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Prospects for Research, Development, Innovation and Technology Transfer in Romanian Horticulture

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  • Călin S. Vac

    (Department of Economic Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 3-5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Advanced Horticultural Research Institute of Transylvania, 3-5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Ileana Andreica

    (Department of Economic Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 3-5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Ioana A. Roman

    (Department of Transversal Skills, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 3-5 Mănăștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Abstract

An analysis of the research, innovation and technology transfer environment carried out by the European Commission ranks Romania in one of the last places in Europe, mentioning the lack of investments in research, especially at the level of modern infrastructure and equipment, among the most important reasons. On the other hand, Romanian universities must face the competition at the international and the European level, in order to face the technical and socio-economic challenges both at the societal level, and with respect to the inherent technological evolutions. Under these conditions, this article presents a case study of a top university in Romania that has, for the first time in its history as an EU member, successfully implemented European structural funding investment and research grant for building a new advanced research institute at the level of excellence compatible with the most demanding expectations in the field of horticulture, and is using it in accordance with the standards of the European Research Area. In an analysis of the results of all horticultural labs covered by the new institute, also from a perspective of cross-cutting collaboration between them, during a 5-year study of sustainability, the model presented demonstrates the effectiveness and efficiency of European structural funds in the field of scientific research. It is a real success of advanced research, innovation, development, and technology transfer, which can be adopted by any other university in the EU.

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  • Călin S. Vac & Ileana Andreica & Ioana A. Roman, 2023. "Prospects for Research, Development, Innovation and Technology Transfer in Romanian Horticulture," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-26, June.
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