Partners
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo, S.A. (ETRA I+D) is the hi-tech unit within ETRA Group, one of the leading industrial groups in Spain. Its mission is to bring to the market the most advanced solutions and services in smart energy management systems, smart mobility, and cyber-physical security, either directly or through the 10 companies of the Group.
ETRA I+D serves as the Project Coordinator and leads in the development of theSmart EV charging and Implicit DR apps. ETRA will actively contribute to the Data Governance & Cybersecure Mechanisms, pre-trained AI artefacts. Additionally, it takes charge of Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation exploring at the same time an active liaison with BRIDGE, DSSC and DAIRO initiatives.
The Institute of Information and Communication Systems (ICCS), belongs to the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of NTUA and was founded in 1992. ICCS supports the performance of top-quality research, development activities and the provision of scientific service to private and public bodies, being active in programs financed by the European Commission as well as national projects. Within ODEON, ICCS serves as the “Data/ Intelligence-driven Services for Flexible and
Resilient Grids” leader, delivering a bundle of innovative data-driven and intelligence-powered energy services for a flexible and resilient grid. Additionally, ICCS is actively involved in “Federated Data Sharing and Distributed Intelligence”, delivering part of the ODEON catalogue of pretrained AI artifacts. ICCS also supports activities related the community based P2P energy trading marketplace, as well as impact assessment of the services and the pilots, dissemination and stakeholder engagement.
Eviden is an Atos business that brings together its digital, cloud and big data & security business lines. Eviden has as a purpose to develop and offer innovative solutions in diverse areas such as advanced computing, digital security, net-zero transformation, cloud, smart platforms and the integration of data into different business models from its customers, dealing with AI and IoT.
Eviden acts as a technical coordinator of the project, supervising risk management and mitigation. It also leads “Federated Data Sharing and Distributed Intelligence”, responsible for the implementation of the data sharing marketplace and the distributed artificial intelligence layer of the project. Eviden directly leads the efforts to provide the federated learning infrastructure and the AI orchestrator in ODEON.
DTU Wind and Energy Systems develops science and creates value for society for a sustainable and integrated energy system with wind energy as the backbone and is among the top universities in Europe. In ODEON project DTU contributes with knowledge within: Smart Grids, Flexibility and DR, Energy Markets, AI and take a leading role in the Flexibility-based Network Management App and contribute to the flexibility marketplace design. Further DTU Wind and Energy Systems is involved in the demonstration on the Danish test site.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS) conducts research on digital transformation and its impact on economics, technology, and our society. The involved business unit Digital Public Services (DPS) supports government, administration, and industry in the strategic implementation of interoperable and secure information and communication solutions in the public space and in public administration. Within the ODEON, FOKUS leads the development of a Data Asset Marketplace enabling efficient data discovery across federated data environments.
UBITECH is a leading software house, systems integrator, and technology provider, specializing in intelligent technical solutions and consulting services. Established in Athens, Greece in 2005, UBITECH focuses on the European market and has secured numerous EC and national grants for R&D initiatives. With operations extended to Limassol (Cyprus) and Buenos Aires (Argentina), UBITECH specializes in Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Edge Orchestration, and System Integration.
In the ODEON project, UBITECH leads the “Project Foundations, Requirements, and Technical Design” for architecture design. Additionally, UBITECH takes charge of cybersecurity mechanisms and contributes to data security and orchestration features.
UBITECH ENERGY was founded by seasoned ICT Consultants and Energy Research Innovators with extensive experience in identifying, designing, developing, and commercializing smart energy projects. These projects span various technologies and domains, addressing smart grid solutions, energy efficiency, IoT, cybersecurity, renewables integration, energy markets, blockchain technology, cloud computing, and big data analytics.
With a vision to revolutionise the energy value chain in the digital era, in ODEON, UBITECH ENERGY leads Demonstrators Characterization and Landscaping, as well as Exploitation Strategy Definition and Market Uptake Planning within the ODEON project.
TECNALIA is Spain’s largest center for applied research and technological development, collaborating with companies and institutions to enhance competitiveness and promote sustainable growth. It’s a key player in the European Commission’s Horizon Europe program and ranks fourth in European patent applications.
In the ODEON project, TECNALIA leads in Federated Energy Data Spaces and Cloud-Edge Data & Intelligence Service Platform Integration, develops a Vulnerability Assessment Engine, and provides an Authentication/Authorization Engine for unified identity provision/verification.
TECNALIA also spearheads the development of the ODEON Catalogue of Pre-trained AI Artefacts and collaborates in deploying AI-based services for energy management in the Spanish Demonstrator in Granada.
Suite5 is an Information Technology Solutions and Services SME with the mission to deliver innovative data-driven intelligence solutions through state-of-the art technologies.
In ODEON, Suite5 leads the development of the Data and Intelligence Service Platform and integration activities. Additionally, Suite5 contributes to the development of data sharing mechanisms and the secure multiparty computations engine. Moreover, Suite5 is responsible for developing the VPP app for LECs acting as aggregators.
ICOM is a global telecommunications systems provider with over 45 years of presence in the market. Apart from this core activity the company is providing enterprise software solutions, solutions for smart cities as well as for solution for energy system digitalisation.
ICOM is the leader of “Data/ Intelligence-driven Services for LECs and Prosumers”. It acts as a solution provider for Applications for Prosumer Engagement and Capacity Building & Smart Home and DER Automated Control, as well as for the Data and AI Ops Orchestration solution. Finally, it can provide liaison with BRIDGE and AIOTI.
Maggioli S.p.A, founded in 1905, is a leading Italian company specialised in developing and integrating IT solutions, in Publishing and in professonial services. Maggioli is participating in many aspects of the ODEON related to Data Assets, Models, and Cloud-Edge Data & Intelligence Service Platform, and is leading the Data Security, Privacy and Sovereignty components development, the trading Marketplace and Smart Flexibility Contracts modules and is involved also in pilot integrations and testing.
HEDNO manages Greece’s electricity distribution network, with a core focus on operating, maintaining, and advancing the power distribution infrastructure across both the mainland and non-interconnected islands. Its priority is to ensure transparent and impartial access for all consumers and network users. Within ODEON, HEDNO leads the “Demonstration and Impact Assessment” overseeing ODEON pilot activities, participates in the Greek pilot, and tests the project developed tools.
IES develops bespoke digital twin technology that can significantly reduce the impact buildings and cities have on the environment by minimising energy use and making zero carbon targets achievable. By looking at buildings and cities as the integrated environments they are, we want to ensure everyone involved in the conception, design, management or use of any building, community or city can work together to leave our world in a much better state than we inherited it. IES supports the ODEON with these bespoke tools.
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya is a public university in Spain that specializes in engineering and sciences. It has over 30,000 students. The ODEON project involves two groups – CRAAX and CITCEA-UPC – which are crucial in developing DataOps Orchestration Mechanisms, characterizing IT infrastructure, defining performance attributes, and orchestrating DataOps across the federated infrastructure. Additionally, the UPC leads the Evaluation and Impact Assessment, wherein they establish a comprehensive framework for project validation, define targets and baselines, and emphasize quantified Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
SPH stands as a prominent ICT integrator in Southeast Europe, headquartered in Athens. Within ODEON, the company plays pivotal roles by leading integration tasks and coordinating the development of an Immutable Data Sharing and Auditing Infrastructure. This infrastructure aims to facilitate federated secure data exchange efficiently.
Joanneum Research, Institute for Climate, Energy and Society (LIFE) is one of the leading research institutes for key issues relating to climate change, climate risks and transformation research towards a climate-neutral society. As part of ODEON, JR creates new business models for local energy communities and prosumers to actively participate in energy/flexibility trading and gain economic benefits.
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Odit-e provides an AI-based decision-making software tailored for Distribution System Operators, leveraging smart metering data to generate precise digital models of LV networks. These models enhance grid understanding and management, aiding in investment plans and supporting the energy transition through grid analysis, rebalancing, and impact prediction.
In ODEON, Odit-e designs and develops a network asset management and predictive maintenance scheduler.
CIRCE, a leading technology centre in Spain established in 1993, focuses on enhancing company competitiveness through technology transfer via R&D&I activities and market-oriented training. Specializing in sustainability, resource efficiency, energy networks, and renewable energies, CIRCE plays a vital role in the ODEON project.In ODEON, CIRCE leverages its expertise in Smart Grids, Energy Management, Asset Management, Edge AI, and IoT to lead the Power Quality Restoration component and develop the Self-consumption app for LECs. Additionally, CIRCE contributes to standardisation activities and other project tasks.
InQbit Innovations is an SME specializing in designing, developing, and delivering ICT solutions and services. Founded by an international team with a blend of entrepreneurship, research, and engineering expertise, the company aims to create innovative solutions that meet both societal and market needs. Prior to InQbit’s establishment, key members collaborated closely on the successful EU-funded R&D project ReCRED, focusing on identity management.
Within ODEON, IQB contributes to cybersecurity mechanisms and implements components such as the Data Security, Privacy, and Sovereignty Component, and the Cybersecurity Monitoring and Assessment Component. Additionally, IQB is involved in the Continuous Integration of the Cloud-Edge Data & Intelligence Service Platform, Federated Intelligence Engines, and Secure Multi-party Computations, as well as the Configuration and Orchestration of AIOps.
Established in 1912 by local farmers in Somme, northern France, SICAE aimed to provide rural areas with energy services comparable to urban areas. Operating as a cooperative in a predominantly rural region, SICAE boasts 2263 members, with 82% being farmers. The board, consisting of one president and 14 administrators, is deeply rooted in the community.
Over its century-long existence, SICAE has evolved into a significant player in its territory, expanding its services to include gas operations, renewable energy production, and active participation in the energy transition. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and technological advancement, SICAE remains a reliable and enduring contributor to real sustainable development.
Cuerva is a local DSO situated in Granada province, Spain, responsible for Local Energy Distribution, Smart Grids, Electric Mobility, Energy Services, Flexibility, Demand Response (DR), and Energy Markets.
In ODEON, Cuerva serves as a Demonstration Partner, actively engaged in impact assessment activities and leading the Spanish demo. This demonstration focuses on utilizing data to develop flexibility services within the Fornes energy community.
Vergy specialises in developing and supporting Energy Communities, with a focus on making solar energy accessible to individuals. The company manages three types of communities: energy communities, municipal communities, and Vergy communities, providing comprehensive support from design to ongoing management.
In ODEON, Vergy collaborates with Cuerva in the Spanish pilot, offering expertise on Energy Communities and infrastructure. As dedicated partners in the field, Vergy fosters collaboration across sectors and evaluates the software solutions developed within the project.
CFOAT – The Aran Islands Energy Co-op in English, was established in 2012. It is 100% owned by residents and businesses on the three Aran Islands. Its overall objective is to decarbonise the Aran Islands, and to produce renewable energy locally, affording the residents energy independence and autonomy. CFOAT also aims to use the transition to clean energy to empower the residents of the three Aran Islands and use it as a way to secure the overall needs of the population. This includes preserving the culture and heritage of these islands, maintaining population levels, sustainable job creation, conservation of the biodiversity of the islands and much more. In ODEON, CFOAT leads the Irish pilot site.
TREFOR, as a DSO, operates, maintains, and develops the distribution network of electricity, water, district heating, and fiber optic networks on the island of Bornholm. TREFOR shares data for various grid assets, smart metering data, along with network topology data.
In ODEON, flexibility requirements are available to EWII for the elaboration of optimal VPPs. These VPPs trigger the requested flexibility across EWII’s flexible assets to deliver ancillary services to TREFOR.
Barbara is a software company specializing in Edge AI solutions. Their platform enables companies to deploy, operate, and manage AI models remotely in industrial settings as easily as in the cloud. Barbara’s focus on on-site data collection, centralized model training, deployment, retraining, and redeployment ensures seamless integration and efficient operation.
In ODEON, Barbara contributes to various aspects, including investigation of Data Model (ontologies) and Data Space/IoT Connectors at the Edge, enhancing Data Security, Privacy, and Sovereignty, researching MLOps and AIOps for model serving at the edge, deployment of Multi-party algorithms, and providing Edge Infrastructure for the Spanish demo.
HERON is a group of companies involved in electricity production, supply, and trading. As one of the few vertically integrated undertakings in the sector, HERON Group focuses on electricity production and supply. It was the first private group to operate in the Greek liberalized electricity market. Since 2004, HERON has successfully operated two gas-fired power plants outside Thiva, with a total installed capacity of almost 600 MW. On the supply side, HERON is the largest independent electricity retailer and a rapidly growing natural gas supplier, serving a growing household customer portfolio and a longstanding B2B clientele.
In ODEON, HERON leads the Greek pilot, collaborating with HEDNO, Intracom, and several RES producers. The Greek pilot aims to harness flexibility from residential A/C units to ensure grid stability during peak hours and extreme conditions. Cloud-Edge technology will be utilised to maximise privacy and data security.
Prospex Institute (PI) specialises in stakeholder engagement, focusing on tackling pressing societal challenges. With expertise across innovation, technology, energy, and the environment, PI brings together diverse stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions. In ODEON, PI facilitates dynamic interactions for stakeholders to provide feedback into the project. PI’s pivotal role extends to organizing ODEON Living Labs, serving as platforms for active stakeholder participation, contribution, and collaboration towards sustainable solutions.
The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) is on a mission to create the future of the global, digital economy with International Data Spaces (IDS), a secure, sovereign system of data sharing in which all participants can realize the full value of their data.
IDS enables new “smart services” and innovative business processes to work across companies and industries while ensuring that the self-determined control of data use (data sovereignty) remains in the hands of data providers.
Technology startup, SME and Spin-off of the University of Malaga founded in 2021. Focused on the development of digital solutions for the optimization of energy sharing and distribution adapted to new energy models. Currently immersed in the development of a SaaS platform adapted for use in P2P grids, energy communities and collective self-consumption model.
LOGIKERS leads the development of the Local P2P energy trading marketplace in ODEON and contribute to the AI Artefacts’ Catalogue.
EWII is a leading Danish energy group, providing electricity and internet services in Denmark. At the forefront of the green transition, EWII develops intelligent solutions and flexible energy systems. It has pioneered public EV charging with over 4,000 charging points across Denmark and has extended fiber networks to all households in the local triangle area. With a history spanning over 150 years, EWII boasts more than 400,000 customer relationships and approximately 700 employees.
In ODEON, EWII engages prosumers in the triangle area and assumes the virtual role of Aggregator. Additionally, EWII’s utility company TREFOR supplies water, district heating, and electricity grid services.
Arthur’s Legal, Strategies & Systems (ARTHUR) is a global strategic legal firm and knowledge partner, specializing in the intersection of technology, strategy, impact, ethics, data, IP, and law. With a focus on (inter)national, regional, and global strategy and policy aspects in the Digital Age, ARTHUR offers unique expertise and insights.
In ODEON, ARTHUR serves as a consortium partner, providing support in strategies, ethics, policy, and legal matters. This includes initiatives related to people-centric data, trusted data sharing, and cyber-physical ecosystems for the Twin Transition.
FundingBox Accelerator (FBA) is a prominent distributor of European public funds, having allocated up to €89 million since 2014 for the uptake or development of digital innovation. As a trusted player in the tech ecosystem, FundingBox orchestrates public and private partnerships and communities.
In the ODEON Project, FundingBox leads an open call and FSTP to select 20 SMEs tasked with developing innovative energy services atop the ODEON Cloud-Edge Data and Intelligence Service Platform.
EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd offers consulting services to Cypriot companies in various energy sectors, including power systems, power electronics, smart grids, storage, sustainable energies (with a focus on solar technologies), e-Mobility, and all aspects of the electricity market and energy communities. The company is supported by industry and research institute professionals with extensive energy experience.
EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd contributes to the replication roadmap of the ODEON project and provides expertise in the energy aspects of the project.
BEOF is a multi-utility company based in Bornholm, Denmark, primarily serving the island’s inhabitants. BEOF promotes sustainable transition, development, and growth through safe, efficient, and customer-focused services.
As a Danish demonstration partner in ODEON, BEOF will provide data from prosumers’ smart meters, sub-meters, IoT devices, storage systems, and EV charging stations.