This is the 12197th most frequent Russian word.
инициировали
"Инициировали" means "initiated" in English.
The word 'инициировали' here indicates that the subjects took the initial step or began the activity of the project.
Они инициировали проект по улучшению инфраструктуры.
They initiated a project to improve infrastructure.
In this context, 'инициировали' refers to starting a scientific experiment in a formal manner.
Учёные инициировали эксперимент для изучения новой гипотезы.
Scientists initiated an experiment to study a new hypothesis.
The use of 'инициировала' in this sentence conveys that the company started or proposed the discussions for collaboration.