| Acronym | TVZ |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | Zagreb University of Applied Sciences (TVZ) is a higher education institution focused on engineering and applied sciences, professional education, and research, development and innovation. TVZ has professional and research capacities across a range of engineering and technology fields and carries out applied research and development projects aimed at the practical application of new technologies and addressing the concrete needs of industry and society. Particular emphasis is placed on linking research and education with industry, technology transfer, innovation, and cooperation with companies and other research and higher education institutions. |
| Website | www.tvz.hr |
| LinkedIn or other profile | https://www.linkedin.com/school/tehniko-veleuilite-u-zagrebu/?lipi=urnlipaged_flagship3_search_srp_alliN3CmCFfRrWr4rRTOyg6qQ |
| Year of establishment | 1998 |
| Region | City of Zagreb |
| County | City of Zagreb |
| Municipality/City | Zagreb |
| Address | Vrbik 8 |
| Type of organisation | University / faculty |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | National |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Fran Šilović |
| Position | Head of Technology Transfer Office |
| fran.silovic@tvz.hr | |
| Phone | +385991653549 |
| Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit | Yes |
| Services available to external partners | Applied research & development, Testing / measurement / validation, Prototyping / proof of concept, Pilot production / scale-up, Engineering / technical consulting, Data / AI / digital modelling, Technology transfer / licensing |
| Models of engagement | Contract research, Joint R&D projects, Consultancy, Internships / staff exchange |
| Pricing / access model | Case-by-case |
| Process for initiating collaboration | Signing a bilateral agreement is the first step. |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | Civil Engineering (GRO), Mechanical Engineering (STRO), Electrical Engineering (ELO) |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | GRO; Laboratory facilities for testing construction materials: Key equipment - 2000 kN/150 kN hydraulic compression testing machine, for concrete and mortar, - digital test hammer - Profometer systems for non-destructive testing of concrete and reinforced-concrete structures; - Pull-Off testing equipment for adhesion testing of coatings, mortars, adhesives and concrete; - equipment for testing fresh concrete and self-compacting concrete (slump, SCC flow, J-ring, L-box and V-funnel); - equipment for aggregate testing and sieve analysis; - laboratory balances, - moisture analyser and equipment for determining physical properties of construction materials STRO; Laboratory ROBOLAB: key equipment : Educational robot cell FANUC ER-4iA ELO; Laboratory for High-Frequency and Microwave Electronics: Key equipment: - Digital LCR meter - Handheld vector network analyzer - Digital resistance meter - Helium-Neon Laser (He-Ne Laser) - Vector Network Analyzer (VNA Embedded Systems Laboratory : Key equipment: - 3 D printer - Soldering Station - Stereomicroscope - Thermal Imaging Camera Communications Laboratory: Key equipment - USB Neural Network Accelerator - Lux Meter - Anemometer |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
| Technology Readiness Levels typically reached | TRL 1-3 (basic / fundamental research), TRL 4-6 (applied research / prototype) |
| Computing / digital / AI capabilities (if applicable) | yes |
| Intellectual property approach | Case-by-case |
| Existing licensable technologies or patents | Not specified |
| Possibility of | Providing access to shared test facilities / pilot plants |
| Primary sector(s) | Energy (incl. renewables, energy efficiency), Mobility & transport, Construction & built environment, Environmental services & circular economy, Public sector / smart cities |
| Main technology domains | Artificial Intelligence & data science, Robotics & automation, Semiconductors & microelectronics, Machinery & industrial equipment, Cybersecurity, Digital platforms / software engineering, Embedded systems / IoT, Energy storage technologies |
| Experience with industry partners | National companies |
| Number of contract research agreements | Not specified |
| Number of joint R&D projects | 4 |
| Number of licensing agreements | Not specified |
| Total number of industry collaboration contracts | 4 |
| Total number of employees | 250 |
| Number of experts available for external collaboration | 120 |
| Key skills and disciplines | Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science |
| Languages available for collaboration | English, German |
| Talent support available | Student internships |
| Lifelong learning / professional education | Offer structured lifelong learning programmes, Develop tailor-made / custom programmes for industry |
| Lifelong learning key programmes | cybersecurity, networks |
| Approximate number of industry participants per year | Not specified |
| Target beneficiaries | Not specified |
| Types of support offered | Not specified |
| Approximate number of companies supported per year | Not specified |
| Programme formats | Not specified |
| Typical programme duration | Not specified |
| Sector focus | Not specified |
| Links to financing | Not specified |
| Participation in international or EU projects | 26 projects so far, of which 15 are ongoing |
| Membership in networks or partnerships | Not specified |
| Can you support partners in navigating local procedures | Yes |
| Physical space available to external partners | Laboratory / workshop |
