The aim of the All4R&D project is to accelerate research, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia through enhancing strategic academia-industry alliances. The specific project objectives are: • To reinforce existing and to establish new university structures – Cooperative R&D Units together with industry; partners in the areas of knowledge creation and transfer, research and innovation, commercialisation of R&D results;• To develop a methodology for collaboration and open innovation and establish web based platform focusing on knowledge transfer, innovation and networking potential;• To test and review the model of collaboration between universities and companies through pilot projects; and• To enhance career development and employability of students and alumni by offering new and innovative opportunities in research and education.The following stakeholders are potential users of the project results:1.Academic and research institutions2.Industry partners (private companies, especially those who have strong research and innovation potential)3.Students and alumni4.Government agencies, ministries, public enterprises; business and professional associations5.Investing agencies and third-party fundsThe excellence of this project will be provided by developing and application of a unique approach of establishing specific, wide-ranged, interactive, comprehensive connection between academia and industry, one being an inspiration and a confirmation to the other. Through synergetic partnership of 13 organisations the academia-industry alliances will be built in holistic approach which will provide vital human capital, with skills and competences needed today. Our motivation was the understanding that when companies and universities work in tandem they can push the frontiers of knowledge, and become a powerful engine for innovation and economic growth.
The All4R&D project aimed to: reinforce existing and launch new university structures (cooperative R&D Units) with industry; develop a collaboration and open innovation methodology; establish a web-based platform for knowledge transfer and networking; test and review the model of collaboration among universities and companies through pilot projects; and enhance career development and employability of students and alumni by offering new and innovative opportunities in research and education.
The All4R&D project was dedicated to accelerating research, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer in the partner countries, Armenia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The focus was enhancing academia-industry strategic alliances for R&D and tackling the lack of support in this field, both detected as highly relevant for Armenia and B&H. The project addressed the topics of modernization and improvement of the academia-industry cooperation by new initiatives and innovative approaches.
<< Background >> The All4R&D project was dedicated to accelerating research, innovation, knowledge and technology transfer in the partner countries, Armenia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The focus was enhancing academia-industry strategic alliances for R&D and tackling the lack of support in this field, both detected as highly relevant for Armenia and B&H. The project addressed the topics of modernization and improvement of the academia-industry cooperation by new initiatives and innovative approaches. << Objectives >> The All4R&D project aimed to: reinforce existing and launch new university structures (cooperative R&D Units) with industry; develop a collaboration and open innovation methodology; establish a web-based platform for knowledge transfer and networking; test and review the model of collaboration among universities and companies through pilot projects; and enhance career development and employability of students and alumni by offering new and innovative opportunities in research and education. << Implementation >> The All4R&D project encompassed activities organized in 7 WPs, from which 3 were continuously devoted to the project management, quality assurance, communication and dissemination aspects. One WP was dedicated to analysis, detecting challenges and identifying perspectives. Three WPs were focused on developmental activities related to establishment of the Cooperative R&D Units and All4R&D platform, providing rich research and education offer and piloting of courses and joint research projects. << Results >> The most relevant project outcomes are: Established new university structures together with industry, i.e. 4 Cooperative R&D Units Developed and launched open All4R&D Platform Developed training program of 49 LLL courses and 31 innovative practices Implementation of the training program with 1878 participations8 research projects developed by the cooperative R&D Units and industry partnersUtilization of the purchased equipment by research projects participants, MSc or PhD students