IRC-IRE Networks Central Unit
The European Commission's Enterprise Directorate-General has published a call for tenders concerning the Innovation Relay Centres (IRC) network and the Innovating Regions in Europe (IRE) network central unit. It is seeking computer, research and development, and business and management consultancy and related services for the implementation and operation of the IRC-IRE central unit. The IRC-IRE central unit will work in the following domains: - Expertise in innovation, technology transfer and exploitation of research; - Investigation of mechanisms for the exchange of knowledge and good practices among the IRC and the IRE projects; - Development and implementation of standards, methodologies, communication policies and operational principles of the IRC and IRE networks; - Development of network activities to standardise operational procedures and management tools; - Creation of instruments to promote the services of the IRC and IRE networks; - Analysis in the field of telecommunications, database management and information application to link the IRC and the IRE projects' participants throughout the Community; strategic contribution in improving and further developing IRC and IRE projects. For further information, please contact: European Commission Enterprise Directorate-General Technology Transfer Networks and Services Unit Mr Hoyos Pérez Rue Alcide de Gasperi (EUFO 2265) L-2920 Luxembourg Fax +352-4301-34009