What is the NP 4457:2021 standard?

The NP 4457:2021 standard aims to define the requirements and procedures for an effective research, development and innovation (R&D) management system, supporting companies to achieve innovation goals.   

The purpose of the standard is to improve the R&D performance of the organization that adopts it.

Why implement it?

It is recognized by all that:

  • Knowledge is the basis for wealth generation, and research and development is one of the pillars of knowledge creation.
  • Innovation is the means to transform this knowledge into economic development, which ensures the sustainability of businesses and the creation of wealth.

Managing innovation activities means consciously implementing practices that lead to better innovation results.

Therefore, it is important to improve the quality and dynamics of internal R&D management.

Scope of application

Applicable to any organization with R&D activities, regardless of its size, complexity, or the nature of its activities, which intends to:

  1. Develop its innovation capacity.
  2. Establish, implement, maintain, and improve an R&D management system.
  3. Ensure compliance with its innovation policy and strategy.
  4. Demonstrate compliance with the standard through the certification of its R&D management system.

Benefits

  • Involvement of the entire organization, through the sharing and understanding of innovation concepts and elements of the management system.
  • Greater ability to identify opportunities and transform those opportunities into value.
  • Greater preparation and adaptability to activate and mobilize resources in response to change.
  • Continuous and sustained renewal of the portfolio
  • Increase in growth, turnover, profitability, productivity, and competitiveness.
  • Reduction of costs and waste, favoring resource efficiency.

Incentives to implement the standard

Yes, it is possible to include the costs of the R&D management system certification process in projects funded by community funds, specifically in Research & Technological Development projects.