Research Project Maastricht

Research Project Maastricht 2025!

Research Project Maastricht (RPM) is a consultancy institution affiliated with Maastricht University. With more than 35 years of experience, we have become experts in conducting company-specific research at cost-price. In previous years, we have conducted research in rapidly emerging countries such as Brazil, Indonesia and China for both multinationals and SMEs. This year, we are heading to the Philippines and Indonesia.

We offer various types of research, including market- and sector analyses, partner scans, and investment opportunities as well as finding new distribution channels. If you are interested in exploring opportunities for your business, contact us and we will help you connect worlds!

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"We have noticed high learning capabilities and communication skills which were extremely supportive to deliver high quality findings, relevant to the further development of our business.”

T. Stikkers, Director Strategy and Marketing

DSM Food Specialties

"The final presentation of the results, both in writing and as a presentation to Tata Steel, was above expectations."

S. Vooijs, Director Operations Packaging

Tata Steel Europe

"The team showed great perseverance and flexibility in arranging interviews with stakeholders to get the information needed to make their comprehensive report."

P. van Vrijberghe de Coningh, Managing Director

Saab Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd.

"Port of Rotterdam could very well use the results in practice for further discussions with its stakeholders in India.”

E.J.S. van Espen, Program Manager International Projects

Port of Rotterdam

“On behalf of Maastricht University and with pleasure I wholeheartedly support the students who participate in the Research Project Maastricht 2023.”

Prof. dr. R.M. Letschert

Maastricht University

AT COST-PRICE

As we are a certified non-profit organization, we conduct all projects at cost-price.

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

For over 35 years, Research Project Maastricht has advised companies on expanding their business activities abroad.

COMPANY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH

All research is tailored to your company’s needs.

EXAMPLES OF FORMER RESEARCH

Research to identify opportunities to start commercial flights between Amsterdam and Vietnam.

Research to propose a shortlist of full service partners meeting an agreed set of criteria and market research to identify its potential.

Research to investigate the Brazilian gymnastic equipment market. A follow-up research in the market was done three years later. The two studies combined resulted in Janssen-Fritsen Gymnastics becoming the main supplier of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Research on the palm oil industry in Pará, Brazil, which analyzed the current market and future developments in order to obtain an overview of the possibilities for Vopak with regard to the storage of this oil.