SIM contributes to the competitive position of the materials industry in Flanders by means of: 1. strengthening the scientific base and building technology platforms in relevant areas and 2. by generating an open innovative environment for close collaboration between industry & academia Therefore we do - Focus on world class, demand driven precompetitive materials reserach - Focus on a limited number of research themes: innovative materials technology for applications in energy, in durable structural materials and recyclable materials. - Developing Nanotechnology and Advanced Modelling and Characterization Technologies as important enablers. - Maximize interaction between industry and knowledge centers within the research programs in which the projects are executed in an open innovation environment. - Install unique technology platforms with scientific excellence with increased valorization potential in different market sectors. Therefore we organize SIM as - A non-profit organization - A virtual research center supporting existing research groups. - A strategic research center governed by industry and academia.
SIM contributes to the competitive position of the materials industry in Flanders by means of: 1. strengthening the scientific base and building technology platforms in relevant areas and 2. by generating an open innovative environment for close collaboration between industry & academia Therefore we do - Focus on world class, demand driven precompetitive materials reserach - Focus on a limited number of research themes: innovative materials technology for applications in energy, in durable structural materials and recyclable materials. - Developing Nanotechnology and Advanced Modelling and Characterization Technologies as important enablers. - Maximize interaction between industry and knowledge centers within the research programs in which the projects are executed in an open innovation environment. - Install unique technology platforms with scientific excellence with increased valorization potential in different market sectors. Therefore we organize SIM as - A non-profit organization - A virtual research center supporting existing research groups. - A strategic research center governed by industry and academia.