The R&D projects (Industrial research) program (previously: Explore) enables companies or research institutes to acquire scientific knowledge in order to achieve a predetermined industrial or commercial goal. The result of this project leads to the development of a proof of business or a prototype.
Name in original language
R&D Projects (Industrial Research)
Initiative overview
At the start of 2019, three industrial programs (Shape, Explore, and Upgrade) were brought together under the name of "R&D projects". There are three types of R&D projects: Experimental Development (this instrument) (previously Shape); Industrial research (previously Explore); Organisation and process innovations (previously Upgrade).These programmes work on bottom up calls, and enable many sectors to be operate R&D activities through this programme. All the sectors are represented in the calls but the ones which are most represented are ICT, Biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, finance, mobility.The initiative has the following objectives:Foster exploration of commercialisation opportunities of research projects
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Brussels Regional Institute for Research and Innovation
