R&D advisers at industry associations are supported by European Development Fund to improve association members access to various grants, measures and tools for strengthening the industrys R&D capabilities.

The aim of the project is to support the growth of the research and innovation capacity of marine industry companies and to increase the adoption of high-level technologies in Estonian maritime industry products. The tasks of the development advisor include advising companies and monitoring innovation, coordinating cross-sector and international cooperation, and contributing to the preparation of sectoral strategies and policy-making. Advancing cooperation networks and innovation-oriented projects are expected to be developed with the support of the project.

Period: 01.07.2023-30.06.2025

Budget: 60 000, of which 44250 is granted by European Development Fund.