Setting up of a European research virtual institute for composites

Objective

The main objective of the project is to set up a VIRTUAL INSTITUTE FOR COMPOSITES.
This VI will have the following objectives:
a) to be a virtual portal for composites;
b) to provide access to a wide range of technical information through its web site;
c) to offer appropriate training in Europe;
d) to offer R&D services (design, simulation, characterization.);
e) to give access to early stage finance/business angel networks & to support the creation of start up. This virtual institute gathers 9 European countries, covering the whole European continent. The consortium gathers mainly 4 types of partners: Academic partners, business champions, SMEs and incubators.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-7. - Support to Research Infrastructures

Funding Scheme

Coordinator

Participants (29)