Our approach

Focus: Funding and project development

Activities aimed at identifying, preparing, and supporting research and innovation funding opportunities, including:

• proposal development and matchmaking
• consortium building
• support for early-stage project ideas

Objective: Strengthen CLARA’s capacity to attract competitive funding and expand its research portfolio.

Focus: Innovation and commercialization

Activities supporting the transformation of CLARA research results into practical applications, incl.:

• intellectual property management
• industry collaboration
• startup and spin-off support
• innovation workshops and matchmaking

Objective: Translate research into market-ready solutions and economic impact.

Focus: Participation and societal relevance

Activities that actively involve:

• citizens, patients, and caregivers
• advocacy groups and communities

Formats include:

• co-creation workshops
• citizen science initiatives
• participatory design sessions

Objective: Ensure research is user-centered, inclusive, and socially embedded.

Focus: Visibility and knowledge sharing

Activities that communicate CLARA results and engage audiences, such as:

• conferences, workshops, and public lectures
• media outputs and campaigns
• online platforms and content
• CLARA Open Days and flagship events

Objective: Increase awareness, understanding, and impact of CLARA activities.