Funding for Public-Private Research Projects: Funders’ Perspectives and Expectations

The Capacity Building program, led by the University of Montpellier’s Innovation Hub, offers specialized training in innovation and research commercialization. Through thematic modules led by experts, it supports the professional development of professionals involved in innovative projects.

On September 8, Module 5 of the “Public-Private Research Project Funding” course will focus on the perspectives and expectations of funding agencies. It is designed for staff members who wish to better understand the evaluation criteria used by funding agencies and identify the key factors contributing to the success of selected projects.

This session will cover the following topics:

• an understanding of the evaluation criteria applied by public funding agencies in the context of collaborative research projects (ANR, Horizon Europe, RAPID, Bpifrance, etc.);
• identifying the key success factors of funded projects, in terms of their scientific, partnership, economic, and impact dimensions;
• analyzing examples of selected projects to identify best practices in positioning, project storytelling, and consortium structuring.

Are you interested in this training course? Let us know by emailing please specify your position and department.

To explore all the modules offered by the program, please consult the complete Capacity Building course catalog.