At DPI, we believe that pre-competitive fundamental research in polymers is the key to addressing the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. By fostering collaboration between industrial frontrunners, leading academic groups, and policymakers, we create a platform where shared knowledge and co-steered research build the scientific foundation for future innovations.
Our collaborative research process
1.
Setting the research agenda
Each year, industrial partners identify the key topics and research directions that are most relevant to their strategic needs.
2.
Involving top research groups
DPI invites selected world-class research groups to develop research proposals based on these identified topics.
3.
Project
selection
The proposed projects are evaluated by the industrial partners, considering both scientific excellence and potential industrial relevance.
4.
Project
initiation
After selection, the projects are initiated and managed through DPI’s collaborative platform, ensuring transparency and co-steering throughout the process.
This way of working ensures that fundamental research remains the core focus, with partners contributing to long-term scientific advancements. DPI provides the framework where collaborative efforts build the foundation for innovation, guided by scientific excellence and industrial insight.
Through our collaboration with DPI, our ongoing commitment to innovation allows us to address critical challenges such as friction reduction and energy efficiency.
Arnoud Reininga, Director Research and Technology Development at SKF
Drive polymer innovation through collaboration
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