some of you may know about this but others may not and may find it of interest if not of relevance.
this theme is part of the seventh framework research programme. there are regular newsletters and info on projects on the cordis website, they often look for experts from industry and sometimes for industry to take part.
have a look at http://cordis.europa.eu/ist/fet/areas.htm
they also publish a regular newsletter which is a useful starting point
http://cordis.europa.eu/ist/fet/nl.htm
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