This is SINTEF 2011 May 2011
Our vision: Our role Creating value by applying knowledge, research and innovation Delivering solutions for sustainable development Building and operating research laboratories Providing premises for social debate and policy decisions
SINTEF is the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia Leading expertise in the natural sciences and technology, environment, health and social science 2100 employees from 67 countries Annual sales of EUR 350 million customers in 60 countries A non-commercial research foundation with subsidiaries
We are among Europe s largest contract research organisations
A multidisciplinary research organisation with international top level expertise in specific fields SINTEF Building and Infrastructure SINTEF ICT SINTEF Materials and Chemistry SINTEF Technology and Society SINTEF Energy Research SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture SINTEF Petroleum Research MARINTEK
SINTEF Holding includes companies of strategic importance to SINTEF SINTEF Venture SINTEF NBL SINTEF Nord SINTEF Raufoss Manufacturing SINTEF Business Development SINTEF Brasil Molab
More than 90 percent of our income comes from contracts won in open competition 8 % basic grants from The Research Council of Norway 19 % project grants from The Research Council of Norway 10 % public-sector contracts 36 % from Norwegian industry 16 % international contracts 12 % from other sources Sources of income 2010: Percentages of gross operating revenues
We invest our income in laboratories and knowledge generation million EUR 20 18 16 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 8 8 6 4 2 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 During the past five years, SINTEF has invested EUR 66 million in laboratories and scientific equipment.
We see opportunities and develop successful solutions for our customers and partners We collaborate closely with universities, authorities and industry We combine the cultures of research and business We are socially responsible and maintain high ethical standards in all our activities
Close collaboration is the basis for innovation and high scientific quality Industrial relevance Industrial involvement Scientific methods
Our partnership with NTNU functions at both strategic and operational levels Strategic coordination NTNU personnel work on SINTEF projects SINTEF staff teach at NTNU Joint use of laboratories and equipment Cooperation between SINTEF and NTNU has developed over 60 years
Regional presence in Norway is part of our strategy Spitsbergen Tromsø Mo i Rana Ålesund Trondheim Bergen Stavanger Raufoss Oslo
We sell research to customers all over the world The USA is our largest international market. Office in Houston. Extensive cooperation with European research partners. Leading participant in EU s research programs. Part-owner of aquaculture research company in Chile. Environment projects in China. Petroleum and energy research. Offices in Rio. Projects on health and living conditions in Africa.
Million euro EUR SINTEF is a major participant in EU research programs 700 600 500 400 300 200 Participate in 116 projects, with a project volume of EUR 860 million* Coordinate 33 projects with a project volume of EUR 202 million* SINTEF research funding from EU: EUR 76 million* 100 0 UiB NTNU UiO SINTEF Research funding from EU to leading Norwegian institutions 2003 2008 * SINTEF s position in EU s t7th Framework Program for Research and Development, by Nov. 2010 Source: NIFU, The Research Council of Norway
We contribute to generation of knowledge, creation of value and improved competitiveness for our customers More than 7000 projects for 2000 customers every year We provide solutions that create new prospects for our customers Professional project management We respect our customers requirement for confidentiality Fisherman s life saved thanks to survival suit developed by SINTEF for Regatta
We maintain a high scientific standard and we are worldleading in selected fields We integrate engineering, natural science, health and social science Areas of expertise at international level: Energy and environment Oil and gas Materials Biomarine and maritime ICT Medical technology Photo: Ulstein
SINTEF offers unique prospects for people with ability and drive to develop their potential. 2100 employees 1400 researchers 46 percent of our researchers hold doctorates. Colleagues from 67 countries 33 percent of our staff are women One of the most attractive workplaces in Norway
Three out of four employees are researchers 73 % researchers 6 % technical personnel 9 % engineers 13 % administration SINTEF employees 2010
Since 1970, SINTEF and NTNU have established companies that have created 3700 jobs, with a combined annual turnover of EUR 100 million 200 180 187 160 140 120 100 80 76 60 40 20 0 1 24 1970-79 1980-89 1990-99 2000-09 Evolution of number of new companies started from research environments in Trondheim Source: Impello Management (2009)
Research that creates value and delivers solutions Sub-sea technology Tracking of foodstuffs Advanced heat-pumps
Research that creates value and delivers solutions CO 2 capture Smart survival suits GPS for brain surgeons
Research that creates value and delivers solutions GSM technology for mobile phones Technology for solar cells Floating offshore windturbines
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