Research is needed in order to establish a common framework of data, methods, models and schemes for
harvesting synergy from coordinated R&I portfolios, on a European level. By 2020 the R&I portfolios for selected
TEN-T corridors should be evaluated on opportunities for optimising the return on innovation investment (ROII)
across the shareholders involved through associating or even aligning their individual current and planned projects
and programmes. The basis for this is the understanding and appreciation of their objectives and targets,
strategies and resourcing instruments (e.g. innovation procurement schemes).