Obsidian I² supports innovation uptake, collaboration building and early-stage opportunity development around advanced technologies and applied research. It connects capabilities, partners, use cases and programmes to improve the path from technical potential to practical application.
Areas of activity
- Opportunity exploration, market and application analysis, and early project concept development.
- Partner matchmaking, complementary expertise and consortium building.
- Pathways from research and pilots to validation, deployment and value creation.
- Innovation ecosystems, knowledge exchange, networking and support structures.
From research to application
Technical capability is considered alongside user needs, operational context, relevant funding instruments and implementation pathways. This helps shape coherent collaborations and identify the practical work required to move an idea towards use.
How we work
The institute contributes through matchmaking, project support, collaborative design and innovation-oriented analysis with research organisations, industry and other stakeholders. This activity connects the research departments with partners and opportunities, supporting the development of credible concepts, complementary teams and practical adoption pathways.