Information Society Technologies in the 6th Framework Programme Context, rationale, Content, Instruments WP Khalil Rouhana Head of sector European Commission, IST programme Workprogramme coordination and cross programme themes

Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme IST workprogramme – Main features – Focus and priorities – Roadmap of calls and budgets FP6 Instruments in IST FP6 Instruments in IST – Reminder of new and traditional instruments – Examples

ERA-a new context for EU supported RTD Moving to a European level Research policy Moving to a European level Research policy – Strengthen co-operation between National and EU Activities – Improve links between National and EU policies and schemes – Supports enlargement – Development of a “shared vision” on European RTD – Potential for co-funding arrangements FP6 is a major instrument to realise ERA FP6 is a major instrument to realise ERA Realising ERA will require Realising ERA will require – New thinking: more strategic and goal oriented – New approach: concentration, critical mass and flexibility – New scope: taking account of the international dimension of RTD (greater awareness of who’s doing what) – New instruments: Integrated Projects (IPs) & Networks of Excellence (NoEs) FP6 is not business as usual!

The components of FP6

FP6 Budget breakdown Focussing and Integrating Focussing and Integrating – Genomics 2255M€ – Information Society Technologies3625M€ – Nanotechnologies, int M€ – Aeronautics and space1075M€ – Food quality and safety 685M€ – Sustainable development2120M€ – Citizens and governance.. 225M€ – Anticipation of S&T needs Anticipating needs 555 M€Anticipating needs 555 M€ SMEs 430M€SMEs 430M€ Specific INCO 315M€Specific INCO 315M€ M€ ~200M€ for GEANT/GRID ~100M€ for GEANT/GRID Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ Structuring ERA Structuring ERA –Research and Innovation 290M€ –Human resources1580M€ –Research Infrastructures 655M€ –Science/Society 80M€

Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme IST workprogramme – Main features – Focus and priorities – Roadmap of calls and budgets FP6 Instruments in IST FP6 Instruments in IST – Reminder of new and traditional instruments – Examples

IST in FP6 - objectives & strategy Main objectives Main objectives – Establishing Europe’s leadership in the technologies at the heart of the knowledge economy and society – Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology base – Building the information and knowledge society for ALL Strategy Strategy – Concentration and focus, building critical mass – Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk) – Combine flexibility with greater speed in implementation – Scope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applications

The IST vision Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground….. ….. to the “centre of our attention” Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground….. ….. to the “centre of our attention” – building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible) – Making technology “adapt” to people and business needs Moving to an era where ….. “ Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services” Moving to an era where ….. “ Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services” Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”... Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”... Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues ….. Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues ….. – supported by computing & networking – ‘everywhere’, embedded in everyday objects (e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)

Towards an “all inclusive knowledge society” IST today PC based ………………………………… “Writing and reading” ….…………….…. “Word” based information search ….…… Low bandwidth, separate networks …..…. Mobile telephony (voice) ……………….. Micro scale ……………………………… Silicon based ….………………………… eServices just emerging ………………… Only 5% of global population on-line …. “Ambient Intelligence” tomorrow “Our surrounding” is the interface Use all senses, intuitive Context-based knowledge handling Infinite bandwidth, convergence,.. Mobile/Wireless full multimedia Nano-scale + new materials Wide adoption (eHealth, eLearning, …) >70% of world-wide population on line

anywhere, anytime, anywhere, any service, for all’ core technologies & “pull-through” applications components & µsytems Knowledge & interface technologies Communication, computing & software technologies Communication & networking Software µ, nano & opto electronics µ and nano systemsKnowledgetechnologiesinterfaces Applied IST for major societal and economic challenges Trust & Security IST for societal challenges IST for work & business challenges Demanding Demandingapplications Security, privacy IPRs, dependabilty Smart cards,... E and m business, e and m work, Learning, egovernment GRIDS for science, engineering business and society Health, eInclusion, mobility, environment safety, cultural heritage Mobile: beyond 3G Fixed:All optical Integrated (IPv6) Audiovisual systems Embedded Distributed Reliability Adaptability CMOS : the limit System-on-Chip Nano-scale New materials Multidiscplines New Sensing Networked New materials Nano-scale Context based Semantic based Agent based Scaleable All senses Multilingual Intuitive ‘Surrounding’

Future & Emerging Technologies More exploratory and visionary research More exploratory and visionary research Helping new IST-related S&T fields and communities to emerge Helping new IST-related S&T fields and communities to emerge Complementary to Complementary to – other IST strategic objectives – other FP6 ‘Anticipating S&T needs / frontier research’ (new fields / multidisciplinary work) Open scheme: openess to unforeseeable ideas Open scheme: openess to unforeseeable ideas Proactive initiatives: critical mass where focus is needed Proactive initiatives: critical mass where focus is needed – e.g. ‘beyond robotics’, ‘complex systems research’

GEANT + GRIDs in FP6 GÉANT International GRIDs Test-beds 10Gigabit/s, EU + NAS Mediterranean & Latin America Initial pilots IPv6, Quality of Service FP5 results 100+ Gigabit/s, Terabit/s, - progressive inclusion in schools Global connectivity Large scale GRIDs platforms (virtual communities) Next Generation Internet solutions for the Research Community FP6 goals

Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme IST workprogramme – Main features – Focus and priorities – Roadmap of calls and budgets FP6 Instruments in IST FP6 Instruments in IST – Reminder of new and traditional instruments – Examples

Workprogrammes in FP6 - main content Provides further details on … the Scientific and technical content of the calls Provides further details on … the Scientific and technical content of the calls – based on the Specific Programme text Defines the evaluation and selection criteria Defines the evaluation and selection criteria – common set derived from the rules for participation – additional criteria depending on objectives Defines the terms of the calls for proposals Defines the terms of the calls for proposals – objectives to be called for – distribution of budget between old and new instruments – weights and thresholds of criteria to be used including participation eligibility criteriaincluding participation eligibility criteria Updated as appropriate Updated as appropriate – every year for IST

Workprogramme : Process Legal basis Legal basis – Framework Programme, Specific Programme – Rules for Participation Wide consultation Wide consultation – ISTC - IST Committee – ISTAG - IST Advisory Group – Programme Consultation Meetings – Call for Expressions of Interest – ‘Internal Reflection Groups’ and workshops Portfolio & Lessons Learned Portfolio & Lessons Learned – IPPA - Integrated Programme Portfolio Analysis – Responses to previous Calls for Proposals – Experience from past and on-going projects Reports on the WEB

IST Workprogramme : Approach A two year WP A two year WP A limited number of calls: Three over two years A limited number of calls: Three over two years Concentration on a limited set of « Strategic Objectives » Concentration on a limited set of « Strategic Objectives » 12 “Strategic Objectives” in 2003,11 in “Strategic Objectives” in 2003,11 in 2004 ~2/3 of budget targeted to new instruments ~2/3 of budget targeted to new instruments

IST Workprogramme - budget phasing Year Indicative Budget 835,000891,000935,000964,000 Calls per year One call drawing on 2005 budget First WP covers all topics of the SP Planning over 4 years Two calls drawing on 2003 and 2004 budgets Second WP (covers also all topics of SP) with updated focus

The strategic objectives: what do they describe? For each objective, the WP: Defines the goals to be achieved with RTD in Europe Defines the goals to be achieved with RTD in Europe Focuses on the parts that need to be addressed with the EU effort Focuses on the parts that need to be addressed with the EU effort Provides guidance on the types of instruments that need to be supported Provides guidance on the types of instruments that need to be supported Identifies the links with member-states activities Identifies the links with member-states activities Identifies links with policies,,e.g. eEurope,.. Identifies links with policies,,e.g. eEurope,..

Reinforce leadership where Europe has demonstrated strengths, e.g. Reinforce leadership where Europe has demonstrated strengths, e.g. – mobile communications and services, broadband communications – micro-opto electronics & µsystems, – networked audiovisual systems... – Security and dependability,… Seize new opportunities that arise from the ‘AmI’ vision and address weaknesses / threats critical for its realisation, e.g. Seize new opportunities that arise from the ‘AmI’ vision and address weaknesses / threats critical for its realisation, e.g. – multimodal interfaces, semantic-based knowledge handling,.. – embedded systems, integration of sensing & actuating devices,... – Knowledge and computing GRIDs Defining the SOs: Five main groups (1)

Defining the SOs: five main groups (2) Continued support to leading / challenging applications, responding to emerging needs, e.g. Continued support to leading / challenging applications, responding to emerging needs, e.g. – eHealth, eInclusion, eLearning and culture, – Entertainment and leisure content – business support tools, networked organisations,... Support to research at the frontier of knowledge Support to research at the frontier of knowledge – FET open – FET proactive – Cognitive science Support to infrastructure development Support to infrastructure development – Research networking test beds – Open development platforms – IST for safety in transport, risk management,..

Indicative call sequence & topics (1) Strategic objectives addressed in Call 1 1.Pushing the limits of CMOS, preparing for post-CMOS 2.Micro & nano-systems 3.Broadband access for All 4.Mobile & wireless systems beyond 3G 5.Towards a global dependability & security framework 6.Multimodal interfaces 7.Semantic-based knowledge systems 8.Networked audiovisual systems & home platforms 9.Networked business & government 10.eSafety for road and air transport 11.eHealth 12.Technology-enhanced learning & access to cultural heritage + FET proactive + Accompanying actions + FET proactive + Accompanying actions SectorialApplications Technology components Integrated systems i

Strategic objectives covered in Call 2 1.Advanced displays 2.Optical, opto-electronic, photonic functional components 3.Open development platforms for software and services 4.Cognitive systems 5.Embedded systems 6.Applications & services for the mobile user & worker 7.Cross-media content for leisure and entertainment 8.GRID-based Systems & solving complex problems 9.Improving Risk management 10.eInclusion + Research Networking + Accompanying actions Indicative call sequence & topics SectorialApplications Technology components Integrated systems + Services and Products engineering 2010 : Joint call with priority 3

FET and Research Networking FET: Two schemes FET: Two schemes – Open, continuous call for STREPS, CAS and SSAs – Proactive: three initiatives in Call1three initiatives in Call1 Research Networking Research Networking – Test beds on GEANT and GRIDs – Complements the Research Infrastructure activity

Budget allocation 80% of budget pre-allocated 80% of budget pre-allocated 20 % flexible, to be allocated after evaluation 20 % flexible, to be allocated after evaluation Five groups of objectives Five groups of objectives – Strengthening leadership Marked increase (~27%) – Seizing opportunitiesSubstantial increase (~45%) – Ensuring co-evolution Same level – InfrastructuresFollowing Council decision – FETFollowing commitment Allocation only for the first two years: To be revised for Allocation only for the first two years: To be revised for ~2/3 of budget on new instruments (all together not per objective) ~2/3 of budget on new instruments (all together not per objective)

1-Strategic ObjectivesBudget Pushing the limits of CMOS, preparing for post-CMOS75 Micro and nano systems85 Broadband for all60 Mobile and wireless systems beyond 3G90 Towards a global dependability and security framework55 Multimodal Interfaces65 Semantic-based knowledge systems55 Networked audio-visual systems and home platforms60 Networked businesses and governments75 eSafety of road and air transport65 eHealth70 Technology-enhanced learning and access to cultural heritage65 2- Future and emerging Technologies –Proactive initiatives: (i) Beyond robotics (ii) Complex systems, (iii) Disappearing Computer General accompanying actions8 Call 1

1- Strategic ObjectivesBudget Advanced displays25 Optical, opto-electronic, photonic functional components45 Embedded systems50 Open development platforms for software and services55 Cognitive systems25 Applications and Services for the Mobile User and worker60 Cross-media content for leisure and entertainment55 GRID-based Systems and solving complex problems45 Improving Risk management30 eInclusion30 2- Research Networking Research Networking test beds25 3- General accompanying actions8 Call 2

Continous submission and the Joint Call Continous submission Continous submission – Only for FET open – Open on 17 December 2002 – Proposals receivable starting 10/02/2003 – Two stage proposal scheme The Joint Call with Priority 3 The Joint Call with Priority 3 – Services and Products engineering 2010 – IST budget (pre-allocated) 25 MEuro – PTY 3 budget: 35 MEuro – Open to IPs, NoEs in two stage procedure – CAs and SSAs in one stage

Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme IST workprogramme – Main features – Focus and priorities – Roadmap of calls and budgets – Strategic objectives FP6 Instruments in IST FP6 Instruments in IST – Reminder of new and traditional instruments – Examples

Pushing the limits of CMOS, preparing for post-CMOS Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – semiconductor devices shrunk by an order of magnitude – alternative devices – design in-time and at cost of reliable systems-on-chip or systems-in-package Research Tasks Research Tasks – materials, equipment, processes, packaging : nano-CMOS, the high-frequency challenge, lithography; new devices, new on-chip wiring – design methods and tools: system-level SoC design, reconfigurable systems; SoC design standardisation and training 75 MEuro Call 1

Micro and nano systems Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – cost-efficiency, performance and functionality – level of integration and miniaturisation – improved interfacing and networking Research Tasks Research Tasks – technology, design and industrialisation of sensors, actuators, other devices, MST components, microsystems and the integration technology – system level packaging and interconnect – micro-nano technology – large area systems integration 85 MEuro Call 1

Broadband for all Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – single access network physical infrastructure shared by multiple services – broader/faster, lower costs, enhanced intelligence and functionality Research Tasks Research Tasks – multi-service capability – increased bandwidth capacity – low cost access network equipment – network management, control and protocols 60 MEuro Call 1

Mobile & wireless systems beyond 3G Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – heterogeneous and generalised wireless access network – support for mobility, security, Quality of Service, scalability Research Tasks Research Tasks – reconfigurability – spectrum resource management – global roaming – inter-working 90 MEuro Call 1

Towards a global dependability and security framework Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – security and dependability of ICT infrastructures – trust and confidence in the use of IST Research Tasks Research Tasks – security and mobility, virtual identity management, privacy enhancing technologies – dependable network and information systems – simulation-based management decision support tools for critical infrastructure protection – crypto technologies, digital assets management – smart devices, biometrics, security certification, forensic technologies 55 M Euro Call 1

Multimodal interfaces Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – natural and adaptive multimodal interfaces, that respond intelligently to speech and language, vision, gesture, haptics and other senses Research Tasks Research Tasks – interaction between and among humans and the virtual and physical environment – multilingual systems 65 MEuro Call 1

Semantic-based knowledge systems Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – semantic-based and context-aware systems to acquire, organise, process, share and use the knowledge embedded in multimedia content Research Tasks Research Tasks – semantic-enabled systems and services facilitating multimedia content mining – knowledge-based adaptive systems combining semantically enriched content with ‘anytime-anywhere inferencing’ 55 MEuro Call 1

Networked audiovisual systems & home platforms Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – open trusted and interoperable multimedia user platforms and devices – notably for broadcasting and in-home platforms Research Tasks Research Tasks – co-operating IP Audio-Visual networks, multimedia streaming, and storage and management appliances – adaptive Quality of Services for scalable audio-visual flows on heterogeneous networks – access to streamed and stored audiovisual media from any device, from anywhere in the home – more intuitive interaction with hybrid 3D multimedia signals and objects 60 MEuro Call 1

Networked businesses and governments Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – organisational networking, process integration, and sharing of resources Research Tasks Research Tasks – management of dynamic collaborative networks – technologies for interoperability – e-government platforms, applications and multi-modal services – knowledge management 75 MEuro Call 1

eSafety for road and air transport Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – integrated and global approach to intelligent road vehicles and aircraft; which offers higher safety and value added services Research Tasks Research Tasks – on-board safety systems that assist the driver in road vehicle control – airborne collision avoidance systems for aircraft – location based value added services – vehicle and information infrastructure management systems 65 MEuro Call 1

eHealth Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – ubiquitous management of citizens’ health status – assistance to health professionals – integration into clinical practice Research Tasks Research Tasks – biosensors and secure communication and their integration into wearable or implantable systems – decision support tools for prevention, diagnosis and treatment 70 MEuro Call 1

Technology-enhanced learning and access to cultural heritage Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – systems and services for improved access to Europe's knowledge and educational resources, including cultural and scientific collections Research Tasks Research Tasks – learning systems and services in support of ubiquitous, experiential and contextualised learning and virtual collaborative learning communities – digital libraries services, environments for intelligent heritage and tourism, digital restoration and preservation 65 MEuro Call 1

Advanced displays Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – organic materials, lightweight near-to-the-eye information terminals and large size displays Research Tasks Research Tasks – organic display technologies – display solutions for small form factor high information content communicators – overcoming today’s 3D multi-viewer dynamic visualisation complexity and limitations Call 2 25 MEuro

Optical, opto-electronic, photonic functional components Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – photonic materials and heterostructures and their integration with microelectronic – optoelectronic integrated circuits (OEIC) for telecom, medical and environment – solid-state light sources to increase compactness, tunability and brightness Research Tasks Research Tasks – materials, microoptics and micro- and nano-scale photonic structures – devices and integrated photonic circuits – sources: ultra-short pulse, microcavities and source array technologies Call 2 45 MEuro

Embedded systems Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – modelling, design & implementation of cost-efficient, high confidence hardware/software systems embedded in intelligent devices Research Tasks Research Tasks – networked embedded systems, middleware for small wireless devices, self-organising platforms for ad-hoc networking, incl. advanced controls – system design, with focus on correct handling of complex constraints (including real time, advanced controls) Call 2 50 MEuro

Open development platforms for software and services Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – open development and run-time environments for software and services – to support all phases of the software / service life-cycle Research Tasks Research Tasks – system design, development and integration, addressing complexity, autonomy, composability – development environments, supporting different adaptable development processes, across the development life-cycle – workflows for co-operative and distributed development Call 2 55 MEuro

Cognitive systems Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – systems that can perceive, understand and interact with their environment, achieving human-like performance Research Tasks Research Tasks – robust and adaptive cognitive systems integrating perception, reasoning, representation and learning – capable of interpretation, physical interaction and communication in real-world environments Call 2 25 MEuro

Applications and services for the mobile user and worker Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – services being seamlessly accessed and provided anywhere, anytime – enabling new business models, new ways of working, improved customer relations and government services Research Tasks Research Tasks – services that deploy wearable interfaces, enabling context-sensitivity, user profiling and personalisation, multiple modes of interaction and personalisation, multiple modes of interaction – collaboration of multi-location and mobile workers – major hurdles for deployment of services for the mobile user Call 2 60 MEuro

Cross-media content for leisure and entertainment Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – multimedia technologies enabling multi-channel, cross-platform access to media, entertainment and leisure content – covering the full digital content chain Research Tasks Research Tasks – new, compelling forms of content – integrated content programming environments Call 2 55 MEuro

GRID-based systems for complex problem solving Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – computing and knowledge Grids and peer-to-peer approaches to solving complex problems Research Tasks Research Tasks – next generation GRID : security, programming environments, resource management; business models for new services, customisable middleware, interoperability with existing GRID and Webservices – enabling application technologies : modelling, simulation, datamining, visualisation, process control, remote operation; collaborative working in dynamic virtual organisations Call 2 45 MEuro

Improving risk management Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – improved risk management, civil security applications and environmental management Research Tasks Research Tasks – integrated system for the prevention and the management of emergencies – prevention and management of industrial and terrorist threats – environmental and crisis management Call 2 30 MEuro

eInclusion Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – equal access and participation for all – persons with disabilities and ageing citizens Research Tasks Research Tasks – interfaces, sensors and robotics to be integrated in assistive devices – improved web usability for digitally disadvantaged persons – intelligent housing for persons with special needs Call 2 30 MEuro

Services and product engineering 2010 Key Objectives & Breakthroughs Key Objectives & Breakthroughs – collaborative technologies and methods for extended service and product design and development approaches, – with focus on new holistic product/service concepts Research Tasks Research Tasks – collaborative technologies and methodologies – integration of miniaturised devices (e.g. smart tags, sensors) and related software into end-products – optimisation of value creation processes in manufacturing – holistic product design, development and distribution tools and methods in a rich variety of sectoral settings Joint call with priority 3 25 MEuro +35

Research implemented through STRePs / Specific Targeted Research Projects Research implemented through STRePs / Specific Targeted Research Projects – 2-step process a short anonymous proposal submitted first, at any timea short anonymous proposal submitted first, at any time full proposal only if short proposal was successfulfull proposal only if short proposal was successful Support for research communities through CAs / Coordination Actions and SSAs / Specific Support Actions Support for research communities through CAs / Coordination Actions and SSAs / Specific Support Actions – 1-step process Three evaluation cut-off dates per year Three evaluation cut-off dates per year – 13 May 2003, 16 September 2003, 13 January 2004, 11 May 2004, 14 September 2004, … FET OPEN Scheme 60 MEuro

1st Call: deadline 24/4 ‘03 1st Call: deadline 24/4 ‘03 – Beyond robotics – Complex systems research – The Disappearing Computer 3rd Call: (tentative subjects and deadline) 3rd Call: (tentative subjects and deadline) – Quantum information processing and communication – Molecular computing – Global computing – Life-like perception and cognition systems FET Proactive Initiatives : Call Planning 40 MEuro

Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme IST workprogramme – Main features – Focus and priorities – Roadmap of calls and budgets FP6 Instruments in IST FP6 Instruments in IST – Reminder of new and traditional instruments – Examples

Instruments for the IST priority Integrated Projects Integrated Projects – Objective driven Networks of Excellence Networks of Excellence – Exploratory research +Article 169 +Article 169 Targeted research projects Targeted research projects – (address specific issues) Co-ordination actions Co-ordination actions Support Actions Support Actions No longer available ….. No longer available ….. - Individual Take-up Actions - SME Exploratory Awards NEW

Networks of Excellence Industrial exploitation Current Industrial strength / presence Fundamental research Basic research Industry-driven research Targeted Research Projects Example of implementation in IST « Monolitihic » Incremental Integrated Projects

Integrated Projects - purpose Designed to support research that is ….. objective and result driven Designed to support research that is ….. objective and result driven – clearly defined objectives and results Each IP should Each IP should – integrate the types of activities needed to obtain the goals – integrate the critical mass of resources needed to obtain the goals – integrate all elements of technology / value chain …. to attain high-impact goals – support industry (large & SME) collaboration with academia

IPs: addressing all needed elements of the value chain (1) Integrated project Current projects Ex: Multi-sensorial interfaces

nano & micro Passive Structures nano & micro Passive Structures nano & micro Sensing Devices nano & micro Sensing Devices nano & micro Actuating Devices nano & micro Actuating Devices nano & micro Processing Devices nano & micro Processing Devices nano-micro-optics Techniques, nano- micro-magnetic & nano-micro-mechanics Materials, nano-micro-electronics & nano- micro-fluids Effects. nano-micro-biomedical nano-micro-chemical nano nano-micro-optics Techniques, nano- micro-magnetic & nano-micro-mechanics Materials, nano-micro-electronics & nano- micro-fluids Effects. nano-micro-biomedical nano-micro-chemical nano MST and based applications / systems nano-microsystems as components MST and based applications / systems nano-microsystems as components All needed elements of the value chain (3): Technology-applications (nano- micro-) Packaging, Interconnect & Assembly IP

Time Integration along the innovation cycle Best practice Take-up, trials Industry driven research Adoption IP Basic research

Proposed project roadmap Potential evolution of an Integrated Project Workpackage Application Vision Spin-off results Call for trials Add partners e.g. SMES Call to extend and complete Call for trials Add partners e.g. SMEs Call for integration of results Call for IP’s in application domain Workpackage technology / application RTD project – – roadmap + single objective – RTD + demonstration + take-up

“Monolithic” partners known at outset tasks identified budget known “Incremental” participation tasks identified budget known not all participants are in “Incremental” funding objectives known technology roadmap known tasks to be completed budget to be changed participants as well Integrated Projects - possible implementations

Integrated Project - evaluation process Evaluation by a strengthened peer-review system Evaluation by a strengthened peer-review system – involving one step written submission. 5 individual evaluators, panel sessions with hearings of proposals that pass all thresholds Key issues to be addressed during evaluation: Key issues to be addressed during evaluation: – relevance to the objectives of the specific programme (3) – Potential impact (3) – S&T excellence (4) – quality of the consortium (3) – quality of the management (3) – Mobilisation of resources (3)

Networks of Excellence - objectives To reinforce or strengthen …. scientific and technological excellence on a given research topic To reinforce or strengthen …. scientific and technological excellence on a given research topic – by integrating the critical mass of expertise needed to provide European leadership and be a world force – around a Joint programme of activity (JPA) Structuring European research by … integrating research capacities across Europe. Structuring European research by … integrating research capacities across Europe. – Durable integration – To progress knowledge on a particular theme Overcome the fragmentation of European research Overcome the fragmentation of European research To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence” To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence” To spread excellence beyond the partners To spread excellence beyond the partners

Partner1 Partner 2 Partner 3 Partner 4 RTD activities in Europe before the NoE(today) Partner1 Partner 2 Partner 3 Partner 4 Coordinated The NoE field NoE - aims at integrating & shaping research Integrating activities “Binding” Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 4 Partner 3 with the NoE The JPA

Who participates in EU funded IST research (FP5) FP5 -Suppliers -Industry mainly -Users -Industry/public - Enablers -Academia

Partnership and cooperation are key in IST Multi-dimensional Cooperation Team/project setting Multi-dimensional Cooperation Team/project setting Technical “demand/call”: Need a solution to a problem Technical “offer”: An idea which may solve a problem Can answer that Can use that Business “offer”: Something which may create an opportunity Business “call” Need a way to realise this opportunity The “Many” to “Many” connections

The players: Characteristics The players: Characteristics Users: - All industries - Initially large - SME’s increasing Technology Enablers: - University labs - Research inst. - Consultants Suppliers: - IT suppliers - SME’s very present -Technology and -applications - Integrators, etc

FP5 : comparisons

FP5 Plus que 320 PMEs Plus que 450 participations Obtenant plus que 100 MEuro

SMEs participation in FP5: characteristics On average: One to two participation in four years One to two participation in four years – Around 5 participations for larger companies Funding per RTD project around 230 KEuro over two years Funding per RTD project around 230 KEuro over two years – The same for large companies per project… but large companies participate in more projects. A majority of SMEs are between 10 and 50 people A majority of SMEs are between 10 and 50 people A majority have an RTD activity A majority have an RTD activity

FP6: Is it unfavourable to SMEs? FP6 changes that might affect SMEs FP6 changes that might affect SMEs – The new instruments, in particular Size of IPsSize of IPs Joint liabilityJoint liability AutonomyAutonomy – The move to longer term – The concentration of effort and selection of topics

IPs and SMEs Is the size of an IP a hurdle for SMEs? Is the size of an IP a hurdle for SMEs? – The WP provides an idea of possible sizes of IPs – Remember! IPs run over 4 to 5 years (average duration in FP5 around 2 years)IPs run over 4 to 5 years (average duration in FP5 around 2 years) It enables more stability for RTD fundingIt enables more stability for RTD funding Current SMEs participation projected to FP6 would lead to 600 KEuro over 4 years for an equivalent matching effortCurrent SMEs participation projected to FP6 would lead to 600 KEuro over 4 years for an equivalent matching effort For most IPs, SMEs will NOT be minor actors For most IPs, SMEs will NOT be minor actors 1/3 of budget remains to traditional instruments..1/3 of budget remains to traditional instruments.. Joint financial liability Joint financial liability – Limited to EU contribution – Avoids individual FL checking by Commission Autonomy Autonomy – No reason to be a lower class partner – SMEs participation is encouraged in WP, Evaluation criteria…

The move to longer term has already started in FP5!

And participation remained Stable! And participation remained Stable!

Selection of topics

Conclusions: Opportunities & challenges Realising ERA requires ….. Realising ERA requires ….. – new “thinking” – concentration, critical mass & flexibility are key FP6 provides a key opportunity to shape and improve the impact of IST research in Europe FP6 provides a key opportunity to shape and improve the impact of IST research in Europe – A new generation of technologies & applications is emerging – Europe is well positioned to shape the future & compete – The pace of development is increasingly fast – The aim is “people first” in all-inclusive knowledge society Simplification of procedures and fast reactivity Simplification of procedures and fast reactivity – an extensive effort needed to mobilise the constituency – to address the (steep) learning-curve FP5  FP6

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