The ETP Directorate may also invite other organisations (e.g. researchers, industry, public sector, trade bodies etc.), that are not part of the Scottish regional pooling arrangements, to become Programme Partners of the ETP, in order to promote increased levels of engagement between the ETP and this broader group of stakeholders.
Programme Partners will work with the ETP on clearly defined areas of mutual interest and over a time period where this mutual interest is considered beneficial for both parties.