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COST Connect is a series of thematic workshops organised by the COST Association, which provide an open space for researchers, policy makers, and research and innovation (R&I) stakeholders to network and grow their ideas. It brings together a broad set of actors from the European Research Area (ERA) and beyond with the aim to stimulate and strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COST Action participants benefit from communication with policymakers and the opportunity to learn about the latest policy developments in the European R&I landscape. They also build connections with other COST Actions working on similar research fields and companies to identify common ground for future joint activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe COST Connect format is enabling the exchange of best practices and experiences between researchers and innovators in the field and between different regions in the EU.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nIrina Kalderon, European Commission<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Through this initiative, COST is also increasing the awareness of other European funding and cooperation opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thematic approach in an interactive format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The topics of the workshops are defined around specific criteria, taking into account stakeholder input and highlighted needs, the current EU policy agenda, major societal challenges and research fields where a critical mass of COST Actions is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interactive format of these events encourages dialogue and active engagement and the creation of synergies among participants. This event concept contributes actively to reduce fragmentation and to make research more efficient by avoiding duplication of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stakeholders are invited to help define and plan COST Connect events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cComplementary approach is key among researchers, that is why the COST Connect format is a good opportunity to lift the challenges and create new synergies\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nStephan Bronzwaer, European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Past workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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29 January 2026: Science in Action: solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> (Brussels)
News article: COST Actions and UN agencies \u2013 Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals<\/a>

15-16 January 2026: Data sharing<\/a> (Brussels)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 November 2025: Science in action – Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7-8 October 2025: Joint COST Connect – JRC Ispra workshop on Cancer research, health technologies, biotechnology, standardisation and mental health<\/a> (Ispra, Italy).
News article: COST Connect with the Joint Research Centre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n