The most important feature of this programme for the development of Slovenia is the education of young scientists obtained via international level type basic research and cooperation with leading international institutions who can than transfer their knowledge into Slovenian economy and services. Of direct importance is the development of the new technique for mine and explosives detection which can be used not only for demining of abandoned mine fields in Bosnia, Kosovo and Croatia but also for the prevention of terorist actions at present. Another important achievement is the development of a new technique for hydration of dental cements and portland cements as well as the determination of the quality of bitumens and aphalts in high way construction.