A Memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Center for Research and Development ( NCRD ) and the University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Technikum Wien Austria on 9 Oct.2014 , with the intent to promote their joint activities in the field of Science and Research , through: 1- Exchange of undergraduate and graduate students 2- Exchange of faculty members and researchers 3- Joint Research Activities 4- Exchange of scientific materials and innformation.