Research and Higher Education
Members:
- La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Department for Higher Education, Research and Innovation
- Baden-Württemberg: Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Directorate General of Research
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Secretary for Universities and Research
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Agency for Administration of University and Research Grants/Research and Universities
- Regione Lombardia: Lombardia Delegation to the European Union
Aims:
- Intensification of the cooperation on science and research
- Sharing information, experience and best practice examples
- Exchange about the participation in EU-Programs
Current Topics:
- Discussion about technology transfer
- Invitation to a panel discussion about “Technology Transfer and Crossborder Cooperation” in the Representation of Baden-Württemberg to the EU in Brussels (12 July 2018)
- Connecting the Working Group “Research and Higher Education" of the Four Motors with the Action Group 1 “Developing an effective research and innovation ecosystem” of the European Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP)
- Identifying future challenges for metropolitan regions in research and higher education (Demographic change, Energy transition, Climate change)
Milestones:
- Lyon workshop in March 2017
- Joint mission to the cabinet of EU-Commissioner Moedas and handing over of a common position on the 9th Framework Programm for Research