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The 7th Framework Programme 

The objective of the energy research under FP7 is to accelerate the development of cost-effective technologies for a more sustainable energy economy for Europe and to ensure that European industry can compete successfully on the global stage.

€ 2.35 billion have been earnmarked for funding this theme over the duration of FP7.

The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is designed to support a wide range of participants: from universities, through public authorities to small enterprises and researchers in developing countries.

The FP7 service is intended to provide an introduction to the EU’s next research Framework Programme tailored to the questions of key groups of potential participants and interested parties – starting with:

 

  • Private companies – such as small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), private research institutes or other industrial participants
  • Public organisations – for example, public universities, regional authorities, public research organisations (PROs)
  • Individual researchers – from both the public and private sectors

 

Researchers and organisations outside the European Union – whether from Candidate Countries, Associated States, developing countries, emerging economies or industrial nations.

As FP7 moves into its implementation phase these sections will develop further in order to highlight information of special interest to specific user groups.

 

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Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013)

The Competitveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) aims to encourage the competivtiveness of European enterprises. With SMEs as its main target, the programme supports activites (including eco-innovation), provide better access to finance and deliver business support services in the regions. It encourages better take-up and use of information and communications technologies (ICT) and helps develop the information society. It also promotes the increased use of renewable energies and energy efficiency. 

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LIFE+ (2007-2013)

LIFE is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU, as well as in some candidate, acceding and neighbouring countries. Since 1992, LIFE has contributed approximately €1.35 billion to the protection of the environment.

More details are available on LIFE's official website.

Official website: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/index.htm

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