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The aim of this programme is to encourage academic research players to create structured partnerships through the co-construction of " Joint laboratories »A joint laboratory is a "partnership" between an SME or ETI and a research organisation laboratory. A Joint Laboratory is defined by the signing of a contract defining its operation, and in particular :
- common governance,
- a research and innovation roadmap,
- the means to work together on the roadmap,
- a strategy designed to ensure that the company makes the most of its partnership work.
A simple and effective system
- Applications examined on an ongoing basis
- Selection by a steering committee
- Flat-rate funding of €363k over 54 months for the public research laboratory
The application form
- Bilateral partnership: a research organisation and an SME, ETI or Start-up
- A commitment to sign a joint laboratory contract defining :
- A roadmap for research and innovation
- A programme lasting at least 54 months, not limited to pre-defined objectives
- A strategy for joint development and governance
- A strategy for long-term collaboration beyond ANR support
A two-stage process
- Assembly phase
- Maximum desired duration: 6 months as defined in the proposal
- ANR validation of the joint laboratory contract
- Operating phase
- Time remaining to T0 + 54 months