Partnership Relations

Partnership Relations strengthens CERN’s visibility and influence in the digital ecosystem by developing and sustaining relationships with leading technology companies, research institutions, European organisations and public partners. Through these interactions, it expands opportunities for collaboration, supports CERN’s digital ambitions and reinforces the Organisation’s role as a key actor in the development of advanced technologies.

The main objectives of the Partnership Relations function are to:

Develop and scale partnerships that support CERN’s digital transformation and technological capabilities.

Establish and manage long-term collaboration models with industry, academia and public institutions.

Support co-development initiatives and joint innovation projects with external partners.

Contribute to CERN’s engagement with European institutions and participation in European Commission programmes and initiatives.

Strengthen CERN’s visibility and positioning as a trusted partner in digital innovation and advanced technologies.