While you are in the process of developing basic or applied research, you need funds to be invested in the project. Both European Commission and US usually fund, as grant, part of the project costs if the project meets the necessary technical and social requirements.

Since 1998, US and European companies and research organizations can be involved in the same projects sharing the results. 

International research projects are not only an effective way to finance the development of innovative technologies, they are also a great opportunity to build profitable relationships overseas.

Innova offers technical and financial support to US companies and research organizations in the identification of international research projects opportunities, partner search, preparation and development of International Cooperation Projects carried out on the behalf of the European Commission (EC) and US Organizations (NSF). 

What are the benefits of being involved in a research project together with European companies and organizations?

  • Sharing the ownership of the project results, together with major R&D organizations and companies in Europe. As partner of the project, you will undertake special agreements on the developed technology license, for example giving you exclusive marketing and/or utilizing license in the US market 


  • Developing a prototype of the technology, very close to
    commercialization. If you will participate in R&D project under the EC scheme, the final result could be a prototype of the technology, as the EC research programs are less pre-competitive than US ones. Therefore, a great competitive advantage could be obtained against your US competitors.


  • Establishing partnerships with companies and organizations in Europe, which could generate new commercial opportunities. Being involved in join research projects is a way to establish profitable partnerships with some of the major enterprises and research organization in Europe and US.

Take a look at the International Opportunities offered by R&D projects and at our Partner Search section to evaluate if there are on going and under planning projects of your interest.





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