Most European countries are investing in research to reduce reliance on pesticides and the risks associated with their use. They must do this to implement the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as called for by Directive 2009/128/EC. Coordinating national research and extension efforts and pooling existing re-sources can create added value and synergies. The C-IPM project creates a forum for exchange and identi-fication of IPM research and development priorities, provide recommendations on national and European research, connect existing initiatives, and coordinate joint transnational research calls.The overall goal of C-IPM is to ensure a higher level of implementation of IPM among European farmers by creating synergies from national investments in research and extension. It builds on initiatives such as the network of excellence ENDURE or the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research Collaborative Working Group on IPM, which highlighted the feasibility of generating added value via joint activities that range from information sharing and the creation of knowledge hubs to the development of joint transnational actions. It will take stock of past and ongoing research projects on IPM, such as PURE.The specific goals are to:1. Identify synergies and gaps in existing national and transnational programmes and define an IPM-specific strategic research agenda and implementation plan;2. Organise and fund joint transnational calls on IPM and minor uses;3. Ensure better translation of national and European IPM-related programmes into applicable innovation