The project will bring mutual transfer of knowledge between partners to help synergic capacity building in biomedical research as well as contribution to the development of research and intellectual infrastructure of both sides whose improvement is essential for lasting and sustainable co-operation. Translating research into internationally marketable products can directly add momentum to the regional knowledge-based economic development and strengthen the international scientific position in the research of illnesses most characteristic of the region Achievements: The RDI potential of the region was mobilised through the co-operation of the two biggest research centres in the cross-border area – the University of Pécs and the University of Osijek. One in a series of joint projects was the cooperation in medical research through the development of research infrastructure, the setting up of joint research teams and through support to young researchers in the molecular and transgenic fi eld. Joint conferences were organised to present the conducted research and to lay down the foundations for further co-operation.