An international non-profit association under Belgian law, the COST Association now includes all 35 COST Member Countries and Israel, a cooperating state.
By managing the contract signed with the European Commission after taking over the COST branch of activity from the European Science Foundation, the Association is meant to ensure stability and continuity in fulfilling the mission of COST: enabling breakthrough scientific developments leading to new concepts and products.
As a result, COST will continue its key role in supporting inclusive science and technology networking and cooperation at European level, thereby fostering scientific and technological excellence in the Horizon 2020 context. For more information on the mission of COST, its strategy and organisation, see About COST.
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