Objective NASSTEC will train 11 Early Stage Researchers and 1 Experienced Researcher in native seed science, conservation and use, so that environmental mitigation and adaptation projects can have increased impact. Without immediate enhancement of capacity and capability in this specific area of biodiversity science, the native seed industry in Europe will fail to develop towards the multi-million dollar markets of the US and Australia. NASSTEC plans to interconnect the public and private sector through the establishment of a multidisciplinary European doctoral ‘school’ with the aim of integrating knowledge in plant ecology, genetics, molecular biology, taxonomy, ecology, conservation, seed biology, environmental science, agricultural botany, crop science, breeding and horticulture. This knowledge will be transferred to industry, thereby contributing to the EU bio-economy. NASSTEC includes 7 full (FP) and 7 associated partners (AP) from 4 EU Member States. It interconnects 4 different sectors: private companies (3 FP and 2 AP), NGOs (2 AP), public land governance bodies and academic institutions (4 FP and 3 AP). The scientific and training programmes embrace 12 research topics, clustered under three sub programmes: A) In situ seed sampling; B) Seed biology characterisation; and C) Production and deployment of seed. Critically, the findings from the three sub-programmes will be interconnected, integrated and communicated rapidly and effectively to the ESRs/ER and all external stakeholders through a global e-Learning Environment (ELE). This ELE will be pivotal in delivering a balanced scheme of exchange visits and secondments, a rich programme of network events, news of network achievements and research information; including the findings of the final NASSTEC conference. NASSTEC will increase the competitiveness of ESRs/ER substantially and ensure that human capital is directed towards the development of a sustainable and dynamic European native seed industry. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencesnatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbotanynatural sciencesbiological sciencesmolecular biology Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN - Marie-Curie Action: "Initial Training Networks" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN) Coordinator MUSEO DELLE SCIENZE EU contribution € 817 592,82 Address CORSO DEL LAVORO E DELLA SCIENZA 3 38123 Trento Italy See on map Region Nord-Est Provincia Autonoma di Trento Trento Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Denise Eccher (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW United Kingdom EU contribution € 570 113,28 Address ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW TW93AB Richmond See on map Region London Outer London — West and North West Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact George Sarkis (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA Italy EU contribution € 499 275,92 Address STRADA NUOVA 65 27100 Pavia See on map Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Pavia Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Sofia Baggini (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data SCOTIA SEEDS LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 493 933,44 Address MAVISBANK, FARNELL DD9 6TR BRECHIN See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Giles Laverack (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE United Kingdom EU contribution € 285 056,64 Address ERROL ROAD INVERGOWRIE DD2 5DA Dundee See on map Region Scotland Eastern Scotland Perth & Kinross and Stirling Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Anne Ross (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data SEMILLAS SILVESTRES SL Spain EU contribution € 462 163,24 Address CALLE AULAGA 24 14012 CORDOBA See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Angela Medran-Viñas (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data SYNGENTA SEEDS BV Netherlands EU contribution € 245 661,46 Address WESTEINDE 62 1601 BK ENKHUIZEN See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Frank Lanfermeijer (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data