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The DPI is a technological top institute (TTI) that has been in existence since 1997. Since the start of the programmatic approach of Dutch innovation policy (2007/2008), DPI falls under the Polymer Innovation Programme (PIP) of the Chemistry Innovation Trajectory. DPI is responsible for track 2 of the PIP. This entails DPI steering polymer research in the Netherlands in a public/private manner. Private parties and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (through SenterNovem) contribute financial resources for the research and also help determine the research agenda. Subsequently, (consortiums of) public knowledge institutions can submit proposals (via an open call) and are responsible for the eventual execution of the research.
In the reservation letter (2007) for the DPI funds, a possible extension was announced. Extension would mean that DPI can expect continued support in the years 2012 and 2013. A Mid Term Review (MTR) in 2010 forms the basis for the decision to extend or not extend the support to DPI. Dialogic carries out this MTR.
The main question for the MTR DPI is: to what extent is DPI on track to achieve the objectives that were established upon approval of the plans by the SAC?
Two years after the start of the PIP, it is still too early to make statements about the extent to which the original objectives will be achieved. However, it is possible to evaluate DPI's performance to date and gauge the opinions of companies and knowledge institutions about DPI. Based on this, it can then be determined whether DPI is or is not progressing well.
