The Complementary Plans are a new instrument aimed at establishing collaborations with the CCAA in R+D+I actions that have common objectives based on interests reflected in the Smart Specialization Strategy (RIS3) of the state and autonomous regions. It is about creating synergies, aligning the execution of funds and establishing common priorities.
In order to build territorial synergies, the Complementary Plans envisage the participation of several CAAC in a program, with the possibility of participating in several of them. In this way, the use of unique capacities and infrastructures is achieved, along with the possible participation of companies. The programmes will last for 2 or 3 years, with cofinancing commitments and co-governance mechanisms, enhancing territorial economic transformation.
On November 8, 2021, at the meeting of the Scientific, Technological and Innovation Policy Council, the framework agreements for 2021 were agreed, in the areas of interest: Biotechnology in health, marine sciences, quantum communication and renewable energy and hydrogen.
In 2022, the agreements corresponding to the areas of interest were signed: Agrofood, Astrophysics and high-energy physics, Advanced materials and Biodiversity.
