References

REFERENCES

Since its founding the Ircuo Technological Centre  has conducted several research & development projects, the most important of which were:

  • PHARE 2003 - Consolidation of technology centers
  • E-SHOE LEARNING (Leonardo da Vinci 2007) - www.shoe-learn.com
  • EUREKA PROJECT FITSHOE (cofinanced by Slovenian Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • SHOE PROGRESS (EU CORNET programm)
  • INO 2010 and 2009 (a set of activities to strenghten and promote the innovative potential of slovenian footwear and leather producing companies - cofinanced by Slovenian Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
  • SHOE LAW (LIFE + programm) - project in progress - please visit www.ecomedium.com/shoelaw/

In 2010 we have started to coordinate new education program within the Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of innovation programm. The project is called SHOE FUTURE and it aims to educate new generation of leather and footwear experts in Slovenia. Education activities will be performed in collaboration with international partners from Portugal, Italy, Czech Republic and Germany.