4 phases process for accrediting R&D projects :

Identification

Projects proposed by members of the Association are approved based on :

• their relevance to the cluster’s strategy and research topic areas,

• criteria in terms of innovation and partners,

• fully completed accreditation form.

A convention was signed between LUTB and INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle).

Formalization

Presentation to the Program Director

• Meeting with the project sponsor.  

• Confirmation of the project’s relevance to the research program.

• Confirmation of the technological and the economic value of the project.

• Deliberation by the Scientific and Technical Committee (CST) and proposal for new experts on the Committee for the project.

Scientific and Technical Committee

• Presentation by the Program Director responsible for the project.

• Recommendations and assistance to set up the project
  (search for partners).

• Estimation of the scientific contribution of the project.

Accreditation

Meeting of the Executive Board

• Official accreditation of the project.

• Potential re-orientation of the project.

Finance Commission (summoned by the Prefect)

• Presentation by the Program Director responsible for the project,

• Orientation of the project towards an appropriate source of funding.

Preparation of final application

• Prepared by the sponsor with assistance from the cluster and partners, if required.

• Support for the project.