Fraunhofer-GesellschaftEuropean Association for Research and Technology Organisations EARTO
The "European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO)" is the European umbrella organization for applied research organizations based in Brussels, representing the interests of about 350 research and technology organizations (RTOs) from more than 32 countries. Currently, Antti Vasara (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) chairs EARTO together with François Jacq (CEA, France).
The research of EARTO members leads to technological innovations with impact on and for economy, society and politics. Therefore, a constant exchange with policy stakeholders at the European level, partners from all over the world and companies from all over Europe is essential.
The technical discussions of the members on different aspects of research and innovation take place in EARTO's working groups. An important signal for the European debates are EARTO's position papers, which are written in close cooperation with the member organizations. Representatives of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are also actively involved in EARTO's committees.
Non-European, international members of EARTO are organized in RIN (RTOs International Network). The activities of this informal network include annual meetings, the development of joint projects such as benchmark studies or coordination with international organizations such as the OECD.
