All stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem related to one of the MateriNex innovation themes can participate in a CIG. In particular, representatives of Flemish companies (both large enterprises, SMEs and start-ups), of relevant research groups, of spearhead clusters and of sector organizations are invited to participate in the CIGs of their choice.
Together with other stakeholders, as a CIG participant you can drive innovation and increase the impact of the roadmaps and MateriNex projects in your sector.
Participation in a CIG is free and unpaid. Only a written commitment (‘Letter of Commitment’) is requested.
If you would like to know more about how a MateriNex CIG works, read the CIG Charter.
Contact us if you have any questions about the operation of the CIGs and conditions to participate.
Focus Groups within the Common Interest Group "Materials for Battery Technology" (CIGBT)
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