Objective The ETI proposal is focussed on the development and implementation of a research and innovation strategy for specific SMEs/SME Groupings. This co-ordination action project aims to complement the Framework Programme instruments by integrating the research needs of two traditional SME-intensive industry sectors. The target sectors are Surface/Metal Finishing and Printed Circuit Board manufacturing, which are traditional SME intensive industries with very similar and overlapping technological needs. With the objective of increasing involvement in framework programme research, particularly emerging and future European RTD activities and programmes, the central project aims are: Analysis and benchmarking of sectoral technological and business/market needs. Integration of SME sectoral research needs through exchange and dissemination of information and networking. Facilitation of SME innovation in target sectors by establishing best practice. Both overall aims of area 1.2.6 "Stepping up economic and technological intelligence" are central to the proposal. The project will build both the capacity and capability of SMEs to innovate through greater involvement in research. The aims will be to strengthen SME competitiveness in both the medium and long-term, through increasing knowledge and awareness of high-tech methods in these traditional industries. The two sectors are closely aligned with respect to the generic technological innovations required to meet future challenges, with similar market, environmental, legislative and societal issues to be addressed. Programme(s) FP6-INNOVATION - Research and innovation in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) 2002-2006 Topic(s) INNOVATION-5 - Stepping up economic and technological intelligence Call for proposal FP6-2004-INNOV-5 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CA - Coordination action Coordinator C-TECH INNOVATION LIMITED EU contribution No data Address Capenhurst Technology Park CHESTER United Kingdom See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all EIPC SERVICES BV Netherlands EU contribution No data Address Hertogsingel 49B MAASTRICHT See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data RTC NORTH LTD United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address 1, Hylton Park, Wessington Way SUNDERLAND See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data SYNDICAT NATIONAL DES ENTREPRISES D'APPLICATIONS, DE REVÊTEMENTS ET TRAITEMENTS DES SURFACES France EU contribution No data Address 39/41, rue Louis Blanc COURBEVOIE See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PLATING AND MATERIALS France EU contribution No data Address 67 Rue Ampere PARIS See on map Total cost No data DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUER GALVANO- UND OBERFLAECHENTECHNIK E.V. Germany EU contribution No data Address Itterpark 6 HILDEN See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data