Conducting research - Romania

Updated 04.2010

Legal requirements

In view of the EU's objectives in the area of research and development, Romania is encouraging businesses to invest in research and innovation, and is thereby promoting growth and employment.

Lisbon Strategy [280 KB]

Through its National Development Plan, Romania has introduced a number of development priorities, the most important of which is the strategy to boost competitiveness. Another priority is to reach the threshold for research and development expenditure in line with the Lisbon Treaty targets.

Romania has therefore applied several specific actions such as:

supporting technology transfer;
setting up new and innovative firms;
promoting investment in research, development and innovation;
improving cooperation between universities, research and development institutions and industry;
attracting foreign specialists and young researchers to areas with mid-range and high added value.
National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation for the 2007-2013 period [1 MB]
2007-2013 National Strategic Framework of Reference [267 KB]

Research and development bodies

The Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sport (METS) is the competent authority in the area of research.

METS

The Autoritatea Națională pentru Cercetare Științifică, ANCS (National Authority for Scientific Research) is the specialist body through which the METS discharges its research responsibilities. The ANCS also coordinates several research and development institutes.

Alongside R&D, innovation is essential for businesses to develop and stay competitive.

New ideas — Romania

Intellectual property must be protected to encourage research.

Intellectual property — Romania

Administrative procedures

Obtaining licences

Information relating to the certification and accreditation of research and development companies and institutions is available on the ANCS website.