This program awards an innovative research project which links Austrian Small and Medium Enterprises with Universities to overcome barriers for long-term research cooperation. "I look forward to this project with outstanding researchers from EcoS and the value they will create for our clients!", says Mr Manfred Steinkellner, CEO of Steinkellner China Services. Rudiger Frank, Professor of East Asian Economy and Society added: "This is a great opportunity for our graduate and PhD students to combine the knowledge they acquire in our program with the application in a competitive real-world environment."