1. FP projects been there, done that, got the t-shirt! Angele GIULIANO angele@acrosslimits.com

2. AcrossLimits – A Profile ● AcrossLimits is a dynamic SME and creative e-Business, secure payment, Internet and Knowledge Management Solutions provider based in Malta. ● It was registered in 2001 as a Limited Liability Company but the team have been working as partnership since 1996. ● It has representation offices in Brussels (Belgium), Athens ( Greece) and Zaragoza (Spain) ● AcrossLimits is also very active on the European Programmes Front. In fact, it nowadays is one of the most reputable EU Consultancy Firms in Malta.

3. AcrossLimits – A Profile 'To provide innovative and creative technology solutions to solve tomorrow's problems'

4. Our History re FP programmes ● Learnt about FP5 from MCST in 2000/2001 ● Applied & was called as an evaluator soon thereafter ● Started as subcontractor in FP5 ● Went with Malta delegation to launch of FP6 ● Submitted several proposals. Rejections. Re-submissions ● Got 3 successful FP6-IST projects – currently running ● Nowadays regularly asked to participate in new proposals, evalutions, reviews of projects

5. FLUID-WIN Finance, Logistics & Manufacturing Networks - tracking of goods - data communications between banks & firms - improving efficiency - www.fluid-win.de

6. ARISE Augmented Reality in School Environments 3D visual augmentation of real objects Innovative e-learning tool. Collaborative learning www.arise-project.org

7. COGKNOW Assistance to patients suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer - intelligent home - hand-held navigator - hospital/clinic support - www.cogknow.eu

8. Things we’ve learnt ● No one is too small to participate in FP projects ● Having only a good idea is not enough – it must be innovative in the world.. not only in Malta or in Europe ● Reporting is a beaurocratic nightmare – we have a team of people who do only that! ● Investment is a must – this is not a get rich quick scheme ● We enjoy working in European projects!! It’s a breadht of fresh air from the otherwise mundane work

9. Thanks for your attention AcrossLimits Gateway Centre, Kappillan Mifsud Street, Hamrun HMR 10 – MALTA Tel: +356 21224900 / +356 99447060 Fax: +356 23331210 Web: http://www.acrosslimits.com Email: info@acrosslimits.com