Dedicated call for SMEs in support of the development of new knowledge based added value products and services in traditionally less RTD intensive industries
The European Commission has published a dedicated call for proposals for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in support of the development of new knowledge based added value products and services in traditionally less RTD intensive industries' under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices' thematic priority. This is one of the areas covered by the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme. The area covered by this call is: - Support for the development of new knowledge based added value products and services in traditionally less RTD intensive industries - IP dedicated to SMEs (area 3.4.3.1-4 of the work programme) The objective is to promote the shift of the industrial sectors which are traditionally less RTD intensive to high-added-value sectors. This goal should be achieved through incorporation of emerging technologies driving new production paradigms in all phases of the complete/extended value-chain (design, production, distribution, recycling) to allow development of new knowledge-based, added value and quality products and services in traditional sectors. Addressing the challenge of creating knowledge-based industries at the 2010 horizon, particular attention should be given in the different research projects to education and skills development. The funding instrument for this call will be an integrated project. The total indicative budget for this call is 40 million euroTo see the call text, please visit: http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/call_details.cfm?CALL_ID=11(opens in new window)