INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca is committed to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research and innovation, tackling societal challenges, and cultivating talent to create transformative impacts on society, the economy, and the environment.

INCDTIM Research & Innovation Strategic Agenda 2025-2029

– a document elaborated with the assistance from the World Bank and the INCDTIM International Advisory Committee, under the Strategic Growth Roadmap Pilot Program

INCDTIM development strategy for the period 2023-2027

INCDTIM strategic development plan for the period 2023-2027

Mission

The mission of the National Institute for R&D of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies – INCDTIM is to advance knowledge and foster innovation to address critical societal challenges in alternative energies, circular economy, green technologies, environment, food safety, biomedicine, and quantum technologies. We use an interdisciplinary approach, applying isotopic and molecular technologies to create advanced materials and develop innovative analytical solutions.

Vision

INCDTIM envisions to be a thriving hub in multidisciplinary research, creating high-impact innovations that improve societal well-being, drive economic growth, and foster a sustainable future. We aim to increase the attractiveness of research career for the young generation by promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Strategic research and innovation priorities

  1. Materials science and nanotechnology
  2. Isotope separation and labelled compounds
  3. Circular economy and green technologies
  4. Food safety and authentication
  5. Advanced engineering
  6. Optics and Quantum Technologies
  7. Innovative biomedical research

Correlation with the European and national RD&I strategies

INCDTIM’s development strategy for 2014-2020 is tailored according to its development needs, being at the same time well anchored in the priorities and objectives established at the European and national level, because:

  • It contributes to the accomplishment of the general objectives of the European RD&I Strategy, especially of (O1) Excellency in Science and (O3) Societal Needs and Difficulties, whereas, depending on the growth rate of the innovation activities within the D5 strategic direction, one can also envisage a certain link with the (O2) objective, Industrial Leadership;
  • Most of the research topics within our strategy are in perfect match with the so-called Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined within the European research framework Horizon 2020, namely, Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing;
  • The D1-D5 strategic directions correspond to three of the “Smart Specialization” domains established within the national RD&I strategy 2014-2020: Bio-economy, Energy and Environment, Eco-nanotechnologies;
  • It contributes to the accomplishment of the general objectives of the national RD&I Strategy: (OG1) Enhanced competitiveness through innovation, (OG2) Enhanced Romanian contribution to the progress of the frontier science, and (OG3) Enhanced role of science in society.