Advantages for our members Our members already benefit from many advantages
© DF.FotografieThe member companies of the IKV Association are among the most innovative in their sector. You too can strengthen the innovative power of your company through close and long-term cooperation with IKV. Together with our network, we build up the knowledge advantage that is crucial for success in global competition.
Membership of the association means for your company:
- Knowledge advantage through access to the latest research results
- Participation in practice-oriented joint industrial research
- Securing the next generation of engineers
Transfer of knowledge and insights
Technology transfer is a central component of IKV’s work. We are a science and research organisation that makes its findings and knowledge transparent for its member companies. To ensure that this happens continuously and seamlessly, we communicate with our sponsors in various ways.
© IKVActive participation: In our advisory board groups, you can contribute valuable insights from your business practice and thus actively shape the direction of our research.
Always up to date: We will keep you regularly informed about current research projects and important news from the institute.
Exclusive publications: You will receive our quarterly member magazine IKV Insight, which provides you with an overview of IKV’s current research literature – including concise summaries of all relevant work. You will also receive the annual report with an overview of all research projects at the institute.
Personalised online access: Your employees receive an individual IKV member account. This gives them access to the research work and publications of our employees and students. The literature can be filtered by subject area so that you can find relevant content quickly and easily.
Comprehensive literature service: As a member, you benefit from the exclusive literature service, which enables you to obtain complete and unabridged copies of student research projects, diploma theses, bachelor’s theses, master’s theses and dissertations. In addition, the extensive institute library with its lending service is also available to you online.
Personal contact person: Your personal contact person is available to answer your questions and integrate you and your company into ongoing research projects.
Access to research results: You will receive access to research results through participation in project-related committees and via our institute library.
Discounts on event tickets: As a member, you and your employees benefit from reduced participation fees at all IKV symposia, conferences and seminars.
Qualified young engineers
The reputation of engineers “Made in Germany” is unique worldwide. This is not least due to the excellent university education of the next generation of engineers. Well-trained engineers are the basis for the innovations of tomorrow. That is why IKV’s principle is to provide excellent and practical training. Member companies and scientific staff at IKV benefit directly from this.
© IKVSecuring the supply of skilled workers: With the plastics technology course at RWTH Aachen University, we train the qualified young engineers that the industry needs.
Practical training: degree, bachelor’s and master’s theses are carried out in close cooperation with industry in order to work on topics of practical relevance.
Developing the next generation of managers: Through doctorates at IKV, we specifically promote the further qualification of your future management staff.
Early networking: We facilitate early and long-term contacts between young scientists and member companies, for example at exclusive recruiting events or as part of excursions.
Placement of interns: We help you to integrate qualified interns directly into the companies of the sponsoring association.
Intercultulal competence: We promote the development of intercultural skills through internships and studies abroad as part of exchange programs.
Close dialogue and practical research
Secure access to target and application-oriented results for your company through your membership and actively influence the direction of our research areas. By becoming a member, you can reduce the burden on your research and development budget and benefit from tailored support.
© DF.FotografieTechnical support: Benefit from our technical expertise in the implementation of your R&D projects. We support you in planning, development and optimization to find innovative solutions for your specific challenges.
Public funding: Gain access to publicly funded research projects, supported by national and international programs such as those of the BMBF, BMWK or the EU. These grants allow you to conserve your own resources while taking advantage of cutting-edge research results.
Networked research: Work together with several research partners who contribute their specific know-how to joint projects. This gives you access to a broad spectrum of specialist knowledge and new technologies.
Active participation in research: As a member, you can actively influence the direction and focus of our research:
Exclusive participation in advisory groups: Take part in IKV’s expert advisory groups and help shape research with your expertise and practical experience. In this way, we ensure that our projects are geared towards the current needs of industry.
Access to application-oriented research results: Benefit from targeted research results that are directly tailored to the requirements of your company. Your membership gives you access to innovative, practical solutions that can be used immediately in your production or development.
Networks with partners and sponsors: Benefit from our extensive network of industrial partners as well as public, national and international sponsors. These connections make it easier for you to work together on new technologies and benefit from the expertise of other industries.
Join us and strengthen the innovative power of your company.
Membership of the IKV Sponsors’ Association can also strengthen your company. As part of an international network, you benefit from a knowledge advantage through access to the latest research results. Your membership also promotes young talent in our industry by supporting innovation and research in plastics technology.
