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Project DONQ-POL Encouraging Participation of Polish SMEs To Framework European Projects in Surface Transport. Conference Sustainable and Safe Surface Transport Warszawa 22nd November 2005. DonQ-Pol. About the project:
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Project DONQ-POLEncouraging Participation of Polish SMEs To Framework European Projects in Surface Transport Conference Sustainable and Safe Surface Transport Warszawa 22nd November 2005
DonQ-Pol About the project: • an Accompanying Measure under the "Growth" Thematic Program of the Fifth Framework Program of the EU. • duration June 1st 2003 – May 31st 2005 • addressed to Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in surface transport (road, rail and water-borne), • funding new technologies and products or take up of new technologies and products. SMEs Projects Research
DonQ-Pol Project partners: The project was implemented by • the PolishNational Contact Point for EU Research Programs (project coordinator) and • the Spanish consultancy company CARSA.
DonQ-Pol Aim: Promotion of Polish Transport-related SME in European R&D Programs SMEs Projects Research
DonQ-Pol Objective: The objective of DonQ POL was to raise awareness on European research programs among Polish transport SMEs and to increase their participation in FP6 projects, in particular: • Co-operative Research projects, which provide financing for new technologies and products for a selected group of SMEs; • Collective Research projects, which provide financing for new technologies and products for a selected sector of SMEs • STREPs (Specific Targeted Research Projects), which allow for the take-up of new technologies and products; • and in new FP6 instruments, including Integrated Projects and Networks of Excellence.
DonQ-Pol Project workplan: • The project work plan was based on the DonQ methodology • The project activities were structured around two complementary areas. • The first area was based on permanent contacts • the second involved technical measures, • initial evaluation of ideas, • consultancy and advice, • preparation of project dossiers. Both areas of activities took into account the individual needs and suggestions put forward by SMEs.
DonQ-Pol DonQ-Pol offers: • evaluation of the potential for participating in FP6 projects; • assistance in preparing project proposals; • participation in FP6 workshops; • assistance in creating project consortia.
DonQ-Pol To whom the project: The project was available to the following participants: • SMEs • Industry • Research institutions • Public administration
DonQ-Pol Advantages for SMEs: • co-financing of innovation, technological needs, new products and services • co-operation with Polish and European research institutions in the area of surface transport • increased business opportunities in the European market
DonQ-Pol Advantages for Industry: • co-financing of innovation, technological needs and new products • access to highest quality products from SMEs involved in the supply chain
DonQ-Pol Advantages for R&D Units: • implementation of new methods and solutions in response to specific technological needs of SMEs • financing of research projects addressed to SMEs • co-operation with SMEs on Polish and European projects
DonQ-Pol Project phases-outcomes: PAST • technological diagnosis carried out in 20 SMEs; • identification and description 11 project ideas; • preparation and submission of 6 Project Dossiers; W czasie trwania projektu dołączono: - 84 partnerów projektu, do - 38 składanych wniosków projektowych FUTURE further dissemination activities aimed at increasing the participation of Polish SMEs in the Sixth Framework Program; adaptation of the DonQ method to Polish conditions and its validation in the transport sector; transfer of the DonQ method to other countries and sectors.
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