Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Insight and Industrial Practice
The award serves as an established platform for showcasing forward-thinking ideas and research findings that drive technological advancement. “Our aim is to accelerate the transfer of scientific insights into industrial practice, spark new impulses, and provide a stage for young talent. The Gustav Eirich Award supports the potential of young academics whose work enhances the innovative strength of the industry and shapes future developments. In a rapidly changing world, seamless knowledge transfer between academic research and industrial application is essential,” says Stephan Eirich, Managing Director.
The award is organized in partnership with ECREF – the European Centre for Refractories, the research institution of the German Refractories Association (Verband der Deutschen Feuerfest-Industrie e.V.). A jury of independent experts from academia and industry in Germany, France, Austria, Poland, Spain, and the USA will evaluate the submissions. The best entries will be awarded monetary prizes of €3,000, €2,000, and €1,000.
The award ceremony will take place during the International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) on 17–18 September 2025 in Aachen.
Further information on submissions and evaluation criteria is available at:
Gustav Eirich Award
https://www.eirich.de/en/industries/refractories/gustav-eirich-award
About Eirich
The Eirich Group is a family-owned company based in Hardheim, southern Germany, specializing in mechanical and plant engineering for industrial processing applications. As a global leader in raw material preparation, Eirich has been pioneering advanced technologies since 1863 in the areas of mixing, granulating, dispersing, kneading, reacting, tempering, and fine grinding. Under the EIRICH digital label, the company offers a wide range of services covering the entire plant lifecycle—from online spare parts ordering to AI-based assistance systems.
With annual revenues of €200 million and more than 1,450 patents, the Eirich Group is one of the leading innovators in mixing and processing technology. Now in its fifth generation, the company is led by Stephan Eirich and Ralf Rohmann and employs around 1,200 people across eleven countries on six continents.
Learn more at www.eirich.com
