| Acronym | IoPZg |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | Institute of Physics is Croatia’s leading scientific institute dedicated to fundamental research and its applications in the field of physics. The Institute’s reputation is based on top-level scientific research in the fields of atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter and surface physics, plasma physics, and biophysics, as well as on applied research and collaborations with partner institutions. The Institute is actively engages in: higher education, promotion and popularization of science, and work within national and international bodies responsible for shaping research programs and strategic documents. In the previous period, the Institute successfully implemented major infrastructural projects that exceeded the scope of regular operations. These investments amounted to nearly €24 million in total – the largest investment in the Institute since its establishment. These projects include Centre for Advanced Laser Techniques (CALT), Cryogenic Centre of the Institute (KaCIF), Science of Graphene and Related 2D Structres (with in the CEMS centre of excellence) and restoration of the Institute after the 2020 earthquake. |
| Website | https://ifs.hr/ |
| LinkedIn or other profile | https://www.linkedin.com/company/institut-za-fiziku-zagreb/ |
| Year of establishment | 1960 |
| Region | City of Zagreb |
| County | City of Zagreb |
| Municipality/City | Zagreb |
| Address | Bijenička cesta 46 |
| Type of organisation | Public research institution |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | EU / international |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Mateo Kruljac |
| Position | Expert Associate |
| mkruljac@ifs.hr | |
| Phone | +385 1 4698 830 |
| Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit | Yes |
| Services available to external partners | Applied research & development, Testing / measurement / validation, Prototyping / proof of concept, Engineering / technical consulting, Technology transfer / licensing |
| Models of engagement | Contract research, Joint R&D projects, Consultancy, Co-development / PPP |
| Pricing / access model | Case-by-case |
| Process for initiating collaboration | Interested parties can contact us via email or phone to discuss a possible collaboration. |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | Material science (synthesis and analysis), microscopy, spectroscopy, laser science, optics, low temperature (cryogenic) measurements, strong magnetic fields, superconducting magnets, time & frequency metrology, control systems |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | Laboratories include various modern equipment for sample analysis - surface imaging and nanoscale scanning microscopy (atomic force microscope (AFM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning tunneling microscope (STM), profilometer), optical properties and spectroscopy (Raman and IR spectroscopy down to a nano scale, photoluminescence spectroscopy), measurement of physical properties (electrical and thermal conductivity, impedance, magnetic and transport properties). Laboratories also include equipment for sample treatment - surface microstructuring with a laser, metal deposition and layer vaporization onto a surface, surface treatment with a plasma jet. We offer spectral analysis of various diodes, lamps, lasers and light sources in a wide range of wavelengths. Laboratory for time and frequency offers accredited measurements of time and frequency devices. |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | ISO 17025 (Testing / Calibration Laboratories) |
| Technology Readiness Levels typically reached | TRL 1-3 (basic / fundamental research), TRL 4-6 (applied research / prototype) |
| 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) | Energy (incl. renewables, energy efficiency), Other |
| Primary sector(s) other | Research in physics - quantum technologies, new materials for electronics |
| Main technology domains | Semiconductors & microelectronics, Advanced materials & nanotechnology, Photonics & optics |
| Experience with industry partners | National 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 | Industrial PhD / joint supervision |
| 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 | QUANTERA (2 projects), Horizon Europe (4 projects), MSCA Postdoc Scholarships (3 projects), Digital Europe (2 projects), bilateral projects (2 projects), ESF+ (2 projects) |
| Membership in networks or partnerships | Laserlab-Europe, ReMade@ARI |
| Can you support partners in navigating local procedures | Partially |
| Physical space available to external partners | Laboratory / workshop |
