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EXHIBIT 10.9

                    COOPERATION AND SERVICE SUPPLY AGREEMENT

DE NORA ELETTRODI S.p.A., with headquarters in Milan, Via dei Canzi, 1, capital
stock 33,500,000,000 lire, registered in the Corporate Register with CCIAA,
Milan, as no. 117453/2000, in the person of its Managing Director and President
Mr. Renato Gazzaniga (company hereinafter DE for the sake of brevity)

                                      AND

NUVERA FUEL CELLS S.P.A., with headquarters in Milan, Via Bistolfi, 35, capital
stock 400,000,000 lire, registered in the Corporate Register with CCIAA, Milan,
as no. 208344/1999, in the person of its President Dr. Michele Tettamanti
(company hereinafter FUEL CELLS for the sake of brevity)

                                    WHEREAS

     -    FUEL CELLS has an organizational structure still in the start-up
          phase;
     -    It is in the companies' common interest, belonging to the same
          "Oronzio de Nora" group, to centralize certain services, in order to
          realize cost savings;

                            WHEREAS ALL OF THE ABOVE

The parties agree and stipulate as follows:

1) PREAMBLE

The preamble is an integral part of this agreement.

2) OBJECTIVE OF ASSISTANCE ACTIVITY

DN offers to FUEL CELLS which, as represented, accepts, the following
assistance and cooperation services:
     a)   Within the scope of production activities for manpower services
          relating to packing and workshop odd jobs;
     b)   In import/export activities, in particular for the application and
          management of authorization for temps, keeping operations records and
          preparing additional internal and external documentation;

3) PROCEDURE

For supplying the referenced services, FUEL CELLS pledges to supply DE with the
information necessary for DE to conduct the service activity.

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4) SPECIALISTS

In performing its assistance activity, where it becomes necessary or also at
DE's request, FUEL CELLS may send its own specialists to perform individual
services.

The personnel used by DE in performing individual services shall act in
compliance with the needs and objectives pursued by FUEL CELLS, exercising
technical and professional discretion, without obligation of subordination.

5) TERM

This agreement shall take effect on May 8, 2000 and shall end on 12/31/00.
At maturity, it will be considered automatically renewed for an additional
period of one year, and so forth, unless prior notice of 30 days is given by
registered letter.

6) CONSIDERATION

As compensation for the services as per art. 2 of this agreement, FUEL CELLS
shall pay to DE the following amounts:

6.1) for the activities as per 2a) above:
     a)   60 Euros for each hour of work (regular or overtime) performed at the
          DE or FUEL CELLS headquarters; use of packing materials and tools
          will be charged at cost plus 10%;
     b)   350 Euros for each day of work outside the headquarters, including
          overtime.

These amounts do not include out-of-pockets expenses (room and board,
transportation), which will be reimbursed upon submission and approval by FUEL
CELLS of the relevant documentation.

6.2) for the activities as per 2 b) above, a flat rate of 200,000 lire per
operation; this amount does not include customs duties for imports, the cost of
customs declarations for issuing customs entry, the costs of specific ad hoc
consultancies by the shippers/carriers or shipping costs of any kind whatever.

The amounts as per 6.1) and 6.2) above shall be paid by FUEL CELLS on a monthly
basis, deferred, upon submission of invoice via direct delivery and analytical
documentation of the activity performed by DE. Every other tax charge shall be
borne entirely by FUEL CELLS.

7) TERMINATION

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This contract may be terminated by both parties within the limits established
by law with 60 days advance notice in writing.

8) COSTS

The costs of this contract, attached and consequential, are to be borne
exclusively by FUEL CELLS.

Milan, May 20, 2000

DE NORA ELETTRODI S.P.A.                              NUVERA FUEL CELLS S.P.A.

/s/ Renato Gazzaniga                                  /s/ Michele Tettamanti
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    Renato Gazzaniga                                      Michele TettamantiEXHIBIT 10.10

                                 LOAN AGREEMENT

                                 by and between

NORFIN S.p.A., with headquarters in Milan in Via Bistolfi no. 35, tax ID number
and VAT number 06036190152, in the person of Vice President and Board Member
Mr. Michele de Nora

                                      and

DE NORA FUEL CELLS S.p.A., with headquarters in Milan in Via Bistolfi no. 35,
tax ID no. 12910180152, in the person of President, Dr. Michele Tettamanti.

                            hereby agree as follows

NORFIN S.p.A. (hereinafter Lender) shall grant to DE NORA FUEL CELLS S.p.A.
(hereinafter Borrower) a LOAN for the maximum amount of 2,000,000,000 Italian
lire = (two billion) at the following conditions:

1) PROCEDURE

Lender will transfer to Borrower the agreed LOAN in one or more installments
through a Credit institution.

2) EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

The LOAN shall take effect on 10/1/1999 and shall be valid until 12/31/2000; it
will be automatically renewable on an annual basis for an additional 12 months
unless one of the parties gives notice at least 30 days prior to expiration.

3) INTEREST RATE

As agreed, the Interest Rate that will be applied will be the 3-month interbank
LIBOR for the EURO and shall be determined by Lender each quarter based on the
arithmetic mean of the values carried in the financial daily "Il Sole 24 Ore"
and reported each Friday (Thursday if Friday is a holiday).

4) SETTLEMENT OF INTEREST

Settlement of interest and billing by Lender shall be quarterly, deferred, on
3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31.

5) PAYMENT OF INTEREST

The amount of interest invoiced quarterly by Lender shall be paid by Borrower,
deferred, upon submission of invoice using Direct Remittance.

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6) EARLY REDEMPTION

Borrower, during the entire term of the CREDIT LINE, shall have the right to
redeem the CREDIT LINE either wholly and/or in part, including interest due to
that point and not yet capitalized, without any increase as penalty, with at
least 7 working days notice to the Lender, also verbal.
Once the first CREDIT LINE due date (12/31/00) has elapsed, Lender shall also
be granted the right to request advance total and/or partial repayment of the
LOAN from Borrower including interest due to that point and not yet
capitalized, with 30 days notice in writing.

7) COMMUNICATIONS

All communications provided under or relating to this AGREEMENT shall be in
writing, taking effect as soon as they are received, or when they are sent,
where this is preceded by a fax transmission of the text.

These communications shall be addressed, except for changes to be communicated
as above to the following addresses:
For Lender: Milan, Via Bistolfi, no. 35.
For Borrower: Milan, Via Bistolfi, no. 35.

8) CHANGES

This agreement may be validly changed or supplemented only in writing, with the
agreement of both contractual parties.

9) ARBITRATION

All disagreements concerning the validity, interpretation, performance, or
non-performance and cancellation of this agreement shall be settled by legal
arbitration pursuant to article 806 et seq. Code of Civil Procedure, by a
Tribunal consisting of three arbitrators, one named by Lender, one by Borrower,
and a third, who will have the function of President of the first two. In the
event of disagreement, the third arbitrator will be named by the Presiding
Judge of the Court of Milan. The arbitrators shall decide according to fairness
within a six month period from accepting their appointment. The arbitration
award shall be final outside action for filing for nullity provided by Law.

Milan, October 2, 1999

NORFIN S.p.A.                                          DE NORA FUEL CELLS S.p.A.

/s/ Michele De Nora                                    /s/ Michele Tettamanti
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                                       2EXHIBIT 10.11

                                    FINEUROP
                                    SODITIC

Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc.
Acorn Park
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02140-2390  U.S.A.

                                                     Milan, 1 August 2000

Re: Advisory mandate for Nuvera's IPO to Fineurop Soditic S.p.A.
    ("Fineurop Soditic")

Dear Sirs:

The present letter is to confirm our understanding concerning Fineurop
Soditic's fees with regard to Nuvera Fuel Cells' ("Nuvera") IPO project.

o    Monthly retainer fee of USD 30,000 related to the period May-June-July
     2000, for a total sum of USD 90,000 to be invoiced by September 1st, 2000.

o    Success fee of 0.7% of the net proceeds cashed by Nuvera from the IPO

o    Reimbursement of expenses, up to a maximum of USD 15,000. For an aggregate
     amount of expenses larger than this cap we will need a written specific
     authorization by Nuvera to raise this cap.

In case the IPO takes place the paid retainer fee will be deducted from the
amount of the success fee.

This mandate will expire after July 31st, 2001

Thank you again for trusting us on this interesting and challenging mandate

With our best regards

Fineurop Soditic S.p.A.

/s/ Eugenio Morpurgo

/s/ Carlo Daveri
                                                              For acceptance

                                                     Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc.

                                                     /s/ Anne TroutmanEXHIBIT 10.12

                         LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
                                 BY AND BETWEEN
                             ARTHUR D. LITTLE, INC.
                                      AND
                                EPYX CORPORATION

THIS LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT is made as of April 4, 2000, by and between
Arthur D. Little, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation ("ADL"), and Epyx
Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Epyx").

1.   GRANT OF LICENSE. ADL hereby grants to Epyx a license to occupy and use,
upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, the premises set forth on
Exhibit A to this Agreement (the "Licensed Premises"), located in Buildings 15,
32 and 46 (the "Buildings") located in ADL's premises at Acorn Park, Cambridge,
MA ("Acorn Park"). The Licensed Premises presently consists of approximately
14,554 rentable square feet but may be increased at the mutual consent of both
parties during the Term. Epyx acknowledges that the Licensed Premises occupy
only a portion of the Building and that ADL occupies and uses the remaining
portions of the Building for its own office, laboratory, research and other
purposes. Accordingly, Epyx agrees that it will use the Licensed Premises and
the other areas of the Building and Acorn Park to which Epyx has access
pursuant to this Agreement, in such a manner as to minimize any interference
with the activities of ADL and to recognize and respect the business security
and confidentiality needs of ADL.

2.   TERM AND EXTENSIONS.

     2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 4, 2000, and
     shall, if not previously terminated in accordance with the terms hereof,
     terminate on December 31, 2000 (the "Initial Term"). Upon mutual agreement
     between Epyx and ADL, this Agreement may be extended for one or more six
     (6) month periods following the expiration of the Initial Term (each, an
     "Extension Period") at rates to be negotiated between the parties. If Epyx
     desires to extend this Agreement, Epyx shall provide written notice to ADL
     requesting such extension at least three (3) months prior to the
     expiration of the Initial Term or any Extension Period, as the case may
     be. If the term of this Agreement shall be extended on any such occasion,
     all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement not otherwise modified
     by a written agreement between the parties shall remain in full force and
     effect during each Extension Period. The Initial Term, together with any
     Extension Periods, is referred to herein as the "Term."

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     2.2 Early Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any
     time with or without cause by giving the other party six (6) months prior
     written notice, provided that ADL may not terminate this Agreement without
     cause prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. In addition, this
     Agreement and Epyx's rights hereunder may be earlier terminated at ADL's
     option upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Sections 18
     or 19 below, and Epyx shall vacate the Licensed Premises immediately
     following any such termination.

     2.3 Holdover. If, at the end of the Term (or upon any termination of this
     Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof), Epyx fails to vacate
     all or any portion of the Licensed Premises, Epyx's occupancy shall be
     deemed to be a tenancy from month to month subject to all the terms and
     conditions thereof and hereof which may be applicable except that the Fees
     (as defined below) shall be and Epyx shall pay an amount equal to 300% of
     the amount specified as the last Fee during the Term for each month of
     occupancy, and ADL's charging of such amount shall in no event constitute
     a waiver of any other right ADL may have hereunder or at law or in equity.
     The parties recognize that the intent of this Agreement is to be a
     short-term obligation and that any holdover by Epyx will cause damages to
     ADL that will be difficult to calculate and accordingly the parties have
     agreed on the escalations of holdover fees herein set forth as the best
     mechanism for insuring Epyx's compliance.

3.   LICENSE AND SERVICES FEE. Epyx agrees to pay to ADL, without offset or
reduction, a fee (the "Fee") covering the combined license and services
provided for herein during the Term. The rate of such Fee shall equal Two
Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2,460) per average number of EPYX staff
members per month. The average number of EPYX staff members shall be determined
at the end of each month by adding the actual number of EPYX staff members on
the first day of the month to the actual number of EPYX staff members on the
last day of the month, and then dividing the sum by two. Payment for each month
shall be made in advance on the first day of each month during the Term and
shall be based on the average number of EPYX staff members from the previous
month. Epyx shall pay the Fee on a pro-rata basis for any partial calendar
month during the Term or any extension thereof. All payments of Fees are to be
made at ADL's address set forth herein or at such other place as ADL shall from
time to time designate in writing. The Fee shall be increased or decreased each
month to reflect the actual average number of staff members per month from time
to time.

4.   PERMITTED USE. The Licensed Premises are to be used solely in connection
with Epyx's operations relating to the development of reformer and

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fuel cell technology and other uses that are incidental or customarily
accessory thereto, such as office, administrative, and storage uses, in each
case to the extent permitted by applicable law and consistent with current use,
and such other uses as may be consented to by ADL in advance (which consent may
be withheld by ADL in its sole and absolute discretion). Epyx agrees to conduct
its business in a professional and businesslike manner and in accordance with
best safety and operating practices.

5.   PREMISES.

     5.1 Condition of the Licensed Premises. Epyx accepts the Licensed Premises
     in their existing condition on the date of commencement of the Term, and
     acknowledges that the Licensed Premises are in good order and condition
     and sufficient for the uses intended by Epyx. Epyx agrees that it has had
     full and adequate opportunity to inspect the Licensed Premises and has
     done so to its satisfaction. ADL has not made nor has Epyx relied on any
     representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the condition of
     the Licensed Premises or their suitability for Epyx's use.

     5.2 Common Areas.

     (a) The Licensed Premises are licensed together with the use for their
     intended purposes, in common with ADL and all others, including any other
     tenants and occupants of Acorn Park lawfully entitled thereto, of (i) the
     common facilities included in the Building between the Licensed Premises
     and the exterior of the Building; (ii) the parking facilities located in
     Acorn Park; (iii) the pipes, ducts, conduits, wires and appurtenant
     equipment serving the Licensed Premises; (iv) the common women's room and
     men's room in closest proximity to the Licensed Premises and (v) the
     central reception area in Building 25 of Acorn Park (collectively, the
     aforementioned areas shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Common
     Areas"). Such rights in the Common Areas shall always be subject to the
     right of ADL to designate and change from time to time areas and
     facilities so to be used and any rules and regulations established by ADL
     with respect to Acorn Park. Epyx's staff members whose principal office is
     located on the Licensed Premises also shall be entitled to use ADL's
     cafeteria facilities.

     (b) ADL's shipping and receiving facilities shall not constitute part of
     the Licensed Premises or the Common Areas. As and when shipments for Epyx
     are presented to ADL, ADL shall promptly notify Epyx, and Epyx shall
     promptly make available an authorized agent or employee to accept and
     receive such shipments, and thereafter ADL and Epyx shall cooperate

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     to make arrangements for delivery of such accepted shipments to the
     Licensed Premises.

     5.3 Access and Parking. ADL shall provide reasonable access to the
     Licensed Premises 24 hours a day seven days a week and shall permit Epyx's
     staff members and guests to use the roads, sidewalks and parking areas
     located on ADL's property adjacent to the Licensed Premises. Access into
     the Building must be in accordance with ADL's security system and policies
     and procedures. ADL's government security form must be signed by Epyx and
     all employees who will be occupying the Licensed Premises. All visitors
     must sign in at the central reception area in Building 25 and be escorted
     by an Epyx employee at all times.

6.   REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE; DESTRUCTION BY CASUALTY

     6.1 ADL Responsibilities. Subject to Sections 6.3 and 18 hereof, during
     the Term, ADL shall, at its own expense, maintain all structural elements
     and building systems of the Building (including, without limitation, the
     foundations and appurtenances thereto, the room, building exterior,
     framing, and floor slabs, all fixtures and equipment, all pipes, ducts,
     wiring, and lighting, and all plumbing and utility lines serving the
     Building, whether located within or outside the Building) in accordance
     with ADL's current practices. In no event shall ADL be obligated, pursuant
     to this Agreement, to make any capital or structural repairs or
     alterations to the Licensed Premises, the Building, or Acorn Park.

     6.2 Epyx Responsibilities. During the Term, Epyx shall, at its own
     expense, maintain the Licensed Premises in good and safe order, condition,
     and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Without limitation, Epyx
     shall maintain and use the Licensed Premises in accordance with all
     applicable laws, including those adopted after the commencement of this
     Agreement and those related to fire safety and environmental requirements,
     and all directions, rules and regulations of the proper officers of
     governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the Licensed Premises, the
     Building or Acorn Park.

     6.3 Destruction by Casualty. If the Licensed Premises are damaged by fire
     or other casualty, and such damage renders the Licensed Premises
     substantially untenantable in whole or in part, then: (i) a fair and just
     part of the Fees shall abate until the damage is repaired to the extent
     necessary to render the Licensed Premises suitable for the conduct of
     Epyx's business; and (ii) ADL or Epyx may elect to terminate this
     Agreement upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other,
     provided that Epyx may not terminate this Agreement under this Section if
     ADL has notified

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     Epyx of its intention to repair or restore the Licensed Premises in which
     event ADL shall have thirty (30) days measured from the date of notice to
     Epyx to commence repair or restoration to render the Licensed Premises
     tenantable. In the event of any such untenantability, ADL shall have no
     obligation or legal liability for its failure to provide alternate space,
     facilities or services to Epyx.

7.   ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Epyx shall not make any structural or
nonstructural alterations, additions or improvements to the Licensed Premises
without the prior written consent of ADL, which consent may be withheld by ADL
in its sole and absolute discretion.

8.   SERVICES, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Subject to Epyx's compliance with the
obligations contained in this Agreement, ADL has also agreed to make available
to Epyx certain services, and to authorize Epyx to use certain areas and
equipment in or about the Licensed Premises jointly with ADL and others who may
be authorized by ADL from time to time, during the term of this Agreement, as
set forth in this Section. Epyx should contact Tim White, Director of
Facilities, with respect to issues or questions regarding such services and he
will direct and coordinate any other assistance which may be required.

     8.1 Telephone System. ADL and Epyx acknowledge and agree that a common
     telephone system serves both the Licensed Premises and ADL's other
     facilities at Acorn Park. Epyx acknowledges that it must pay the cost of
     all telephone charges associated with Epyx's use of such telephone system
     (including the cost of local-calling and long-distance calling services)
     and that such fees are not included in this Agreement. ADL and Epyx hereby
     agree that Epyx shall be responsible for maintenance, repair and
     replacement of the telephone and facsimile sets owned by Epyx and
     connected to such system, and that ADL shall be responsible for all
     routine maintenance for such common telephone system serving the Licensed
     Premises. Epyx hereby agrees that it shall obtain ADL's prior written
     approval with respect to the installation or attachment to ADL's telephone
     switch, system or cables. Epyx agrees to pay for any additional system
     lines or equipment installed on or for its behalf after the date of this
     Agreement.

     8.2 Security, Janitorial and Custodial Services. ADL shall provide routine
     security, janitorial, custodial and maintenance services to the Licensed
     Premises to the same general extent that ADL provides such services to the
     rest of Acorn Park. Such services shall not include receiving or shipping
     services. Epyx shall keep the Licensed Premises in a clean, orderly and
     safe condition. Epyx shall be responsible for removing

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     at its own expense and on a regular basis all disposed items other than
     normal office rubbish. Epyx shall not cause, permit or suffer any
     overloading of the floors in the Licensed Premises.

     8.3 Mail. ADL shall deliver to the Licensed Premises, not less than once
     per business day, mail for Epyx received in ADL's central mail facility at
     Acorn Park.

     8.4 Utilities. ADL shall provide utilities for the Licensed Premises,
     including heat, air conditioning, water/sewer and electricity during the
     same hours they are provided to the other office facilities at Acorn Park,
     subject to the reasonable availability of such utilities to ADL. ADL's
     obligations hereunder shall not exceed the capacities of existing
     connection and distribution equipment and infrastructure to safely carry
     or conduct said utilities. Epyx shall reimburse ADL for the cost (based
     upon ADL's actual third-party costs of such utilities) of (i) providing
     any utilities for the Licensed Premises beyond standard operating hours
     for Acorn Park (including any utility costs incurred as a result of such
     request which do not relate directly to the Licensed Premises but which
     result from providing the requested utilities to the Licensed Premises)
     and (ii) any such approved excess utility usage.

     8.5 Fire and Safety. Epyx shall notify ADL immediately of any fire on the
     Licensed Premises. At no additional charge during the Term, ADL shall
     provide the services of its emergency response personnel in connection
     with any fire emergency reported by Epyx to the same general extent and in
     the same manner that response under similar circumstances would be
     provided to Acorn Park. Epyx shall be responsible for maintenance of all
     fire extinguishers and equipment within the Licensed Premises. ADL shall
     not under any circumstances provide emergency services in connection with
     spills of chemical or other hazardous wastes which emergency services
     shall be provided promptly by Epyx in accordance with all applicable
     Federal, state and local laws and regulations, and Epyx shall provide
     notice of any such events to ADL's emergency coordinator immediately.

     8.6 Additional Services. In addition to the services described above, ADL
     shall provide the following services to the extent requested by Epyx:

          (a) ADL shall provide purchasing services to Epyx to the same general
     extent that services are provided to the rest of the operations at Acorn
     Park. Epyx agrees to pay ADL for all purchases made by ADL on

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     Epyx's behalf within ten (10) days following presentation of an invoice by
     ADL to Epyx for such goods.

          (b) Epyx shall continue to have access to ADL's computer network and
     ADL's ISD department shall provide support administration for the network.

          (c) Epyx shall continue to have access to the resources of ADL's
     Knowledge Resource Information Center.

          (d) Epyx and its employees whose principal offices are located on the
     Licensed Premises shall be entitled to use the services of the ADL Travel
     Department to the same general extent and in the same manner that such
     services are provided to ADL's other business operations at Acorn Park.

          (e) ADL shall provide accounting, tax and related financial and
     treasury services to Epyx as required by Epyx's business. Such services,
     shall include assisting Epyx in (i) keeping its books and records; (ii)
     preparing its financial statements; and (iii) preparing and filing its
     federal and state tax returns.

          (f) ADL shall provide contracting and related legal services to Epyx
     as required by Epyx's business.

     Epyx shall be billed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by ADL in the
     performance of such services. Invoices for such out-of-pocket expenses
     shall be payable within thirty days after issuance.

9.   HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Epyx shall not bring or create or maintain on the
Licensed Premises any hazardous materials or wastes, chemicals or other
substances which are subject to regulation by any governmental authority. Epyx
shall indemnify ADL for any costs or liabilities incurred by ADL as a result of
any breach by Epyx of the foregoing obligation.

10.  RULES AND REGULATIONS.

     10.1 General. Epyx shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all
     applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations including those adopted
     after the commencement of this Agreement of any duly constituted
     governmental authority relating to the use or occupancy of the Licensed
     Premises and the activities conducted thereon, Epyx shall obey all of
     ADL's rules and regulations currently existing or hereafter promulgated

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     from time to time by ADL governing or pertaining to the Building, Acorn
     Park or their respective tenants and occupants. Epyx shall be responsible
     for paying in a prompt and appropriate manner all fines, penalties,
     damages, costs, and fees that may arise out of or be imposed on Epyx or
     ADL because of Epyx's failure to comply with the provisions of this
     Section or for contesting any such matters.

     10.2 Other Conditions.

          (a)  Epyx agrees not to harm the Licensed Premises or any other part
               of Acorn Park, or commit or permit waste, or create any nuisance
               or disturbance, or do any act tending to injure the activities
               or reputation of Acorn Park or ADL. Epyx shall not use or suffer
               or permit the use by any person of the Licensed Premises for any
               purpose other than the Permitted Use or in any manner which
               violates any of Epyx's governmental authorizations, which is
               contrary to any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation,
               which could cause injury or damage to any person or property, or
               which could adversely affect any insurance coverage applicable
               to the Licensed Premises or the activities conducted on the
               Licensed Premises.

          (b)  Epyx shall load, unload and transport its supplies, materials
               and equipment at such times as are reasonably designated by ADL,
               and shall not obstruct or store any materials or items in the
               corridors, sidewalks, stairways, elevators, or any other area
               about or within the Building (except that Epyx may store
               materials and items in the Licensed Premises other than the
               Common Areas) or Acorn Park.

11.  INDEMNIFICATION. Epyx shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend ADL and its
employees, shareholders, directors, officers and affiliates from and against
any and all costs, penalties, damages, claims, suits and liabilities (including
reasonable attorney's fees) based on or arising out of (i) any breach or
default by Epyx of its agreements under this Agreement; (ii) any act or
omission of Epyx, its contractors, subcontractors, members, agents, affiliates,
consultants, employees or invitees, or the failure of Epyx or such persons to
comply with any applicable governmental or ADL laws, rules or regulations
including those adopted after the commencement date of this Agreement; (iii)
any accident, injury or damage to any person or property occurring in the
Licensed Premises or outside of the Licensed Premises but within Acorn Park,
where such accident, injury or damage results, or is caused by any act,
omission, willful misconduct or

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negligence of Epyx, its contractors, members, agents, affiliates, consultants,
employees or invitees, or anyone claiming by, through or under Epyx (but
excluding any loss, liability, expense or damage to the extent caused by the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of ADL, its agents, contractors,
subcontractors, members, agents, affiliates, consulting, employees or
invitees); or (iv) Epyx's use or occupancy of the Licensed Premises (including
those arising out of any damage or destruction of the Licensed Premises or
ADL's property, any contamination of the Licensed Premises or ADL's property by
hazardous substances, or Epyx's failure to remove or dispose of all of its
property upon expiration or termination of the Term), except to the extent
caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of ADL or its agents,
servants or employees.

12.  INSURANCE.

     12.1 Insurance Coverage. Epyx shall carry the following insurance
     throughout the term of this agreement.

          a.   Commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less
               than $2,000,000. Such insurance shall be written on an
               occurrence basis and shall cover bodily or personal injury or
               death of persons or damage to property on or about the Licensed
               Premises, including: Contractual Liability; and Fire Damage
               Legal Liability covering any liabilities assumed under this
               contract.

          b.   Workers Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the
               Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Employers Liability Insurance
               including occupational disease in an amount not less than
               $2,000,000.

          c.   All-risk Property Insurance covering the full replacement value
               of all Epyx's furniture, trade fixtures and other personal
               property located on the Licensed Premises, against loss or
               damage or other insurable hazard.

     12.2 Compliance. Epyx shall not violate or permit violation of any of the
     conditions or provisions contained in any of the insurance policies
     related to the Licensed Premises or ADL's property adjacent to the
     Licensed Premises. Epyx shall perform and satisfy the requirements of the
     respective insurance companies so that at all times insurance companies of
     good standing will be willing to write or continue such policies. Nothing
     herein shall prevent ADL from carrying additional insurance.

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     12.3 Evidence of Insurance. Prior to commencement of the term of this
     Agreement, Epyx shall give ADL certificates of insurance policies required
     hereunder. Each such policy shall require the insurer to give ADL 30 days
     written notice of any change in such policies, and shall name ADL and
     Master Lessor as additional insureds. The property insurance policy shall
     provide that proceeds are first payable to ADL.

     12.4 Subrogation. ADL and Epyx hereby agree to waive all rights of
     subrogation against the other party to the extent that any laws or damage
     to the Licensed Premises is covered by any property insurance policy,
     including any deductibles thereunder.

13.  EPYX'S FAILURE TO PERFORM.

     13.1 Substituted Performance. If Epyx shall at any time fail to make any
     payment or otherwise to perform any of its obligations as required under
     this Agreement, ADL, after 10 days notice to Epyx, may (but shall be under
     no obligation to) make any payment or perform or cause to be performed any
     act to be performed by Epyx under the terms of this Agreement. ADL may
     enter the Licensed Premises for any such purpose and may take all such
     action thereon as may be necessary therefor.

     13.2 Reimbursement of Expenditures. All sums paid by ADL pursuant to
     Section 13.1 hereof, and all costs and expenses incurred by ADL in
     connection with the performance of any such act, together with interest
     thereon at the rate of 18% per annum (or such lesser rate as may at the
     time be the maximum rate permitted by law) from the respective dates of
     ADL's making of such payment or incurring of each such cost and expense,
     shall be paid by Epyx to ADL on demand as if the same were additional Fees
     hereunder (and non-payment of which shall have the consequences of
     non-payment of Fees).

     13.3 Interest on Overdue Fees. All overdue Fees shall bear interest at the
     rate of 18% per annum (or such lesser rate as may at the time be the
     maximum rate permitted by law) from the respective payment due dates. Such
     interest shall be paid by Epyx to ADL on demand as if the same were
     additional Fees hereunder (and non-payment of which shall have the
     consequences of non-payment of Fees).

14.  MECHANICS' LIENS. Notice is hereby given that ADL shall not be liable for
any labor or materials furnished or to be furnished to Epyx, and that no
mechanics' or materialmen's liens or other liens for any such labor or
materials shall attach to or affect the reversionary or other estate or
interest of ADL in and

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to the Licensed Premises, the Building or Acorn Park. Epyx agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless ADL against any and all costs it may suffer on account of the
same.

15.  ADL'S ACCESS. ADL may at any time enter the Licensed Premises for the
purposes of responding to an emergency, repairing the Licensed Premises,
inspecting the Licensed Premises or the activities conducted thereon, or for
purposes of showing the Licensed Premises to prospective purchasers, lessees,
mortgagors or other parties involved or potentially involved in any real estate
related transaction relating to the Licensed Premises or Acorn Park in general.
ADL may take any action it deems reasonably necessary in order to safeguard the
Licensed Premises or ADL's or any other property or the health and safety of
any persons.

16.  EXPIRATION OF TERM. Epyx, at the expiration of the Term or at any prior
termination as herein provided, shall peaceably yield up the Licensed Premises
in the same condition and repair as the same were in at the commencement of the
Term, reasonable wear and use excepted. Prior to expiration of the Term or
within 10 days after any earlier termination of this Agreement (whichever first
occurs) Epyx shall remove from the Licensed Premises any personal property and
equipment and any items for disposal. Any property, equipment or materials of
Epyx not removed from the Licensed Premises as required herein shall, at ADL's
sole option (a) become the property of ADL or (b) be deemed abandoned and
removed and disposed of by ADL as ADL shall determine, and ADL may charge the
cost of such removal and disposal and any repairs or replacements to the
Licensed Premises necessitated thereby and any liabilities resulting therefrom
to Epyx; provided that Epyx shall retain title to any hazardous substances left
on the Licensed Premises.

17.  ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Epyx shall not under any circumstances be
entitled or permitted to transfer, sublet, assign, hypothecate, mortgage,
pledge, encumber or otherwise alienate this Agreement or Epyx's interest in and
to all or any part of the Licensed Premises, or grant any person any license or
permission to use the Licensed Premises. Any attempted transfer, subletting,
assignment, hypothecation, encumbrance, license, or other alienation of this
Agreement by Epyx shall be void and shall confer no rights on third parties,
and shall entitle ADL at its option to terminate this Agreement.

18.  EMINENT DOMAIN.

     18.1 Total Taking. If the entire Premises shall be taken for public
     purposes, then this Agreement shall terminate as of the date Epyx is
     required by law to vacate the premises.

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     18.2 Partial Taking. If a substantial portion of the Licensed Premises
     shall be taken for public purposes, ADL shall be entitled at its option to
     terminate this Agreement. If such portion of the Licensed Premises shall
     be taken as to render the Licensed Premises unsuitable after repair and
     restoration for the continuance of Epyx's business in substantially the
     same manner as it was being conducted immediately prior to such taking,
     then Epyx or ADL upon 30 days' prior written notice shall have the right
     to terminate this Agreement as of the date Epyx is required by law to
     vacate such portion of the Licensed Premises.

     18.3 Restoration. Subsequent to any taking of a portion of the Licensed
     Premises, if this Agreement is not terminated by ADL or Epyx in accordance
     with Section 18.2 hereof, ADL may in its sole and absolute discretion
     promptly commence restoration of the Licensed Premises to a complete
     architectural unit as similar as possible to the condition the Licensed
     Premises were in immediately prior to said taking. During the period of
     such restoration, the Fees hereunder shall be abated in its entirety,
     except that to the extent Epyx is able to use the Licensed Premises, the
     Fees shall be adjusted to reflect such use.

     18.4 Proceeds. In the event of any such taking, the condemnation award and
     all other proceeds thereof shall be payable to ADL, and Epyx shall have
     absolutely no right or interest in any award. Epyx hereby irrevocably
     appoints ADL as its attorney in fact for purposes of collecting any such
     condemnation award or proceeds and of dealing with all governmental
     authorities with respect hereto. This power of attorney is coupled with an
     interest and hence is irrevocable.

19.  DEFAULT AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. If (a) Epyx fails to pay the Fee
within five (5) days after it becomes due; or (b) Epyx fails to perform or
comply with any of the other covenants, conditions or obligations of Epyx under
this Agreement within ten (10) days after written notice of such default; (c)
Epyx is adjudicated a bankrupt, or there is appointed a permanent receiver in
insolvency or permanent trustee in bankruptcy of Epyx and the appointment is
not vacated within thirty (30) days, or Epyx makes a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors or files a voluntary petition for reorganization under
applicable bankruptcy laws; or (d) Epyx shall have abandoned the Licensed
Premises, then and in each case ADL may, at ADL's option, declare this
Agreement terminated and enter the Licensed Premises or any part thereof,
either with or without process of law, and expel Epyx or any person or persons
occupying the Licensed Premises.

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20.  ADDITIONAL REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Notwithstanding any termination pursuant to
Section 19 above or any entry or reentry by ADL, Epyx agrees to pay, on the
days originally fixed herein for the payment thereof, amounts equal to the
several installments of Fees and any other amounts due hereunder as they would
become due under the terms of this Agreement if it had not been terminated or
if ADL had not reentered as aforesaid, and whether the Licensed Premises be
re-licensed or remain vacant in whole or in part. In the event the Licensed
Premises are re-licensed in whole or in part by ADL, Epyx shall be entitled to
a credit in the net amount of Fees received by ADL in re-licensing, after
deduction of reasonable expenses incurred in re-licensing the Licensed Premises
and in collecting the Fees. Epyx shall also be liable to ADL for all expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by ADL in enforcing its rights
under this Agreement in the event of a default by Epyx, and such expenses may
be deducted from any credit otherwise due Epyx from ADL.

21.  ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE. Upon not less than fifteen (15) days prior written
request, ADL and Epyx agree, each in favor of the other, to execute,
acknowledge-and deliver a statement in writing certifying that this Agreement
is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if modified, setting forth the
modifications and stating that this Agreement as modified is in full force and
effect), and the dates to which the Fees hereunder and other charges have been
paid, and any other information reasonably requested. Any such statement
delivered pursuant to this Section 21 may be relied upon by any prospective
purchaser or mortgagee.

22.  SUBORDINATION. This Agreement shall be subject and subordinate to all
mortgages and ground or underlying leases existing or hereafter placed upon the
Licensed Premises. Epyx hereby acknowledges and agrees that the holder of any
such mortgage or the lessor under any such lease shall not thereby become or be
liable for the performance of any of ADL's obligations under this Agreement.
Epyx agrees that at the request of ADL it will execute, acknowledge and deliver
any and all instruments which ADL may require in order to effect such
subordination and hereby irrevocably appoints ADL as its attorney-in-fact to
execute, acknowledge and deliver all such instruments upon the failure or
refusal of Epyx to do so. Epyx shall agree to any amendment (except relating to
the Fees, the Term, or the description of the Licensed Premises) reasonably
requested by such mortgagee or lessor.

23.  CONSENTS. No express or implied consent to or waiver of or failure to
insist on performance or observance of any covenant or condition of this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a consent to or waiver to any succeeding breach
of the same or any other covenant or condition. Except as provided herein, any
party may assert its rights and remedies hereunder without any prior or
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notice to the other party. The payment by Epyx and acceptance by ADL of Fees or
other payment hereunder or silence by either party as to any breach shall not
be construed as waiving any of such party's rights hereunder unless such waiver
is in writing. No payment by Epyx or acceptance by ADL of a lesser amount than
shall be due hereunder shall be deemed to be anything but payment on account,
and the acceptance by ADL of a check for a lesser amount shall not prejudice
ADL's right to recover the balance due or to pursue any other remedy which may
be available to it.

24.  CUMULATIVE RIGHTS. Any and all rights and remedies which either party may
have hereunder shall be cumulative, and the exercise of any such rights or
remedies shall not bar the exercise of any other right or remedy.

25.  NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be
given when in writing and delivered in person or forwarded by overnight or
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to:

         ADL:              Arthur D. Little, Inc.
                           Acorn Park
                           Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140-2390
                           Attn: Tim White

         Epyx:             Epyx Corporation
                           Acorn Park
                           Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140-2390
                           Attn: Chief Operating Officer

or such other address as either party may have designated in a written notice
to the other. Such notices shall be deemed received on the date of personal
delivery or two days following the documented date of appropriate mailing.

26.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument contains the entire and exclusive
agreement between the parties with respect to the Licensed Premises and
supersedes and terminates all prior or contemporaneous arrangements,
understandings and agreements whether oral or written. This Agreement may not
be amended or modified except by a writing executed by both parties.

27.  GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid
or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall insofar as possible
be construed or applied in such manner as will permit enforcement; otherwise
this Agreement shall be construed as if such provision were not a part hereof.

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28.  BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of all successors and permitted assigns.

29.  RECORDING.  Epyx and ADL agree that Epyx will not record this Agreement.

30.  ADL LIMITS OF LIABILITY. ADL shall not be liable to Epyx, or those claiming
under Epyx, for any loss or damage to Epyx or its property in or upon the
Licensed Premises or Acorn Park that may be caused by the acts or omissions of
tenants or other persons occupying space in Acorn Park, or for any loss or
damage resulting to Epyx or its property except for any loss or damage
resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of ADL, its agents,
contractors and employees, provided, however, that ADL shall have no
responsibility or liability for any indirect, incidental or consequential
damages relating directly or indirectly to loss of business or other indirect,
incidental or consequential damages, damage to computer software and related
accessory equipment (including, without limitation, computer tapes, disks,
other data in storage media and similar property), equipment, or unusually
valuable, rare or exotic materials, works of art, and the like. In no event
shall ADL ever be liable to Epyx for indirect, incidental or consequential
damages. Except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct of ADL,
ADL shall be under no responsibility or liability for failure or interruption
of any of the services, repairs or replacements or for any action in connection
with ADL's provision of any services or utilities to Epyx under this Agreement;
and failure or omission on the part of ADL to furnish any of same shall not be
construed as an eviction of Epyx, actual or constructive, nor entitle Epyx to
an abatement of the Fees described herein, nor render ADL liable in damages,
nor release Epyx from prompt fulfillment of any of its covenants under this
Agreement.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this License and Services
Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

                                      ARTHUR D. LITTLE, INC.

                                      By:   /s/ Lorenzo C. Lamadrid
                                         -------------------------------
                                         Name:  Lorenzo C. Lamadrid
                                         Title: President & Chief Executive
                                                  Officer

                                      EPYX CORPORATION

                                      By:   /s/ Mark A. Brodsky
                                         -------------------------------
                                         Name:  Mark A. Brodsky
                                         Title: President

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