"Why reinvent the wheel?" - a technical know-how guide for Dutch businesses "Waarom het wiel opnieuw uitvinden?" (Why re-invent the wheel?) is the title of a guide recently published, in the context of the Fourth Framework Programme, by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. The guide is intended to help Dutch businesses and... "Waarom het wiel opnieuw uitvinden?" (Why re-invent the wheel?) is the title of a guide recently published, in the context of the Fourth Framework Programme, by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. The guide is intended to help Dutch businesses and institutions in finding information on technical know-how developments which already exist. The publication contains information on how to obtain direct and easy access to national and international information sources. Lists of books, magazines, information banks and research institutions which can be used are also given. The following specific topics are covered: - Research policy in the Netherlands and in the European Union, including Eureka; - Information on existing know-how in the field of current research, including information sources; - Contractual research; - Financing available for research and development projects; - Licensing. Countries Netherlands
