Initiative 3.1. International Cooperation in Science, Research and Innovation

What is it about?

• Addressing new global challenges and opportunities in international cooperation in science, research and innovation;
• Strategically positioning Austria within European and global research networks;
• Bridging science, diplomacy, and policy for enhanced collaboration;
• Strengthening values, principles, and secure frameworks for trusted partnerships.

Goals & Key Activities

• Strengthen the international collaboration perspective in STI and advocate Austria´s position in the EU and beyond;
• Promote shared values and fair, safe conditions in international cooperation;
• Build up the Austrian Science Diplomacy Community and intensify policy-science dialogue;
• Facilitate applied research collaboration with global partners (bilateral/multilateral projects, innovation networks).

Who is involved?

• Austrian Ministries with responsibilities for science, research, innovation and international relations
  (BMFWF, BMIMI, BMWET, BMB, BMEIA etc.)
• Austrian higher education institutions, research performing organisations, research funding organisations, enterprises
• International partner countries and EU institutions.

Expected Impact

• Stronger integration and influence for Austria in the European Research Area and beyond;
• Increased innovation capacity and competitiveness in global markets;
• Secure, open, and value-based international research environment;
• More opportunities for the Austrian RTI-community to do research, exchange with and learn from partners worldwide.