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12 http://ec. europa. eu/agriculture/cap-post-2013/legal-proposals/com627/627 en. pdf 10
http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy/sources/docgener/evaluation/doc/performance/outcome indicators en. pdf Other relevant documents on this issue can be found at
http://www. europarl. europa. eu/document/activities/cont/201203/20120301att39624/20120301att39624en. pdf http://www. europarl. europa. eu/document/activities/cont/201203/20120321att41418/20120321att41418en. pdf
11 PART II: THE RATIONALE OF SMART SPECIALISATION What: Concentrating knowledge resources for economic specialisation
http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy/archive/funds/2007/innovation/guide innovation en. pdf 12 Who: Putting entrepreneurial knowledge to work
Innovation users or groups representing demand-side perspectives and consumers, relevant non -profit organisations representing citizens
questionnaires (web-based or surveys) and personal interviews (face-to-face, telephone, or in working groups. A key feature brought in by these European union-sponsored exercises was the
introduction of external experts in this analytical phase The benefits of bringing in an external view to address sensitive issues such as redundancies and
or a group of countries. 18 The advantage of this method is that such data are available in a
specialisation of regional economies on the basis of employment (or value-added) data Location quotients measure whether some sectors are represented over in a regional
important to match these specialisation data with performance indicators (value added exports, etc. which is one of the main tasks performed by the European Cluster
technology infrastructures (broadband networks) and other telecom-and internet-related services are presented in the Digital Agenda Scoreboard. 21
analysis using data on job changes between industries, showing proximity between industries in terms of skill sets
the best known being expert panels and multi-round Delphi surveys. They differ in their expected benefits, conditions of use, time
website). ) For RIS3, foresight studies would ideally combine regional expertise with international expertise able to put regional assets in perspective with wider trends
Expert panels XX X X X X X Delphi survey X X X X X X XX X
synthetic knowledge/applied research (user-driven approach), emphasising product and process innovations; and 2) the'DUI'(Doing,
and symbolic knowledge (market/user-driven), emphasising competence building and organisational innovations. 25 With respect to policy areas and organisations involved, the above wide view means that several
demand-side perspectives, embodied in innovation-user or interest groups of consumers, are represented along with intermediaries who offer a knowledge-based
innovation users, obtaining what is called a quadruple helix. 27 This is the necessary organisational counterpart of an open and user-centred innovation policy,
because it allows for a greater focus on understanding latent consumer needs, and more direct involvement of users in
various stages of the innovation process. RIS3 processes can develop environments which both support and utilise user-centred innovation activities also with the aim of securing better
conditions to commercialise R&d efforts The quadruple helix allows for a variety of innovations other than the ones strongly based on
iii) publicity through radio, television and newspaper coverage (iv) the distribution of customised brochures (v) the creation of a specialised project web site and (vi) the use of iconic
Cohesion Policy adopted by the international panel of experts advising the EU Commissioner for Regional Policy
Regional Innovation Monitor, 32 based on Benneworth and Dassen 201133 An element closely intertwined to formulating an effective vision is RIS3 communication.
builds and reinforces the regional identity and puts innovation at its core; attractive and dynamic web pages, including parts in English for wider dissemination;
newsletters and leaflets to complete the information with traditional communication tools; specific publications on certain aspects of the RIS (key analyses, peer review reports, etc
and press and TV campaigns. The content of the communication should include strategic lines and priorities but also
visiting the sites, marketing of the participants to the project; press conferences (various with different scenarios;
system with too many small sites doing the same things and where agglomeration externalities were dissipated
participatory leadership methods, crowdsourcing, etc Such an open, participatory process, together with reliance on robust evidence based on regional
Open source-Open science Markets for knowledge Regional industrial policy Innovation-oriented public procurement Source: OECD 2011
os ys te m s tr at eg y 'M ed iu m -te ch
long-term, the programmer may use intermediate result indicators to measure the progress towards the objective.
their baseline and achievement value could be the monitoring system, official data bases, ad hoc surveys, peer reviews,
If the programmers use the latter, they should be aware that these statistics also cover non-beneficiaries
38 For further guidance, please look at Inforegio website -Monitoring and evaluation of European Cohesion policy †ERDF and Cohesion fund, Concepts
how the next programming period will still support them and where to obtain more detailed information about each one
Regional Innovation Monitor OECD 2011 â€oeregions and Innovation Policy†IRE-RIS Guide Directory â€oeno-Nonsense†to build S3
historical statistical data and in depth analysis. Cluster mapping and benchmarking activities are powerful tools for starting the assessment of regional
stressed that statistical data at the same level of granularity are not always available across the EU and,
regions to complement existing data sets by more detailed quantitative and qualitative information Furthermore, smart specialisation strategies should look at optimal cluster-specific
if necessary, more detailed statistical data and perform qualitative -based surveys to better understand the dynamics of regional clusters to be
Technologies and better involving user communities •Promote cluster management excellence by using the European Cluster
issue and is available at the website of the Platform 42 The European Cluster Excellence initiative aims at promoting cluster management excellence
SMES are thus at the core of Cohesion Policy For the period 2007-2013, the Community Strategic Guidelines on Cohesion
44 See for example the Regional Innovation Monitor initiative at: http://www. rim-europa. eu /45 http://www. eif. org/what we do/jeremie/index. htm
/48 http://www. europe-innova. eu/web/guest/home 49 http://www. proinno-europe. eu
2014-2020 programming period, the European commission has proposed establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small
/60 http://ec. europa. eu/cip/files/cosme/cosme-commission-proposal en. pdf 74 o improve the framework conditions for the competitiveness and
computing resources, software and data repositories) for research and education and any other entity of a unique nature essential to achieving or enabling
-European single site or distributed Research Infrastructures, and 61 A Regional Partner Facility (RPF) to a research Infrastructure of pan-European interest must
their core business and on research for the development of innovations in science parks. They are associated usually with strong networking effects and high levels
'by engaging user groups or at least by looking on innovations from the perspectives of user groups
the strengths and weaknesses of the eco-innovation system could be identified and addressed Barriers and challenges
often have ambitions to host the site and/or to coordinate a large multidisciplinary infrastructure. They are involved almost exclusively through participation in the
needs of the industrial users, i e. large amounts †not lab scale â€, faster results
for smart specialisation, in particular for improving access to industrial users and in the context of industrial clusters
computer networks linking research centres) and centres of competence in a specific technology, technology transfer In its proposal for the 2014-2020 Framework Programme for Research and
70 http://ec. europa. eu/research/horizon2020/pdf/proposals/com (2011) 811 final. pdf 79 Universities
For the next programming period, the investment's priorities proposed under the Cohesion Policy cover these aspects with an emphasis on connecting universities
website of the Smart Specialisation Platform, 72 •University Business Forum: A platform to promote cooperation between
Sport for the programming period 2014-2020.76 72 http://ipts. jrc. ec. europa. eu/activities/research-and-innovation/s3 a. cfm
73 http://ec. europa. eu/education/universitybusinessforum. html 74 http://cordis. europa. eu/fp7/people/initial-training en. html
75 Further information can be found in the UB Forum link above 76 http://ec. europa. eu/education/erasmus-for-all/doc/legal en. pdf
82 Digital Agenda for Europe Why should the Digital Agenda be part of smart specialisation Information and communication technologies (ICT) are a powerful driver for
Data from the 2010 Digital Competitiveness report77 reveals that while representing 5%of GDP, ICT
exploitation of the potential for innovation of fast and ultra fast internet and interoperable services and applications
DAE has set ambitious targets for high speed internet infrastructure across the Union (by 2020: 100%coverage of EU households at 30 Mbps minimum+50
%take-up subscriptions at 100 Mbps minimum) and for wide deployment and more effective use of digital technologies, applications and services
Successful delivery of this Agenda will enable Europe to deliver a better quality of life through, for example, better health care (ehealth Action Plan, Active and
platforms for music and movies, digitisation and access to Europe's cultural heritage79). ) The deployment of a culture of open data and secured online access
the harnessing of a true digital single market (ecommerce), together with an affordable high speed internet infrastructure, are essential components of these
ambitious goals Whether your region is struggling to provide medical and social care in times of
austerity or trying to create the conditions to attract new investment, the smart specialisation strategy builds on or constitutes the first step towards local/regional
-agenda/documents/edcr. pdf 78 http://ec. europa. eu/information society/digital-agenda/publications/index en. htm
Europe is facing an investment challenge in the financing of high speed internet infrastructure because the benefits for society as a whole appear to be much
greater than the private incentives to invest in faster internet network infrastructures. The large amount of investment required to achieve ubiquitous
81 See EU Broadband good practice site: http://www. broadband-europe. eu/Pages/Home. aspx
generation networks (over 30 Mbps), assessing the most suitable investment models, 89 etc. This may take the form of a stand-alone'Broadband Plan'(most
applications (cloud computing, ebusiness) and ICT usage (ecommerce for SMES and consumers, smart energy networks and low energy lighting, ICT R&d, etc
http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy/sources/docoffic/official/regulation/pdf/2014/proposals/regulat ion/general/general proposal en. pdf
86 Ref: EAFRD support for Rural Development: http://ec. europa. eu/agriculture/cap-post -2013/legal-proposals/com627/627 en. pdf
87 Ref. CEF: http://ec. europa. eu/commission 2010-2014/president/news/speeches -statements/pdf/20111019 3 en. pdf
88 Horizon 2020: http://ec. europa. eu/research/horizon2020/index en. cfm? pg=home 89 http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy/newsroom/detail. cfm?
pdf 85 The development of a chapter for digital growth within the smart specialisation strategy will enable regions to identify the priorities for ICT investment which are
The DAE scoreboard provides data and an annual assessment of the performance at EU and Member State level.
a) feature as horizontal measures such as application-driven research and user -driven innovation and, adoption of ICT including ICT-based solutions in all
nanoelectronics, photonics, embedded systems, smart integrated systems and complex systems engineering, next generation computing and future Internet
einfrastructures; content technologies and information management; robotics cognitive systems, advanced interfaces and smart spaces: mobile apps and social
to support web entrepreneur camps, good practices exchange, peer review, studies, regular mapping of infrastructure monitoring and benchmarking, development, expertise;
Plan for high speed Internet Infrastructure (Next Generation Networks The Guide to Broadband Investment, presenting the various models for
telecom framework, State aid guidelines, etc. they can benefit from a wide range of EU funding instruments from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and from
the deployment of broadband and high speed internet infrastructure. The EBP provides assistance to regions to work through the different stages of the Guide to
in the national plans for high speed internet (national broadband plans) with a view to exploiting synergies
-European telecommunications networks. 92 91 EBP: http://www. broadband-europe. eu/Pages/Home. aspx 92 CEF guidelines:
-statements/pdf/20111019 3 en. pdf 87 Key enabling technologies Why should Key Enabling Technologies be part of smart specialisation
on industry users from various industrial value chains, including suppliers and downstream sectors. KETS can spur innovation,
For this, solid economic data is necessary. The Commission is in the process of setting up an EU Monitoring Mechanism,
-wide and international market data on the demand and supply of KETS, which will help regions (and Member States) to identify their competitive advantages more
•are catalysts for structural change and diversification in many industrial zones and rural areas with the potential to rejuvenate economies,
7 en. pdf 100 http://ec. europa. eu/research/horizon2020/pdf/proposals/com (2011) 811 final. pdf
101 According to recent estimates, CCIS are one of Europe's most dynamic sectors and account for
up to 4. 5%of the total EU GDP and some 3. 8%of its workforce,'Building a Digital economy
characterised in particular by digitisation and globalisation, offering great opportunities for the sectors but making it necessary for them to develop new
553 en. pdf the 2010 Commission Green Paper'Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries
'http://ec. europa. eu/culture/documents/greenpaper creative industries en. pdf; the 2011 analysis of the contributions to the public consultation launched by the Green Paper
http://ec. europa. eu/culture/documents/analysis green paper. pdf; as well as in the 2010 Study on the Contribution of Culture to Local and Regional Development †Evidence from the
if possible, statistical data and perform qualitative-based surveys to better understand the dynamics of CCIS to be used for implementing smart
use of new information technologies (for example to promote the digitisation of cultural heritage), strengthening of entrepreneurship in CCIS
the support to urban regeneration in which the cultural component (notably cultural infrastructure) traditionally plays a key role, the development of
•funding for international core, close to-market and supporting R&d In some cases bold regional outsourcing or offshoring support policies should be
•For the 2014-2020 programming period, the European commission has proposed establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises
111 http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/sme/market-access/files/com 2011 0702 f en. pdf 112 http://ec. europa. eu/cip/files/cosme/cosme-commission-proposal en. pdf
97 Financial engineering instruments Why should financial engineering instruments be part of smart specialisation For more than ten years, the EU budget has been using financial instruments such
programming period. But in addition, given the increased role of financial instruments as stated in the cohesion policy post-2013, further focus will need to
be put on the promotion allowing new potential users to become familiar with this innovative way of financing
in core European transport projects can be challenging due to the relatively high levels of revenue volatility in the projects'early operating stages.
117 http://www. eib. org/attachments/press/2008-005-fact sheet en. pdf 118 IFCIC in France and Audiovisual SGR in Spain
•In the present programming period (2007-2013), under the principle of shared management, Structural Fund resources can be used for establishing
In the current programming period (2007-2013), similar to the Structural Funds and under the principle of shared management, the EAFRD contributes to support
For the 2014-2020 programming period, the European commission has proposed the establishment of a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and
124 http://ec. europa. eu/cip/files/cosme/cosme-commission-proposal en. pdf 103 Innovative public procurement
128 http://ec. europa. eu/internal market/publicprocurement/docs/indicators2009 en. pdf 104 •Better match to new needs in providing more and better public services and
http://www. europroc. eu/public/docs/europroc navigate change public procurement 4fgd. pdf 134 http://lowcarbon-healthcare. eu /106 construction, 135 energy efficiency136 or protective textile sectors, 137 by
-Preliminary report. pdf 136 http://www. smart-spp. eu/index. php? id=7633 137 http://www. enprotex. eu
138 http://ec. europa. eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/public-procurement/index en. htm#h2 -1
-3 report on impacts on the market. pdf 140 http://www. proinno-europe. eu/inno-grips-ii/article/fostering-innovation-through-public
/146 http://cordis. europa. eu/fp7/ict/pcp/home en. html 147 http://ec. europa. eu/environment/gpp/index en. htm
In the current programming period, ensuring innovation for sustainable growth requires improved coordination between different operational and rural
Among the core measures that should be encouraged are 109 •Commissioning a strategic analysis and approach on the region's own
For the next programming period, the contribution of key areas of sustainable growth is ensured. Environment, climate change and energy are specifically
160 http://www. e2b-ei. eu/e2bjti about. php? sse=3 110 Challenges in specific areas
authorities are encouraged to put eco-innovations at the core of their innovation 161 http://ec. europa. eu/energy/technology/set plan/set plan en. htm
Therefore, innovative methods need to be taken into account to monitor and manage nature in broad partnerships that include the business community, the
in the outlook of actors. This can lead to increased efficiency and the delivery of
new and better quality services that respond not only to the users'evolving needs and expectations but also to budget constraints
-bank micro-credit providers to improve their governance, information systems risk management and strategic planning with a view to obtaining a better access to
For the next programming period, social innovation is treated in a horizontal way in the ESF regulation.
databases, conferences) and a high-level expert group on social experimentation DG Internal Market has launched the Social Business Initiative (SBI), as part of a
http://ec. europa. eu/internal market/investment/docs/social investment/20111207proposal en. pdf 170 www. socialinnovationeurope. eu 115
applying the concept of user-driven innovation in Living Labs and in a number of
The implication of users and of citizens in the whole process from conception and development down to
171 http://ec. europa. eu/research/horizon2020/pdf/proposals/com (2011) 811 final. pdf 116 ANNEX III:
information/methods have informed the strategy (e g. cluster analysis, value chain analysis, peer review, foresight 2. 4 Does the document propose a vision for the region?
pilot plants and demonstration sites, proof of concept and early stage financing incubation facilities, applied research, specific industrial and technology transfer capabilities and cluster
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Horizon 2020 †Innovation in SMES€ is a bridge between the core of the framework
A novelty in Horizon 2020 is the Open Research Data Pilot which aims to improve and
maximise access to and reuse of research data generated by projects. While certain Work Programme parts and areas have been identified explicitly as participating in the Pilot on
Open Research Data, individual actions funded under the other Horizon 2020 parts and areas can choose to participate in the Pilot on a voluntary basis. The use of a Data Management
1 http://ec. europa. eu/regional policy/indexes/in your country en. cfm HORIZON 2020 †WORK PROGRAMME 2014-2015
Plan is required for projects participating in the Open Research Data Pilot. Further guidance on the Open Research Data Pilot is made available on the Participant Portal
Mainstreaming SME support especially through a dedicated instrument SME participation is encouraged throughout this work programme and in particular in the
Innovative mobile e-government applications by SMES 4. 00 INSO-10-2015 SME business model innovation
risk assessment, market study, user involvement, Intellectual Property (IP) management innovation strategy development, partner search, feasibility of concept and the like to
recruited from a central database managed by the Commission and have fulfilled all stringent criteria with regards to business experience and competencies.
Where appropriate, a Panel Review will be organised remotely Applicants can provide during the electronic proposal submission up to
All intellectual property rights pertinent to the materials, trainings, website and other actions developed by the helpdesk will be owned by the Commission
the internet and 4. National Intellectual Property Offices (NIPOS) would provide better IPR services to SMES
should take care of the joint website www. innovaccess. eu Upgraded or new services and trainings for the target group will be provided by the national
ï Upgrade or create new services and trainings for the target groups according to the needs of SMES.
like the common website (innovaccess), and new IP generated is effectively managed and is available free of charge to the Commission and the
See for example http://www. innovation. lv/ino2/publications/Riga declaration. pdf HORIZON 2020 †WORK PROGRAMME 2014-2015
See http://www. vinnova. se/Pagefiles/604825187/The%20ipf%20synthesis%20report. pdf HORIZON 2020 †WORK PROGRAMME 2014-2015
Social media and other web-based services challenge these existing approaches and ask for their revision The british †connect†platform is the first publicly financed innovation platform on the web
that creates a protected space for companies to display their competences, interest and skills to reach out to a large number of peers,
Commercial offers like †linked in†or various crowdsourcing platforms offer important elements while not regarding themselves as innovation platforms for SMES
collaborations on web platforms and no profile of skills has been defined. Commercial offers by crowdsourcing platforms remain effectively unaffordable for SMES or face difficulties to
scale up their offers and reach a critical mass of the community Scope: To address the described gaps proposals should address one or more of the following
collaboration or social media platform. Tests of services shall be undertaken on platforms that are open and bring together already a critical mass of enterprises and innovation stakeholders
established as web-based self -or collaborative learning modules that are supported by case studies in the form of videos.
For an entrepreneur comprehensive data and performance indicators would allow drawing conclusions whether open innovation is productive
-Collection and analysis of information and data on the application of open innovation in SMES, taking into account different situations in Member States and in specific market
and data accumulated through the coaching engagement. It should also act as a single reference pool
and develop the joint website For the evaluation of first-stage proposals under a two-stage submission
amounts is provided on the Enterprise Europe Network website (http://een. ec. europa. eu Timeframe: First quarter of 2014
The core of the IMP rove platform is a benchmarking database for †innovation management performance†with more than 3500 quality checked
datasets. While the tool and platform is owned still in majority by the EU, the EU is
benchmarking by accelerating the inflow of new data sets allowing to replace the oldest data
integration of advanced IT and internet. Studies, for example published by the IMPÂ rove Academy show that companies with a broader understanding of innovation('hybrid
monitors 0. 92 of which 0. 10 from 02.040203 and 0. 82 1. 14 of which 0. 20
For key data on the research and innovation landscape in your country, please consult the following link
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion 1. Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing
 F ot ol ia c om Research and Innovation Draw and play keeps Parkinson†s at bay
most peripheral and deprived areas Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion 2. Food security, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine
Maritime and Inland Water Research, and the Bioeconomy  F ot ol ia c om
The FOODRISC project focused on the role played by social media during a range of food crisis events has been
social media. Online communication has a vital role to play in ensuring food safety, a research priority of the Horizon
Project website: http://www. foodrisc. org /Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/nylssvk Improving biowaste treatment to produce higher quality products
Project website: http://tinyurl. com/kosrpbh Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/ats7gzj The Importance of Energy
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion 3. Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy
 F ot ol ia c om 3 The Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) was created in 2007 to establish an energy technology policy for Europe.
Project coordinator website: http://www. evobus. com /CHIC project PDF: http://tinyurl. com/a6ly93d Contacts:
http://tinyurl. com/d9kw46b Ensuring safe and cost-effective wind power integration The integration of wind generation into power systems is affected by a number of uncertainties in the prediction of
Project website: http://tinyurl. com/nqlaues Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/pcpuo8s The Importance of Transport
research is at the core of developing innovative technologies and ways of working that will make the changes required to preserve
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion 4. Smart, Green and Integrated Transport
 F ot ol ia c om Research and Innovation Vehicles without a driver in urban transport
Citymobil2 website: http://www. citymobil2. eu/en /Contacts: http://tiny. cc/k36r0w Citymobil Heathrow shuttle video:
Citymobil website: http://www. citymobil-project. eu /Contacts: http://tiny. cc/k36r0w Wifi for pilots
Under the leadership of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), thirty partners have come together to develop a new
communication system for aircraft: SANDRA (Seamless Aeronautical Networking through Integration of Data links Radios and Antennas. It is a secure system that combines all the communication channels on a single device
Project website: http://sandra. aero/2013 /Contacts: http://tiny. cc/ji7r0w The Importance of the Environment
user groups. If we look to the future, without improvements in efficiency, water demand is projected to overshoot supply by 40
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion Helping industry use water sustainably
With climate change and a growing population, the world faces intense pressure on its most precious
Project website: http://tinyurl. com/kpc6zkj Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/mojw3wk Intelligent waste sorting Intelligent and smart actions improving modern-day living are key to a better future and quality of life.
identification of the most suitable waste container location and improve its utilisation by users. By including
electronics for data transmission, quantity and quality of waste measurement, and a rechargeable power pack, the system will generate information for appropriate waste collection times and management.
Project website: http://www. burbaproject. net /Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/mojw3wk 6. Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Societies
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion Research and Innovation Towards a socio-ecological transition
What kind of growth path should Europe opt for in the face of the financial crisis and the big challenges ahead
Project website: http://www. foreurope. eu /Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/kdu52c6 Creating and adapting jobs in Europe
Project website: http://www. neujobs. eu /Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/n5hflhm The Importance of Security
of disasters and the use of social media in crisis management By the end of 2013, the EU will have financed over 250 security
http://www. facebook. com/innovation. union http://twitter. com/innovationunion About EU-funded research into cyber security
and online privacy The digital and online economy are central to the EU€ s economic
Web-based attacks in the EU and around the world increased by 36%during 2011;
Keeping fingerprint and facial recognition systems safe from fakes Finger print, voice and facial recognition identification have
moved from sci-fi fantasy and are now in many real life affordable devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
The Commissions is investing â 4. 4 million to support 12 different organisations across seven countries to identify just how
well this new software works. Researchers in the TABULA RASA project are looking into the growing phenomenon
Project website: http://www. tabularasa-euproject. org Localising bombs in urban areas Terrorist acts committed using Home Made Explosives (HME) pose an increasing threat to our citizens.
global infrastructures for positioning (GPS) and networking (GSM) the LOTUS system can be used more or less anywhere in the
integrated surveillance system for continuous chemical background monitoring with fixed site and/or mobile detectors to identify
and a group of End users The project Lotus has received a â 3. 1 million contribution from the EU 7th Framework programme
Project website: http://tinyurl. com/lhcw52v Helping the heroes: New technology for search and rescue operations
Project website: http://www. sgl-eu. org Video: SGL for USAR in Euronews (futuris The chemistry of rescue:
PDF factsheet: http://tinyurl. com/btsg7pr Contacts: http://tinyurl. com/cd8v78x 4. Useful information sources
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