Instytut Elektrotechniki Elektrotechnical Institute

What Instytut Elektrotechniki Elektrotechnical Institute does

Łukasiewicz – Instytut Elektrotechniki (Electrotechnical Institute) is a Polish state research institute founded in 1946 and operated since 2019 under the Łukasiewicz Research Network umbrella, which spans 22 institutes and 4,500 researchers across Poland. Headquartered in Warsaw at ul. M. Pożaryskiego 28, the institute operates five locations (Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Lublin, Międzylesie) organized around six specialized Research Centers covering energy conversion and storage, electromobility and intelligent transport, energy systems, hydrogen technologies, electrotechnical materials, and electrical power apparatus. Its technical portfolio centers on power electronics based on GaN/SiC semiconductors, the patented Distribution Hybrid Transformer (DTH) with stepless voltage regulation and DC coupling, on-shore and shore-to-ship power systems for maritime decarbonization, an integrated PMSM/inverter/charger EV drive module, a hydrogen fuel cell range-extended e-VAN delivery vehicle, composite insulators supplied to Siemens Energy, and electrolyzer catalyst development.

The institute monetizes through a mixed revenue model: government and EU grants (including PLN 70.3M from the National Reconstruction Plan and prior EU Cohesion, INTERREG, NCBiR, and NFOŚiGW awards), contract R&D negotiated after free initial consultation via the Łukasiewicz Challenges system, PCA-accredited testing and certification services through laboratories AB 067/AB 074/AP 102 and certification body AC 168, and licensing of internally developed technology (e.g., a June 2025 heating mats license). It serves Polish enterprises of all sizes via direct engagement, plus named anchor customers in energy (Orlen Synthos Green Energy for SMRs, Siemens Energy for composite bushings), defense (Polish Navy/WCBKT), and rail (PKP S.A. via Europe's Rail JU).

Name

Instytut Elektrotechniki Elektrotechnical Institute

Legal name

Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Elektrotechniki

Website

https://iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Polish state research institute within the Łukasiewicz Network, operating six research centers across five locations and specializing in power electronics (GaN/SiC), hydrogen technologies, electromobility, and electrical apparatus. It delivers R&D services, PCA-accredited testing and certification, technology licensing, and patented products like the DTH hybrid transformer to Polish enterprises and European partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Research and Development

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAEAHAG

Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Inspection, Testing & Certification (ITC) / NDT for Energy Infrastructure

SECONDARYEUAEAHAN

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Inspection, Testing & Certification (ITC) / NDT for Energy Infrastructure

SECONDARYEUAEABAI

Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (HV)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Transmission & Substation EPC (High Voltage)

SECONDARYEUADACAE

Protection Relays & Protection IEDs

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Substations, Switchgear & Protection Systems

SECONDARYBPAIAHAC

Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

SECONDARYBPADANAK

Transport Safety & Infrastructure Standards Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Power electronics research
• Electrotechnical materials development
• Hydrogen technology research
• Electromobility solutions
• Electrical equipment testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government R&D Funding: As a public research institution within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, the institute receives government funding through national programs including KPO (National Reconstruction Plan) funding exceeding 70 million PLN, EU structural funds, and regional operational programs.
2. Contract Research & Development: Paid R&D collaborations with industry partners when companies negotiate specific agreements for research activities with expert teams. Services include testing, certification, and custom development.
3. Licensing Royalties: Revenue from licensing innovative technologies developed at the institute, such as heating mats technology licensed in June 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Łukasiewicz-IEL is a public research institute that develops and commercializes advanced electrical engineering technologies through six specialized research centers. The institute conducts contract R&D, provides accredited testing and certification services, and produces hardware such as the Distribution Hybrid Transformer (DTH), Shore-to-Ship power systems (S2SP), integrated EV drive systems, composite insulators, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for Polish industry and government.

Product overview

Łukasiewicz – Instytut Elektrotechniki is a research institute offering a portfolio of advanced technologies and research services. The core products include the Distribution Hybrid Transformer (DTH) for Smart Grid applications, On-Shore Power Supply (OPS) for maritime electrification, Shore to Ship Power (S2SP) mobile systems, e-VAN zero-emission electric delivery vehicles, and integrated EV drive systems. The institute operates through six specialized Research Centers covering energy conversion and storage, electromobility and intelligent transport, energy systems, hydrogen technologies, electrotechnical materials, and electrical apparatus testing and certification. Services include R&D collaboration with industry, testing, certification, and small-batch manufacturing of developed solutions. The institute also produces composite insulators, GRP pipes and profiles for power engineering applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Hybrid Transformer (DTH)

Quantifiable outcome

• 630 kVA DTH prototype developed for MV/NV substations with ±10% Un voltage regulation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• Wojskowe Centralne Biuro Konstrukcyjno-Technologiczne S.A. (WCBKT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Joint project for modern power supply systems for the Polish Navy. Development of high-power electronics and energy security solutions for military applications.
• Orlen Synthos Green EnergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Collaboration for the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in Poland. Signed on February 6, 2026, representing a new chapter in the institute's 80-year history focused on nuclear energy.
• Politechnika Warszawska (Warsaw University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Collaboration with the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering, specifically the Product Engineering Team. Focus on technology transfer and integration of scientific and industrial environments.
• PKP S.A.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2023Łukasiewicz-IEL participates in the Europe's Rail JU consortium led by PKP S.A., focusing on sustainable and green rail systems. The institute coordinates the 'Europe's Rail Flagship Project 4' work package, developing solutions for hydrogen refueling stations and modular railway stations with modern energy management technologies.
• Siemens EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term partnership for supply of composite insulated bushings used in demanding conditions of power equipment. Ongoing collaboration includes joint R&D projects and product development.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), TaiwanstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and joint validation of integrated systems in power electronics. Decision made to establish a Polish-Taiwanese laboratory for GaN technology development.
• Łukasiewicz-PORTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint investment project worth over 63 million PLN for energy security and innovation development. Collaboration on modern technologies for the energy and industrial sectors.
• Fraunhofer Institute IFFstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on sustainable energy technologies, initiated through visits with Saxony-Anhalt government delegation. Part of international collaboration strengthening program.
• Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration through Łukasiewicz missions to Switzerland, focusing on energy, hydrogen, battery technologies, semiconductor technologies, and recycling research areas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent with electrical product testing labs and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations that overlap directly with Łukasiewicz-IEL's PCA-accredited laboratories (AB 067, AB 074, AP 102, AC 168). A much larger, commercially focused TIC competitor.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider with electrical equipment testing, certification, and energy-system advisory services overlapping with Łukasiewicz-IEL's accredited labs and high-voltage testing capabilities, but operating at substantially larger international scale.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC incumbent providing electrical equipment testing, certification, and asset inspection services. Competes with Łukasiewicz-IEL's accredited electrical apparatus and materials testing laboratories for industrial and utility clients across Europe.
• Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA): France's public R&D organization in energy, including hydrogen, power electronics, and nuclear applications. Comparable to Łukasiewicz-IEL for the SMR/hydrogen/electromobility portfolio and as a publicly funded applied-research institution with international scope.

Direct peers

• Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO): Dutch public applied-research organization covering energy transition, mobility, and materials. Comparable to Łukasiewicz-IEL in operating accredited labs, running joint programs with utilities/industry, and licensing energy and mobility IP from a public-sector base.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwan's leading applied-research organization with deep specialization in GaN/SiC power semiconductors and EV systems. ITRI is a named Łukasiewicz-IEL partner for a planned Polish-Taiwanese GaN lab, making it the closest direct peer for wide-bandgap semiconductor R&D.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned applied-research group covering energy, materials, and mobility. Mirrors Łukasiewicz-IEL's combination of accredited testing, applied R&D, and small-batch manufacturing for industry partners across power and transport sectors.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's largest applied-research organization with institutes across energy, electronics, and manufacturing. Fraunhofer IFF is already a named Łukasiewicz-IEL partner, and the two share the same public-sector applied-research mandate, multiple PCA/DAkkS-style accreditations, and industry-contract R&D model.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's state-owned applied research institute working across energy storage, power electronics, hydrogen, and electromobility. Comparable to Łukasiewicz-IEL in being a Nordic/European publicly funded R&D lab that licenses IP and runs accredited testing for industry partners.
• SINTEF: Norway's largest applied-research institute with significant work in energy systems, hydrogen, materials, and power electronics. Operates under a comparable European publicly funded applied-research model serving both industry contracts and government programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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