Example projects
Integrated (market) development of natural flame retardant materials made of leather shavings for increased fire safety.
The objective of the cooperation and network project FLAME is the (market) development and industrial feasibility of new, fire-resistant 2D board materials based on leather shavings for increased fire safety. All national and European accrued materials available from the manufacture of leather (leather shavings) should be used as a sustainable alternative to the increasingly scarce ligno-cellulosis resources and to fire-retardant salts.
Project partner
Degree course ‘Forest Products Technology & Wood Construction’ at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Innovation Cheques
The initiative programme ‘Innovation Cheque’ is a funding programme aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises in Austria to start ongoing research and innovation activities. This federal funding programme is processed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).
The Innovation Cheque enables enterprises to enlist the services of research institutions (such as IBS) and as needed to pay for these services by cheque to a maximum value of EUR 10,000. SMEs are thus encouraged, and access is facilitated to a cooperation with research institutes.
Further information on the Innovation Cheque for SMEs can be found at FFG.
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Technology trends for SMEs
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