EUREKA

Brief description:

EUREKA is a pan-European network for encouraging near market, collaborative R&D projects which lead to the development of advanced products, processes or services. It involves organisations from 24 European countries and the Commission of the European Union. It is not an EU programme.

Funding of up to 50% of eligible costs is available for research projects, which must involve a minimum of two independent organisations from two member countries. A project can be in any technological area chosen by the participants.

A newsletter and seminars disseminate information about projects. Brokerage events, where interested organisations are able to get together to discuss potential projects are also organised.

Eligibility criteria:

Any UK-registered company, Research Organisations and Higher Education Institutions.

Closing date:

Open

How to apply:

Contact the EUREKA Unit Enquiry Point:
Graham Crewe
Department of Trade and industry
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Tel: 020 7215 1618 Fax: 020 7215 1700
E-mail: graham.crewe@tdiv.dti.gov.uk

Further information can also be found on the World Wide Web on:
http://www.eureka.be