The first phase of the project will last 24 months and it will establish the network’s baselines, prepare the necessary tools for its operation and test its functions through case studies selected in representative fields.

Sinequanet is co-funded by ESA under its SME Initiative and by the EC under the Economic and Technological Intelligence instrument of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). Through these programmes, both ESA and the EC strive to provide strategic research support to European SMEs, to facilitate access to scientific and technological information, and to foster their innovation capability.

SINEQUANET is under the direct coordination of ESA’s SME Unit. Any queries concerning the project status, the ISD or the workshop to be organised in your region may be addressed to: SME-Unit@esa.int.