Through a collaborative investigation project, university and businesses contribute to the development of the activity whilst sharing risks and profits.

Characteristics:

-The contract or consortium agreement sets aims, work plan, deadline, economical and confidentiality conditions.

-University and business interact in order to share knowledge and work.

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

The company’s benefits:

-The company obtains the knowledge whist working directly in the development of the investigation projects.

-The company strengthens technological innovation processes thanks to its involvement in the project.

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