ERDC
The Emirates Research and Development Council is leading and coordinating the UAE’s national R&D agenda. Through strategic frameworks and national coordination, ERDC strengthens the country’s R&D ecosystem and helps research deliver real-world impact aligned with national priorities.
ERDC's Vision
Globally leading R&D nation built
on sovereign capabilities
ERDC's Objectives
ERDC strengthens the UAE’s R&D ecosystem by aligning priorities, policies, capabilities and partnerships to support research that delivers meaningful impact.
Set and activate national R&D priorities
Align public and private R&D funding and activity behind shared priorities.
Localize sovereign capabilities in critical domains
Build UAE-based technologies, people and facilities in critical domains.
Strengthen R&D partnerships and attract investment
Stimulate national and international partnerships between academia, research institutions and the private sector, and attract investment in priority fields.
Real-world impact
Turning Research and
Development Into Real-World Impact
Every breakthrough begins as an idea. But ideas need the right environment, guidance and support to move from possibility to application.
ERDC helps transform potential into progress by creating clearer pathways for research and development. Through strategic direction, national coordination and partnerships, the Council supports organisations in advancing their R&D efforts and contributing to national priorities.
Connecting the R&D
Ecosystem
Research and development thrive when organisations, institutions and innovators move forward together.
ERDC strengthens collaboration across the UAE's R&D ecosystem by connecting stakeholders, coordinating efforts and fostering strategic partnerships. Guided by national priorities, the Council supports a more connected and effective R&D ecosystem that delivers lasting impact.
