Commission calls for study on research collaboration patterns

Brussels, 29 May 2002

The European Commission has given a prior information notice of a study contract on patterns of research collaboration.

The contract relates to patterns of research collaboration (between industry and university and between large firms and small and medium sized enterprises), knowledge diffusion, and technology transfer. Research and innovation financing are evolving differently depending on the technology field or industrial sector. Understanding these differences is important for improving the efficacy and effectiveness of public policies to encourage research and technological innovation.

The purpose of the study is to identify and analyse these patterns in several technological areas and draw policy implications.'

For further information, please contact:

European Commission
SDME 1/116
Brussels

Tel: +32 2 299 3669
Fax +32 2 299 4207
E-mail: Philippe.Martin@cec.eu.int

http://ted.eur-op.eu.int/static/home/en /homepage.ini

Remarks: The scheduled start for initiating the award procedure is the third quarter of 2002.

Before contacting the Commission, tenderers are strongly advised to consult the original call text in the Official Journal of the European Communities at the reference below.

Document Reference: OJ No S 102-080145 of 29.05.2002.

CORDIS RTD-NEWS/© European Communities, 2001