ICFO is a research institution that aims to advance the limits of knowledge using photonics, namely the science and technology of harnessing Light, to tackle several of the key challenges in Health, Information, and Energy. ICFO is proactive in translating newly generated knowledge into products and technologies made@ICFO by owning a particularly strong IP portfolio, creating several spin offs and collaborating with our industrial allies.
In the context of the EU-Japan Green Transition initiative, we are particularly interested in expanding our green tech R&D portfolio ("Clean Planet Programme", cleanplanet.icfo.eu) in the following topics:
1. Power-to-fuels (hydrogen, e-fuels, ammonia, C/N chemicals) and CCUS, with emphasis on sustainable materials (Earth abundant catalysis) and up-scalability.
2. Next-generation photovoltaics for decentralized applications (vehicles, buildings, farmland), with emphasis on light management via photonics.
Therefore, we are actively looking to:
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Foster collaborations for R&D development with SMEs and large companies.
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Build consortiums for EU/National/regional funding schemes.
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Open paths for industrial PhD training.