How PROSURF can help YOU
Increasing SME involvement in European research projects -
Assisting you with getting involved in European collaborative research and development projects with the aim of increasing competitiveness of YOUR company.
Produce a roadmap defining future research strategies –
PROSURF is collecting the information currently available and comparing the implications for future actions. Research studies as well as industrial requirements are covered to generate a research road map providing recommendations for research strategies to SMEs in pcb and surface finishing industries.
Providing a partnering platform to establish collaborative research proposals –
Mechanisms on the website are being established to assist organisations to find partners for research & development projects. A database of research partners will be published on the website to facilitate partnering opportunities with Europe’s key organisations; and the team can also help to find suitable projects for you to join.
Establishing a best practice methodology to get SMEs involved in
research and innovation –
The project aims to establish best practice to enable you to become involved in R&D. This will assist your company to gain access to emerging and future research & development programmes at a national and European level.
Implementing a training workshop programme on
technical topics and funding opportunities –
A series of interactive workshops will be hosted by PROSURF providing training on technical issues, science-based briefings, the need to innovate and R&D funding opportunities. These workshops will provide awareness of new technologies and future opportunities for participating in research & development, with the ultimate aim of making your organisation more competitive.
AND MUCH MORE… The PROSURF project looks to build both the capacity and capability of SMEs to innovate through greater involvement in research and development - the primary objective being to strengthen SME competitiveness in both the medium and long term. This will be done by increasing knowledge and awareness of high-tech methods in PCB and surface finishing industries.