/polymer filament with a length exceeding 10 meters as a successful proof of concept for bonding (including pellets fabrication) and additive manufacturing technologies; and (iii) Experience in ultrasound atomization of alloys for powder fabrication for PM applications.

MAC PUAR (MP) designs smart solutions for the installation, maintenance and modernisation of lifts to transport people and loads in buildings or other urban locations. Mac Puar is a family company located in Seville with more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of lifting solutions. The commercial and technical network covers 25 countries.

Founded in 1989, INGENIERIA MAGNETICA APLICADA SL (IMA) is one of the leading PM companies in Europe with subsidiaries in Italy and China. IMA production capacity includes: 1/ extrusion and injection machines for laboratory and industrial bonded magnets production, 2/ complete machining lines for sintered and bonded magnets, and 3/ full range of magnetizing fixtures and magnetizers for all types of PMs. IMA is also equipped with a 3D printer laboratory for bonded magnets research. The collaboration with IMDEA Nanociencia is continuous through successful EU projects such as NANOPYME resulting in breakthrough results with a sounded scientific and technological impact.

Spin-off of the CNRS-Institut Néel (Grenoble) in 2020 to develop and industrialize its technology, MagREEsource technology (MgRS) is based on a process similar to sintering. A reactor powered by hydrogen is responsible for turning end of life sintered magnets into powders suitable for processing bonded magnets or new bulk sintered magnets. The funded pilot will produce 50 to 60 tons of magnets by the end of 2026. The start-up objective is to structure the magnet value chain through recycling. Winner of several awards such as France Relance plan, MagREEsource is preparing its next fundraising for its MagFactory to produce 500 tons.

The National Institute for Materials Physics (NIMP) is located in Bucharest. NIMP has developed as a Center of Excellence for interdisciplinary research in the materials science for R&D cooperation (projects, networks and bilateral agreements) and high-level education (PhD, MSc, training courses) in the fields of solid-state physics and materials research. Much effort has been devoted to the applied research, devices and technologies based on new advanced materials. NIMP is a member of the EIT Raw Materials Initiative, and Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium CERIC-ERIC. In this project, NIMP will fabricate PM by hot-pressing and hot-deformation.

KOLEKTOR KFH (KKFH) is a sister company of Kolektor Mobility, specialised in polymer based magnetic composites production. Kolektor Mobility is a trans-national company connecting 20 affiliates and is responsible for strategic development and sales for the whole group of companies. Kolektor Mobility is recognised as the most reliable global providers of integrated automotive industry solutions. Kolektor group has a turnover of 1.1 billion euros and more than 5500 employees in more than 30 companies in 2022.

The main research area of IPSAS (the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences) are: solid state physics, quantum optics, nuclear and subnuclear physics. The Department of Metal Physics is co-founder of C-MAC (the European Integrated Center for the Development of New Metallic Alloys and Compounds) consortium. Cooperation with industrial partners focus on applications of amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys in power electronics, sensors, actuators and lightweight high-strength construction materials. IPSAS combines technological facilities and expertise to prepare detailed characterization of diverse types of metastable rapidly quenched and complex metallic alloys in ribbon and bulk form with sophisticated experimental, analytical and computational materials science.

METALPINE GmbH (MTP) is a producer of spherical, pore-free and satellite-free metal powders. With the unique inert gas atomization technology, it is possible to produce almost any metal alloy. The standard program comprises copper alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, titanium alloys and molybdenum. With state of-the-art classifiers and screens, the particle size distribution of the powders can be adjusted to various customer requirements. In this project, METALPINE will manufacture gas-atomized metal powder through a self-proprietary technology to guarantee a high-quality final material for magnets fabrication.

PRIMUM is active in R&D in the area or renewable energy sources, especially Wave Energy Convertors (WEC) where permanent magnets are widely used. Primum develops wind turbines and aerodynamics for sailing boats solutions. The company is also active in technology transfer for the Jozef Stefan Institute and the Ljubljana University Incubator, strategic market analysis, innovation analysis, evaluation of R&D achievements from a business standpoint, mentoring to high-tech start-ups, and support R&D spin-offs and spinouts.

Greentronics is specialized in services for the collection, treatment, recycling and reuse of Waste Electronic and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Greentronics comply with the legal requirements regarding WEEE including the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, destruction of data storage media (by software, demagnetization, or shredding), and the issuance of certificates as evidence of legal disposal. Greentronics has participated in 6 EU projects. Areas of interest: Digital Transformation, Green Industry and Circular Economy.

TECOS, the Slovenian Center for Tool and Die Development, is both an RTO and a cluster. Established in 1994 on the initiative of Slovenian toolmakers as a non-profit organisation by the Government of Slovenia, Municipality of Celje and Slovenian Chamber of Commerce, TECOS is highly integrated into the Slovenian ecosystem. A highly qualified and motivated team of professionals with extensive practical experience is supported by mechanical engineering knowledge with experts from other industries such as electrical, woodworking, construction, economics.

RASCO is specialized in the production of equipment for road maintenance. Proud of our extensive range of high-quality products, including multifunctional vehicles, self- driven sweepers, snow ploughs, spreaders, and other essential road maintenance machinery, Rasco has a team of over 400 dedicated employees and 40-people strong R&D team we are deeply committed to innovation. Sold in over 40 countries, RASCO quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of our operations. Our passionate team has positioned RASCO as a trusted name in the industry.

ETRA d.o.o. is a leader in the field of manufacturing Intelligent Production Processes (IPS). The company manufactures packaging and palletizing systems, automation systems, control and central control systems, integrated systems, machine vision, software and dedicated solutions. The production process is adapted to small batches or individual production and takes place in our own premises. ETRA mostly work for the automotive, wood, manufacturing, metallurgical and food industries. Certified ISO 9001 and 14001 and rely on 18 strong researchers group registered with ARRS. Company is a certified partner of Siemens and TEDOM, as well as ABB, KUKA and FANUC in the field of robotics.