GICONSIME-UNIOVI

What GICONSIME-UNIOVI does

GICONSIME (Grupo de Investigación de Construcción Sostenible, Simulación y Ensayo) is a university research group embedded within the Universidad de Oviedo in Asturias, Spain, with its primary research facility located at the EPI Gijón campus. Established around 2015 and led by Investigador Responsable Mar Alonso-Martinez, the group focuses on sustainable construction, numerical simulation, optimization, energy efficiency, sustainability, and civil aerodynamics. Its technical capabilities span simulation modeling, energy efficiency analysis, aerodynamic characterization of civil structures, and laboratory testing of construction materials and systems — all oriented toward research outputs rather than commercial productization.

GICONSIME does not operate as a commercial enterprise. It has no SaaS products, no disclosed pricing, no paying customer logos, and no independent revenue stream; instead, it is funded through institutional research budgets, regional and national research grants, and negotiated research-collaboration agreements administered by Universidad de Oviedo's Centro de Innovación (C1Nn). The group's counterparties are industry partners and construction firms, academic and research institutions, and government/public-sector entities, with collaboration terms negotiated individually rather than via standard pricing. It also participates in the regional Cluster de Energía, Medioambiente y Cambio Climático to facilitate knowledge transfer.

The go-to-market is therefore research-led and sales-led by academic norms: outreach occurs via the Universidad de Oviedo institutional channels and a dedicated research-group website (giconsime.grupos.uniovi.es), and engagement funnels into direct collaboration agreements negotiated through the university's technology-transfer infrastructure. Geographic scope is concentrated in Spain (Asturias region), with no evidence of international commercialization or expansion beyond the regional cluster ecosystem.

Name

GICONSIME-UNIOVI

Legal name

Universidad de Oviedo

Website

https://giconsime.grupos.uniovi.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GICONSIME is a university research group at the Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, specializing in sustainable construction, numerical simulation, energy efficiency, and civil aerodynamics. It serves industry partners, academia, and the public sector through grant-funded research collaborations rather than commercial products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Construction Research Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAEAA

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYEUAHAKAL

Environmental Reporting, Dashboards & Regulatory Submittals (Automated Reports, e-Reporting)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Environmental Data Management, Modeling & GIS/Remote Sensing

Keywords

• Sustainable construction research
• Numerical simulation services
• Energy efficiency analysis
• Civil aerodynamics testing
• Construction materials testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oviedo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Research funding and grants: University-funded research through Universidad de Oviedo, with additional funding from regional and national research programs (Cluster de Energía, Medioambiente y Cambio Climático)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GICONSIME is a university research group that delivers applied research, numerical simulation, optimization, energy efficiency analysis, civil aerodynamics studies, and physical/material testing for sustainable construction. Activities are organized across research, technology transfer, and industry collaboration with construction-sector partners in Asturias, Spain, under the leadership of Investigador Responsable Mar Alonso-Martinez.

Product overview

GICONSIME-UNIOVI is a research group at the Universidad de Oviedo focused on Sustainable Construction, Simulation, and Testing. It does not offer commercial software products or SaaS platforms for external customers. Its activities are centered on research, technology transfer, and collaboration with industry in areas such as numerical simulation, optimization, energy efficiency, sustainability, and civil aerodynamics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustainable Construction Research Applied research collaboration on sustainable construction topics, including numerical simulation, optimization, and energy efficiency, delivered to industry, academic, and public-sector partners via university research agreements.
• Numerical Simulation Services (Simulación numérica) Computational simulation services for construction applications, supporting design evaluation and analysis for industry and academic partners.
• Energy Efficiency Analysis (Eficiencia energética) Research and analytical services focused on energy efficiency in buildings and construction systems, offered to public and private partners.
• Civil Aerodynamics Testing and Analysis (Aerodinámica Civil) Aerodynamic analysis and testing services for civil structures, supporting structural and environmental performance evaluation.
• Construction Materials and Systems Testing (Ensayo) Laboratory and field testing services for construction materials and building systems, delivered under technology-transfer arrangements.
• Technology Transfer (Transferencia) Formal technology-transfer activities, negotiated through Universidad de Oviedo's Centro de Innovación (C1Nn), supporting industry uptake of the group's research outputs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universidad de OviedocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution providing institutional support, infrastructure, administrative services, and access to broader research network. The research group is an official part of the university's research structure under the C1Nn - Centro de Innovación.
• Cluster de Energía, Medioambiente y Cambio ClimáticocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy, environment, and climate change cluster affiliated with Universidad de Oviedo. GICONSIME participates in this cluster for research collaboration and knowledge transfer in sustainability and energy efficiency.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• BRE Group (Building Research Establishment): UK-based applied research and testing organization for the built environment. Directly comparable to GICONSIME in combining construction research, testing, and consultancy focused on sustainability and building performance.
• TNO Built Environment: Dutch applied research organization covering energy, buildings, and infrastructure. Comparable to GICONSIME in delivering sustainable construction research, simulation, and testing services to industry and public clients.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP): German applied research institute focused on building physics, energy efficiency, and construction materials. Comparable to GICONSIME in combining numerical simulation, energy efficiency analysis, and applied construction testing for industry partners.
• Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB): French public research center for construction, building, and sustainability. Comparable to GICONSIME in delivering multidisciplinary research, testing, and consulting on sustainable construction and energy performance.
• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Spanish applied research center with strong sustainable construction and energy efficiency capabilities. Comparable to GICONSIME as a Spain-based research provider offering simulation, testing, and industry collaboration in the built environment.
• Instituto Eduardo Torroja de Ciencias de la Construcción (IETcc, CSIC): Spain's leading public construction research institute under CSIC. Comparable to GICONSIME as a Spanish research group delivering sustainable construction, materials testing, and engineering consultancy.

Regional players

• AIDICO (Instituto Tecnológico de la Construcción): Valencia-based Spanish construction technology institute offering research, testing, and innovation services. Comparable to GICONSIME as a regional Spanish applied research provider in sustainable construction, though more focused on materials and industrial processes.
• CIRCE (Centro de Investigación de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos): Spanish research center focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. Comparable to GICONSIME in multidisciplinary energy and construction research, though operating with a broader national footprint and larger scale.

Emerging players

• IIAMA - Universidad Politécnica de Valencia: Spanish university research institute covering water, environmental, and sustainability engineering. Comparable to GICONSIME as a university-affiliated research group delivering applied engineering research and consulting, though focused more on water/environment than construction.
• Building Performance Institute Europe (BPIE): European think tank and research provider focused on energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings. Comparable to GICONSIME in producing applied research on sustainable construction, albeit primarily as a policy think tank rather than a testing laboratory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/giconsime-uniovi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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