SINTEF is the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia. It has 2100 employees from 67 countries working on contracts for customers in over 60 countries. SINTEF's vision is using technology to create a better society by applying knowledge and innovation to deliver sustainable solutions. It works closely with universities and industry on over 7000 projects annually while maintaining high ethical standards. SINTEF is a major participant in European research programs and has world-leading expertise in fields like energy, materials, and medical technology.

1. This is SINTEF 2011
May 2011
Technology for a better society

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
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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 67 countries
• Annual sales of EUR 350 million – customers in 60 countries
• A non-commercial research foundation with subsidiaries
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4. We are among Europe’s largest contract research organisations
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5. A multidisciplinary research organisation with international
top level expertise in specific fields
SINTEF Building and Infrastructure SINTEF Energy Research
SINTEF ICT SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture
SINTEF Materials and Chemistry SINTEF Petroleum Research
SINTEF Technology and Society MARINTEK
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6. SINTEF Holding includes companies of
strategic importance to SINTEF
SINTEF Venture SINTEF Raufoss Manufacturing
SINTEF NBL SINTEF Business Development
SINTEF Nord SINTEF Brasil
Molab
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7. More than 90 percent of our income comes from contracts
won in open competition
8 % basic grants from The
Research Council of Norway
19 % project grants from The
Research Council of Norway
10 % public-sector contracts
36 % from Norwegian industry
16 % international contracts
12 % from other sources
Sources of income 2010: Percentages of gross operating revenues
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8. We invest our income in laboratories and knowledge generation
million EUR
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
During the past five years, SINTEF has invested
EUR 66 million in laboratories and scientific equipment.
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9. 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
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10. Close collaboration is the basis for innovation and high
scientific quality
Industrial relevance – Industrial involvement – Scientific methods
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11. Our partnership with NTNU functions at both strategic
and operational levels
Strategic coordination
NTNU personnel SINTEF staff
work on SINTEF teach at NTNU
projects
Joint use of laboratories
and equipment
Cooperation between SINTEF and NTNU has developed over 60 years
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12. Regional presence in Norway is part of our strategy
Spitsbergen Tromsø
Mo i Rana
Trondheim
Ålesund
Bergen Raufoss
Oslo
Stavanger
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13. We sell research to customers all over the world
The USA is our Extensive
cooperation with Leading participant
largest international
European research in EU’s research
market. Office in
partners. programs.
Houston.
Part-owner of
aquaculture
research
company in Chile. Environment
projects in
China.
Petroleum and
energy research. Projects on health
Offices in Rio. and living conditions
in Africa.
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14. SINTEF is a major participant in EU research programs
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• Participate in 116 projects, with a
500
project volume of EUR 860 million*
• Coordinate 33 projects with a
Million EUR
400
Mill euro
project volume of EUR 202 million*
300
• SINTEF research funding from EU:
200 EUR 76 million*
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0
* SINTEF’s position in EU’s t7th Framework Program for
UiB NTNU UiO SINTEF Research and Development, by Nov. 2010
Research funding from EU to leading Norwegian institutions 2003–2008
Source: NIFU , The Research Council of Norway
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15. We contribute to generation of knowledge, creation of value
and improved competitiveness for our customers
• More than 7000 projects for 2000
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
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16. 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 environment
– Oil and gas
– Materials
– Biomarine and maritime
– ICT
– Medical technology
Photo: Ulstein
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17. SINTEF offers unique prospects for people with ability and
drive to develop their potential.
• 2100 employees
• 1400 researchers
• 46 percent of our researchers hold
doctorates.
• Colleagues from 67 countries
• 33 percent of our staff are women
• One of the most attractive workplaces in
Norway
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18. Three out of four employees are researchers
73 % researchers
6 % technical personnel
9 % engineers
13 % administration
SINTEF employees 2010
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19. Since 1970, SINTEF and NTNU have established companies that have
created 3700 jobs, with a combined annual turnover of EUR 100 million
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80 76
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1970-79 1980-89 1990-99 2000-09
Evolution of number of new companies started from research
Source: Impello Management (2009)
environments in Trondheim
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20. Research that creates value and delivers solutions
Sub-sea technology Tracking of foodstuffs Advanced heat-pumps
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21. Research that creates value and delivers solutions
CO2 capture Smart survival suits GPS for brain surgeons
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22. Research that creates value and delivers solutions
GSM technology for mobile Technology for solar cells Floating offshore wind-
phones turbines
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23. Organisation
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