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FP7: For more information about the Seventh Framework Programme in general please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/research/future/themes/index_en.cfm and/or http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home.html

FP6: For more information about the Sixth Framework programme and research opportunities in general please visit http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/index_en.cfm?p=0 and/or http://cordis.europa.eu/fp6/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.FP6HomePage

EBN: is the representative association of the EC Business Innovation Centres (EC-BICs) For more information about the EC BICs or to locate a BIC near you please visit the EBN web-site www.ebn.be

NCPs: The National Contact Point (NCP) has been set up by the EC to provide specific assistance regarding FP6. For a list of contact points, please visit http://cordis.europa.eu/fp6/ncp.htm

IPR HelpDesk is a project financed by the European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, under the Sixth Framework Programme on RTD in the European Union.

The IPR-Helpdesk’s main objective is to support current and potential participants in RTD projects financed by the European Community on issues relating to intellectual property.

All IPR-Helpdesk services are free of charge and are available in the 6 languages:

English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Polish.

For more information visit www.ipr-helpdesk.org

ManagEnergy is an initiative of the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, which aims to support the work of actors working on energy efficiency and renewable energies at the local and regional level. The main tools are training workshops and online events. Additionally information is provided on case studies, good practice, European legislation and programmes.

You may access the ManagEnergy website at: www.managenergy.net

You may access the Internet Broadcast site at: www.managenergy.tv

MAPO is the first European Network on MArine POllution which aims to identify SMEs specialised in the field of marine pollution and help them join existing European RTD projects or develop new projects.

MAPO consortium is composed of researchers, universities, consultancies and SMEs from 10 European countries.

For more information, visit www.marine-pollutions.org

European Technology Platforms (ETPs): Building knowledge for Europe's future growth. Visit the website: www.cordis.europa.eu/technology-platforms/home_en.html

EU Research Commissioner: Visit the Website of the EU Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik. http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/potocnik/indexfl_en.htm

Research Information Centre: presents journalistic news articles on European research policy, programmes, projects, projects results, etc. http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/index_en.cfm

EPISTEP is an innovative project supported by the EU "Research and Innovation" strand of the 6th Framework Programme to enhance SME participation in IST European Technology Platforms (ETP) in the Sixth and Seventh Framework Programme.

http://www.epistep.org

ETPs addressed in the EPISTEP project are:

- Mobile Communications (eMobility)
- Embedded Systems (ARTEMIS)
- Nano-electronics (ENIAC)

For more information: info@epistep.org

SMEtoLEAD is an FP6 E C supported initiative aiming at training SMEs to be successful coordinators of FP7 Projects.

The task of coordinating demands time and commitment and can quickly become an area where budgets are exceeded; and if not carefully managed can overshadow the added value and benefits of leading an FP project.
The SMEtoLEAD solution
The SMEtoLEAD training offers through 3 different modules to tackle the main issues and transfer the best practices and tips that will make the whole journey of coordination less challenging and more fruitful! Modules include:

§ Module 1 Proposal preparation to Contract Negotiation

§ Module 2 Project Launch to Mid-term Assessment

§ Module 3 Mid-term Assessment to Completion

The 11 SMEtoLEAD partners have all extensive experience and understanding of EC Framework Programmes having been involved as partners, coordinators or advisers to projects since FP2.

For more information visit http://www.smetolead.org

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