Why Industry Platform

So far, agenda for scientific research has been set by the Public Institutions. This is
important, but not a total solution. Each stakeholder has a set of research questions,
and the Industry platform offers an opportunity to address industry-driven research
questions in defined areas.

It ensures that knowledge generated through research is transformed into products
and services through flexible use of resources.

It seeks to unite stakeholders by:

• Covering the complete Economic Value Chain
• Bringing together technological know-how, industrial players, small and medium enterprises, the financial sector, national and regional public authorities, research community, universities, non-governmental organisations and the civil society
• Reaching consensus on a common vision and approach for development of the identified technologies