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What is an ICE?​

What is a CEI?

The International Centers of Excellence (CEI) seek to link the productive sector with the world of science and knowledge, complementing the capabilities of the national innovation ecosystem with the experience of international entities with a recognized track record in development and technological transfer.


The International Centers of Excellence (CEI) seek to link the productive sector with the world of science and knowledge, complementing the capabilities of the national innovation ecosystem with the experience of international entities with a recognized track record in development and technological transfer.

 

General objective:


Carry out Research and Development, technology transfer and commercialization activities, in technological frontier areas, with high national and international economic impact, and that strengthen national R&D capabilities.

Source: ANID, Subdirectorate of Centers and Associative Research.

The Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland is a world-class research institute committed to developing knowledge-based solutions to meet the global sustainability challenges facing the mineral natural resources industry.

 

The SMI International Center of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile) seeks to contribute to solving the great challenges faced by the mining industry in our country, developing technological solutions based on research and enhancing capabilities in the impacted territories to generate transformational processes that benefit all its inhabitants.

Porpouse

Porpouse

Construir una sociedad sostenible mediante el conocimiento, la innovación y la colaboración.

Vision

Vision

Como SMI-ICE Chile, queremos una industria minera que contribuya a la sostenibilidad global y al desarrollo social, económico y ambiental de largo plazo en los territorios impactados.