Multidisciplinary University-Industry Collaboration for Mineral to Material Innovation (MUMIN)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Luleå tekniska universitet Inst f teknikvetenskap & matematik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 000 000 |
| Project duration | November 2024 - June 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals - Program-specific efforts Vinnova |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Feasibility studies and projects within Social Actions Areas in the program Metals & Minerals |
Important results from the project
The project has produced a shared situational analysis, new pilot initiatives, and a collaboration model linking academia, industry, and science centers. It shows that long-term skills supply requires authentic encounters, clear role models, and sustained collaboration. The results strengthen the foundation for future education strategies and a more resilient competence base.
Expected long term effects
In the long term, the project is expected to increase the inflow of students to technical education in the minerals and materials field, strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and civil society, and build a more resilient and inclusive skills supply. This will enhance the industry’s innovation capacity and contribute to Sweden’s goals for sustainable growth and transition.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out in three work packages focusing on mapping, industry collaboration and dissemination. Activities followed the plan and timelines were largely kept. The work was characterized by workshops, analyses and pilot initiatives developed iteratively. No major unexpected obstacles arose, and collaboration between the partners worked well and strongly contributed to the results.