The Research Institute for Project Based Industry focuses on the creation and application of new knowledge relevant to companies involved in project business. In particular, the institute conducts basic and applied research of value creation and business logic; business relations; organisation and management; and capabilities and competencies within industrial project businesses in segments as energy, shipbuilding, pulp & paper, and telecom.

All of the institute's projects involve close co-operation between its analysts and researchers and practitioners in industry, ensuring that new knowledge is translated into industry practice. Because of this unique combination of research and industry implementation, the institute offers its industry partners three key benefits: