ERDC Overview
Strengthening the
UAE's R&D Ecosystem
The Emirates Research and Development Council strengthens the national R&D ecosystem, coordinates national efforts and fosters collaboration to create lasting impact across the UAE.
By aligning priorities and connecting key stakeholders, ERDC helps position R&D efforts to deliver meaningful economic and societal impact.
Introducing TAWWER
TAWWER is ERDC’s digital platform for the UAE R&D Tax Credit and the single channel for submitting R&D projects for Pre-Approval.
Through TAWWER, the Emirates Research and Development Council assesses whether a project meets the criteria for Qualifying R&D Activities and whether its estimated expenditure is eligible.
Advancing Innovation. Strengthening Competitiveness.
R&D is more than a technical activity. It is a national capability.
By strengthening strategic frameworks, coordination, partnerships and pathways for R&D, ERDC helps organisations develop new solutions and translate ideas into practical, economic and national value.
R&D Eligibility
Could Your R&D Qualify?
Qualifying activities can include projects that aim to create new knowledge, develop new applications, improve technologies, test uncertain outcomes or solve complex technical challenges.
To qualify, an activity must meet the five criteria set out in the Frascati Manual: novelty, creativity, scientific or technological uncertainty, systematic execution, and the transferability and/or reproducibility of results.
