The Leather and Footwear Research Institute (ICPI) is the division of the National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather (INCDTP) established in Bucharest in 1951. In Romania, ICPI has unique expertise and research and development facilities in leather processing, footwear manufacturing and related fields. In recent years, the dynamic and comprehensive presence of the Institute at national and international level has made possible the development and promotion of applied interdisciplinary research in the fields of leather, footwear, collagen, rubber goods, cultural heritage. In order to fulfill its active role, ICPI collaborates with SMEs, other research and development centers, universities, associations, public organizations, etc. from Romania and abroad and develops the following research and development directions:
● Innovative materials and environmentally friendly technologies for the leather, rubber and footwear sectors;
● Recycling / recovery of waste from the leather and footwear sectors for the generation of value-added by-products;
● Medical footwear used in the conservative treatment of lower limb pathomechanics;
● Procedures and materials for evaluation, conservation and treatment (including leather and parchment) for the assessment and restoration of collagen-based historical and cultural objects;
● Life-long learning and improvement for the development of new skills and competences, studies and strategies for increasing sectoral competitiveness as well as research and development capacity in the field of leather and footwear;
● Improving the sustainability of the leather and footwear sector through integrated quality control and environmental impact monitoring.

INCDTP obtained the A+ certification level in 2013, in accordance with Government Decision 1062/2011. This outstanding performance of ICPI has been and continues to be possible due to:
● the multidisciplinary skills of its staff;
● a very flexible framework, easily adaptable to the specific requirements of the research activity;
● qualified staff in the training and assessment of skills;
● modern research and development infrastructure (high-tech equipment for instrumental analysis, accredited laboratory, modern pilot stations);
● national / international recognition and visibility (national / international partnerships in project consortia, active participation in national and European associations, networks and working groups).

ICPI certificates and quality policies

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News

Call for the project proposal session within the COSME program of the European Union, dedicated to the European Light Industries Innovation and Technology (ELIIT) initiative
Announcement of selection of partners in the Research Program (RO 02) funded by the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants 2014-2021. Details here.

Infrastructure

By investing in research infrastructure, INCDTP aims to increase its volume of activity and long-term productivity, which will then contribute to consolidating and developing the research activity and scientific potential, visibility and promotion of the institute as a dynamic operator on the national and European research market. More details on the research infrastructure and its facilities can be found here..

Scientific Recognition

Institutional visibility is guaranteed by awards and medals obtained in competitions, by the participation of RDI staff in invention fairs, new products and technologies, exhibitions, specialized scientific events organized at national and international level.