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	European Union Funding Services to Business Through the Innovation Relay Centre Scotland we offer advice to business looking to secure EU Framework funding to help in the development and demonstration of innovative technologies. Opportunities exist for SMEs, large companies, universities and research centres. Services to the Public Sector Securing European Union (EU) funding to support public sector projects is becoming an increasingly important source of revenue for the government. To do this effectively requires knowledge of the workings of the EU and national government along with strong programme management skills. Targeting Innovation has this knowledge. We have secured EU funding for the following projects; Scottish Proposal Assistance Fund (SPAF) Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) Scotland Web Development Programme The Millennium Bug Programme In addition we manage the delivery of EU projects and have therefore developed internal systems and processes to assist with the monitoring and reporting required by all EU projects.
	EPISTEP Targeting Innovation is also the co-ordinator and lead partner in the EPISTEP project which was launched in Glasgow in October 2005. This 28 month pilot project, which is funded through the EU’s Framework Programme 6, involves 25 partners from 15 countries across Europe. Its main aim is to provide access for small and medium sized companies, operating in the mobile and wireless communications, embedded systems and nanotechnology sectors to the key European Technology Platforms, which will be setting the R & D agenda in Europe for the next 7 years.
	secure FORCE Targeting Innovation is a partner (and the sole UK representative) in a pan European project, set up to provide partnering opportunities and to offer potential participation in large scale EU funded research and development projects to small and medium sized companies (SMEs) operating in the security sector. The project (called Secure Force, which is part funded through the EU's Framework Programme) will operate across 14 European countries over the next three years. The project's initial goal is to gather information on the expertise and areas of activity of small and medium sized companies operating in the security sector in order to establish a pan European database of around 3000 companies with security related technologies. Companies registering their expertise and interest on this database will be offered preferential opportunities to participate in major EU funded R & D projects in the security field which will be undertaken by the main global players in this market from 2007 onwards. In addition, companies on the database will be able to use it to make new research and commercial contacts with like minded SMEs. In order to participate, the first step is to register company details and areas of expertise/interest with the project. This can be done by contacting Allison Chudleigh at Targeting Innovation by e-mail to achudleigh@targetinginnovation.com or on tel. no. 0141 572 1600. Website: www.secure-force.eu
	TRANSBIO Targeting Innovation is the sole UK partner in an international project called Transbio (Matching Transoceanic Biotech Opportunities), set up to assist innovative European based life science companies find development partners in the huge North American biotech market. Transbio's main aim is to assist small and medium sized life sciences companies improve their competitiveness through the creation of technology partnerships and the development of joint technology products for the European, Canadian, and US markets. FMore information can be found in the documents below. Forthcoming Opportunity for Scottish Companies in the Life Sciences Sector (27/09/06) Transbio Project Summary (27/09/06)
	Blue Bio-NET This project, now completed involved Targeting Innovation's expertise to deliver in partnership an EU project across Europe called Blue Bio-NET. This project aimed to increase SME and university participation in the marine biotechnology sector.
	WENETT Targeting Innovation is a partner in the WENETT (Promotion of Women Entrepreneurs to participate in European Technology Transfer) project. WENETT's main objectives are to: stimulate innovation and exchange of knowledge between women in business and women in science; encourage networking with innovation, financial and technology transfer related support services. increase awareness of transnational technology transfer, innovation support services and networks amongst the community of woman scientists and entrepreneurs. establish Regional Interdisciplinary Platforms to support innovation and transnational technology transfer Target group: WENETT focuses on women innovators who… own or manage a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) are involved in scientific research are interested in promoting their research achievement to other regions are interested in collaborating with other small and medium sized businesses Project activities: Regional networking of associations, clusters and business support services Operation of joint workshops with regional network partners, in order to present the opportunities offered by international co-operation, Demonstrate the practical examples of the benefits of international cooperation Show how this co-operation can be initiated. Presentation and dissemination of successful women innovators in video clips and case studies Offering support to women innovators who want to initiate and participate in international cooperation activity. The members of the networks represented by the regional partners can Extend the number of international contacts they have Increase their competitive situation on the markets by innovation management and European technology co-operation Project website: www.wenett.eu Contact Caroline Gray-Stephens or Allison Chudleigh at Targeting Innovation by e-mail at: cgs@targetinginnovation.com or achudleigh@targetinginnovation.com or call 0141 572 1600.
	ISOPTT Targeting Innovation is a partner (and the sole UK representative) in an EU funded project, set up to help small companies learn how to enhance their capacity to innovate, adopt new technology within their business and collaborate with new partners in new markets. The project is aimed specifically at small forward thinking companies with the desire to take their business forward to new horizons, have potential for growth, are keen to take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by transnational collaboration, but may be unsure of where or how to start. The project called "Improving Small Companies' Potential for Transantional Technology Transfer" (ISOPTT) offers a series of 5 seminars to be operated over the next 18 months which will directly provide small businesses with the knowledge and skills required to understand the key components of promoting or adopting innovation across national borders leading to successful technology transfer and increased company growth. The five seminars will deal with: Clustering Intellectual Property Globalisation & Internationalisation Finance Competitive Intelligence Each seminar will deal with a specific topic and can be attended individually, but full benefit and understanding will be gained by attending the entire series. There is no cost to small companies to attend other than their own time commitment. Targeting Innovation will work in close collaboration with the companies participating in the project and provide support and assistance throughout the duration of the project. In order to participate, the first step is to register company details by completing the attached Registration Form. Website: www.isoptt.eu/uk For further information contact Allison Chudleigh at Targeting Innovation by email at: achudleigh@targetinginnovation.com or call 0141 572 1600.

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