Indicative budget allocation: 29 MEuro RTD call 2005 FP6-2004-IST2005 eInclusion 2.5.11 Indicative budget allocation: 29 MEuro IPs: 50% STREPs, CAs, SSAs: 50% Publication: 17th May 2005 Closure: 21st September 2005 More information on: http://www.cordis.lu/ist/so/einclusion/home.html
Call 5: Objectives To mainstream accessibility in consumer goods and services, to ensure: equal access independent living participation for all in the Information Society To develop next generation assistive systems to allow people with disabilities and aging citizens to: play a full role in society Increase their autonomy Realize their potential.
Integrated projects (IP) Instruments (1/4) Integrated projects (IP) Experience and application research leading to large scale demonstrator In particular: Smart environment Next generation mobiles Digital TV Future related services. Possible focus of demonstration scenarios: Living environments for older persons Educational environment for children Work environment for people with disabilities.
Specific targeted research projects (STREP) Instruments (2/4) Specific targeted research projects (STREP) Development of innovative solutions for persons with cognitive disabilities, including the demographic changes. Possible applications: Support to the ageing population Support to children in developing their potential and learning new skills.
Coordination actions (CA) Instruments (3/4) Coordination actions (CA) Federating the fragmented assistive technology industry (SMEs) Achieving an understanding of market requirements and cost benefit issues Design for All and assistive technology: structuring the cooperation among centres for accessibility resource and support.
Specific support actions (SSA) Instruments (4/4) Specific support actions (SSA) Development and constitution of adequate technology platforms to meet the challenges of the ageing population Suggested participation: Relevant mainstream industries Assistive technology industry User communities.
(from past experience) Some tips for success (from past experience) Discuss the relationship of the proposed R&D / technical work with the state-of-the-art Some parts of the proposal need to be given proper attention: Appropriate in-depth user involvement Project Management (structures; conflict resolution; IPR...) Relevant industry involvement / industrial take-up of results