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December 2008 - EIT Takes First Steps

The EU launches EIT (European Institute of Technology), a new agency that seeks to close the technological gap with the United States, and to create added value. The agency will operate a €2.5 billion budget during its first six years.

Europe is determined to transform its research efforts into commercial products. To attain that goal it will invest 3% of its GDP in research, development and innovation. The EIT will jumpstart its initiatives by the end of 2008, with a six-year €2.5 billion budget.

In the spirit of the agency´s theme –“transforming innovative ideas into realities”–, the EIT will leverage all the sides of the so-called “triangle of knowledge”: education, investment and innovation, in order to transform its research efforts into marketable technologies.

Design and Innovation are Capotex´s two main pillars, which give our company its competitive edge. “All of our products are patented”, says Javier Saura, Director of Innovation at Capotex. “The best way to exceed out clients’ expectations is being one step beyond the market.”