The EU-LAC Platform intends to serve as an information and communication site for funding agencies, universities, research centres, enterprises and individuals interested in the bi-regional cooperation European Union - Latin America and Caribbean on Research and Innovation.

It also serves as a meeting point of the EU-LAC Interest Group, composed by 28 funding agencies from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe wishing to collaborate in bi-regional science, technology and innovation (STI), and the implementation of the EU-CELAC Common Research Area through joint actions.

The Platform is supported and maintained by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT).

EU-LAC Interest Group Platform

Contributing to the dissemination of the bi-regional research and innovation cooperation activities

Goal

To serve as an information point for EU and LAC funding agencies, universities, research centres, enterprises and individuals interested in EU-LAC research & innovation cooperation

Mission

To disseminate, support and contribute to bi-regional research & innovation activities, funded by the European Commision or by the EU and LAC funding agencies

Vision

To enhance the knowledge on EU-LAC research & innovation activities, projects, results and funding opportunities, contributing to strengthening links between both regions