The Research Programme is established under the priority sector Innovation, Research, Education and Competitiveness. Its objective is enhanced research-based knowledge development.
The Research Programme shall prepare project promoters, project partners and researchers for further research cooperation within the European Framework Programmes for research and technological development and demonstration activities, and, where relevant, also for cooperation within other European programmes and initiatives. The Research programme shall contribute to the development of the European Research Area.
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