R&D consortia

Whereas innovation is key for high-tech companies, (fundamental) R&D can be rather costly. As such, joint R&D projects can be an attractive and sometimes necessary option. It allows sharing resources, costs and risks in developing fundamental technology that companies can individually apply in future products and applications.

The European framework programs provide an excellent means to structure joint projects and to get subsidies for research projects. In addition, companies and research institutes may decide to start their own open innovation platforms in order to stimulate shared developments.

KMM has been involved in various European Framework Programs as well as Open Innovation programs, assisting to acquire key technology partners. Furthermore, KMM can assist in designing the overall R&D programs in order to ensure win-win situations for all parties involved.

KMM can assist your company in:

• Setting up and joining European projects
  Identifying and acquiring specific partners that contribute specific capabilities and resources that are needed for the success of a project.
• Creating open innovation programs
  Identifying and approaching potential key-partners, discussions with relevant management on content of specific programs and overall technological roadmap.