Kinetics Science Foundation
KINETICS AND SCIENCE
We, Kinetics, are a cosmetics manufacturing company with a team of 114 employees. In our R&D laboratory, 17 passionate chemists work on innovative solutions. Our main focus is gel polishes - UV-curable coatings that we export to 42 countries worldwide. The days of R&D team are dedicated to innovation and development of new formulations to confidently compete with Europe's leading cosmetic laboratories in terms of expertise. It is important for us not only to gain knowledge but also to share it! The Kinetics Science Foundation was created with the purpose of supporting future chemists. We believe that by sharing our more than 10 years of experience, we can inspire young people to choose the exciting career field of chemistry. And who knows - someday, you might receive a warm invitation to join the Kinetics R&D team.
Kinetics Science Foundation offers:
- scholarships for 10 students per year
- lectures for 200 students per year
- workshops for 240 students per year
KINETICS UN ZINĀTNE
KINETICS AND SCIENCE
We, Kinetics, are a cosmetics manufacturing company with a team of 114 employees. In our R&D laboratory, 17 passionate chemists work on innovative solutions. Our main focus is gel polishes - UV-curable coatings that we export to 42 countries worldwide. The days of R&D team are dedicated to innovation and development of new formulations to confidently compete with Europe's leading cosmetic laboratories in terms of expertise. It is important for us not only to gain knowledge but also to share it! The Kinetics Science Foundation was created with the purpose of supporting future chemists. We believe that by sharing our more than 10 years of experience, we can inspire young people to choose the exciting career field of chemistry. And who knows - someday, you might receive a warm invitation to join the Kinetics R&D team.
Kinetics Science Foundation offers:
- scholarships for 10 students per year
- lectures for 200 students per year
- workshops for 240 students per year
SUPPORT
INTERNSHIP GRANT
Placement: Quality management
[400 EUR/monthly]
INTERNSHIP GRANT
Placement: R&D
[400 EUR/monthly]
KINETICS HACKATHON
Product development
[2000 EUR]
STUDENT REVIEWS
STUDENTU ATSAUKSMES
STUDENT REVIEWS
LECTURES
UV-CURABLE COATINGS
UV curing coatings are well known, but a coating that is compatible with the natural nail is a challenge. In this lecture we will share:
- How did we go from 1 bottle to a team of 17 chemists?
- How many experiments does it take to get to a product?
- What are the challenges when testing these products?
Lecturers: Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Soročina, Mg.sc.ing. Ingmārs Birks
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
The skincare market is saturated with different formulas, but our aim is to create light-textured products that absorb quickly into the skin. In this lecture we will share:
- What are the most potent active ingredients in skincare?
- What gives a cream its light texture?
- What is our fragrance story and what is the fragrance circle?
Lecturer: Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Soročina
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL
In this lecture, we will look behind the laboratory and production doors to see how a product goes from experiment to shelf. In this lecture we will share:
- How long is the product development cycle and what are the different stages?
- How long does it take to get a product from the first experiment to the shelf?
- What are the most challenging stages where we have made mistakes?
Lecturer. Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Sorčina
UV-CURABLE COATINGS
UV curing coatings are well known, but a coating that is compatible with the natural nail is a challenge. In this lecture we will share:
- How did we go from 1 bottle to a team of 17 chemists?
- How many experiments does it take to get to a product?
- What are the challenges when testing these products?
Lecturers: Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Soročina, Mg.sc.ing. Ingmārs Birks
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
The skincare market is saturated with different formulas, but our aim is to create light-textured products that absorb quickly into the skin. In this lecture we will share:
- What are the most potent active ingredients in skincare?
- What gives a cream its light texture?
- What is our fragrance story and what is the fragrance circle?
Lecturer: Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Soročina
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL
In this lecture, we will look behind the laboratory and production doors to see how a product goes from experiment to shelf. In this lecture we will share:
- How long is the product development cycle and what are the different stages?
- How long does it take to get a product from the first experiment to the shelf?
- What are the most challenging stages where we have made mistakes?
Lecturer: Dr.sc.ing. Zane Grigale-Soročina
KINETICS LECTURERS
Mg.sc.ing.
INGMĀRS BIRKS
R&D Team Leader, since 2011 responsible for both the chemist team and the development of new formulations for gel varnish. His technical and structured approach helps and inspires the team to successfully meet the challenges of new product development. Thanks to the innovative solutions developed under Ingmārs's leadership, customers reach and exceed their goals
Dr.sc.ing.
ZANE GRIGALE-SOROČINA
Head of the Kinetics Science Foundation and mentor for students. Zane is also the developer of our skincare formulas and the leader of our external research projects. Through workshops, support and encouragement, Zane inspires every young person to recognise the spark of creativity within themselves and develop their potential.
WORKSHOPS
CREATING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Work in the lab - create your own hand cream in the scent of your choice!
Production tour - see where Kinetics skincare products are made!
Duration: 40 min.
CREATING NAIL POLISH SHADES
Work in the lab - create your own nail polish shade!
Production tour - see how nail polishes and gel polishes are made!
Duration: 40 min.
CREATING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Work in the lab - create your own hand cream in the scent of your choice!
Production tour - see where Kinetics skincare products are made!
Duration: 40 min.
CREATING NAIL POLISH SHADES
Work in the lab - create your own nail polish shade!
Production tour - see how nail polishes and gel polishes are made!
Duration: 40 min.
PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
Faculty of Chemistry
RIGA STATE TECHNICAL SCHOOL
RTU OLAINE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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