EDSnet 'EMSAC' project takes an important step forward.
Marine South East has received encouraging news from the EC Research Directorate-General about the recent bid for funding the 'European Marine Science Applications Consortium' project (EMSAC).
The MSE coordinated proposal has passed an initial evaluation as part of the process to select 70 projects aimed at fostering improved co-operation between marine science and the private sector.
The evaluators praised the high quality of the proposal's objectives, stating that the project would be 'an important step forward, and will fill a real gap, bringing together industry and the research community' and should receive support. EMSAC now goes forward with the other 329 proposals from across Europe that have passed the initial evaluation for final selection. There are more hurdles to clear and a good deal of competition but EMSAC is off to a very good start.
The EMSAC proposal seeks to establish a framework for long-term collaboration and investment involving key marine industries and the marine science base. This project will encourage the marine science community and the private sector to find areas of synergy where common initiatives can be developed, focusing particularly on major industrial sectors whose activities require marine scientific knowledge and capability.
The Research Institutions in the consortium are some of the best in Europe. Most of the UK partners are members of EDSnet (Environmental Decision Support Network. EDSnet is a Knowledge Network facilitated by Marine South East and supported by SEEDA's Knowledge Network Programme.
If you would like to find out more about EDSnet contact Simon Powell by emailing simon@marinesoutheast.co.uk or log on to
http://www.southeastknp.co.uk/Networks/EDSN
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