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
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
‘Doe maar duurzaam’ showcasts Circular Circuits project
The Circular Circuits project participates in the next TV-program “Doe maar duurzaam”. The project leader Prof. Arnold Tukker and two PhD’s (Dorien van Dolderen and Max van Beek) explain
M2i Thematic Meeting: Towards the Circular Economy in Metals – Looking back
On April 8, 2025, the Materials innovation institute (M2i) hosted the thematic meeting “Towards Circular Economy in Metals” at Het Vakwerkhuis in Delft. The event convened experts from academia, industry,
SAVE THE DATE : October 7th, 2025, M2i Thematic meeting – REACHing a PFAS-free future
Join Us for a M2i Thematic Meeting on REACHing a PFAS-free future.
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