Contract negotiation

A solid contractual basis for the success of your European projects.

The successful execution of a project depends on the organisation of the partnership and the management of relations with third parties. To achieve this, several types of contract may be necessary

SCINNOV will support you through all the contractual stages: Memorandum of Understanding or confidentiality agreement at the set-up stage, Grant Agreement, Consortium Agreement, joint ownership agreements, data-sharing agreements, equipment-sharing agreements, etc. 

Support for negotiating and drafting agreements. 

Our method of working

Stage 1

Drafting a consortium agreement

Taking into account the specific characteristics of the consortium: governance, intellectual property rights, financial management, etc.

Result: consortium agreement signed by all partners.

Stage 2

Finalisation of the grant agreement

Incorporation of comments from evaluators and the executive agency, finalisation of checks.

Result: grant agreement signed by all partners.

Stage 3

Project management: monitoring contracts

Amendments to the grant agreement and consortium agreement. Setting up ancillary agreements: confidentiality, transfer of equipment, transfer of data.

Result: a coherent legal framework to facilitate project management.

Stage 4

Preparing to use the results

Monitoring project results: identifying owners, managing access rights.

Result: negotiation and signing of joint ownership agreements between the owners of the results

We can accompany you from start to finish

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FAQ

What are the different types of contract that a consortium needs to work on? A European consortium generally works on these essential types of contract:
  • The Grant Agreement (GA), signed with the European Commission or the funding body, which sets out the general terms and conditions of the funding. As the grant agreement is highly standardised, its provisions are not really negotiable.
  • The Consortium Agreement (CA), signed by the partners, which defines the internal rules of collaboration: division of tasks, intellectual property, distribution rules, governance, etc.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), sometimes used prior to filing or between prospective partners. It formalises the intention to collaborate, specifies the roles envisaged and facilitates preparatory exchanges before the CA is drawn up.
When does Scinnov’s support begin? Our support starts just after the project has been selected by the European Commission or the funder. This pre-launch stage is crucial for laying solid foundations. We can help you prepare the contractual arrangements, particularly with regard to intellectual property, meet administrative and financial requirements, and anticipate sensitive points to ensure a smooth and secure launch. Why get help with contract negotiations? The contract negotiation phase is crucial to the success of the project. It involves :
  • Managing complex information requested by the funder (budgets, administrative documents, technical roles),
  • Coordination between the partners to finalise the consortium agreement,
  • Above all, securing intellectual property: rights of use, sharing of results, confidentiality, use of data, etc.
Scinnov will work with you to protect your interests, facilitate legal exchanges and help you conclude balanced agreements that meet the programme’s expectations and are tailored to your innovation objectives.  
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