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INCO (DG Research, European Commission)

Donor profile

Origin of funds

European Union - 6th Framework Programme for Research

Goals/aims

INCO provides funding specifically for European Community Research activities in cooperation with countries outside the EU. Additional technology research and dissemination cooperation activities in developing countries are funded through the INCO-DC programme

Main form of support

Grant or Subsidy

Typical budget size

Support type

Research and development,

Countries of operation

Developing countries & European member states

Main target groups

Research, Consultants, Industry,

General conditions

At least one European Union member is required. For some measures, more than one EU member will be required in the project team

Example projects

Sparknet - www.sparknet.info is funded under INCO-DC.

The Sustainable Management of Renewable Natural Resources is one of three research themes and is concerned principally with policies and strategies. Under this theme, projects included an agenda for cooperation in the deployment of sustainable energy systems in India; charcoal production potential in Southern Africa; and the potential for the use of renewable energy and its cost effectiveness in air pol-lution abatement in Asia. In INCO-DC also funds energy research in terms of mechanisms and policy conditions for sustainable development.

Contact details

Webpage: http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/inco.htm
Contact:
Email: inco@...

Sources

This profile, based on initial information contributed by Eco Ltd, was updated within the framework of the Sparknet project supported by the European Commission's Fifth Framework Programme.

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