Established as an international non-profit organisation in 2013, the ICI's primary aim is to enhance CBRNE risk mitigation at regional, national and international level. The ICI serves as a link between governmental and international institutions, first responders and military CBRNE units and industry. To this purpose, the ICI engages in a range of activities, including developing and supporting academic and policy-related research; organisation of conferences, seminars and workshops; as well as teaching at responder level (basic to command). In these activities, the ICI seeks to collaborate with other partners, from institutional, academic and corporate bodies. Through these activities the ICI aims to be at the forefront of CBRNE related activity from policy to practical application.