Through an R&D contract, a company acquires certain knowledge by commissioning the development of an investigation to an expert team from a university.

Characteristics:

The R&D contract sets aims, work plan, deadline, economical and confidentiality conditions.

Once new results are obtained through an investigation project, one of the company’s technological needs is resolved.

The contract regulates the ownership of the results and the exploitation conditions.

The company’s benefits:

The company receives new solutions adapted to its needs and an improvement of its products, processes or services.

The company obtains solutions that are independent of other commercial interests.

The company can help finance the cost of the project through public or private programs and tax deductions.