What is an ARC?
The Applied Research, Development, and Innovation Centers (ARCs) bring together research and innovation expertise from across the ACE²‑EU alliance and its external stakeholders and partners. Together, the ARCs form Multidisciplinary knowledge creation teams that develop innovative joint RDI (Research, Development, Innovation) activities — delivering solutions to challenges posed by government, industry, business, and societal stakeholders.
The ARCs will connect and train students and researchers across the Alliance’s inter-university campus. Initially, it is proposed that the ARIS incubator will establish three ARCs in the areas of Sustainable Technologies, Digital Transformation, and Health & Well Being. The ARCs will seek national and EU funding for their joint RDI activities, and their future development. The ARCs will be responsible for the implementation of a series of activities across ACE2-EU including the:
ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshops to facilitate the development of joint RDI applications and projects by experts from the ACE2-EU ARCs.
The ARC Activities
The ARCs will be responsible for the implementation of a series of activities across ACE2-EU including the:
Knowledge Creation Team Workshops
Facilitate the development of joint RDI applications and projects by experts from the ACE2-EU ARCs.
Student-Led Research Events
including colloquia, conferences, and competitions, will facilitate the sharing of new research and innovation knowledge
ARC Engagement Events with Industry
involving students, researchers, and external stakeholders to promote the ARC results and facilitate further exploration of joint RDI development opportunities.
Why Join an ARC?
Co-Create Cross-Disciplinary Innovation Projects
- Collaborate Beyond Borders: Work with researchers, students, and stakeholders from different disciplines and countries to develop innovative solutions.
- Access Real-World Challenges: Join Knowledge Creation Team Workshops (KCTWs) to tackle societal, technological, or health challenges brought in by industry, government, and NGOs.
- Turn Ideas into Impact: Transform research ideas into actionable projects with real-life applications, generating both academic and societal value.
Get Support in Project Funding
- Funding Guidance & Mentorship: Receive guidance on EU, national, and regional funding schemes such as Horizon Europe, Interreg, and Erasmus+.
- Proposal Development Assistance: Join hands-on workshops and receive mentorship to strengthen your project ideas and proposals.
- Partner Matching: Get matched with alliance-wide partners to build stronger, more competitive consortia for funding applications.
Be Part of the ACE²-EU Alliance
- Join a European Innovation Network: Connect with 9 partner universities, external stakeholders, and a broad network of collaborators across Europe.
- Enhance Mobility & Visibility: Engage in transnational events, research exchanges, and joint research initiatives to increase your professional reach.
- Shape the Future of Collaborative Research: Contribute to building new models for European RDI collaboration and help shape policy-relevant research agendas.