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

The Council decision adopted a specific programme for RTD in the field of the dissemination and optimisation of research results for the period 1994-1998. - General objective: 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. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 293 million. Indicative breakdown by area (in million ecus): - Dissemination and exploitation of the results of research: 142 - Dissemination of technology to entreprises: 136 - Financial environment for the dissemination of technology: 15 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 the third country in question, and 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, to the dissemination of results and to training for researchers and users. �