focuses on R&I activities in the field of glass with specific functional properties (luminescent, electric), functionalization of conventional glasses to give them new properties, and the utilisation of waste materials to produce glass and glass-ceramics with high added value with the use of advanced technologies, including additive manufacturing.

Specifically, TNUAD will be represented by FunGlass - Centre for functional and surface-functionalized glasses. FunGlass has been supported by 3 H2020 grants to upgrade the existing Centre of excellence for ceramics, glass and silicate materials (CEKSiM) in Trenčín, Slovakia, to internationally recognized Centre for Functional and Surface-functionalized Glasses (FunGlass) focusing on cutting edge research in the area of glasses with special functional properties and functionalization of conventional glasses to modify their properties and add new functionalities. FunGlass and TNUAD now will be able to bring this investment and international experience to kick start the broader innovation community with the GlaCerHub project.

TNUAD Website: https://tnuni.sk/

FunGlass Website: https://www.funglass.eu/

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has participated in over 125 European framework projects and has led 20 of them as the primary coordinator, including 3 ERC grants. BUT brings extensive knowledge in Advanced Nanotechnologies and Micro technologies, Advanced Materials, Industrial Cybernetics, Instrumentation, and Systems. BUT will be leading the task regarding the uptake of innovative technologies. They will be responsible for developing the incentives for academic researchers to offer technological solutions to the challenges identified through the analyses undertaken during the project. They will also be leading the development of pilot projects and fostering collaboration between industry and academia.

BUT Website: https://www.vut.cz/en/

CEITEC Website: https://www.ceitec.eu/ceitec-but

with offices in Spain and Israel, leverages its diversified team to support technology transfer for research organisations and SMEs to industry. INV has 20+ years’ experience in tech transfer and participated in 100+ licensing deals, while raising over 50M€ from private and public funding. INV works with clients during the technology transfer process, working closely to appropriately select specific technologies from their portfolios, based on the technologies’ applications, value proposition, likelihood of success and market potential. Furthermore, INV has participated in 2 European projects, 1 CSA.

Website: https://www.inveniam-group.com/

represents 130 years of glass master´s skills, as well as contemporary technological excellence into this consortium. Striving to innovate and advance within the industry continuously, Rona works to bring these products to the worldwide marketplace. The company has participated in four national projects.

Website: https://www.rona.glass/

is focused on the protection and support of entrepreneurship and the coordination of the common interests of its members in business activities at home and abroad. SOPK members account for 84% of Slovakia's gross domestic product and almost 90% of exports. Its portfolio includes advisory and consulting services and assistance in technology transfer and IP protection.

Website: https://www.sopk.sk

is advancing the vacuum pump system technologies, including those with active ceramics elements. With the ability to produce 60M pieces annually and 96% of them being exported, it has the skillset to produce materials effectively and efficiently.

Website: https://www.activair.cz/en

trading and manufacturing under the protected brand BEST-MORAVITCARBO. The company's product portfolio includes abrasives, cutting and grinding tools made of classic and modern abrasive materials (e.g., corundum and silicon carbide), and various ceramic refractories and refractory products.

Website: http://www.bestb.cz/index.php?language=2

is a non-profit specialised regional agency aimed at talent attraction. JCMM has comprehensive experience running a fellows attraction programme co-funded by MSCA and Brno Ph.D. JCMM also runs long-term schemes providing training and mentoring participates in formulating and implementing the Regional Innovation Strategy. JCMM has participated in 3 European projects.

Website: https://www.jcmm.cz/en

processes basic flat glass from AGC Glass Europe, and it is one of the most experienced and stable suppliers of processed glass on the Slovak market. The comprehensive range of products includes a variety of glass applications in the construction industry with different properties such as thermally insulating, sun protection, safety glass, fire protection, or design glass.

Website: https://www.agc-trencin.sk/

is a non-profit Innovation agency that has been supporting company owners and individuals from the South Moravian Region, from start-ups to established businesses, since 2003. JIC is also responsible for orchestrating the regional innovation strategy (Smart Specialisation Strategy/S3). JIC runs acceleration and incubation programmes for the past 19 years, supporting some 30 start-ups each year. They also have an existing grant scheme in place for early-stage projects requiring a substantial investment in prototyping and validation. It has two daughter companies: JIC Ventures, its investment arm, and Intemac Solutions, an advanced manufacturing competence centre. JIC has participated in 16 European projects. JIC is also a representative of EIT and EEN.

Website: https://www.jic.cz/en/

is a municipality that understands the importance of innovation for the region's sustainable economic development. This is one of the reasons why the city decided to participate in the national funding scheme supporting the establishment of the Centre for Creative Industries. They have received a successful candidacy of the city for the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture for 2026.

Website: https://trencin.sk/en/homepage/

is a newly formed organisation responsible for implementing the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026. In close collaboration with stakeholders in the private, public, and third sectors, they focus on developing culture and creative industries in the city and Europe and fulfilling the goals of Trenčín 2026.

Website: https://www.trencin2026.sk/en

is a BUT spin-off whose mission is to valorise BUT's know-how in bulk ceramic-metal composites for multiple applications. Currently, Tricera is participating in the JIC training program and developing new products with the support of the South Moravia Region.

Website: https://tricera.cz/

is one of the eight self-governing regions of Slovakia (NUTS3 region). TSK has a track record of coordinating projects from the European Regional Development Fund and cross-border cooperation schemes between Slovakia and the Czech Republic (Interreg). The region's economic development plan defines the need to create support structures (innovation centres, fablabs) to use better the innovation potential of the existing research base (TNUAD FunGlass) and production capacities in the field.

Website: https://www.tsk.sk/en/the-self-governing-region-of-trencin.html?page_id=2527