All actions: What is the difference between academic and non-academic organisations in MSCA?

The non-academic sector includes, but is not limited to:

- Industry and businesses (spin-off, start-ups, SMEs, Mid-caps and corporations).

- Private companies, including Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

- Hospitals (there may be exceptions).

- Museums (there may be exceptions).

- Public authorities.

- Other entities not primarily focused on academic research or education (associations, platforms, etc.).

The academic sector includes the following types of legal entities:

- Public or private higher education establishments that award academic degrees.

- Public or private non-profit research organisations.

- International European Research Organisations (IERO).