SP3H received the “Engineering Prize” in the “sustainable development” category (among the 9 categories in which a prize was given) on the occasion of the prize’s 8th presentation2. The panel rewarded SP3H’s industry and technological developments and more specifically three aspects of sustainable development: economic profitability, community responsibility, and protection of the environment.
SP3H’s R&D team met all of three conditions in the development of SP3H miniaturized optical sensor that measures fuel quality enabling a reduction in CO2 emissions, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions, as well as improving engine reliability and performance.
“SP3H is delighted to see its work on sustainable development technology rewarded with such a prestigious Prize. Sustainable development is an integral element of our company as well as the values to which we adhere. This national award is a recognition of the considerable potential of our team to design the technology of tomorrow”, said Alain Lunati, founder and CEO of SP3H.
Alain Lunati thanked “the Arbois-Méditerranée technological hub, the Black Swan enterprise zone, the business incubator IMPULSE, the French National Institute for Industrial Property the INPI, the research unit 6273 of the French National Scientific Research Centre [UMR-CNRS 6273], the economic development agency ‘Pays d’Aix Développement’ and the French Regional Institute for the Creation of Enterprise the IRCE for their sponsorship of the 2011 Engineering Prize and their wholehearted support for over 7 years of our work in Research and Development.”
Since its creation, SP3H has won several awards:
- The 2006 Génération Entreprendre award from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Council.
- The 2007 BEST’INNOV Prize at the CAPITAL IT conference in Paris.
- The Créa’13 award in 2008 and 2009.
- The prestigious 2009 INPI Innovation Trophy for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
- In October 2010, the prestigious PME-PMI Innovation Prize of the French Oil and Paragas sector industry group, also garnering the ICT and sustainable development prize in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region.
1 Identification of a fuel's molecular composition
2 Prize given in 2011: For a promising start, For innovation, For sustainable development, For an industrial project, For an entrepreneur, For science, For a career, and the judging panel’s special prize.
- In October 2011, SP3H was the winner of the European ECOLINK+ programme and became part of the Business club 100, which brings together 100 European ‘clean-tech’ start-up companies with great potential.
- In December 2011, SP3H won the Cleantech Republic ‘Grand Prix’ at the Pollutec show at Villepinte.
About SP3H
SP3H was founded in August 2005 by Alain Lunati and is based in Aix-en-Provence in southern France. The company is now a leader in the field of fuel profiling. With over 20 years of experience in fuel refining, the SP3H team has developed a miniaturized optical sensor called the Fuel Quality Sensor Solution which reduces CO2 emissions, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions and improves engine reliability and performance.
SP3H's main goal is to have its first onboard devices installed in vehicles by 2013-2014.
The 11-strong team (with experience in fuel chemistry, optics and engine optimization) has obtained "innovative company" accreditation from the French state innovation agency Oséo. It also has "Young Innovative Company" fiscal status and has been eligible for France's research tax credit since its incorporation, with over 80% of its corporate expenditure going on R&D. In January 2010, the company obtained a €2.5 million equity investment from its longstanding institutional investor, Truffle Capital.
For further information: www.sp3h.fr
About the Engineering Prize of the Year:
The Engineering Prize of the Year is organised by the publication l’Usine Nouvelle [‘New Factory’] which works to enhance the status of the engineering profession, particularly with the general public. Every year since it was created, the prize has been supported by various figures from the world of industry and science. This is a unique opportunity for your company to highlight its technological innovations and the work carried out by its teams.
For further information: http://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/prix-des-ingenieurs-de-l-annee- 2011.N150703
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