350+
Projects
Have been conducted by RPM
Research Project Maastricht
20+
Countries
RPM has operated in over 20 countries
12
Highly skilled students
Are selected for this year’s Project Team
Research Project Maastricht (RPM), an initiative supported by Maastricht University and prestigious consultancy firms, conducts company-specific research in emerging economies on a non-profit basis. The project is carried out annually and aspires to meet the unique and specific demands of Dutch firms, varying from small- and medium sized firms to multinational enterprises. RPM is best suited to companies with international ambitions and a global orientation. Each year since 1989, RPM has performed research in emerging economies including Brazil, India, Singapore and China. This year the focus will be on the emerging and developing economies of Mexico and Colombia.
RPM consists of a multi-disciplinary team with twelve highly skilled students in the final phase of their studies. The team members are carefully selected from a large pool of applicants and possess the technical knowledge, as well as the cultural and linguistic skills required to successfully work in an international business environment. The team members’ competencies range from legal to social to economic and business studies.
In previous years, RPM has performed various types of research, including market and sector analyses, competitive analyses, identification of investment opportunities, and searching for new distribution channels or possible new business partners. To ensure the highest quality research, our team extensively researches the Philippines and Indonesia’s current economic, political, legal, and cultural environments. Furthermore, preparatory company-specific research is conducted in the Netherlands before departure to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Team departure is planned for the end of December 2025. Accordingly, from January to April 2026, the RPM team is eager to investigate, explore and evaluate opportunities for your business in Mexico and Colombia.
Research Possibilities
Research Project Maastricht conducts tailored research in which it aspires to meet the unique demands of your company. The project focuses on investigating business opportunities for internationally orientated companies, varying from small and medium sized firms to multinational enterprises. Several examples of possible researches are illustrated below.
