The most frequent forms of cooperation between Jožef Stefan Institute and companies are measurements, advising, training, project preparation and/or submission, staff exchange, joint publications, equipment lending and similar. Read more about the characteristics of possible collaboration modes:
Contract research is a research of a smaller value, short duration, for which the interest is coming from industry, the problems addressed by researchers typically require specific skills and equipment.
Results: are very important for industrial partner but are typically not independently publishable or patentable but if they are Intellectual Property belongs to the industrial partner, often they are seen as a trade secret.
Contents: measurement, assessment
If you need solutions to technological challenges in the industry for the production of existing and new products, or you want to optimize production processes in the company, contact us at tehnologije@ijs.si.
We will organize a video conference or visit you. At the meeting, we will analyze the current state of technologies in the company and your development challenges. We will help you prepare your technological demand / request and offer technological solutions that will improve your competitiveness in the industry. With the 4-3-2-1 Method* we will advise you in choosing the source of funding and in preparing the content of the order or contract, if it pertains to small value research (eg.: measurements, evaluations or estimates) that requires specific knowledge and equipment of research institutions and researchers at JSI.
The 4-3-2-1 Method
Assistance in selecting and preparing the right financial source for cooperation with JSI: own financial resources of companies, financing from the implementation of tax incentives for investments in R&D, participation of companies in cascading financing tenders and participation in joint participation of companies and JSI in European and national tenders.
It is typical for studies in collaboration with industry that the use of outcome of research projects is unclear but at the same time there is a strong interest in the industry. Contracts are of greater value and duration of the research is time-demanding.
Results: are usually publishable / newly created Intellectual Property is suitable for protection. Typically, ownership of intellectual property is divided, as in solving the problems both academic researchers and industry are involved.
Contents: semi-finished prototypes
If you want to become a leader in your industry and a trend setter with breakthrough technologies or new, smart materials and services, contact us at tehnologije@ijs.si.
Let us know your vision and breakthrough idea!
We will organize a video conference or visit you. We will prepare a project concept for the research and development cooperation of your company with JSI. With the 4-3-2-1 Method* we will advise you on the choice of source / method of financing and prepare a joint development agreement. Researchers who are world-leading and have expertise and industry references in the development of new technologies will help you transfer and implement innovative technologies in the industrial environment.
The 4-3-2-1 Method
Assistance in selecting and preparing the right financial source for cooperation with JSI: own financial resources of companies, financing from the implementation of tax incentives for investments in R&D, participation of companies in cascading financing tenders and participation in joint participation of companies and JSI in European and national tenders.
Results: revenue from the sale of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) created by Public RTD Organization to interested industrial partners. Inventors gain material interest.
Contents: sale of a license
To make it easier to reach you, we distribute technology offers to companies that we believe may be interested in them.
At the Institute, we have developed a range of breakthrough technologies that can improve competitiveness and become a leader in your industry and set new standards and trends.
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If you wish to cooperate with the Institute, contact us at tehnologije@ijs.si and share with us your ideas and goals. We will certainly find a common ground.
We assist in all stages of the agreement, from the signing of the non-disclosure agreement, through bilateral talks, negotiations, preparation of legal documents and monitoring the use of JSI knowledge. Together with the knowledge of the JSI, you can also access professional support, measurements, cooperation, joint research of our researchers with you or joint work on JSI equipment.
In case of any questions write us at tehnologije@ijs.si. We will be glad to help you!