Sustainable Thermoelectric Alliance (STA)
The Sustainable Thermoelectric Alliance was established by the START project consortium to ensure the long-term continuation and expansion of the thermoelectric ecosystem developed during the project.
Guided by a dedicated Strategic Plan, STA supports the creation and growth of a sustainable thermoelectric (TE) ecosystem in Europe and serves as a hub for the industrialization and commercialization of sustainable TE technologies.
Role and Purpose
STA acts as a collaborative platform and knowledge hub across the thermoelectric value chain. Its role is to:
- Support the development of a sustainable TE ecosystem
- Enable the industrialization and commercialization of TE devices
- Foster innovation, partnerships, and market uptake
The Alliance brings together stakeholders from industry, research, and the public sector, enabling continued collaboration beyond the Horizon Europe funding period .
Vision & Mission
Vision
A climate-neutral, technologically sovereign Europe where thermoelectric generation and cooling are widely deployed as efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
Mission
To represent, connect, and strengthen the European thermoelectric ecosystem by:
- Accelerating innovation
- Enabling market uptake
- Shaping supportive policy
- Fostering collaboration across industry, research, and public stakeholders
Members of the Alliance
STA was founded by the START project partners and is designed as an open and evolving initiative. It welcomes new members with relevant expertise and aligned objectives who wish to:
- Contribute to the advancement of sustainable thermoelectric technologies
- Engage in collaboration and knowledge exchange
- Access innovation and commercialization opportunities
Founding Members
These organisations wish to contribute expertise across the full thermoelectric value chain—from materials and mining to device development, system integration, business development, communication and sustainability assessment.
These organisations wish to contribute expertise across the full thermoelectric value chain—from materials and mining to device development, system integration, business development, communication and sustainability assessment.
Strategic Focus (2026–2028)
STA activities are guided by its Strategic Plan, focusing on:
- Policy and advocacy
- Market enablement and commercialization
- Research and technology roadmapping
- Industrial value chain development
- Communication, skills, and awareness
- Critical raw materials and circularity
- Collaboration with SETS
Governance
STA operates through a collaborative and transparent structure:
- A General Assembly as the main decision-making body
- An Alliance Board responsible for coordination
- Member participation on a voluntary and cooperative basis
A Growing European Ecosystem
By connecting stakeholders and aligning efforts, STA contributes to:
- Advancing sustainable thermoelectric technologies
- Strengthening European industrial competitiveness
- Supporting climate and energy objectives
For enquiries related to:
- Services and support for commercialization
- Technology development and business opportunities
- Use of tools, assessments, and marketplace services
