Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group, with more than 14,000 employees in 38 countries and a turnover of €8.8 billion.Umicore generates the majority of its revenues from clean technologies, such as recycling, emission control catalysts, materials for rechargeable batteries and photovoltaics. Umicore’s overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on an ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils its mission: materials for a better life.Research & Development is a key component of innovation-led growth. Umicore’s R&D efforts involve more than 900 colleagues in 20 research and technical centres worldwide. Their main focus is on developing technologies that address key global challenges like clean mobility and resource scarcity. Each year Umicore invests some €140 million in these initiatives.We believe in the power of partnership in finding technology solutions. To this end we foster strong relationships with universities, research institutes, customers and suppliers around the world. We also reward scientific excellence through our ‘Umicore Materials Technology Award’.