This type of collaboration makes use of the expertise of a research group or ICIQ technology development unit to successfully undertake a research project proposed by industry.

The average project involves one or more post-doctoral researcher working full-time under the supervision of an ICIQ Group Leader, with possible access to ICIQ facilities. The research objectives are set by the industrial partner, and 100% of the resulting intellectual property is assigned to the company (unless otherwise agreed). This collaboration is set by signing an specific contract stating the basic conditions such as cost, researchers involved and any particular characteristics regarding the research project.

The unit has developed more than 600 services and projects since it was born, in 2004, from more than 90 international customers from pharmaceutical, materials and chemistry sectors, among others.

An exclusive solution to companies that are looking for outstanding facilities to carry out R&D and synthetic activities. This collaboration constitutes a long-term partnership agreement between the company and the ICIQ, allowing accessibility to a fully equipped chemistry laboratory, in addition to free access to the institution Core Facilities.

The complete pack involves:

• Access to fully equipped laboratories.
• Space for 6 scientists.
• Seven fume hoods.
• Possible access to the ICIQ’s Core Facilities, such as NMR, Chromatography, X-Ray Diffraction, Mass Spectrometry, Spectroscopy, High Throughput, Thermal Analysis, Electrochemistry, Glass Blowing Workshop, Mechanical Workshop and the Energy Lab.

This partnership constitutes a solution of particular interest for pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical companies which demand new high tech laboratory space. With this strategy, small, medium, and large companies can relocate or expand their research area and improve their competitivity.