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Modified proposal for a Council Decision adopting Value, a specific programme for the dissemi­
nation and utilization of results from scientific and technological research (1989 to 1992) (') 
COM(88) 804 final - SYN 136 
(Submitted by the Commission pursuant to Article 149 (3) of the EEC Treaty on 12 December 
1988) 
(89/C 27/08) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 130 Q 
(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
In cooperation with the European Parliament, 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and 
Social Committee, 
"Whereas Article 130 K of the Treaty stipulates that the 
multiannual framework programme for Community acti­
vities in the field of research and technological devel­
opment (RID) are to be implemented through specific 
programmes developed within each acitivity; 
Whereas, by Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (2), the 
Council adopted a framework programme for 
Community activities in the field of research and techno­
logical development (1987 to 1991), providing for ac­
tivities in the field of dissemination and utilization of 
scientific and technological research results in order to 
increase the efficiency of the research and technological 
development work itself and to stimulate the process of 
innovation and industrial exploitation in Europe; 
Whereas the Council decided on the same occasion to 
give more attention to these horizontal activities, which 
constitute an essential part of the Community's scientific 
and technological strategy; 
Whereas a programme for the dissemination and util­
ization for Community technological research and devel-
opmentresults should contribute to the attainment of the 
major objectives which the Community has set itself, in 
particular concerning the completion of the internal 
market, the reinforcement of the international competi­
tiveness of its industry and the reduction of disparities 
between the various regions through the strengthening of 
economic and social cohesion; 
Whereas this programme must be coordinated with other 
Community programmes in related fields, such as the 
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O OJ No L 302, 24. 10. 1987, p. 1. Sprint programme and the action plan for small and 
medium-sized enterprises; 
Whereas it is desirable to promote cooperation between 
European Community research and development 
programmes and Eureka projects; 
Whereas this programme must make use of the latest 
telecommunications and information technology to 
achieve its objectives, for example by the creation of 
computer networks; 
Whereas the new means of funding developed in the 
framework of financial engineering may be employed to 
enhance the effectiveness of Community aid to the util­
ization of results; 
Whereas the Commission, in implementation of the 
Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel 
Community, carries out activities in the coal and steel 
sectors which do not come under the RTD framework 
programme and the results of which must be 
disseminated and used through appropriate autonomous 
activities; 
Whereas the actions for the dissemination and utilization 
of the results of specific Community technological 
research and development programmes laid down in the 
framework programme (1987 to 1991) are downstream 
from these specific programmes; 
Whereas the Scientific and Technical Research 
Committee (Crest) has been consulted, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: 
Article 1 
A specific programme for the dissemination and util­
ization of results from research in science and tech­
nology, hereinafter called 'dissemination and utilization 
programme', is hereby adopted for an initial period of 
four years from 1 January 1989. 
Article 2 
The first part of the dissemination and utilization 
programme shall comprise two sub-programmes, viz: 
— Sub-programme I: 
to disseminate by appropriate channels results of 
Community RTD activities which need not be 
protected, and, for those which must be protected, to 
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ensure an improvement in the level of exploitation 
and the resulting creation of economic activities. 
— Sub-programme II: 
to promote a common integrated . computer 
communications infrastructure and associated 
services, accessible to the various public and private 
research centres in Europe. 
The summary and objectives of these sub-programmes 
are set out in more detail in Annex I. 
Article 3 
1. The amount deemed necessary for financing the 
Community's contribution to the activities set out in 
Article 2 is ECU 38 million, including expenditure 
arising from a temporary staff of 20. 
2. The Community shall contribute to the implemen­
tation of this programme within the limits of the appro­
priations entered for this purpose in the general budget 
of the European Communities. 
3. An indicative breakdown of the estimated total 
amount over the activities listed in Annex I is given in 
Annex II. 
Article 4 
1. The Commission shall be responsible for the 
implementation of the dissemination and utilization 
programme. 
2. The Commission shall study, select and apply the 
correct methods for the efficient dissemination and 
take-up of technological innovations. It will apply the 
accumulated experience and best practice of both 
European and international experts in this field. It may 
use the professional services of independent consultants in 
such spheres as public relations and marketing, among 
others. 
3. In the implementation of the programme, the 
Commission shall be assisted by an advisory committee 
composed of representatives of the Member States and 
chaired by a Commission representative. The Commis­
sion representative shall submit to the committee a 
proposal regarding the measures to be taken. The 
committee shall give its opinion on this proposal, within 
a period which the chairman may lay down in the light 
of the urgency of the question concerned, and if appro­
priate a vote may be taken. The opinion shall be entered 
in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall 
have the right to request that its position be recorded in 
these minutes. The Commission shall take the greatest 
account of the opinion delivered by the committee. The 
Commission shall inform the committee of the way in 
which it has taken account of this opinion. Article 5 
1. All forms of Community action provided for in 
Article 87 of the Financial Regulation may be used to 
implement the dissemination and utilization programme. 
In particular, use may be made of contracts for studies 
and services to be carried out on behalf of the 
Commission, subsidies and shared-cost contracts. Calls 
for proposals or for tenders (restricted or public) are to 
be published where appropriate in the Official Journal of 
the European Communities. 
2. With regard to subsidies and shared-cost contracts, 
as a rule the Commission's contractors must bear a 
significant proportion of the costs, to be determined 
according to circumstances by the Commission after 
consulting the committee referred to in Article 4. 
3. Support for European cooperation networks is a 
further means of achieving the objectives of the 
programme. The Commission may also nominate bodies 
to be its correspondents for the local promotion of the 
objectives of the programme in Member States or regions 
where the infrastructure for these activities needs to be 
developed. 
4. The rules for the implementation of the programme 
are described in greater detail in Annex I. 
Article 6 
In accordance with the procedure to be laid down by the 
Commission, after consulting the committee and in the 
framework of the responsibilities of these bodies, the 
Member States and the Commission shall periodically 
exchange all relevant information concerning the 
achievement of the objectives of the programme. 
Article 7 
1. In the first half of the third year of the programme 
implementation, the Commission shall undertake a 
review and it shall report to the Council and the 
European Parliament on the results of this review (giving 
statistics on the achievement of the various objectives 
listed in Annex I), together, if necessary, with any 
proposals for modification or prolongation in the light of 
the interim results achieved. In the course of the same 
period, proposals for measures designed to reduce the 
negative effects of linguistic barriers in the field of 
dissemination and utilization of results from research in 
science and technology, as well as the negative effects 
arising from regional variations in the adequacy of the 
infrastructure for activities of this nature, shall be 
adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in 
Article 130 Q (2) of the Treaty. 
2. After completion of the programme, the 
Commission shall report to the Council and the 
European Parliament on the evaluation of the results 
achieved. 
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European Cooperation Project in the field of technical 
and scientific research (COST) with a view to asso­
ciating them fully or in part with the programme. 
2. The Commission is hereby authorized to establish 
appropriate links with Eureka. 
Article 9 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. 
ANNEX I 
OBJECTIVES AND SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONTENT 
Sub-programme I: Dissemination and utilization of the results of Community RTD activities 
1. Objectives : 
To ensure the effective utilization of the results of Community RTD activities with a view to attaining 
the declared goal of the framework programme to reinforce the scientific and technological basis of 
European industry and thus to contribute to the completion of the large internal market, and the 
strengthening of economic and social cohesion. With regard to the results of Community RTD acti­
vities which need not be protected, to ensure their complete dissemination through appropriate 
channels; for those which must be protected, to ensure a substantial improvement in the level of 
exploitation and the resulting creation of economic activities. 
1.1. Dissemination of information concerning existing or planned Community RTD programmes, using 
appropriate methods and tools, such as: 
— computerized data bases, 
— electronic information services, 
— information and dissemination centres, 
— editing and distribution of printed matter (newsletters, brochures, reviews, articles). 
This activity should facilitate participation in general in RTD activities and the search for partners. As 
far as possible use will made of existing data bases and associated information services. 
Rate of Community financing: up to 100 % 
1.2. Identification, characterization and screening of results of Community RTD activities by: 
— examining contracts and reports, 
— assessing scientific/technical and utilization potential, 
— examining the need for protection by means of patent applications etc., 
— visits to laboratories where appropriate. 
Rate of Community financing: up to 100 % 
1.3. Action on legal protection of the results by: 
— setting up a network of patent advisers, 
— examining reports before publication, 
— assisting contractors and inventors, 
— information and awareness activities. 
Rate of Community financing: up to 100 % 3. The reports provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 
shall be carried out in relation to the objectives set out in 
Annex I to this Decision and in conformity with the 
provisions of Article 2 (2) of Decision 87/516/Euratom, 
EEC. 
Article 8 
1. The Commission is hereby authorized to negotiate, 
in accordance with Article 130 N of the Treaty, 
agreements with third countries taking part in the 
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1.4. Dissemination of results which need not be protected, by: 
— publications (books, reports, summaries, newsletters etc.), 
— organization of and participation in seminars, conferences exhibitions etc., 
— organization of targeted dissemination activities, 
— (short-term) secondment of research workers, 
— electronic means such as data bases and associated services. 
Rate of Community financing: up to 100 % 
1.5. Promotion of the exploitation of the results by: 
— economic (pre-) feasibility and market studies, 
— drawing up business plans, 
— assisting in protection matters, 
— assisting in finding partners for joint ventures or work under licence through exhibitions etc., 
— providing financial and technical support, or developing prototypes or demonstration projects, 
— providing assistance (and possibly incentive payments) in obtaining fonds from third parties. 
Rate of Community financing: normally up to 50 % of total project costs. In cases where it is 
necessary to exceed this rate, the committee will be consulted in accordance with the procedures set 
out in Article 4. 
Sub-programme II: Computer communications networks 
2. Objectives: 
To promote, with a view to improving the efficiency of distributed research and development activities 
throughout Europe, a common integrated computer communications infrastructure, in particular: 
2.1. Aid to the running of the RARE Association, particularly its pan-European projects (e.g. in the 
message handling and files transfer areas). 
Rate of Community financing: to be determined 
2.2. Community contribution the Implementation Phase of the Eureka Cosine project. 
Rate of Community financing: to be determined 
2.3. Work on requirements for confidentiality and integrity of Community RTD information. 
Rate of Community financing: up to 100 % 
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ANNEX II 
Indicative internal breakdown of appropriations 
Sub-programme I: Dissemination and utilization of Community RTD results million ECU 
(a) collecting and disseminating information on RTD programmes and on the implemen­
tation of the framework programme 6,0 
(b) identification, characterization and screening of results 2,0 
(c) legal protection of results (patents, etc.) 2,0 
(d) dissemination of results from RTD programmes 6,0 
(e) exploitation of results 17,0 
sub-total 33,0 
Sub-programme II: Computer communications networks 
(a) general support to the development of computer communications networks in the 
field of RTD, in particular to the RARE Association (Reseaux Associes pour la 
Recherche Europeenne) and to the financing of the Eureka Cosine project 4,0 
(b) work on requirements for confidentiality and integrity of Community RTD infor­
mation 1,0 
sub-total 5,0 
Total 38,0