12. TEXTILES INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN GREECE

1. PROJECT GOALS

This project pertains to the development of an institution to boost innovation and technology know-how in the textile and clothing industry. The project's goals are:
to support applied research on production methods, new raw materials, chemical and mechanical finishing for threads and cloths
to develop the skills of the work force in this sector
to co-operate with similar institutes abroad
to promote the use of domestic raw materials and new methods of processing.

2. RTP PRIORITY UMBRELLA

Support technology transfer and business access to external sources of technology

3. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE PROJECT

Monitoring service and electronic information to businesses and sectorial bodies
Training and consulting on production and markets
Transfer of technology and development of production methods and products
Seminars and short courses on fashion design
Quality control and certification.

4. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Meeting of the founding members to ensure their financial contribution
Appointment of a project manager
Design and equipment of the location premises
Personnel training
Development of services
Promotion of the institution and encouragement of co-operation with firms.

5. DURATION OF IMPLEMENTATION:

1996-1997

6. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY:

The Board of Directors of the Institute. The Presidential decree establishing the Institute has already been signed.

7. RELATED OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES FROM THE 2nd CSF & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:

ROP-C.Mak. (225), ROP-R&D (32), ROP-IND (324)

8. DEMAND DIAGRAMS