TRL 4–5: Development, Testing, and Optimization
Innovation thrives on iteration. In this stage we shift gears to fine-tune and optimize. From production processes to performance benchmarks, we collaborate with you to push your technology further. This phase focuses on reproducibility, creating a working prototype, and producing the first larger batch of membranes tailored to your application. Also thorough benchmarking against existing solutions is a possibility. Duration: Six months to two years of focused development.
TRL 6: Demonstration Under Real-World Conditions
Ready to prove your innovation can handle the pressure? The final stretch is all about rigorous testing in industrial environments. We pilot your product in realistic operational conditions, ensuring it performs to the set specifications. This stage, typically lasting three to six months, culminates in a product primed for upscaling and market launch.
How we work
Whether your research needs are crystal clear or still taking shape, our process is designed to ensure a fitting solution. Here’s how we make it happen:
Step 1: Let’s Explore Together
Your first contact with EMI is the start of an open and enthusiastic collaboration. Together, we’ll dive into your research request, ensuring we understand every nuance. Need confidentiality? No problem—we’re happy to sign an NDA right from the get-go.
Step 2: Define the Path
After thoroughly discussing your goals, we’ll craft a research proposal. This document outlines the research aim, scope, and a clear roadmap. We break the project into work packages, each with distinct milestones, ensuring structured progress. At the end of each work package, there’s a go/no-go moment to evaluate the results and align on the next steps.
Step 3: Kick Off with Clarity
Once the proposal is approved, the project kicks off with a focused meeting. Here, we finalize requirements for the end product, refine the timeline, and exchange all critical information. We value transparency and brutal honesty to set clear expectations from the outset.
Step 4: Stay in the Loop
We believe collaboration is key to success. Throughout the project, you’ll have full access to experimental results via a shared folder, and regular progress meetings keep us all on the same page. This dynamic approach lets us adapt quickly if requirements shift or new challenges arise—no limits, no delays.
Step 5: Deliver Results That Empower
When the project wraps up, all intellectual property generated is yours to keep. Our mission is to ensure your goals are met and your innovations take flight.
At EMI Twente, we’re not just researchers—we’re partners in pushing boundaries, solving problems, and delivering exceptional outcomes. Ready to tackle your next challenge? Let’s get started.