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Central to the EU regional development strategy is the idea that cohesion funding will allow lagging regions to develop their capacity so that they can develop their R&D to levels that can be funded by Framework. Using a European funded (ERDF) NPP project – MicrE as a case study, this paper considers how, through a transnational programme, this might work in practice. MicrE's main aim was to provide a service to develop and promote innovative small-scale renewable energy solutions for rural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the northern periphery of Europe. Concentrating on Northern Ireland, this paper provides a micro and macro-level assessment of the key challenges associated with adopting renewable energy technologies by SMEs; and the future development of public policy aimed at developing SME capacity by encouraging knowledge transfer and supporting their R&D efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the way in which internalization of technology exchanges is structured by the nationalities based on biomedical engineering in Europe. Role of geographical and linguistic proximity; Typical patterns of behavior among the nationalities; Dynamics of developing company networks.

Reports the development of the pilot database Prototypes European Access Systems in Europe. Need for the promotion of technology transfer; Efforts of the European Commission in building up support networks; Aims of the database.

Reports the development of a Strategic Programme for Innovation and Technology Transfer project in Europe. Objectives of the project; Concern on the development of flexible machining systems; Contact information.