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| Dismantling Barriers to Innovation |
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In the past, Innovation projects dealt purely with the transfer and pilot testing of new technologies. Increasingly, they will focus on non-technical obstacles to technology transfer. How will this contribute to innovation in Europe, and what are the implications for the projects themselves? |
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Baby Boom |
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With natural fish stocks already close to exhaustion in many regions, and demand for seafood expected to rise by 25% over the next ten years, a simple and effective means to control the timing of reproduction in farmed fish will bring significant advantages to Europe's aquaculture industry. |
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Watching the Traffic Flow |
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CThe car offers individual drivers autonomy and flexibility. But to keep their vehicles moving on Europe's increasingly crowded roads, traffic must be carefully managed. The widespread deployment of intelligent automatic monitoring devices is becoming ever more necessary. |
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Look Before You Leap |
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Patent databases contain state-of-the-art technical knowledge, 80% of which cannot be found anywhere else. A professional novelty search, before the start of a research project, avoids the danger of conflict with current patents, and may save costs by revealing an available existing technology. |
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Exploration Pays Off for SMEs |
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CBetween 1994 and 1998, exploratory awards helped 2,700 small and medium-sized enterprises to prepare proposals for full research projects. The findings of a recent study have been used to fine-tune the scheme, making it even more useful for small companies. |
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Fertile Imagination |
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Traditional methods for the disposal of sludge residues from municipal waste-water treatment are environmentally unsustainable. A newly opened pilot plant in Luxembourg turns the sludge into a hygienic compost with commercial applications in agriculture and land reclamation. |
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Leading by Example |
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With the Joint Research Centre committed to making its scientific results more accessible to industry, the little-known Community Patent Portfolio is assuming growing importance. |
May 1999
