The aim of the intervention is to increase the capability of TA activities in TA institutions that meet the demands of society, including the development of research directions based on the needs of business and society in the focus areas of smart specialisation of TAIE; to provide a high-quality and sustainable basis for the uptake of science-based and innovative solutions by companies and society at large, leveraging cooperation between research institutions, companies and other partners, and to support the recruitment and growth of scientists and engineers in the field.