The database development was financed by the European Commission (Leonardo da Vinci programme) as part of the Entredu/Entreva/Entlearn projects in 2000–2006.

The database has been updated and its contents will be applied within the transnational project "DIOGENES Supporting the development of industrial reorganisation areas through self-employment and brokerage activities" (diogenes.meliusitaly.org). DIOGENES has been funded with support from the European Commission through the Lifelong Learning Programme 2007–2013 – Leonardo da Vinci – Transfer of Innovation.

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