UR-T1182 : Promoting Productive Transformation and Competitiveness of Uruguays Agri-food Industry based on Science Technology and Innovation

The general objective of the technical cooperation is to contribute to productive transformation and increase competitiveness of agri-food industry in Uruguay. Specific objectives are: (i) to assess the background conditions of the agri-food innovation system in Uruguay (ii) to establish a world class biotechnological center aimed at improving the coordination of the agri-food innovation system and at providing stronger university-industry linkages and (iii) to enhance market intelligence research capacity based on trade statistics and to develop strategic planning capacity for R&D agenda with the primary focus on agri-food industry.