Medical and Biological Engineering the theme of INNOVATION AWARDS and INNOVATION FORUM held on

7-8 December 2001 in Monaco

This year the theme for European Grand Prix for Innovation is Medical and Biological Engineering. Applications should be sent by 15 November. In addition to the prize giving ceremonies, a European Innovation Forum meeting is taking place in Monte Carlo from 7-8, December 2001.

European Grand Prix for Innovation 2001

The theme of the year 2001 is "Medical and Biological Engineering". The research groups of the Grand Prix will identify the best European researches, which will be then examined by the Scientific Committee. It will select six to eight files, which will be considered as the year 2001 finalists. The Final Jury, constituted by recognised experts, will designate the three winners. All finalists will be invited to Monaco to attend the prize giving ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, 8 December 2001. All their expenses, travel and hotel accommodation will be taken care of by the organisers.

Presentation

The project for a European Innovation and New Technologies competition was initiated in 1991. The first edition of the competition took place in 1994. The European Grand Prix for Innovation Awards promotes the European industry and applied research. This pan-European event is open to independent researchers, university researchers and companies from all over Europe. Each year has its own subject. Innovations which are devoted to the theme of the year and which have obtained a patent filed not before 1990 will be taken into consideration. The European Grand Prix for Innovation Awards has become a reference in the European innovation field, the international press and media considering it as a competition similar to the Nobel Prize but for applied research.

The Awards

  • The European Grand Prix rewards an innovation for the technological progress it represents or its important contribution to the improvement of an already existing technology.
  • The European Prize rewards an innovation for its impact on consumers.
  • The Jury's Grand Prix rewards the creativity of a research or the improvement brought by the use of this research's technology in the defined area.

Inscriptions

The Grand Prix is open to any applicant. Participation in the competition is free of charge. The candidates must send their application form to Monaco by 15 November 2001, duly completed and signed. This form should be sent together with:

  • Copy of the patent in French or English;
  • If the patent is not in French or English, a summary or the main claim must be sent in French or English;
  • A detailed description of the invention, with photos or drawings if applicable.

The European Grand Prix's themes and winners

2000

"Energies and their applications"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to Prof. Carlo RUBBIA (IT), in collaboration with CERN
  • The European Prize was awarded to Prof. Bernard SPINNER, CNRS Perpignan (F)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to Prof. Michael GRAETZEL, of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH)
1999

"Materials and their applications"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to RESISTEX (F)
  • The European Prize was awarded to MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT (RFA)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to PIERRE & MARIE CURIE UNIVERSITY (F)
1998

"Robotics"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to Prof. CLAVEL and Dr BREGUET of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH)
  • The European Prize was awarded to the LEGO GROUP (DK)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to FRAUNHOFER IPA (RFA)
1997

"Transportation"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to Christopher Greenwood of TOROTRACK Ltd (GB)
  • The European Prize was awarded to Sebastien LANGE of DE DIETRICH FERROVIAIRE (F)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to MICRO CAR GmbH (RFA)
1996

"Civil Engineering, Public Works and Construction"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to SIKA AG (CH)
  • The European Prize was awarded to ORIUS (F)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to ADUCO (NL)
1995

"Safety"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to HUTCHINSON S.A. (Total Group) (F)
  • The European Prize was awarded to SECURITON (SECURITAS Group) (CH)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to Joseph MICHAEL (GB)
1994

"Environmental Protection"

  • The European Grand Prix was awarded to Mr. Geert KERSSIES (NL)
  • The European Prize was awarded to the HENKEL Group (RFA)
  • The Jury's Grand Prix was awarded to Mirja SALKINOJA-SALONEN of the University of Helsinki (FlNLAND)

EUROPEAN INNOVATION FORUM

"Economic Intelligence applied to European Innovation & New Technologies"
7-8 December 2001
Hotel Marriott Cap d'Ail -MONACO

The third edition of the Forum, which is organised in parallel with the European Grand Prix's prize-giving ceremony, will be once more dedicated to economic intelligence applied to innovation and new technologies. The forum will last three half-days. The program will include, alongside the plenary session, several workshops with specific topics, and the possibility for attendees to have discussions with the speakers in private meetings.

The concept's originality resides in its informal and multidisciplinary approach, which allows a global overview of the European situation. The presence of high ranking speakers from different sectors, patent offices, the European Commission, industry, research and development centres, universities and financial institutions, turns this forum into a unique event. The guest speakers will share their experience and vision regarding the promotion of European innovation and the assistance to young enterprises.

For information regarding registration for this Forum, please contact:

E.M.C.
11, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique
MC 98000
MONACO
Tel.: (+377) 92 16 70 61
Fax: (+377) 93 30 38 94
Email: forum@emc.mc
http://www.european-grandprix.com