Cooperation with the IKK can take place at various levels:
- Contract research
- The IKK is available to assist you with its expertise in contract research for the development of tailor-made solutions for your company.
- Examples of this include the development of new or adapted testing methods, recycling concepts, or material formulations.
- Research topics can also be addressed within the framework of joint doctoral projects or student theses.
- Research partnerships
- The IKK participates in publicly funded research projects in the form of:
- Lead applicant
- Project partnership
- Associated partnership
- The IKK participates in publicly funded research projects in the form of:
- Service contracts
- The IKK supports research and development in your company/research institution by carrying out standard measurements, procedures, recycling processes, life cycle assessments, etc.
- Examples of this include rheological, mechanical, or polymer chemical material tests, or plastics processing steps such as extrusion, injection molding, or the various process steps involved in mechanical recycling.