TEPOWER Presents Research Achievements and Commercialization Roadmap at BioPhoT Conference 2026
At BioPhoT Conference 2026, Jana Andžāne presented the key achievements of the TEPOWER project, highlighting its technological progress, research results, and next steps toward industrial validation and commercialization.
The presentation provided an overview of the project's development, from advanced materials research to the successful demonstration of a working flexible thermoelectric generator.
Key Project Achievements
TEPOWER has made significant progress in developing flexible thermoelectric generators capable of converting small temperature differences into electricity.
The project's achievements include:
Development and testing of flexible thermoelectric generator prototypes.
Achievement of TRL 5, as assessed by the project team.
Scientific validation and development of proprietary technological know-how.
Patented developments in advanced thermoelectric materials and carbon nanotube technologies.
International technology promotion and market validation through participation in Sensors Converge 2026 in the USA, Deep Tech Atelier 2026 in Latvia, Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, and Deep Tech Summit 2026 in Warsaw.
These activities have helped the team identify potential industrial partners, establish international contacts, and better understand the requirements for bringing the technology to market.
Next Steps: From TRL 5 to TRL 6
The next development phase will focus on moving TEPOWER closer to industrial applications.
The main priorities include:
Developing an integrated industrial prototype and progressing toward TRL 6.
Integrating the thermoelectric generator into low-power wearable or health-monitoring sensors.
Conducting additional performance, reliability, and integration testing.
Establishing industrial partnerships and pilot projects.
Exploring research grants, private investment, and the potential establishment of a dedicated TEPOWER spin-off.
The project will continue building on its scientific foundation while strengthening its commercialization strategy and preparing for future industrial cooperation.
The next chapter for TEPOWER is turning validated research into practical, self-powered electronic solutions.
