The European Network of Innovation Agencies (TAFTIE)
The European Network of Innovation Agencies (TAFTIE)
28 December 2017
Modified: 28 April 2021
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Cooperation of European institutions managing national RDI programmes in technology.
Exchange of experiences and best practices (management of governmental tasks and subsidy programmes, further development of innovation services).
| Short name | TAFTIE |
| Name | The European Network of Innovation Agencies |
| Official website | www.taftie.org |
| Year of foundation | 1992 |
| Number of member countries | 28 |
| Participating countries | EU 22 (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK), plus Iceland, Israel, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey |
| Hungary’s accession | 2009 |
| Public administration representative | – |
| Professional representative | – |
| Membership payments | 2015: EUR 10,000 (≈ HUF 3 million) 2016: EUR 10,000 (≈ HUF 3 million) 2017: EUR 10,000 (≈ HUF 3 million) 2018: EUR 10,000 (≈ HUF 3 million) 2020: EUR 10,000 (≈ HUF 3.5 million) |
Benefits of the membership for Hungary
- Interest representation at European level in running and planned RDI projects.
- Participation in voluntary ad hoc working groups and other initiatives, e.g. State Aid; Soft power; High-potential community; Outputs, Outcomes and Impact indicators, information for strategic planning of RDI.
- Information on current issues and trends, and exchange of experiences.
- Free professional training for staff of participating organisations.
Updated: 28 April 2021