About ERAShuttle

ERA SHUTTLE (Accelerating ERA by Sharing Unique Talents for Healthy Life and Environment) is a joint effort to boost research and innovation (R&I) within the European Research Area (ERA), especially in Poland, Croatia, and Malta.

The Project

The project brings together top research universities from these countries, which have less developed R&I systems, and strong non-academic institutions and associations from other countries. This collaboration aims to remove existing barriers and work toward common goals. ERA SHUTTLE offers training and secondment opportunities to celebrate diversity, develop core skills, share expertise, and support industry-research needs through the exchange of ideas.

Key Objectives

Strengthening R&I support capacities in the ERA

Boosting cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing

Enhancing the attractiveness of regional R&I ecosystems

Using R&I excellence and knowledge for societal and economic impact

The project aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of research institutions, improve research conditions, and attract and keep top R&I talent in the participating countries. By creating a structured framework for cross-sector collaboration, ERA SHUTTLE will facilitate talent mobility between academic and non-academic sectors, fostering closer collaboration between academia and business.

ERA SHUTTLE is funded by the Horizon programme and aims to make significant contributions to advancing R&I capacity and addressing societal challenges within the ERA. The project’s activities align with the European Industrial Strategy and European Skills Agenda, helping R&I talents from these countries increase their abilities and braden their skills to enhance research excellence, knowledge use, and cross-sector collaboration.