Adolfo Dominguez - UPC Chair

Objectives

• The promotion of training, research, knowledge transfer and scientific dissemination in the areas of quality, sustainability and innovation in the textile industry in the fashion sector.

Impact

Activities for training and detecting talent:

- Collaboration in company training plans in the textile and fashion sector.

- Prizes for case studies and challenges posed by the textile and fashion sector.

- Seminars and conferences given by professionals in the sector.

- Incentive scheme for educational cooperation through in-company placements or joint tutoring of bachelor's or master's theses on topics of interest to the sector.

- Participation in company forums.

• Research, technology transfer and innovation support activities:

  - Development of joint research lines on topics of interest to the sector.

  - Technical and technological advice and support for innovation and improvement processes.

  - Assistance in gaining access to the University's scientific and technical equipment and services.

  - Joint presentation of Catalan, Spanish and European research projects.

  - Study of environmental and sustainability issues that are problematic for the sector.

  - Promotion of the valorisation of research results (patents and licences).

  - Advice for participation in national and European projects.

• Knowledge dissemination activities:

  - Promotion of technical or technological dissemination sessions on innovative topics.

  - Collaboration and participation in promoting technical and scientific events on topics of interest.