The Israel - Spain Industrial R&D Cooperation Framework
The Israel - Spain Industrial R&D Cooperation Framework is dedicated to the development of R&D collaboration between Spanish and Israeli industries.
BASIS FOR COLLABORATION
The framework Implements the R&D Agreement between MATIMOP and CDTI (signed September 2007).
Administrative Agencies
The framework is operated by the following governmental agencies:
Israel: MATIMOP, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) of the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor
Spain: CDTI, Center for the Development of Industrial Technology, a Spanish public entitl under the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade.
Preferred technologies/sectors
The framework supports joint industrial R&D projects between Israeli and Spanish companies, focusing on developing innovative products and applications in all technological and application areas.
Program Administration
The program maintains offices in both Spain and Israel; Spanish and Israeli entities should contact their respective offices at any time.
The program is implemented by EUREKA and EUROSTARS - Programs for European cooperation in R&D and Innovation in which both Spain and Israel are active members.
The Framework issues two Calls for Proposals per year. The calls may cover all technological sectors or maybe limited to a certain technological sector. Each call is open for 3 to 4 months for submission of application forms.
MATIMOP and CDTI will assist companies to find an appropriate partner. Forms are available for companies seeking assistance in locating potential partners.
An initial assessment of a joint project will be performed upon submission of the Cooperation Form. MATIMOP and CDTI can provide assistance in preparation of the Cooperation Form.
Application Procedures
· Partner Search Form - MATIMOP and CDTI will assist companies to find an appropriate partner. Forms are available for companies seeking assistance in locating potential partners.
· Cooperation Form - The bilateral Spanish-Israeli framework uses the Eureka/Eurostars Form as the project outline application form allowing the submitters the opportunity to apply for the Eureka/Eurostars label, that provides European visibility and access to the Eureka promotional instruments. Forms must be filled in English, signed by both project partners and sent to the program directors.
· The eligibility of each application will be analyzed by CDTI and MATIMOP/OCS. Results will be notified to the companies. Partners with approved eligibility will be invited to submit national funding applications using the procedures and according to the national rules that apply in CDTI and OCS respectively.
· National Funding Application Forms (for Israeli Companies) - The full project application should be submitted by the companies using their respective countries’ national forms for review by the respective national authorities. Israeli companies should submit their applications on the OCS application forms.
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS:
There is currently an open call for proposals with Spain, which will close on April 16, 2012.
Learn more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Israel Office
Uzi Bar-Sadeh
Program Manager
Tel: (+972 3) 5118185
Fax: (+972 3) 5177655
Email:uzi@matimop.org.il
Spanish Office Mr. Óscar Fernández
Spanish EUREKA NPC
Email: oscar.fernandez@cdti.es
Ms. Katy Costa
Spanish EUREKA Deputy NPC
Email: katy.costa@cdti.es
Tel :+34 (91) 581 55 18
CDTI
C/Cid 4
28001 Madrid, Spain