We enable Material Innovation
Materials innovation institute (M2i) is a network organization specialized in materials research. Our core mission is to support both the industry and society in finding solutions for materials-related questions in product development and production processes. M2i connects industry, academia and research institutes across The Netherlands and Europe.
The importance of materials research
Materials form the basis of our environment. Since the dawn of humankind, new uses of materials have driven societal development. Materials innovation is important in fostering technological growth that promotes the wellbeing of society, and also in being able to meet the challenges of enhancing and protecting our environment.
How we work
As a network organization, we have excellent insight in materials-related activities in The Netherlands and Europe. We collect research questions from our industrial partners and connect them to the research partners with the right expertise.
M2i helps its partners in defining open innovation research programmes. A significant portion of our projects are organized in cooperation with NWO and industry. By sourcing the optimal type of Dutch or European funding we help to reduce industrial investment costs.
After approval of funding we coordinate the consortia, ensuring the results are relevant for industrial uptake, while offering researchers a platform for sharing their activities in meetings and conferences.
The latest news
M2i Thematic Meeting: REACH-ing for a PFAS free future – Registration open
M2i is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the upcoming Thematic Meeting titled ‘REACH-ing for a PFAS free future’, taking place on 7 October 2025 in Eindhoven. The
Looking Back: M2i Thematic Meeting: How to shape the Aluminum Future
On Wednesday, June 18th a one-day thematic workshop was held to discuss challenges and opportunities in the aluminium industry. The event, held at the Koninklijke Metaalunie in Nieuwegein, was organized
TRIATHLON 3rd Progress meeting in Vienna
On the 3rd and 4th of June the TRIATHLON project team gathered for the M18 consortium meeting in the vibrant city of Vienna, hosted by consortium partner Lithoz. The meeting
Registration open: 16th Forming Technology Forum on 17 and 18 September 2025
The registration for the 16th Forming Technology Forum has opened! The Forming Technology Forum will take place on 17 and 18 September 2025 in Enschede, the Netherlands. The theme of this year’s conference is Hybrid
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