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May 2000

 
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Innovation projects

 


FP5 Innovation
Projects

 
    Fifteen Innovation projects and six accompanying measure (AM) projects were launched in March, following the first call for proposals under the Fifth Research Framework Programme.

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acronym
technical aspects
non-technical aspects
001 CANCTT transfer of new cancer diagnostic and therapeutic technologies from research institutes to industry development of a model of best practice for the protection and exploitation of intellectual property generated by cancer research
005 LLINCWA pilot projects to test and demonstrate applications of non-toxic biodegradable lubricants networking of public authorities, lubricant suppliers and users to improve transparency of the market and acceptance of methods for testing water quality
008 STARTER     analysis of concrete examples of company spin-offs, and development of a 'reference toolbox' (adaptable to different national circumstances) to facilitate spin-offs
013 BASIS     development and application of new schemes to support the integration of sustainability as a decision-making criterion in the formulation of business strategies
021 VAL-NET bilateral transfer of technology between two distilleries in France and one in Spain development of an innovative methodology for the integration of quality, safety and environmental management procedures in the distillery sector
022 IT TAKES 2 pilot projects to upgrade buildings and public spaces in post-war estates in five countries integration of the improvement schemes in a process of vision-making, action planning and evaluation involving politicians, technologists, residents and businesses
027 T-SHOE transfer of rapid prototyping technology to SMEs in the traditional footwear sector support for ancillary business development through skills analysis and training, implementation of communication systems and integration of design and manufacturing
028 TQM-NET adaptation and testing of existing TQM training and support software in four new countries development of additional training and consulting modules, and establishment of a support network, for SMEs adopting Total Quality Management procedures
029 FECG transfer of innovative foetal heart monitoring technology to ten European obstetric teaching centres adaptation and demonstration of new teaching tools as a means of creating a critical mass of nationally and internationally recognised users
030 NESTOR creation and pilot testing of prototype robotic couriers for hospitals and healthcare centres in two countries investigation, in consultation with a panel of end-users, of issues of acceptance (by staff and patients) and work reorganisation
032 MADE-IT development of web-based tools to improve the design management skills of high-tech SMEs in particular creation of a network of industrial design centres to exchange best practice in the delivery and promotion of design management services for innovative SMEs
037 MISTRAL-MAR     development of associated training materials, operational procedures, quality management and management information systems, and business plans
039 EVA     extension of the Value Analysis (VA) methodology to incorporate consideration of environmental impacts into product and process improvement, and pilot testing
042 ANDIGNET pilot testing of water recycling technologies to enable the scale-up of land-based fish farming methods networking of technology providers and users, impact assessment and business planning for innovative anaerobic digestion of citrus-processing residues
043 OENOS transnational transfer and demonstration of 'flash expansion' winemaking technology development of a framework for converting winemakers' tacit knowledge into objective analytical methods as the basis for improved commercial decision-making

 

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acronym
objectives
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CLIP
(AM)

support and exchange of experience within a cluster of innovation projects in relation to innovation processes and non-technical barriers to innovation
012

PRIDE1
(AM)

support and exchange of experience within a cluster of innovation projects in relation to innovation processes and non-technical barriers to innovation
014

LIFESTYLE
(AM)

application of participatory change and knowledge management methods within a cluster of innovation projects promoting new sustainable lifestyle technologies
016

STRATEGI.ST
(AM)

assistance for a cluster of innovation projects in addressing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of technological innovation
023

ECO-INNOVATION
(AM)

support for a cluster of innovation projects dealing with environmental technologies in relation to legislation and the application of environment management systems
031

SHOW CASE
(AM)

support for mutual learning across sectoral, cultural and national boundaries among a cluster of innovation projects in relation to the promotion of innovation

   
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