2023 Report on Cooperation of ESFRI Research Infrastructures (Landmarks) with Industry

Abstract

Cooperation between Research Infrastructures (RIs) and industry stakeholders, encompassing users, collaborators, and component providers, represents a pivotal mission for ESFRI RIs. To gain a comprehensive understanding of these collaborative dynamics and to pinpoint areas where RIs may require further support in fostering industry partnerships, the ESFRI drafting group on Industrial Co-operation was established. This initiative aligns seamlessly with the December 2022 conclusions of the Council of the European Union, a cornerstone in the development of the European Research Area (ERA). To facilitate the drafting group's mission, an online survey was conducted in December 2022, serving a dual purpose: (1) deepening the comprehension of the scope and scale of collaborative ventures between industry and RIs, and (2) charting the course for future directions and support needed to empower Research Infrastructures in effectively engaging with industry. This survey serves as a complementary effort to the 2022 survey of ESFRI Research Infrastructures (Landmarks). It responds to a recommendation from the earlier report to explore the perspectives of industrial partners on cooperation with research infrastructures, making it a focal point of the insights presented in this document