Objectives of the FOCUS-4R Project |
Horizon Europe Widening Initiative
What is FOCUS-4R?
Powering Biomedical Excellence in Europe’s Outermost Regions
(Fostering Outermost regions Capabilities in R&I and Upgrading Skills complying with 4R principles) is a strategic initiative dedicated to transforming the biomedical landscape in the EU’s Outermost Regions (ORs).
By connecting the expertise of Reunion Island, the Canary Islands, and Madeira with world-class European centers of excellence, we overcome geographical barriers. Our goal is to build an autonomous, competitive, and highly attractive R&I ecosystem for the future of healthcare.
Project structure
Strategic priorities and Work Packages
STRENGTHEN R&I Human Capital and Skills
CREATE a sustainable R&I network fostering Excellence and Innovation
Improve the quality of scientific research of the Widening staff with new skills and knowledge complying with the 4R principles
Enhance talents’ entrepreneurship and other transferable skills competencies
Create an attractive Research and Innovation ecosystem in biomedical technologies to keep talents in the ORs
Develop a structured and sustainable network of excellence based on academia/non academia cooperation
Learning and implementing 4Rs-compliant cutting-edge skills in outermost regions
Cross-sectoral learning and implementing of other transferable skills in outermost regions