Research RTD, 4th EC framework programme 1994-1998: specific programme "dissemination and optimization of research results"

The proposal for a decision aimed to establish a specific programme of research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of the dissemination and optimisation of research results for the period 1994-1998. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 293 million. - General objectives of the programme: to ensure the widest possible dissemination of the results of the RTD research carried out under Community and national programmes, to achieve optimum exploitation of the results, to promote technology transfer, particularly to SMEs, and to support the initiatives launched at national and regional level to give them a Community dimension. The programmed covered three areas of action: - Dissemination and exploitation of the results of research; - Dissemination of technology to enterprises; - Financial environment for the dissemination of technology. Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with that country, as well as to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, the dissemination of results and the training of researchers and users. The Commission was authorised to hold negotiations with a view to concluding international agreements with third countries in Europe in order to involve them in all or some of the programme. �