Solutions for Raw Materials, Energy, and Landscape Resilience
Indipendent | Field-based | Impact-driven
The Experice We Bring
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PROJECTS DELIVERD BY OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND SENIOR EXPERTS
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YEARS OF OUR EXPERINCE IN APPLIED RESEARCH
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SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND STUDIES DELIVERED BY OUR SENIOR BENCH
— Regional Transition Think Thank
Based at the heart of the Just Transition
An independent research and expert institute focused on smart solutions for critical raw materials, post-mining legacy, and sustainable landscape management.
— Services & Activities
iSET combines applied science, senior field expertise to deliver end-to-end solutions
— Applied Research
From theory to field: research with impact
At iSET, applied research is the core of our mission. We transcend theoretical boundaries by integrating the academic knowledge with decades of engineering grit. We solve real-world problems by applying rigorous scientific methodology directly to field realities.
| Field validation | Technology demonstration | Collaborative engineering |
— Forensic Advisory
Stable solutions for unstable areas
We deliver senior-level geotechnic and environmental assessments, stability analyses, and comprehensive engineering designs. Our experts provide author and technical supervision for complex industrial projects and recultivation initiatives.
| Authoritative assessment | Forensic engineering | Strategic landscape restoration |
— Project Development & Grant Management
From strategic vision to funded reality
We provide end to end support for research, innovation, and regional transformation projects. From initial strategic scoping and grant application drafting to complete administrative, financial, and technical management, we ensure seamless execution and full compliance with European and national funding frameworks.
| Proposal development | Consortium building | Project coordination |
— Project DEC
Dissemination, exploitation, communication
We ensure that research results translate into real-world impact. We design and execute robust Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation (DEC) strategies to maximize the reach of project outcomes to scientific communities, policy makers, and the public, while developing clear pathways for market deployment.
| Scientific dissemination | Stakeholder engagement | Market uptake |
— Our Research Programmes
From raw materials to a sustainable and functional landscape
Programme I
Strategy for Raw Materials Security
Securing a stable supply of strategic and raw materials is vital for economic resilience, the clean energy transition, and technological leadership.
Programme II
Just Transition: A Path to Landscape Resilience
Solutions that go beyond short-term subsidy cycles and bring lasting benefits to the landscape, regional economies, and local communities.
Programme III
Mitigation of Post-Mining Legacy Issues
Technical and nature-based solutions to stabilize affected areas, reduce risks, and restore landscapes for safe and sustainable future use.
Programme IV
Mining Landscape Restoration and Development
We build a knowledge base for informed decisions and support region-specific transitions aligned with national and EU strategies.
— Leaderschip & Vission
Real experience driving regional change
Ing. Václav Smítka, Ph.D.
Founder & Chairman of the Board
I founded iSET to bridge that exact between academic theory and actual fieldwork. We created a platform where senior expertise stays anchored in the region and where real world challenges meet the highest level of scientific research. We are not just preserving local knowledge. We are actively transforming our landscape into a strategic opportunity for the future..
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As a nonprofit research think thank, iSET serves as a reliable partner for public administration and grant agencies, bridging applied science with heavy engineering practice to drive the sustainable transformation of mining regions.