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ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (RTD), INNOVATION AND AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT As a key aspect of the 2007-2013 programme, the field of «research, technological development, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit» is a priority theme in the use of the ERDF. Among other things this covers the financing of RTD activities in research centres, infrastructure, technology transfers or activities to aid SMEs. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS «PHYTOBIO" - The development and promotion of new plant health products to combat plant diseases by organic means Lille 1 University 31 €947,788 ERDF «Although the use of these products (plant health products) provides benefits for agriculture, it can nevertheless have a negative effect on human health and the environment» Pr. Philippe Jacques, ProBioGEM, Lille 1 University, PHYTOBIO project coordinator 2009-2014 The project brings together various research teams from France, Flanders and Wallonia who are developing and studying new biomolecules. Whether for organic farming or conventional agriculture, the quest for new and environmentally friendly means to combat plant diseases, has become a priority. The partners in the project have chosen to place the priority on achieving a more sustainable form of agriculture. To do so, they discover and produce new biopesticides and/or plant defence enhancers and encourage their use by both farmers and private individuals. The resulting benefits for the population are considerable in terms of employment, health and well-being. Help with setting up personal assistance services in the Cronenbourg district Alsace €8,800 ERDF Ténor SARL 31 2012 This project seeks to support movable and fixed asset investments in companies located in sensitive districts of Alsace's urban areas. By proposing personal assistance services in sensitive areas provided by personnel from these same districts, the limited company Tenor SARL is fulfilling a twofold objective by providing support for economic development in sensitive urban areas and helping to improve autonomy and independence for elderly, dependent and/or disabled people. 1. Thematic overview of December 31 2013 1 «Our company is six years old and we are very pleased to announce that our turnover is rising by 30 to 50% each year.» Mohamed Faress, manager of Ténor SARL Photo credits : 1. Royalty free - 2. Ville et Communauté urbaine de Strasbourg - 3. Banco team, Institut des Neurosciences de La Timone France-Wallonia-Flanders

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

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Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming