New thematic service on 'nanotechnology, materials and new production processes' launched on CORDIS
CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, has launched a dedicated service on the third thematic priority of the integrating and strengthening section of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). This priority covers a wide range of funding opportunities and actions in nanotechnology and the nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices. The new service, integrated in the FP6 portal, offers central access to specific information, working documents, publications and useful links. Funding opportunities and calls are easily accessible, and are aimed to help stakeholders benefit from a budget of 1,300 million euro. In addition, users can quickly review timely information on events, identify local support initiatives and find links to assist the submission of proposals. The service also provides an overview of funded projects under previous programmes. Over 2,000 concrete examples can be consulted, offering potential technical solutions and background information for further research projects. Furthermore, this service hosts a fledging interface to national activities in these fields carried out in European countries. This dedicated web interface thus provides a clear window to the promotion of better collaboration between research and industry for the design of new devices and processes, materials and production concepts - all critical drivers of innovation in a changing world.