1. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
INITIATIVES OF THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TO DEEPEN LINKS WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
B. Stefanov

2. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
UCTM – Public Institution of Science Technology and Education
Research and Educational Fields:
Chemical Technology and Engineering;
Metallurgical Technologies;
Materials Science;
Biotechnologies;

3. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Research and Educational Fields:
Environmental Protection and
Sustainable Development;
Automation and Information Technologies;
Industrial Management.

4. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
When an University exists?
Universum → University
Deep connection between research and education

5. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Main Initiatives of UCTM
Implementation of the BAT;
Execution of the Procedures of Ecological Instruments– EIA, IPPC;
Developing and elaboration of production installations (PI);
Creation of new BAT;

6. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Main Initiatives of UCTM
Optimization of PI in relation to environmental protection and max energy efficiency;
Solving the specific technological problems;
Possibilities for practical education and training;
Performing of industrial practices.

7. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
UCTM Experience
57 contracts for collaboration;
32% of the University’s budget 2010 for research are from private organizations;
11 small enterprises are working at the UCTM.

8. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Investment in PI in Bulgaria
More than 10 billions € are invested in Bulgaria in PI for the last 10 years

9. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Public – Private Partnership in Bulgaria
No traditions;
No official possibilities;
No legislation base.

10. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia
Main Private Collaborators
with UCTM
Aurubis AD;
Makmetal;
Sofia Med AD;
EnerSys AD;
Prista Oil.

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