Joint Virtual Sino-Swedish Materials Technology Laboratory for Scientific and Technological Co-opera
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| Coordinator | CHALMERS TEKNISKA HÖGSKOLA AKTIEBOLAG - Institutionen för material- och tillverkningsteknik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 174 000 |
| Project duration | April 2011 - September 2014 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
A working centre has been developed for R&D co-operation between Sweden and China in the field of materials technology. The intention of gathering stake-holders in both countries has been realized and there are now three larger transnational co-operation projects with their own contractual conditions running. The activities regarding industrial materials have been developed according to plans as well as the new field biomaterials. Potential for further development has also been initiated as intended and expert groups have been gathered in both countries.
Results and expected effects
A co-operation platform has been established for bilateral R&D in the field of materials technology involving actors in Sweden and China. Three different co-operation projects with funding from both countries have been initiated and developed based on this platform. Knowledge how to realize R&D co-operation between China and Sweden has been improved. Active involvement by Swedish companies has been realized and value-chains have been created. New concepts for co-operation have been identified and mechanisms for these have been clarified.
Approach and implementation
The project has included the activities: realization of co-operation platform (nodes in both countries), establishment of technical-scientific expert groups in both countries, organizing of topic oriented seminars, active involvement in initiation, planning and realizing of transnational co-operation projects and final launching. Presence in China and continued interaction with different stake-holders have been essential for results achievements. Knowledge developed regarding different possibilities for co-operation has also been of significant importance.