New call for Research-driven Clusters: Find Information & Partners through the NCPs Network

A new call for transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters, in the field of "transport-related economy", was launched on 20 July 2010, under the programme "Regions of Knowledge" (Capacities, 7th Framework Programme).

TRANS REG NCP, the trans-national network for the Regional National Contact Points, supports all research organizations, enterprises and regional authorities to participate in the programme, by providing comprehensive information, Partner Search facilities, tips on success stories, etc.

The "Regions of knowledge" programme aims to strengthen European regions, by encouraging and supporting regional "research-driven clusters", associating universities, research centres, enterprises and regional authorities. In this call, proposals should support the innovative capacity of European transport-related industries and businesses. The objective is to promote sustainable transport in an integrated, technology-led and user friendly way which can contribute to regional and local development.

Proposals are invited to address the following objective: to analyze and integrate the research agendas of actors in regional clusters, to improve integration of research actors in regional economies through a Joint Action Plan and take measures towards its implementation, as well as to mentor regions of less developed research profile. The total indicative budget for this call is 18.66 million euro. The deadline for submissions is on 9 December 2011.

TRANS REG NCP (www.transregncp.eu) provides access to information on research-driven-clusters policies and initiatives, open calls and past funded project, news, events, useful links, etc. The RDC Database facilitates the emergence, operation and benchmarking of research-driven clusters. Validated proposal ideas are disseminated through the Network for highly competitive and successful projects to the EU call.

Visit the website and check the opportunities for collaborations, contacts in your country, success stories and a full report on "Research Driven Clusters. Overview on RDC Policies, methods of characterization and examples of best practices" developed by the Network.

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