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Common Interest Groups (CIG)

Common Interest Groups (CIGs) – Driving Collaboration and Innovation

For every MateriNex innovation theme, a dedicated Common Interest Group (CIG) brings experts and stakeholders together. 

CIGs host expert forums, learning sessions, and other events that create valuable networking opportunities and foster knowledge exchange across the MateriNex community.

Why join a CIG?

MateriNex Common Interest Groups are more than just discussion platforms. They are collaboration hubs where ideas turn into action. By joining a CIG, you can:

  • Shape the future of your innovation theme through active input on roadmaps
  • Connect with the right partners to accelerate your projects
  • Gain insights from experts and peers at dedicated forums and learning sessions
  • Showcase your results and inspire others

Be part of a vibrant community that drives sustainable innovation forward.

Ready to make an impact? To find out when the CIGs meet, click here. These activities are open to any stakeholder involved in the subject area or value chain, ensuring broad collaboration and diverse perspectives.

Joining a Common Interest Group (CIG) is free

There is no cost and no financial compensation involved. By joining, you gain the opportunity to participate in focus groups or even become part of a programming committee, helping shape the direction of MateriNex activities. All we ask is a simple written commitment in the form of a written commitment (‘Letter of Commitment’) is requested. 

Want to learn more?

Discover how a MateriNex Common Interest Group operates by reading the read the CIG Charter. 

Contact us if you have any questions about the operation of the CIGs and conditions to participate. 

 

CIG Partcipants

Focus Groups within a Common Interest Group

Purpose of a Focus Group

  • Collect and Integrate Feedback: Gather insights from key stakeholders to ensure all perspectives are considered.
  • Expand on Roadmap Themes: Delve deeper into specific themes from our roadmap, emphasizing material-oriented objectives.
  • Translate Objectives: Convert cell-level objectives into concrete material-level goals, essential for developing new generations of batteries.
  • Consolidate and Update: Integrate these material-oriented objectives into our roadmap, resulting in an updated and comprehensive version.

Who Can Participate?

We seek a diverse group of participants from across the value chain to ensure a variety of perspectives, including:

  • Industrialists
  • Academics
  • Research Institutions staff
  • Members of Collective Centres, Cluster Organisations, Federations, etc.

Working Model

Our working model involves:

  • Small Groups: 10-15 participants for effective discussions
  • Powerful Workshops: Max 3 hours each, covering:
    • Introduction
    • Setting Objectives
    • Elaborate on Theme: Translating material properties into material-level objectives through brainstorming.
    • Conclusions
  • Follow-up: Consolidated Reporting and Next Steps.

Time Commitment

  • Workshops: Up to 3 per topic, max. 3 hours each.
  • Interim Reports: Proofreading and commenting
  • Final Report: Deliver updated innovation roadmap

What are the benefits for you?

  • Increased Involvement: Help shape the roadmap to align with your organization's goals and market demands.
  • Knowledge Expansion: Gain insights and knowledge leading to innovative solutions.
  • Networking Opportunity: Connect with experts, stakeholders, and  foster collaborations.

Contact us if you have any questions