11 preparatory networks ran between October 2006 to November 2007. They were funded specifically by the NDA for researchers to prepare applications for the second call for Collaborative Research Projects (CRPs) in November 2007.
Five of these networks were funded:
Healthy ageing by HALCyon
ICT use by SUS-IT
Design innovation by Design for ageing well
Rural ageing by Grey and pleasant land (Rural ageing)
Working late network by Working late project
Healthy ageing
ICT use
Housing interventions
Exercise and nutrition
Design innovation
Age and technology
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KISS
Wireless technology
OPeRA
Working late