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[November 2001]
SME TechWeb - a new website for small and medium-sized companies
We want to let you know about a new, exciting and easy-to-use Internet product which offers a single point of contact for on-line information and advice about EU research for SMEs.
It complements the existing range of information products aimed at SMEs (companies with fewer than 250 employees) and will be especially useful to
those who want to innovate and forge international research links.SME TechWeb provides information on the Specific Measures for SMEs of the Fifth Framework Programme. This site offers a clear, user-friendly design
and structure with content that is written in a straightforward way to help busy SME owner/managers get the most from EU research. It will guide SMEs
through all the steps of a research project, from initial identification of needs to the commercial exploitation of results.Content-wise, the Special Measures on offer to SMEs are clearly explained, and all the necessary forms and guidance notes needed to submit a research proposal are there, along with a database offering examples of successful projects. There is also a glossary of terms to help newcomers understand EU research.
An advanced search facility will make it easy for users to find what they need - from inspiring success stories to details of exploratory awards and Economic and Technological Intelligence actions. SME TechWeb will be updated regularly to provide the latest news of events, calls, and regulatory developments. There are also links to other on-line sources of advice and information that are relevant to technology-oriented SMEs.
The SME TechWeb is a direct replacement for the previous CORDIS SME website and will be up and running from 30 October at the following CORDIS address:
http://www.cordis.lu/sme/
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