Research connection 2009 conference in Prague on 7 and 8 May EU supports innovation for employment
The European Union is providing a boost to the competitiveness of enterprises by facilitating the transfer of knowledge from academic research to businesses, thereby encouraging innovation. This is one of the aims of the conference "Research Connection 2009" in Prague on 7 and 8 May 2009 where entrepreneurs will meet with scientists from all over Europe. The conference is focusing on the theme "Networking our way to a research future". Experts of the European Commission will support the networking between business and academia and give advice how to make use of the various supporting schemes.
The potential partners will learn how to apply for support out of the Structural Funds. More than 86 billion Euro(25% of the total in the period 2007-2013) are already earmarked for the broad innovation agenda. This covers research and innovation, information and communication technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Information sessions will be organized to provide the participants of the conference with concrete information on how to participate successfully in the 7th Framework Programme for Research (which will invest 54 billion ? between 2007 and 2013). Especially interesting for the participants of New Member States will be sessions moderated by experienced coordinators from New Member States. They will provide tips and hints on participation in and management of proposals, based on practical experience.
Owners of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are especially welcome to the conference. The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Program (CIP, financed with 3,6 billion Euro (from 2007 - 2013) encourages them to become globally competitive. Entrepreneurs will learn how to get support and find partners to develop the information society or increase the use of renewable energies and use it more efficiently.
Organized by the European Commission Directorate General for Research over 2000 EU science experts are expected to come to Prague. Scientists, policy makers and representatives of industry and research organisations are going to exchange their experiences, set up new collaborations, and create new and innovative partnerships. An exciting exhibition will showcase a selection of 40 EU-funded projects.
Online registration is open:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2009/rtd-2009/index_en.cfm
http://ec.europa.eu/research/conferences/2009/rtd-2009/index_en.cfm
More information and contact:
European Commission Directorate-General for Research, Communication Unit
Tel +32.2.295 99 71 Fax +32.2.295 82 20
Email rtd-2009@ec.europa.eu