Mandate and aim

The PERIIA Network aims to prepare for the initiation of the Pan-European Research Infrastructure ILO Association as a formal European association. The members of the PERIIA Network mandate this preparatory work to the board, with the view of establishing a legal statute for the future association. While working toward this overall aim, the board will also follow the work programme defined at the General Assembly in March 2019.

The main objectives of PERIIA are to: 

• Function as a key intermediary between European business/industry and Big Science organisations on matters relating to procurement, innovation, and tech-transfer opportunities.

• Increase the Big Science organisations’ interaction with business/industry in order to create an integrated and sustainable Big Science market.

• Raise awareness and improve access for business/industry (particularly SMEs) entering and operating on the Big Science market.

• Provide a forum for the exchange of best practices on how to work as an ILO.

• Improve the cohesion and functioning of ILO networks at relevant Big Science organisations.

• Function as a consultative reference body for other European/International stakeholders.