| Acronym | PDCK |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | The center provides services to entrepreneurs from the wood processing sector in all stages of development of final wood products, is equipped with modern equipment, a laboratory and educational facilities, which enables the development of prototypes, testing of new technologies and conducting research in the field of the wood industry. Through its activities, the Pannonian Wood Competence Center is not only a support for entrepreneurs in solving everyday challenges in business, but also a driver of innovation and development of new products, and as such plays a key role in the long-term development of the wood industry and sustainable economic growth of the region. |
| Website | www.pdck.hr |
| LinkedIn or other profile | Not specified |
| Year of establishment | Not specified |
| Region | Pannonian Croatia |
| County | County of Virovitica-Podravina |
| Municipality/City | Virovitica |
| Address | PODUZETNIČKA ZONA II, 16 |
| Type of organisation | Research institute / centre |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | EU / international |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Denis Validžić |
| Position | The director |
| denis.validzic@pdck.hr | |
| Phone | 098589029 |
| 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 |
| Models of engagement | Contract research, Joint R&D projects, Consultancy, Co-development / PPP |
| Pricing / access model | Not specified |
| Process for initiating collaboration | Not specified |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | Key areas of research and expertise encompass wood technology, the development of eco-friendly composites, advanced furniture design and CNC prototyping, laboratory product quality testing, as well as energy efficiency and the circular economy within the wood industry. |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | Not specified |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | Not specified |
| Technology Readiness Levels typically reached | Not specified |
| Computing / digital / AI capabilities (if applicable) | Not specified |
| 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) | Construction & built environment, Manufacturing (industrial production), Environmental services & circular economy, Creative & cultural industries |
| Main technology domains | Advanced materials & nanotechnology, Advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing), Machinery & industrial equipment |
| Experience with industry partners | International companies |
| Number of contract research agreements | Not specified |
| Number of joint R&D projects | Not specified |
| Number of licensing agreements | Not specified |
| Total number of industry collaboration contracts | Not specified |
| Total number of employees | Not specified |
| Number of experts available for external collaboration | Not specified |
| Key skills and disciplines | Not specified |
| Languages available for collaboration | Croatian only, English |
| Talent support available | Staff training / upskilling |
| Lifelong learning / professional education | Not specified |
| Lifelong learning key programmes | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Membership in networks or partnerships | Not specified |
| Can you support partners in navigating local procedures | Yes |
| Physical space available to external partners | Pilot / production space |
