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Hydrogen Europe Research (HER)
Hydrogen Europe Research (HER) is the European association of universities and Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) advancing hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies. HER promotes scientific excellence, intellectual-property development, and technology transfer, and connects research teams with industry and EU initiatives. Through HER, members actively contribute to the Clean Hydrogen Partnership — Europe’s public-private R&I programme for hydrogen — working alongside the European Commission and the industry association Hydrogen Europe to shape priorities for the European green Hydrogen roadmaps.
Advanced Materials Department is now a member of HER, supporting its research on the development of strategically key materials for green Hydrogen production technologies including electrolysis, photocatalysis and photo-electrocatalysis, strengthening Slovenia’s role in the EU hydrogen ecosystem. Our researcher Dr. Suraj Gupta is one of the contacts representing JSI at HER.
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Strategic development and innovation partnership of the Factory of the Future (SRIP FoF)
Strategic development and innovation partnership of the Factory of the Future (SRIP FoF) - in slovenian known as Strateško razvojno inovacijsko partnerstvo Tovarne prihodnosti (SRIP ToP) - is a collaborative network in Slovenia, bringing together research institutions, businesses, and the public sector to work o focused areas of: robotic systems and components, intelligent management systems for factories of the future, smart mechatronic tools, intelligent laser systems, smart plasma systems, advanced sensors, new materials and smart factories.
The goal of all areas is to create breakthrough products, technologies and processes for the field of factories of the future, which represents the central space for connecting all areas and at the same time represents great potential for creating new business chains and creating synergies between the academic environment and interested companies.
SRIP focuses on fostering innovation and technological development to support the modernization of manufacturing industries. It promotes sustainable, smart, and competitive production technologies, aiming to boost economic growth and global competitiveness. Members collaborate on projects that advance automation, digitalization and the development of advanced materials, aligning with the EU’s Industry 4.0 goals.
Involvement of Advanced Materials Department supports research in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, aligning with the national and global goals of sustainability, digital transformation and innovation – driven growth.
ELCA
European Lightweight Cluster Alliance (ELCA) is a collaborative initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of lightweight materials in strategic industries. Mobility is the primary focus of the alliance, but applications in other lightweighting-related sectors are also targeted; including energy, health care, defence and construction. The alliance is creating a unique inclusive business framework for exploring lightweight-driven market opportunities. The main players from established industries and research institutions can collaborate and facilitate activities to put the lightweight technologies into practice.
In the lightweight domain, the Advanced Materials Department’s research activities include the development of ceramic- and bio-based materials for electronic devices with new or improved properties and research on nanostructured materials with the processes for their preparation.
ELCA brings together top-class lightweight researchers and facilities in which multiple and varied R&D projects are developed and further implemented at large scale, addressing the challenges and needs of industry.
COST
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) is a funding organisation for the creation of research networks, called COST Actions. These networks offer an open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe (and beyond) and thereby give impetus to research advancements and innovation.
COST is bottom up, this means that researchers can create a network – based on their own research interests and ideas – by submitting a proposal to the COST Open Call. The proposal can be in any science field. COST Actions are highly interdisciplinary and open. It is possible to join ongoing Actions, which therefore keep expanding over the funding period of four years. They are multi-stakeholder, often involving the private sector, policymakers as well as civil society.
SBRA
The Slovenian Research and Research Association (SBRA) was founded on May 12, 1999 as the only non-governmental representative of the Slovenian economy, research sphere and local communities in Brussels. The founding members of the SBRA were the Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia, the Slovenian Trade Union, the Jožef Stefan Institute, the University of Ljubljana and the University of Maribor.
The primary tasks and at the same time the mission of the SBRA are:
1. To promote economic and research cooperation between Slovenia and the EU and with the member states, as well as to strengthen the "European image" of both spheres and its members from Slovenia;
2. Help SBRA members integrate into the internal market of the European Union and support them in participating in European programs and in using Community financial incentives;
3. To promote the Slovenian economy and research sphere as well as individual members of SBRA in European institutions and member states.
SBRA differs from other information and lobbying organizations in that it
(i) represents and connects the Slovenian economy, science and research and
(ii) connects public interests with the interests of companies and the research sphere on the basis of a public-private partnership.
SBRA members are Slovenian ministries, companies, research institutions, economic associations, educational organizations and local communities.
