NovaCore Institute
NovaCore Institute
A unit for applied research, independent evaluation and knowledge transfer in energy transition and sustainability.
An independent technical voice in a market in transition.
Role of the Institute
The Foundation’s technical brain
The NovaCore Institute drives applied research, independent evaluation and knowledge transfer in energy transition and sustainability. It works as a laboratory where technologies and models are tested, analysed and benchmarked, generating technical criteria and reference frameworks for companies, public bodies, associations and society at large.
- Technical brain: where it’s thought, tested and learned
- Independent laboratory for analysis and trials
- A centre of criteria that prepares technologies for certification
- A holistic vision: technical, legal and economic combined
What we do
Five lines of activity
Trial and demonstration design
Demonstration projects in energy transition, decarbonisation, circular economy, demand flexibility and biodiversity.
Technology evaluation
Maturity, impact and alignment analysis with frameworks like SDGs and the EU green taxonomy.
Technical guides and notes
Development and publication of methodologies, criteria and best practices.
Project support
Helping companies, institutions, associations and cities prepare solid, financeable projects.
Learning spaces
Conferences, seminars, training programmes and publications for the whole ecosystem.
A vector toward certification
We accompany technologies along the certifiable path
We promote that technologies and solutions reach certification. We act as a bridge between companies, institutions and certifying bodies: we find the path, support the developments so they become more solid, safer and more sustainable, and prepare projects to align with official standards on firm technical ground.
How we work
A methodology of trial, learning and progress
- 01
We observe
We understand the technology and context: actors, regulatory frameworks and deployment conditions.
- 02
We design
We structure trials and pilots with clear hypotheses, indicators and technical partners.
- 03
We measure
We collect data, analyse results and benchmark them against international frameworks.
- 04
We publish
We share criteria and recommendations so the ecosystem advances on solid ground.
Who we work for
Four main audiences
Companies and ESG leads
Sustainability and innovation teams that need technical criteria and solid projects.
Public administrations and institutions
Public bodies and agencies that design transition policies and programmes.
Universities and research centres
Scientific teams looking for applied collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Associations and certifiers
Allies who receive the Institute’s criteria and analyses as technical raw material for their regulatory and certification work.
Geographic focus
A bridge between the north that defines and the south that deploys
We work with stakeholders across Europe and Latin America, with a special focus on the energy challenges of southern Europe and Spanish-speaking countries. We act as a bridge between the standards and frameworks defined in northern Europe and other regions of the global north, and the realities of the territories where they must be deployed.
Governance and team
Transparency as a trust factor
The Institute is governed by its board of trustees and the bodies provided for under the Spanish Foundation Law. We are building the team and advisory council in line with our technical priorities.
Board of trustees
The highest governing body. Defines strategy, approves annual plans and ensures compliance with the foundation’s purposes.
Advisory council
Technical profiles in energy transition, green finance, data and sustainability. Brings external judgement to the board’s decisions.
Technical team
Coordinates project design and execution, partner relationships and impact measurement.
Compliance
Bylaws, basic policies (ethics, conflicts of interest) and economic reporting published on the website.
Key documents
Institutional information
Bylaws
Foundational document setting out purposes, bodies and regime of the entity.
Activity report
Annual summary of activities, projects, impact and economic information.
Basic policies
Ethics, conflicts of interest and other internal frameworks.
Let’s talk
Want to get to know the Institute better?
We are open to presentations, meetings with potential allies and exploratory conversations with funders.