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1. This is SINTEF May 2014
2. Our vision: Technology for a better society 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
3. 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 70 countries Annual sales of NOK 3 billion (EUR 400 mill) – customers in more than 60 countries A non-commercial research foundation with subsidiaries
4. HSE and ethics is on top of our agenda SINTEF has high standards for HSE, ethics and social responsibility HSE and ethics is first item in all internal meetings HSE standards and ethical standards for research and business activities commits all employees All suppliers must sign SINTEF's Code of conduct, comprising ethics, social responsibility and HSE We have an Ethics council and an ethics representative (ombudsman) Member of Transparency International and UN Global Compact
5. We are among Europe’s largest contract research organisations
6. 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
7. SINTEF Holding includes companies of strategic importance to SINTEF SINTEF Raufoss Manufacturing Molab SINVENT SINTEF Nord SINTEF Brazil
8. More than 90 percent of our income comes from contracts won in open competition Sources of income 2013: Percentages of gross operating revenues. Total 2942 MNOK.
9. We invest our income in laboratories and knowledge generation million EUR During the past five years, SINTEF has invested EUR 80 million in laboratories and scientific equipment.
10. 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
11. Close collaboration is the basis for innovation and high scientific quality Industrial relevance – Industrial involvement – Scientific methods
12. Our partnership with NTNU functions at both strategic and operational levels Strategic coordination SINTEF staff teach at NTNU NTNU personnel work on SINTEF projects Joint use of laboratories and equipment Cooperation between SINTEF and NTNU has developed over 64 years
13. Regional presence in Norway Svalbard Tromsø Mo i Rana Trondheim Ålesund Raufoss Bergen Oslo Porsgrunn
14. 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.
15. SINTEF is a major participant in EU research programs Participate in 246 projects, with a project volume of EUR 2200 million* Coordinate 55 projects with a project volume of EUR 409 million* SINTEF research funding from EU: EUR 146 million* * SINTEF's position in EU's 7th Framework Program for Research and Development, by February 2014 Source: RCN, Ecorda contract data base February 2014 Research funding from EU to leading Norwegian institutions, FP7
16. We contribute to generation of knowledge, creation of value and improved competitiveness for our customers More than 9000 projects for 3000 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
17. We maintain a high scientific standard and we are world-leading in selected fields We integrate engineering, natural science, health and social science Areas of expertise at international level: Energy and environmental technology Oil and gas Biomarine Maritime Health and welfare Photo: Ulstein
18. SINTEF offers unique prospects for people with ability and drive to develop their potential 2100 employees 1360 researchers 51 percent of our researchers hold doctorates. Colleagues from 70 countries 34 percent of our staff are women One of the most attractive workplaces in Norway
19. We have employees from 70 countries
20. Three out of four employees are researchers SINTEF employees 2013
21. Since 1970, SINTEF and NTNU have established companies that have created 2100 jobs, with a combined annual turnover of EUR 650 million Evolution of number of new companies started annually in the Trondheim region from research environments in Trondheim Source: Impello Management (2013)
22. Research that creates value and delivers solutions Sub-sea technology Tracking of foodstuffs Advanced heat-pumps
23. Research that creates value and delivers solutions CO2 capture Smart survival suits GPS for brain surgeons
24. Research that creates value and delivers solutions GSM technology for mobile phones Technology for solar cells Floating offshore wind turbines
25. Organisation