Slovak Organization for Research and Development Activities

The Slovak Organisation for Research and Development Activities (SOVVA) is an NGO with a nationwide competence, founded in 2007. Its mission is to advance R&D in Slovakia by promoting science and technology within society, supporting lifelong learning, strengthening R&D capacities, bridging academia with the commercial sector, and initiating dialogue among stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem. SOVVA has led or participated in a wide portfolio of projects at the national, regional, and international levels.

SOVVA will be responsible for raising awareness activities related to respective EU missions towards different target groups in Slovakia, i.e. universities, research institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, innovative companies (incl. start-ups) and regional/national representatives and stakeholders. It will also contribute to the creation and operation of the governance structures, communication platform, and will be responsible for the SHARED platform.