The Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007 to 2013.
FP7 is made up of 4 main blocks of activities forming 4 specific programmes plus a fifth specific programme on nuclear research.
TECHeese project belongs to the second type of measures which aim is to strengthen the innovation capacities of SMEs through the support of the Association representing them. Once, the Associations have outsourced the research and obtained the results expected, they disseminate the results between their partners by demonstration and training activities.
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