About the DIGIT.1.2.03.007 Project

About the Project

The University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine possesses state-of-the-art research infrastructure for testing dental materials. Together with the internationally recognized expertise of its scientific staff, this infrastructure represents significant, yet largely untapped, commercial potential.

This project will establish a self-sustaining Research, Innovation and Science Center - University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine. One of the project's goals is to bridge the gap between the School's scientific capabilities and the needs of various industry sectors. The project will establish clear business processes, develop a professional service portfolio with transparent pricing, and actively engage with the market.

In doing so, it will relieve the workload of scientific staff, maximize the utilization of existing infrastructure, and create a structured pathway for collaboration with institutional partners and experts.

The primary strategic goal is to establish the Research, Innovation and Science Center - University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine as the leading partner for dental medicine and related industries in Southeast Europe for the development, testing, and validation of new products.

Key Goals

The key goals of this project are:

Professionalization of the operating model
Optimization of access to infrastructure and services
Improvement of employees' business competencies
Strengthening collaboration with industry
Increasing the visibility of the Research Center to ensure its long-term financial sustainability.

Project Collaborators

The greatest strength of the Research Center is its experts, who are, among other things, specialized in the development of ion-releasing composite materials and rank among the top 2% of the world's most cited scientists. The University of Zagreb is in the top 5th percentile of universities leading in dental research.

The main collaborators on the project are:

Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV
Member of the DIGIT project research team — involved in the development and characterization of dental materials and in the work of the Research Center. A detailed description of their area of expertise and role will be added later.CV

Funding

This project is funded by the Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project, Professionalization of Research Centers, DIGIT.1.2.03.007.

Project Duration

The DIGIT project began on 1 January 2026, with completion expected on 31 October 2028.