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, please read the CIG Charter.
Contact us if you have any questions about the operation of the CIGs and conditions to participate.
CIG Members
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