What GICON Grossmann Ingenieur Consult does

GICON-Großmann Ingenieur Consult GmbH is a German engineering consultancy founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dresden, operating a group of wholly-owned subsidiaries with approximately 650 employees across 23 German locations. The firm delivers interdisciplinary engineering services across eight service divisions: plant design, building design, environmental and approval planning, ecosystem surveys, groundwater and surface water management, geotechnics/mining, soil conservation/contaminated sites, and technical information systems. Customers span industrial enterprises, government authorities, renewable energy developers, environmental research institutions, and — more recently — cultural institutions for emissions reporting.

The group has built a portfolio of proprietary technologies including the GICON Biogas Process (two-stage anaerobic digestion), the GICON SOF floating offshore foundation (Germany's first, TLP market leader), the GICON Photobioreactor for microalgae cultivation, the Rieselbettverfahren trickle bed reactor for biological methanization (patented, methane concentration >95 Vol-%), and the GICON-Höhenwindturm 365-meter wind turbine. Software products include CoCheck (used by approximately half of Germany's asphalt mixing plants for compliance management), ERASOFT OCM laboratory software, and the E-Tool Kultur CO2 calculator certified under the GHG Protocol. The company maintains an active R&D footprint with the world's tallest wind measurement mast in Jüchen and demonstration facilities in Cottbus.

GICON operates as a founder-controlled private company under Prof. Jochen Großmann, generating revenue from project-based professional services engagements (pricing not publicly disclosed) plus emerging royalties/licensing from proprietary technologies and software products. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and government sales, supported by participation in industry events such as Windenergietage, the GICONcret company magazine, and LinkedIn/YouTube channels. The customer base is diversified, with named engagements including Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (FSRU approval management across six LNG terminals), Nissen Biogas GmbH (hydrogen/methane pilot), and Semarak Renewable Energy (Malaysia hybrid power plant). Growth is supported by bolt-on acquisitions (NWgeoVerm 2022, Gürtler & Kaplan and Planning Office of Schubert 2023) and geographic expansion into Southeast Asia.

Name

GICON Grossmann Ingenieur Consult

Legal name

GICON-Großmann Ingenieur Consult GmbH

Website

https://gicon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GICON-Großmann Ingenieur Consult is a German engineering consultancy group founded in 1994 in Dresden, with approximately 650 employees across 23 locations. It delivers interdisciplinary engineering services and proprietary renewable energy technologies to industrial, government, and energy sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Plant design engineering
• Renewable energy engineering
• Environmental planning services
• Offshore wind engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünwald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: GICON generates revenue through providing comprehensive engineering consulting services across multiple disciplines including plant engineering, building design, environmental planning, geotechnics, water management, and renewable energy systems. Projects range from small-scale assignments to large infrastructure projects for industrial clients and government authorities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GICON-Großmann Ingenieur Consult is a management consulting company and consortium of independent consulting and engineering firms delivering comprehensive interdisciplinary engineering services from concept to handover. Core offerings span plant engineering, building design, environmental and approval planning, ecosystem surveys, groundwater and surface water management, geotechnics/mining, soil conservation, and technical information systems. The company has developed proprietary technologies including biogas processing, floating offshore foundations, photobioreactors, biological methanation, and high-altitude wind towers, alongside facility management software (CoCheck), laboratory software (ERASOFT OCM), and a CO2 calculator for cultural institutions.

Product overview

GICON Grossmann Ingenieur Consult is an engineering consultancy group headquartered in Dresden, Germany, operating 23 locations with approximately 650 employees. The company provides interdisciplinary engineering services organized into core service divisions: Plant Design, Building Design, Environmental and Approval Planning, Ecosystem Survey, Groundwater Management, Geotechnics/Mining, Soil Conservation, and Technical Information Systems. GICON has developed three flagship proprietary technologies: the GICON Biogas Process (two-stage anaerobic digestion), the GICON SOF floating offshore foundation for wind turbines, and the GICON Photobioreactor for microalgae cultivation. Additional proprietary technology includes the GICON Rieselbettverfahren (Trickle Bed Reactor) for biological methanization. The company also offers software products including CoCheck/ComplianceCheck for facility management, ERASOFT OCM for laboratory information management, and the CO2-Rechner (E-Tool Kultur) for carbon footprint calculation in cultural institutions. Notable infrastructure projects include the GICON-Höhenwindturm, a 365-meter tall wind turbine designed to integrate with existing wind and solar parks. GICON operates as a group of subsidiary companies including GICON-Grossmann Ingenieur Consult GmbH, GICON Ecosystems (IfAÖ), GICON Resources GmbH, and others, offering services from a single source across Germany and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GICON Photobioreactor: Technology for cultivating microalgae, developed since foundation, successfully developed to market maturity.
• GICON SOF
• GICON Rieselbettverfahren
• CoCheck
• E-Tool Kultur

Products and services

• Anlagenplanung (Plant Design) Engineering services for industrial plant design including process industry, oil and gas, bioenergy, safety engineering, and wind engineering. Covers the entire project lifecycle from concept to commissioning for industrial clients.
• Bauplanung (Building Design) Comprehensive construction planning services including structural engineering, civil engineering, and technical building equipment. Offers BIM-compliant design according to 5D standard using REVIT software for building projects.
• Umwelt- und Genehmigungsplanung (Environmental and Approval Planning) Environmental and permitting coordination for projects of all sizes. Services include urban planning, construction planning, immission control, ecology, water protection, and safety engineering for industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Ökosystemuntersuchung (Ecosystem Survey) Ecosystem research and investigation services covering marine and terrestrial flora and fauna. Includes benthic organism surveys, ichthyology, marine mammal monitoring, ornithology, and ecological construction monitoring for environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Grundwasserbewirtschaftung (Groundwater and Surface Water Management) Expert groundwater services including watercourse management, hydraulic engineering, and technical water protection. Operates Germany's only DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for migration parameter investigations and seepage prediction.
• Geotechnik/Bergbau (Geotechnics/Mining) Subsoil and groundwater investigation services for economical planning and construction. Includes post-mining utilization, raw materials exploration, and geotechnical engineering.
• Bodenschutz/Altlasten (Soil Conservation/Contaminated Sites) Soil and groundwater investigation, process identification, and remediation planning for contaminated sites. Includes waste management, landfill construction, and MNA (monitoring of natural attenuation) verification.
• Technische Informationssysteme (Technical Information Systems) Software development and IT solutions covering the entire software lifecycle. Includes IT solutions, CAD/GIS services, and professional information systems built on market-proven software platforms for engineering clients.
• Wind Engineering (Maritime) Offshore wind engineering services including design and engineering for fixed and floating substructures, risk assessment, and HSE analysis for offshore wind applications.
• GICON Biogasverfahren (Biogas Process) Proprietary two-stage biogas process developed by GICON for efficient bioenergy production from organic waste materials and biomass. Sold/licensed for deployment at industrial biogas facilities and used in demonstration plants.
• GICON SOF (Floating Offshore Foundation) Germany's first floating offshore foundation for wind turbines. Market leader in TLP (Tension Leg Platform) foundations for offshore wind energy installations. Latest generation MuWIN has successfully completed tank tests.
• GICON Photobioreaktor (Microalgae Photobioreactor) Innovative system for cultivating microalgae using enclosed photobioreactor technology. The Octagon design enables sustainable resource production and was recognized with the Hugo Junker Award.
• GICON Rieselbettverfahren (Trickle Bed Reactor) Patented biological methanization technology for converting hydrogen and CO2 into methane. Achieves methane concentration >95%, energy efficiency of 73%, and can produce BioCNG/LNG. Enables long-term storage of renewable energy and CO2 footprint reduction.
• GICON-Höhenwindturm (High-Altitude Wind Tower) World's tallest wind turbine design with hub height of 300m and total height of 365m. Can be integrated into existing wind and solar parks as an additional tier, requiring no new land and achieving up to 220% power output compared to conventional wind turbines.
• CoCheck ComplianceCheck Facility management and compliance checking software for plant operators. Used by approximately half of all asphalt mixing plants in Germany to monitor compliance requirements and support regulatory adherence.
• ERASOFT OCM Laboratory software for organization and management of laboratory operations. International distribution launched by GICON, built on the CoCheck platform foundation.
• E-Tool Kultur (CO2-Rechner für den Kulturbetrieb) Web-based CO2 calculator specifically designed for cultural institutions. Certified by GUTcert GmbH according to GHG Protocol standards, enabling theaters, opera houses, museums, and cultural venues to calculate, report, and reduce their carbon emissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power output increase of up to 220% compared to conventional wind turbines for high-altitude wind tower technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Semarak Renewable Energy Sdn. Bhd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Partnership for development of hybrid renewable energy center in Malaysia integrating biogas, photovoltaics, and microalgae energy generation. Also planning a hybrid power plant on 1300 hectares with first green electricity by 2028.
• Industrial Water EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025MoU for project execution collaboration in consulting, engineering, planning, and project management for biogas and wastewater systems in Malaysia.
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025MoU signed for joint research projects, exchange of specialists, and expansion of technological partnerships in environmental technologies, renewable energies, and wind power. UMT delegation visited GICON locations in Rostock and Cottbus.
• Nissen Biogas GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Collaboration in the WeMetBio 2 research project for hydrogen/methane conversion. Nissen Biogas hosts the demonstration plant at Nordhackstedt where the trickle bed procedure will be scaled up for 12 months of real-world operation.
• Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Research partner in WeMetBio 2 project. BTU collaborated with GICON on development of the trickle bed procedure and provides academic expertise for the demonstration project.
• Hochschule FlensburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Research partner in WeMetBio 2 project, contributing expertise in energy systems and sustainable technologies.
• Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025GICON joined MGCC to leverage knowledge from international projects in energy and industry sectors.
• IWEN Energy Institute gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research institute with focus on energy technology and wind energy utilization visited during UMT delegation program.
• MuWIN ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025European research project MuWIN for development of next-generation TLP foundations. GICON's latest TLP generation successfully completed tank tests.
• FibreMax B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Collaboration agreement with Dutch expert for TLP (Tension Leg Platform) foundations for offshore wind turbines. Strategic partnership with Glosten for further SOF development.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Mittelstandsinitiative Energiewende und KlimaschutzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Climate partnership between culture, economy, and research for development of CO2 calculator for cultural sector.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner in climate partnership for development of CO2 calculator for cultural sector.
• TU DresdencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Long-standing research cooperation with Technical University of Dresden for innovation development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG: Fichtner is a leading independent German engineering consultancy with overlapping plant design, energy, water, and environmental capabilities — directly comparable to GICON across service portfolio, German mid-market positioning, and project-based delivery to industrial and public-sector clients.
• Drees & Sommer SE: Drees & Sommer is a major German engineering consultancy focused on building, infrastructure, and sustainability planning — closely overlapping GICON's Bauplanung, Umwelt- und Genehmigungsplanung, and energy-efficiency consulting services for industrial and public-sector clients.
• Sweco AB: Sweco is a European engineering, environment, and design consultancy with significant German operations — overlapping GICON across water, environment, energy, and infrastructure consulting for public and industrial clients across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll Group: Ramboll is a global engineering, environmental, and water consultancy with a strong German presence — comparable to GICON across environmental planning, water management, energy transition, and offshore wind engineering, but operating at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• Arcadis NV: Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and environmental consulting firm — overlapping with GICON in environmental impact assessment, water management, soil/contaminated-site remediation, and renewable-energy project advisory for European industrial and public clients.
• Tractebel (ENGIE): Tractebel (formerly Lahmeyer International in Germany) is a large international engineering consultancy covering energy, water, and infrastructure — directly comparable to GICON in power-plant and renewable-energy engineering, though operating as part of the broader ENGIE portfolio.
• AFRY (formerly Pöyry): AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and project advisory for energy, process industries, and bioeconomy — comparable to GICON in plant engineering, biogas/biorefining, and renewable-energy project advisory, though at materially larger scale.
• WSP Global: WSP is a global professional services firm with deep engineering and environmental capabilities — overlapping GICON in environmental assessment, transportation/infrastructure engineering, and energy-transition advisory across European markets.
• COWI A/S: COWI is a major international engineering consultancy with strong offshore wind, environmental, and infrastructure capabilities — directly comparable to GICON's maritime and environmental service lines, especially offshore wind foundation engineering.

Emerging players

• ABO Wind AG: ABO Wind is a German renewable-energy project developer with in-house engineering capabilities — comparable to GICON in wind-project planning and biogas/photovoltaic development, but primarily an IPP/developer rather than a pure engineering consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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