Technology highlight

A Swedish SME has developed an innovative control system for streetlights connected to the grid or stand-alone, powered by for example photovoltaic module. The light is only turned on at full power mode when someone is approaching it on its path. It turns into low-power mode when no person is present on the path. The company seeks partners interested in any kind of collaboration agreement.

IRC Today
 Two new Success Stories on the Web Site

Two new partnerships built up with the help of the IRC Network developed knowledge and processes in order to improve our environment. With a new generation of windows saving energy and safer water monitoring systems, everyone could benefit from these two successful collaborations.

(source: IRC Network)

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 Newest Success Story from the Network

IRC SOFRAA and IRC CENEMES are the initiators of a new partnership that will bring a truly innovative wave in the wall building sector. Thanks to IRC negotiations the two companies involevd in this partnership stand firmly entrenched in both success and future potential rewards.

(source: IRC Network)

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Events
Technology Brokerage Event during the Autumn International Technical Trade Fair – Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Location:Plovdiv
From:10/02/2008
Till:10/03/2008

Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria will organise a Technology Brokerage Event during the International Technical Trade Fair, from 29 September to 4 October 200 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The Brokerage Event will take place on 2 and 3 October. The fo

(source: IRC Network)

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Med Business Days

Location:Marseille
From:03/07/2008
Till:04/07/2008

Get into the the Euro Mediterranean Business Area! The major event for Mediterranean companies will be held in Marseille from 3 to 4 July: Med Business Days 2008. The event "Med Business Days" is organised in the framework of the EU French Presidency and will gather participants from more than 30 European and Mediterranean countries. Med2Europe, the new Enterprise

(source: IRC Network)

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Success Stories
 Sludge Science meets process engineering

The food processing industry has, in some cases, considerable challenges in sludge recycling and treatments. One such challenge, found particularly in the production of olive oils, is its particular difficulties in dealing with the fatty substances in its waste products.

(source: IRC Network)

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 Getting hot on refrigeration recycling

Refrigeration has often been considered problematic for recycling processes because older units have CFC emitting gasses and their insulation foam contains ozone depleting substances. Innovation in this regard, in particular automating recycling processes, has lead to a merger of interests through IRC networks that has blossomed into a nation wide success in Ireland.

(source: IRC Network)

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 Bridging troubled waters

There is an enormous chasm between being a regional or local concern and being an international interest. Most would never dream of attempting to cross that divide, many never even begin such a venture and becoming an international marketer is and remains an unattainable dream. Yet

(source: IRC Network)

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SME's Policies

The new SME portal (available in 19 languages) provides access to information on the whole spectrum of EU policies, legislation, programmes and initiatives relevant to Europe's small and medium-sized enterprises.