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José Manuel Barroso is hoping for unanimous support for a slimmed-down European Institute of Technology. But some diplomats think he might be disappointed.

"Some of the world's biggest energy companies" have gone into a huddle wiuth the Department of Trade and Industry in the UK to support the creation of a new institute "to accelerate the development of secure, reliable and cost-effective low-carbon energy technologies towards commercial deployment".

If an R&D project fails, check to see how much management time has gone into it. Cambridge Consultants offers advice on how many hours it takes.

The search for a solution to Europe’s innovation woes is shifting to new ground. Next week’s EU summit will finger public procurement as the engine to drive innovation.

The EU’s Regional policy Commissionerhas launched a guide to help regions develop and improve their approach to innovation.

The Scottish Executive is seeking input on a proposed new science and innovation strategy for Scotland.

A paper from the London School of Economics questions the EU's chances of catching up with the USA on innovation and productivity.