Adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to EU standards in the field of scientific and technical cooperation in the agro-industrial complex
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37772/2309-9275-2026-1(26)-6Keywords:
agricultural law, scientific cooperation, European Innovation Partnership, innovative development, acquis communautaireAbstract
The scientific paper, conducted within the framework of the fundamental research project “Theoretical and Legal Principles of Ensuring the Innovative Development of Ukraine’s Agriculture in the Context of European Integration” (UkrISTEI Reg. No. 0125U003844), explores the theoretical and practical aspects of adapting Ukrainian legislation to European Union standards in the field of scientific and technical cooperation within the agro-industrial complex (AIC). The study analyzes key acts of the acquis communautaire regulating innovative activities in agriculture, specifically the mechanisms of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI). Discrepancies between Ukraine’s current regulatory framework and modern European requirements regarding technology transfer and the legal status of scientific institutions as market entities are identified. Based on a comparative legal analysis, specific steps for legislative harmonization are proposed to facilitate investment in joint scientific-agricultural projects and enhance the competitiveness of the national agricultural sector in the international market. The necessity of transitioning from declarative norms to specific legal mechanisms of public-private partnership is substantiated. The author proposes a conceptual framework for the phased adaptation of the regulatory base, including the reform of the intellectual property protection system for breeding achievements and the introduction of tax incentives for joint scientific and production projects. The study’s conclusions can be utilized by legislative entities to improve the Laws of Ukraine “On Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity” and “On the Principles of State Agricultural Policy and State Policy for Rural Development,” as well as by agricultural enterprises to develop legal strategies for cooperation with scientific centers.
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