Outline
Purpose of establishment
Polyurethane has a long history, and since it was first invented in Germany in 1937, a wide variety of polyurethane products such as foam, rubber (elastomer), fiber, synthetic leather, adhesives, paints, have been manufactured. In addition, it can provide various contradictory functions such as elasticity / shock absorption, heat insulation / heat transfer, sound absorption / sound insulation and so on, and are widely used for daily items, clothing, logistics, automobile parts, information equipment, and various industrial materials by various developments over the years.
Polyurethanes are expected to continue to contribute significantly to further development of the industry dealing with advanced and complex social demands, while addressing environmental issues such as safety, environment, clean, ecology, and energy conservation. Thus we need to respond to social demands and issues such as global environmental protection. The foundation was established with the aim of further development of polyurethane technology and human resources.
Goal
Our goal is to contribute to the development of the polymer field in the world by providing research grants to institutions and individuals conducting basic research and applied research on polymer chemistry mainly composed of polyurethane through sponsorship, cooperation or cosponsorship of research meetings related.
Description of activities
- Providing research grants
We provide research grants to universities, research institutions and individuals that are contributing or considered to contribute to the growth and environment-friendly research and development of polyurethane technologies. - Hosting, co-hosting and supporting research forums on polyurethane technologies
We bear expenses for the International Polyurethane Forum and other conferences for presentation of studies on polyurethane by hosting, co-hosting and supporting them.
History
| Decmber 1, 2014 | Established International Polyurethane Technology Foundation |
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| May 18–19, 2015 | Organized International Polyurethane Forum 2015 |
| June 12, 2017 | 1st Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| March 20, 2018 | Co-sponsored for Polyurethane Forum, "Think about polyurethane XIX" |
| August 30, 2018 | 2nd Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| March 22, 2019 | Co-sponsored for Polyurethane Forum, "Think about polyurethane XX" |
| August 28, 2019 | 3rd Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| November 28, 2019 | Obtained certification as a public interest incorporated foundation |
| August 25, 2020 | 4th Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| August 27, 2021 | 5th Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| August 24, 2022 | 6th Research grant results briefing Meeting |
| June 5-6, 2023 | Organized International PU Forum 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 | Held Research result briefing meeting for the 7th Research Grant |
| September 4, 2024 | Held Research result briefing meeting for the 8th Research Grant |
| June 2, 2025 | Start of the 11th (2025) Research grant application |