The Innovation Department is responsible for:
a) Identifying and launching calls for proposals of programmes supporting innovation; it is also responsible of taking all necessary measures ensuring a fair evaluation of the proposals;
b) assigning innovation projects, monitoring their implementation, reviewing the mid-term and final reports and accepting/approving the delivered projects;
c) verifying and certifying business expenditure on science and technology research and granting the relevant certification of expenditure;
d) taking measures for technology transfer;
e) addressing any other issues relevant to its scope