Nanoprogress

What Nanoprogress does

NANOPROGRESS, z.s. is a Czech registered association (z.s.) founded in 2010 that operates as a nanotechnology cluster organization, connecting more than 50 member organizations that collectively employ nearly 20,000 people across manufacturing companies, research institutions, and universities. Headquartered in Pardubice with additional offices in Prague and a research laboratory hosted at the Technical University in Liberec, the cluster functions as an innovation intermediary coordinating member access to research infrastructure, grant funding, and consortium-building rather than as a single-product commercial enterprise.

The organization's core technological foundation is its patented alternating current (AC) electrospinning technology for nanofiber production, characterized as world-unique and offering significantly higher productivity than conventional direct-current methods. This platform technology underpins multiple application areas including flat and linear nanofibrous filtration membranes (water and air purification), coaxial/core-shell nanofibers loaded with pharmaceutical or biologically active substances, biomedical structures (wound dressings, implantable carriers for bone/tendon/cartilage repair), food and beverage filtration, cosmetic face masks, and smart textiles with integrated biosensors. The cluster has contributed to more than 50 patents and developed more than 10 globally unique production devices, with downstream commercialization conducted through its 2020 spin-off Nanotech Dynamics, s.r.o. and a 2023 endowment fund, Nano4hope, focused on humanitarian technology transfer.

NANOPROGRESS generates revenue through three structural streams: recurring membership fees from its 50+ member organizations; professional services income from grant and project management, including consortium formation, administrative support, and financial/legislative oversight for EU and Czech-funded programs; and managed services fees from member access to shared open-access nanofiber preparation and analysis infrastructure. The organization holds the European Cluster Excellence Initiative (ECEI) Gold Label certification, renewed in December 2024, positioning it among the top 5% of European cluster organizations. Its revenue model is structurally tied to public funding cycles, member retention, and the duration of multi-year EU project contracts such as the EPIC consortium (Dec 2024–Nov 2026) and the Hybrid Material and Water Treatment projects (Jul 2025–Jun 2028).

Name

Nanoprogress

Legal name

NANOPROGRESS, z.s.

Website

https://nanoprogress.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NANOPROGRESS is a Czech nanotechnology cluster organization founded in 2010, connecting more than 50 member companies, research institutions, and universities to advance patented AC electrospinning nanofiber technology through shared research infrastructure, grant management, and innovation project services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nanotechnology Cluster & Nanofiber Materials

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Textile Product Mills (314)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Nanocellulose & Cellulose Derivatives (CNC/CNF, MCC, ethers/esters) (IMAMALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC), Membrane Treatment (UF/NF/RO for Potable) (EUANABAC), Biosensors & Lab-on-Chip (BioMEMS) (HDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Nanotechnology cluster
• Electrospun nanofibers
• Nanofiber membranes
• Filtration media
• Shared research infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Pardubice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cluster Membership Fees: Revenue generated from membership fees paid by member organizations (manufacturing companies, research institutions, universities). Membership provides access to unique know-how, shared infrastructure, and professional support in research, development, innovation, and commercialization.
2. Grant and Project Management Services: Services include project management, consortium building, and administrative support for domestic and international grant programs. Cluster provides financial and legislative support that reduces administrative burden on members.
3. Shared Infrastructure Access: Access to unique technological infrastructure including shared centers with open access to nanofiber preparation and analysis equipment for functionalized nanofibrous structures and composites.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nanoprogress is a nanotechnology cluster association that develops and licenses AC electrospinning technology for nanofiber production, manufactures nanofiber-based products (filtration membranes, yarns, biomedical structures, protective equipment, smart textiles, cosmetic/food filters), and provides shared research infrastructure, laboratories, and project/grant management services to its member companies, research institutions, and universities.

Product overview

Nanoprogress is a Czech nanotechnology cluster organization operating since 2010 that functions as an innovation ecosystem rather than a single-product company. Its core offering is the patented AC electrospinning technology for producing nanofibrous structures, which serves as the foundation for multiple application areas including filtration (flat membranes and linear yarns), biomedical products (wound dressings, cell scaffolds, implantable carriers), food industry processing, protective equipment, and smart textiles. The cluster supports members through shared open-access infrastructure including research laboratories and industrial-scale production facilities, while providing innovation management services, international networking, and education programs. Key commercial outputs are enabled through the spin-off company Nanotech Dynamics and the Nano4hope foundation for humanitarian applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AC Electrospinning Technology Patented AC electrospinning technology for industrial-scale nanofiber production, including coaxial/hollow variants, overflow electrode designs, and AC electrospinning with integrated spray. Developed for licensing and joint development with cluster members.
• Nanofibrous Filtration Membranes Nanofiber-based filtration membranes produced via AC electrospinning for air and water filtration applications.
• Nanofibrous Yarns Linear nanofiber yarns produced using dedicated linear electrospinning yarn technology for textile and industrial applications.
• Functionalized Nanofiber Structures (Biomedical) Nanofiber structures functionalized for biomedical applications, developed in collaboration with hospitals and research partners.
• Composite Nanofibrous Membranes Composite nanofibrous membrane structures combining nanofibers with other materials for advanced filtration and barrier applications.
• Protective Nanofiber Equipment (Respirators/Masks) Nanofiber-based protective equipment such as respirators and masks using filtration membranes from the cluster's electrospinning line.
• Smart Textiles with Nanofibers Smart/intelligent textiles incorporating nanofibers for functional apparel and technical textile applications.
• Food Industry Nanofiber Filters Nanofiber filtration products designed specifically for the food processing industry.
• Cosmetic Nanofiber Face Masks Nanofiber-based cosmetic face mask products leveraging electrospun nanofiber structures.
• Coaxial / Hollow Nanofibers Coaxial and hollow nanofiber structures produced by advanced electrospinning for encapsulation, hollow fiber, and core-shell applications.
• Cluster Membership Services Annual membership-based services for industrial, academic, and healthcare organizations, including networking, project facilitation, and access to cluster resources.
• Shared Research Infrastructure and Laboratories Shared research infrastructure including laboratories and test/characterization facilities made available to cluster members for nanofiber R&D and pilot work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nanofiber filters can remove wide range of particles and contaminants from air and water
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BalticNet-PlasmaTeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024German cluster organization part of EPIC project consortium focused on building packaging innovation ecosystems across 8 European countries
• DBH InnoHub (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Hungarian partner in EPIC project consortium working on interregional collaboration for sustainable packaging
• Clust-ER MECH (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Italian mechanical engineering cluster participating in EPIC project for packaging innovation
• Clust-ER HEALTH (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Italian health cluster partner in EPIC consortium addressing packaging sustainability challenges
• LITMEA - Smart Food Cluster (Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Lithuanian smart food cluster participating in EPIC project for sustainable packaging innovation
• Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster Tool Valley (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Polish industrial cluster partner in EPIC consortium for packaging innovation ecosystems
• Association Packaging Cluster (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Spanish packaging cluster partner in EPIC project for sustainable packaging solutions
• Feeling Innovation by Stanpa (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Spanish cosmetic/beauty cluster partner contributing to EPIC project on sustainable packaging
• Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Portuguese research center serving as technology competence center in EPIC project consortium
• APPLIC, s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in IoT4Nano project for industrial modernization of nanofiber production machines
• Circle Garage s.r.lminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in IoT4Nano project for cloud-based CRM and remote machine control solutions
• CEDEG (Central European Metacluster)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean metastructure bringing together over 2,240 entities from 16 European countries including nearly 1,800 companies and 330+ research institutions; NANOPROGRESS is co-founder and actively contributes to strategic direction
• Nanotech Dynamics, s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst spin-off from Czech cluster (established 2020); commercializes AC electrospinning technology; core team from NANOPROGRESS research and management team
• Nano4hope FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndowment fund established December 2023 by cluster management team members; focuses on transferring Czech nanotechnologies to healthcare, animal health, and environmental protection
• Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO)coreOthersCzech government ministry providing funding and support for cluster activities and research projects
• European UnioncoreOthersEU funding through European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund for various cluster projects
• CzechInvestcoreOthersCzech investment and business development agency supporting cluster activities and recognizing achievements
• Technical University in Liberec (TUL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of NANOPROGRESS Laboratory of Advanced Nanofiber Structures; key academic partner in nanofiber research and development
• National Cluster Association (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech national cluster association where NANOPROGRESS has board representation; supports development of Czech cluster ecosystem

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inovenso: Turkish manufacturer of electrospinning equipment and nanofiber products with comparable application breadth (filtration, biomedical, defense). Comparable as a vertically integrated nanofiber equipment and material producer addressing overlapping end uses.
• Bioinicia: European electrospinning equipment manufacturer and contract nanofiber producer with GMP-capable pharmaceutical/dry-powder inhalation capabilities. Comparable as a European peer offering electrospun nanofiber products for biomedical and industrial applications.
• Elmarco: Czech-headquartered pioneer and global leader in industrial-scale electrospinning equipment for nanofiber production. Directly comparable as a commercial provider of nanofiber manufacturing systems, including applications in filtration, biomedical, and energy — the same end markets Nanoprogress targets.
• Minalogic: French competitive cluster for microelectronics, nanotechnology, and IoT in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, managing member-driven R&D and European project consortia. Comparable as a European cluster organization with a similar member-orchestration model, though with different technology focus (silicon/sensors rather than nanofibers).
• Organic Electronics Saxony (OES): German organic and printed electronics cluster serving a comparable role in bridging academic research and industrial commercialization for an emerging-materials technology area. Comparable as a European member-driven technology cluster participating in joint EU-funded consortia.
• Nanotech Dynamics s.r.o. Spin-off from the Nanoprogress cluster (established 2020) commercializing AC electrospinning technology. Comparable as a direct commercialization vehicle for the same core IP, and a relevant reference point for downstream value capture.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer of filtration media, PPE, and biomedical products using membrane and nonwoven substrates. Comparable as a large incumbent that competes with Nanoprogress-enabled nanofiber filtration and protective products at commercial scale.
• Hollingsworth & Vose: Long-established global manufacturer of filtration media and engineered nonwovens serving water, air, and industrial filtration. Comparable as an incumbent supplier whose installed media technologies compete directly with the cluster's nanofiber filtration membranes.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: Major global filtration and nonwovens manufacturer supplying industrial, automotive, and consumer filtration. Comparable as a large incumbent in the markets where Nanoprogress's nanofiber filtration membranes aim to displace conventional media.

Emerging players

• FibeRio / Electrospinning: Force-spinning (cycleless centrifugal) nanofiber production equipment maker with comparable application focus in filtration and biomedical substrates. Comparable as an alternative nanofiber production technology provider competing in the same use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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