The EU-KNOC2.0 is managed under the Global Service Facility of the European Commission. It succeeds EU-KNOC1.0, which was launched under the International Service Facility between 2020-2021.
The objectives are:
- To develop practical implementation actions and strategies on the R&I policy with China of the EU and its MS
- To consolidate a coherent R&I policy vis-à-vis China
- To work towards a safer and more beneficial R&I cooperation with Chinese partners
- To faciliate informal exchange of information and best practices
ZSI, among other activities, is responsible to deliver an analytical study on ogoing and planned bilateral STI cooperation activities between the EU, its MS and China.