BIOPARTNERING'96 - Biotechnology partnering

In order to improve the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Community's specific RTD programme in the field of biotechnology (BIOTECH), the European Commission is organizing a "partnering event" in collaboration with the BIOTECH programme's "Focal Points" in the various Member States.

This event, BIOPARTNERING'96, will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 25 October 1996. The objective is to provide SMEs interested in participating in the BIOTECH programme with an opportunity to discuss options with EC and Focal Point officials and, more importantly, with potential partners. The agenda will include:

- Introduction to the EC BIOTECH programme;
- Presentation of a case study by an SME having already participated in the programme;
- Introduction of the Focal Point system and the Bio-Industry Federations;
- Bilateral meetings between potential partners.
For further information, please contact:

European Commission
DG XII - Science, research and development
Mr. Ron van Vliet
200 rue de la Loi
B-1049 Brussels
Fax +32-2-2991860
E-mail: research@ec.europa.eu