The main goal of the project is to strengthen IP research and innovation potential in the field of advanced polymer materials and to build its capacity of a regional leader participating successfully in activities at European Union level.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- to strengthen the research capacity and to develop the innovation potential of IP through building strategic partnerships with leading European research organizations – exchange of know-how and experience with them;
- to increase the human potential by attracting, recruiting and retaining experienced researchers and technicians;
- to upgrade and extend the S&T equipment to ensure a scientific infrastructure for world class research and innovation;
- to unlock the Institute’s innovation potential through a plan for innovation capacity building and measures for increasing the Intellectual Property awareness of the staff;
- to stimulate the partnership with targeted industrial representatives, including SME, and comprehensive dialogue with policy makers to identifying the specific demands;
- to promote IP participation in research and innovation activities at EU level;
- to increase the visibility of IP excellence through dissemination and networking at national, regional and European level.