Marie Curie Actions: Inspiring Researchers - Imdea

Everybody benefi ts from knowledge transfer: as well asspeeding up the introduction of new products and servicesto the market, it creates new jobs and companies andhelps to boost development at both local and regionallevels.Marie Curie, the matchmakerMarie Curie Actions are boosting knowledge transfer inEurope in a number of ways. A dedicated Action forgesstrong links between universities and businesses throughthe exchange of research staff and the organisation ofnetworking events such as workshops and conferences.In addition, all Marie Curie Fellows are encouraged to engagewith industry during their fellowship. Even those carryingout fundamental research must be open to consideringthe possible economic and societal applications of theirwork. Raising young researchers’ awareness of industryalso gives them the opportunity to consider a career inprivate sector research.122