The organizers consider that the seminar is an opportunity for a real exchange of ideas and experiences on a topic of major interest for a better R&D system contribution to the economic performance. By experience, ideas and solutions presented by participants at the seminar, it could contribute to a better connection of the research system to the requirements of Romanian society, with positive implications on stimulating innovation and increasing awareness of the economic environment on the importance of scientific research results and technological development.Seminar Program: Section 1 - The impact of political reform on the R&D system. Institutional changesSection 2 - Institutional development of the R&D system, in the prospect of a sustainable economySection 3