Press releases
International Symposium “Priorities of chemistry for a sustainable development” PRIOCHEM XX
May 24th, 2024
National Institute of Research-Development for Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM will host the International Symposium “Priorities of chemistry for a sustainable development” PRIOCHEM, now in its 20th anniversary edition. The event will take place on 16-18 October 2024 on the headquarters (Splaiul Independenței 202, district 6, Bucharest, Romania).
Diversity is one of ICECHIM’s most important values, and therefore the PRIOCHEM International Symposium Organising Committee aims to support early-stage researchers, as well as experienced researchers with prestigious work from around the world. Within PRIOCHEM, they have the opportunity to present their results in areas related to the National RDI Plan 2022-2027 (synchronised to the Horizon Europe program):
The scientific agenda consists of plenary sessions, lectures, poster presentations, round tables and workshops (satellite events) and technical exhibitions. The symposium, carried out on the Multifunctional materials, nanocomposites, innovative technologies and cultural heritage preservation (1 – MTCH) and Bioresources, biotechnologies and biorefining (2 – BBB) sections, will also include lectures presented by prestigious international guests.
More details regarding the event are available on the website, Institute – Scietific Events – PROCHEM section.
International Symposium PRIOCHEM is organised with the support of Romanian Ministry for Research, Inovation and Digitalization, Romanian Chemical Society (EuChemS member) and Foundation C.D. Nenițescu.
Third Edition of Global Women’s Breakfast Romania
February 7th, 2024
The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest is proud to inaugurate its 2024 scientific event series with the third edition of the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast event series in Romania, hosted on February 27th, 2024, at 9:30 AM, at our headquarters (202 Splaiul Independenței, Bucharest). This year’s theme, “Catalyzing Diversity in Science,” resonates deeply with ICECHIM’s commitment to fostering collaborative innovation and empowering chemistry and chemical engineering professionals to unlock their full potential.
As a key driver of success, collaborative innovation lies at the heart of ICECHIM’s mission. We are dedicated to facilitating strategic partnerships and collaborations between organizations, research institutions, and industrial partners, thereby fostering ecosystems that support innovation and technology transfer. Through the use of our expertise, we pave the way for sustainable growth, market leadership, and a lasting impact in the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation.
The Global Women’s Breakfast Romania serves as a cornerstone event in our commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the scientific community. By bringing together researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, we aim to catalyze transdisciplinary learning and gender mainstreaming in research.
The event is designed to facilitate the formation of local, regional, and international leadership communities, allowing participants to effectively share ideas and strategies for organizational progress and development. We believe in the power of collaboration and the value of diverse perspectives in driving scientific innovation and progress.
Participation in the event is on demand, and interested individuals are encouraged to register by contacting us at .
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Marketing, Science communication, Public Relations and Mass-media Department of ICECHIM Bucharest, email: .
ICECHIM actively participates to Ilfov’s Local Action Group for the
implementation of the first Green Deal Ecological Pact in Romania
January 15th, 2024
The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest is pleased to announce its essential contribution to the promotion of sustainable practices through the recent participation in the “Best practice exchange in implementing Local Green Deals” event organized by the Măgurele Science Park Association and hosted by the Ilfov County Council. This event highlighted ICECHIM’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, mutual respect and collaborative efforts for sustainable development.
Last week, ICECHIM led a delegation of specialists (chemical engineering, environmental engineering and valorization of industrial property in relation to the business environment) affiliated with its Technology Transfer Center, whom actively participated in the Meeting of the Working Group for the implementation of the first ecological pact (SME4GREEN) in the municipality of Ilfov, Romania.
Hosted by the Vice President of the Ilfov County Council, Ștefan Rădulescu, the event brought together key actors, among which ICECHIM’s research-development-innovation project partners. Moreover, counterparts from Turin (Italy), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Mainheim (Germany), Espoo (Finland) and Umea (Sweden) made valuable contributions to the agenda of the meeting by presenting a diverse range of approaches and models for ensuring the quality of life of the population with reference to the European System of Social Indicators and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The meeting served as a platform for a comprehensive session, facilitating the exchange of best practices among members of the assembly. ICECHIM, as frontrunner of the regional innovation ecosystem, was acknowledged for its engagement and commitment to common goals, as participants collectively addressed the need for agile cooperation between the project stakeholders.
The outcome of the meeting included the collection of proposals to develop a set of specific measures with the aim to stimulate a sense of involvement in innovation partnerships in support of the welfare economy, and equitable allocations dedicated to improving the living conditions and quality of life of the citizens of Ilfov municipality, as well as recommendations on proactively identifying opportunities to perpetuate developed cross-border relations and enhance visibility for domestic small and medium enterprises on the single European market. Furthermore, special emphasis was placed on the importance of developing information and awareness programs for both the specialized and the non-specialized public regarding the implementation of best practices to accelerate progress in local sustainable development initiatives.
ICECHIM stays dedicated to generating positive societal changes through active support of Green Deal initiatives in Romania
Through exchange, engagement for enhanced social cohesion and valorization of scientific knowledge and research & innovation results attained, ICECHIM aims to contribute significantly to the ongoing efforts for the preservation of the natural environment, climatic and industrial autonomy, and sustainable development in Romania.
About ICECHIM
The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest asserts itself as a reference contributor to the European Research Area – developing emerging, competitive, climate-neutral and sustainment technologies for optimized production processes, which align to applicable ecological standards, and as a facilitating vector – through technological transfer – increasing the operational autonomy of economic agents at the level of strategic value chains for a resilient and sustainable industry.
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Marketing, Science communication, Public Relations and Mass-media Department of ICECHIM Bucharest, email: .
SECVENT Knowledge Transfer Project Report: Opportunities for the
Future of Innovation in the Bioeconomy
Octomber 10th, 2023
Within the framework of project POC-A1-A1.2.3-G-2015-P_40_352, Knowledge transfer, Sequential procedures for closing lateral flows from the bioeconomy and innovative (bio)products results from these – SECVENT [My_SMIS 105684], the National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest organizes the project’s balance workshop on October 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The silver lining of this project is, first of all, a reflection of our efforts and dedication in promoting the exchange of knowledge and innovation. We have been able to highlight that there is potential value in aggregating knowledge and experiences from various sectors and fields, especially in the cross-sectoral field of the Bioeconomy.
Our presentations and discussions will focus on some defining examples of innovative ecosystems, including:
These drivers facilitating the placement of the citizen at the epicenter of the innovation process within the Living Labs were illustrated by the results obtained within our project, namely “POC-A1-A1.2.3-G-2015-P_40_352 SEVENT, My_SMIS 105684 .” We have demonstrated that partnership and knowledge sharing between researchers, industry and the community can have a significant impact on the sustainable development of the Bioeconomy.”
This final stakeholders’ meeting of this project does not mark the end, but the beginning of a new stage in our evolution. This experience has inspired us to continue to explore and develop new research and innovation projects that capitalize on the symbiotic exchange of knowledge and contribute to the structuring of Living Labs-type ecosystems.
We enthusiastically invite all interested parties to join our discussions and contribute to future research and innovation projects. Together, we can continue to build a more sustainable and innovative future in the Bioeconomy. The official press release is accessible below.
Octombrie 2023
The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest, a true agent of top innovation in natural sciences and engineering for the heavy industry, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious second prize in the Bucharest district 6 Top of Firms , which acknowledges furthermore the institute’s outstanding contributions to the development of the local business community.
The Runner-up position in the Bucharest district 6 Top of Firms represents an extremely competitive and respected ranking, which celebrates excellence, innovation and sustained growth among businesses in Bucharest. ICECHIM’s remarkable achievements in the field of research and development have ensured its position as a top economic operator in the reference framework.
This recognition comes as a result of ICECHIM Bucharest’s unwavering commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions while fostering a strong sense of corporate responsibility and community involvement: “We are particularly proud to receive this proof of recognition of the research-development contributions carried out at ICECHIM Bucharest for the wider community,” said Dr. Habil. Radu-Claudiu Fierăscu, Technical Director and President of the ICECHIM Bucharest Scientific Council.
ICECHIM Bucharest has constantly demonstrated its commitment to excellence through the successful development of tripartite technology transfer partnerships with the business and academic environments. These efforts have not only driven growth and accumulated commercial advantage, but have also have had a positive impact on the local economy by contributing to supporting the circular economy and protecting the environment, as well as creating jobs. In a continuously evolving business landscape, ICECHIM Bucharest managed to stay ahead of the development curve by focusing on attracting funds for a diversity of CDI projects in the portfolio. The institute’s dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancement in heavy industry has enabled it to provide unmatched added value to its customers while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
ICECHIM Bucharest remains dedicated to its mission to contribute synergistically with other parties of economic interest to achieving the ambitious goals of regional and international strategies and action plans, especially by focusing excellence and achieving a critical mass of researchers and skills in the fields of smart specialization and increasing institutional capacity in the research-development-innovation sector to meet the demands of the economic environment, continuing to invest in the development of relevant technological solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers and society at large.
The 2023 InventCor International Exhibition Grand Prize
awarded to ICECHIM branded invention
September 25th , 2023
Between September 14th-16th, the National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest participated as Exhibitor in the framework of InventCor International Exhibition’s fourth edition, an event organized by the CORNELIUGROUP Association, in collaboration with the Hunedoara Engineering Faculty – POLITEHNICA University of Timișoara. The TechShow brought together inventions, research projects and products from various fields, including environmental protection, advanced materials, bio and nanotechnology, medicine,
agro-industrial, food & feed, heavy industry (chemical, automotive and aeronautics) and light industry respectively.
During the exhibition, the INCDCP-ICECHIM Bucharest delegation presented nine inventions in various stages of patenting, with applications in fields such as nanotechnology and advanced materials, medicine, environmental protection and biotechnologies, and promoted the subsidiary project within the Core 2023-2026 program Development of new materials for the integrated approach to the protection of water resources: from detection to depollution – AQUAMAT.
The technologies showcased by INDCP-ICECHIM București were appreciated by the international jury with gold medals, having earned our institute complimentary awards offered by peer exhibitors from Romania and abroad.
The Grand Prize of InventorCor 2023 was awarded to the ICECHIM branded invention titled “Organic/inorganic composite material for the adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions and method of obtaining” (inventors Roxana Ioana Matei (Brazdiş), Radu Claudiu Fierăscu, Anda -Maria Baroi, Toma Fistoş, Irina Fierăscu, Irina Elena Chican, Ioana Silvia Hosu).
Elevating Innovation at the Research, Innovation and Digitalization Open Days – A Remarkable collaboration between Science and Government
May 18 , 2023
The Open Days, a momentous event hosted by the Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalization, recently brought together a diverse array of participants, including the esteemed National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry (ICECHIM). This remarkable occasion provided a platform for a delegation of talented researchers to showcase their groundbreaking scientific results and innovative products.
Against the backdrop of glorious weather and with the visionary presence of the representation of the relevant Romanian Ministries, the Open Days became a symbol of collaboration and progress.
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