Common use of Science and Technology Cooperation Clause in Contracts

Science and Technology Cooperation. 1. The Parties, recognizing the importance of science and technology in their respective economies, shall endeavor to develop and promote cooperative activities in the field of science and technology. 2. The Parties will encourage and facilitate cooperation in, as appropriate, including but not limited to, the following activities: (a) joint research and development, and high level education, including, if necessary, sharing of equipment, exchange and supply of non-confidential scientific and technical data, and, where possible, exchange of scientific samples; (b) exchange of scientists, researchers, technicians, and experts; (c) joint organization of seminars, symposia, conferences, and other scientific and technical meetings, including the participation of experts in those activities; (d) promotion of joint science and technology research activities under existing national programs or policies, where the Parties agree on the necessity of the activities; (e) exchange of information on practices, policies, laws, regulations, and programs related to science and technology; (f) cooperation in the commercialization of products and services resulting from joint scientific and technological activities; and (g) any other forms of scientific and technological cooperation as agreed by the Parties. 3. The Parties will undertake joint research and development projects, especially in high-end science or key technology areas, including, but not limited to: (a) biotechnology (including bioinformatics); (b) nanotechnology; (c) microelectronics; (d) new materials; (e) e-government; (f) manufacturing technology; (g) ICT; (h) environmental technology; and (i) science and technology policy and research and development systems.