In pursuing these objectives, the Union shall carry out the following activities, complementing the activities carried out in the Member States:

     (a) implementation of research, technological development and demonstration programmes, by promoting cooperation with and between undertakings, research centres and universities;
     (b) promotion of cooperation in the field of Union research, technological development and demonstration with third countries and international organisations;
     (c) dissemination and optimisation of the results of activities in Union research, technological development and demonstration;
     (d) stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers in the Union.