CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service, has launched an online service to provide comprehensive coverage of the research and innovation initiatives to be carried out under the Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council (1 July to 31 December 2007). Providing the current news and details of imminent developments, the Portuguese Presidency Service offers a comprehensive window on European achievements in the research area.

The site is a portal to priorities adopted on a national and pan-European basis in the field of research, with emphasis on issues of national importance at the forefront.

The service also highlights research and development with an impact on the overall social, scientific and economic situation in Portugal. It highlights important activities in individual institutions, industries and any other centres of excellence undergoing breakthrough scientific investigation.

There is comprehensive news coverage of the very latest issues in research and development throughout Europe with a link to those of particular relevance to Portugal, encompassing a wide range of topics of national interest.

Information on symposia, conferences and information events pertinent to research and development (R&D) primarily in Portugal, but also in the rest of Europe, can be accessed through the 'Events' link. Furthermore, a global list of research institutions and individuals that can provide additional information on research-related topics is provided.

Easy access to showcases outlining breakthrough research, innovation and the successful development of cutting edge concepts is also available.

The CORDIS Portuguese Presidency service was developed by CORDIS in cooperation with the relevant Portuguese authorities and is available in English and Portuguese.

Portuguese EU Presidency R&D and Innovation Service

Copyright © European Communities, 2007. Neither the Commission of the European Communities, nor any person acting on its behalf, is responsible for the use, which might be made of the attached information. The attached information is drawn from the Community R&D Information Service (CORDIS). The CORDIS services are carried on the CORDIS Host - http://cordis.europa.eu . Access to CORDIS is currently available free-of-charge.