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The purpose of this document is to provide researchers within the European Union with a list of potential funding sources in the United States that accept applications and/or collaborations from foreign applicants for sponsored projects. It is also intended to help EU researchers understand the US federal and non-federal funding…

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On November 22nd, 2017, BILAT USA 4.0 joined the 4th International Conference on Internet Science with two targeted workshops. The two workshops were introduced during the agenda of the main conference. Download the press release for more info.

According to the updated Road Map for EU -USA S&T cooperation, priorities in the H2020 2018-2020 Call periods are in line with the previous topics including the following:

A Guide to US participation in the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020).

From the 15th to the 19th of May 2017, a delegation visit of 19 European cluster organisations from 9 EU countries to the United States (U.S.) was organised by BILAT USA 4.0 and the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP). The full-week event included a rich programme including a seminar and…

The roundtable “Supporting Companies to go International for Research and Innovation Collaboration,” was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, during the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo under the auspices of the BILAT USA 4.0 project.

The roundtable “Supporting Companies to go International for Research and Innovation Collaboration,” was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, during the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo under the auspices of the BILAT USA 4.0 project.

The US has a limited number of schemes that support projects abroad involving academia-industry cooperation. It has however schemes to support foreign researchers to conduct research activities in the United States (US) such as post doc opportunities. Regarding the situation at the European Union (EU) level, there are several programmes…

The document provides support to EU and US companies pursuing transatlantic RDI cooperation through educating the companies on: - the main barriers and needs that companies might experience when engaging in an international RDI collaboration process; and - the support schemes1 that might be utilised to overcome the identified barriers.

This report was prepared to complement and feed the future activities planned within the framework of BILAT USA 4.0 project. More specifically, it aims to contribute to the several activities of BILAT USA 4.0 to create a knowledge base and analytical support for evidence‐based decision making for researchers and innovators…

This report is a product of the BILAT USA 4.0 project, funded by the European Union, which started on 1 February 2016. BILAT USA 4.0 continues activities started by the predecessor projects BILAT USA and BILAT USA 2.0 with the aim to enhance and develop science, technology, and innovation (STI)…

The overall objective of this report is to inform the US Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) community about the funding opportunities that are available at European Union (EU), Member States (MS) and Associated Countries (AC) in a comprehensive way. The report originally aimed to have the following components and data sources: -…

The Project BILAT USA 4.0 continues activities started by the predecessor project BILAT USA 2.0, with the overall aim to enhance, support and further develop the research and innovation cooperation between the European Union and the United States of America. One focus of the BILAT Project is strategic priority setting…

This report is a product of the BILAT USA 4.0 project, funded by the European Union, and started on 1 February 2016. BILAT USA 4.0 continues activities started by the predecessor projects BILAT USA and BILAT USA 2.0 with the aim to enhance and develop science, technology, and innovation (STI)…

This report is a product of the BILAT USA 4.0 project, funded by the European Union, which started on 1 February 2016. BILAT USA 4.0 continues activities started by the predecessor projects BILAT USA and BILAT USA 2.0 with the aim to enhance and develop science, technology, and innovation (STI)…

The Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program develops long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. The Centers are catalyzed by an investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and are primarily supported by industry Center members, with NSF taking a supporting role in the development and evolution of the Center.…

On 21 November 2016 the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) has organized a workshop titled “JPIs on the Global Stage: Opportunities for International Cooperation” in Brussels within the scope of two H2020 funded initiatives: BILAT USA4.0 and INCOBRA.

The Strategic Forum for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SFIC) is an advisory group to the Council and the European Commission in the field of International Cooperation in Science & Technology (S&T). The Strategic Forum for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SFIC) is an advisory group to the Council and…

Following link provides information and sublinks to EC-USA Relations, including policies, projects (CSA), news, events as well as contacts to the EC.

The EC has recently updated the roadmaps which indicate the priorities for international cooperation in research and innovation for major partner countries.

A Guide to US participation in the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)

In the conventional view, innovation is something that just takes place idiosyncratically in “Silicon Valley garages” and research and development (R&D) laboratories. But in fact, innovation in any nation is best understood as being embedded in a national innovation system (NIS).

The US has a highly decentralized and diverse innovation system, involving multiple actors, including branches of federal and state governments, public agencies, universi-ties, the private sector, and non-profit and intermediary organizations. The system combines a high-level of R&D (with basic research sponsored particularly by federal government agencies) and a strong…

Multilateral Agreement. The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) was established by international agreement in November 1992 as a non proliferation program.The ISTC coordinates the efforts of numerous governments, international organizations, and private sector industries, providing weapons scientists from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States new opportunities in international…

https://www.ffg.at/sites/default/files/downloads/inco_h2020_for_international_audience.pdf

In July 2013, the European Commission published the final report for the specific contract “INCO Monitoring” under the Framework Service Contract “Overview of International Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation between Member States and Countries outside the EU and the Development of a Future Monitoring Mechanism”. This report provides an overview of…

In July 2015, the European Parliamentary Research Service published an overview on the EU cooperation with Third Countries in the context of science. It covers the objectives of scientific cooperation, the main players at EU level, the EU strategy for scientific cooperation and the EU instruments supporting scientific cooperation.

This document, prepared by INCONTACT, provides a compilation of frequently asked questions regarding theinternational cooperation in Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation lasting from 2014-2020. Partners from third countries (neither EU Member States nor Associated countries) have many opportunities to take part in Horizon 2020. The…

Attached document, prepared by the EC, indicates guideliness for participation in H2020 from non-EU countries.

On 14 September 2012, the Commission adopted a Communication entitled "Enhancing and focusing EU international cooperation in research and innovation: a strategic approach" The Communication sets out a new strategy for international cooperation in research and innovation, in particular with a view to implementing Horizon 2020. The Communication is accompanied…