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).
