Economic and social development of Romania-Bulgaria border area on the basis of partnership between the R&D&I, universities, central and local administration and SMEs. To create a comprehensive and accurate image of the R&D&I status in the cross-border area. To develop the R&D&I in the cross-border area and its contribution to local development. To create a database with relevant information in the cross-border area, focused on R&D&I. To disseminate the project results at regional, national and international level