Objectives

The overall objective of EUINEC is to improve the S&T cooperation between Europe and India by establishing the EU-India research cooperative, the EUINEC Co-op, that will allow for the exchange of information and partner search, serve as the base for the practical and user-orientated training and be the frame for policy development and the identification of areas of cooperation.

EUINEC's specific objectives are:

• Increase awareness among Indian stakeholders about the EU, research priorities, cooperation and funding opportunities

• Increase awareness among EU stakeholders about India and cooperation opportunities

• Improve the flow of information on programmes and funding opportunities designed to support scientific and technological cooperation between the EU and India

• Identify and demonstrate mutual understanding, interest and benefit in S&T cooperation between the EU and India

• Share best practices through joint exchanges of information and experiences

• Facilitate cooperation through an integrated partner search facility

• Enhance know how for each stage in a project lifecycle from project development to project closure

• Identify new cooperation areas and formulate policy recommendations

EUINEC will create a scientific and technology cooperation community that will further enhance EU-India cooperation by bringing together key players in an environment that will build stronger relations and stimulate the identification of new areas of cooperation.