In pursuing these objectives, the Union shall carry out the following activities, complementing the activities carried out in the Member States:
implementation of research, technological development and demonstration programmes, by promoting cooperation with and between undertakings, research centres and universities;
promotion of cooperation in the field of Union research, technological development and demonstration with third countries and international organisations;
dissemination and optimisation of the results of activities in Union research, technological development and demonstration;
stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers in the Union.