Objective The members of the Centr Atlantic IRC are all involved in supporting innovation and technological development in the region. The proposition has been constructed to build on these competences, and the wide experience gained from eight years participation in the CRI. CentrAtlantic IRC covers four regions on the west of France: Basse Normandie, Bretagne, Centre and Pays de la Loire.The partners involved in this project already work closely at a regional level in offering innovation support. To address the identified technological requirements of the region and the priority sectors identified by the commission, eight thematic projects have been selected for intense activity. Transversal activities in TO/TR diffusion and communications, together with promotion of other sectors, will ensure the full spectrum of industry is coveredThe strategic objectives are:1- Facilitating TTT that correspond to the needs of regional SMEs2-Providing a value added service to support innovation and technological development.3-Enhancing synergies and exchanges of our partners at regional, national, and European levels.4 Consolidating and developing our current position as a node for innovation and TTT in our regional environment. IRC activities are of three types: awareness, contact and assistance. The expected results are: 700 visits, 200 audits, 12 seminars or conferences, 20 brokerage events, 8 companies missions, 8 trainings Participation to 5 thematic groups800 clients, 300 new clients, 100 TO and 40 TR published 800 EOI, 400 matches, 100 negotiations, 40 TTT and 8 started negotiations R&D result exploitation. The IRC has the technical expertise, the experience and the facilities to successfully promote TTT across the West of France. The light management structure combined with a targeted sectorial approach and the implementation of a management quality system will accomplish the mission in an efficient and cost effectivemanner. Programme(s) FP6-INNOVATION - Research and innovation in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) 2002-2006 Topic(s) INNOVATION-4.2 - Innovation Relay Centres Call for proposal FP6-2003-INNOV-2 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme SSA - Specific Support Action Coordinator BRETAGNE INNOVATION EU contribution No data Address 18 place de la gare RENNES France See on map Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all AGENCE NATIONALE DE VALORISATION DE LA RECHERCHE France EU contribution No data Address 43 rue de Caumartin PARIS See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data CHAMBRE RÉGIONALE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE DE BRETAGNE' France EU contribution No data Address 1 Rue DU GENERAL GUILLAUDOT RENNES See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data PAYS DE LA LOIRE INNOVATION France EU contribution No data Address 6 Boulevard des Pâtureaux SAINTE-LUCE SUR LOIRE See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data