Part of the output from the project CAROTS includes various publications. Their aim is to explain why a project aimed at further developing the relationship between science, research and industry as well as making CAROs (Commercial Analytical Research Organisations) more visible as great change agents for the European innovation system is necessary.

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This report was written by Technopolis Group. 

It consists of two main parts: the results of a survey and workshop, and a market analysis. From the survey and workshop three main topics pop-up for better development of SSCs: (1) lack of visibility (and clarity on the value proposition); (2) the dynamics of the ecosystem (and the need to remain at the forefront of technical developments); (3) market developments (exploring new markets). 

The analysis and conclusions reveal that market perspectives are good, but that SSCs must be more visible and ensure that they remain at the forefront of developments.

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This Startup Guide has been written within the CAROTS project to help future founders of Scientific Service Companies (SSCs). These types of companies are very niche and have particular needs. Therefore, this is a tailored guide that will help scientists on their way to starting up the next Scientific Service Company in Europe. In this guide they will learn about 1) different kinds of business models, 2) the market they will operate within, 3) how to take their service to market and sell it, 4) future ideas about intellectual property, and 5) how they will fund their startup in the early days.

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On 21 September 2021, CAROTS participants presented the results of their work in an online conference organised with Science|Business. The event showcased examples of how SSCs have helped industrial clients make breakthroughs: turning waste products into synthetic fuel, and solving errors in pharmaceutical production. CAROTS also presented the success stories of its start-up school, which coaches scientific entrepreneurs in how to found their own SSCs. Guests from the European Commission and from industry also contributed to a discussion of how SSCs could fill gaps in Europe’s innovation ecosystem and help make the European Research Area a reality, especially in underserved regions.

 
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Read the most important take outs as well as commentaries delivered at the CAROTS mid-term conference on 15 September 2020.

 
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CAROTS mid-term presentation: Key aims and principles of the project

 
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"Bringing industry and science closer together to solve industrial and societal challenges"
The CAROTS Policy Brief is a guide on how to empower specialised Scientific Service Companies.

 
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The report describes existing access modes by CAROs to Research Institutions and universities, needs for further development and political recommendations. It features information on all the partner countries of the project and an analysis of the available access modes as well as recommendations for improvements.

 
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An analysis of the nature of CAROs in Europe. In the first part of this report, existing CAROs are identified, and then financial and other data of existing CAROs is provided and analysed. The second part contains an assessment of potential CARO markets with a particular focus on the medical sector, as well as a SWOT analysis.

 
 
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A business model analyses of Commercial Analytical Research Organisations, stating that most CAROs provide a useful combination of three products: 1) conducting research 2) providing services e.g. analysing data 3) and acting as a consultant by understanding the data for the client.

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