High Speed Broadband A Platform for Innovation Digital Agenda for Europe and Towards Horizon 2020 Frank Cunningham International Policy Officer DG CONNECT Communications, Networks, Content and Technology Email: frank.cunningham@ec.europa.eu

“Every European Digital” N. Kroes 2

Political framework: Europe 2020 7 flagships Digital Agenda for Europe Youth on the move Innovation Union An industrial policy for the globalisation era New skills for jobs European Platform against poverty Resource efficient Europe 3

Why is ICT important? Engine of progress - sector growing faster than economy Not just luxury gadgets - part of everyone’s life 4

ICT boosts productivity Sources of average annual labour productivity growth, 2000-2007 Investment in ICT generates a bigger return to productivity growth than most other forms of capital investment. (Source: Oxford Economics, Capturing the ICT Dividend, 2011) 5

Broadband drives competiveness European Commission, 2011 A 10% increase in the broadband penetration rate results in 1 to 1.5% increase in annual GDP per-capita. Faster broadband = higher GDP growth. (Czernich et al. - University of Munich, 2009) 6

What is Digital Agenda about? Single European Market in digital sphere Basic broadband for all Europeans by 2013 and faster rollout of high speed internet E-skills for all Europeans Interoperability & standards Trust & security online ICT research & innovation ICT solutions for ageing, climate change, cleaner transport, e-government, e-health …

Examples of actions (i) Simplify management of copyright to free up access to digital content Hotlines for reporting harmful content online Reduce differences between roaming and national tariffs for mobile phone calls Promote broadband Internet everywhere in Europe

Examples of actions (ii) Simpler procedures in EU financing for ICT research to support innovation Promote ICT skills Secure online access to your medical health data, also across borders More online government services accessible across borders

get more people online eSkills training Digital inclusion now 2015 now 2015 now 2015 regular use disadvantaged never used eSkills training 75% 60% 41% 60% 30% 15% Using the internet is already an integral part of our daily life. We need the internet to apply for a job, to book a ticket, to read news. Can you believe that yet, 150 million Europeans have never used the internet? This group is largely made up of older people, people on low incomes, the unemployed and the less educated. These persons would benefit most from access to the services provided online! We can not accept that background or lack of skills is still a barrier to accessing the social, cultural and economic opportunities of ICTs. This is why we want to get more people online. We have set three clear goals by 2015: 1) increase regular internet use from 60% to 75%; 2) increase regular internet use from 41% to 60% for disadvantaged groups; 3) halve the proportion of population that has never used the internet. Going online is not enough. We need to do more – help people to get the skills they need to use the internet in a confident way and make sure these skills are recognised across Europe. Here, we propose a EU-wide certificate of recognition of ICT skills, based on the EUROPASS CV classification. Let us make clear that we want to improve both basic digital literacy of all EU citizens and address professional skills shortages: Europe is suffering from a growing shortage of skilled practitioners, which could reach 700.000 IT jobs by 2015. Training is the key. This is why we call on the Member States to make digital literacy and competences a priority for the European Social Fund and fund projects accordingly, addressed in particular to young people and women. This will help Europeans to participate fully in the digital society, to fill jobs in the most dynamic sectors and will also help create new ones across the economy. 10

Scoreboard 2012 We have made great progress in terms of first generation broadband and mobile take-up (Europe leads the world). We are falling behind now on the new challenges such as ultra high speed and wireless broadband. New services such as high definition television or videoconferencing need much faster internet access than generally available in Europe. To match world leaders like South Korea and Japan, Europe needs higher speeds. These are the 2011 figures; 2012 will not be much different (Scoreboard release planned for mid-June just before the DAA). By 2013, all EU citizens should have access to basic internet connection. In ten years time, everyone should have access to speeds of 30 Mbps or more. And half of the European households should have access to speeds of 100 Mbps or more. The Digital Agenda aims to turn this ambition into reality by stimulating investments and proposing a comprehensive radio spectrum plan. 11

Take up of basic and high-speed broadband, January 2012 Fixed broadband coverage (2013 target): 95% of pop.; NGA coverage (2020 target) ~ 50% of pop.

The rise of mobile broadband Mobile data traffic is already more than twice as much as voice traffic, and is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years

Increase regular use from 60% to 75% - Halve the % of the population that have never used the internet by 2015

Progress to date on the 101 actions 34 completed rest on track 15 delayed √ Our strategy contains 101 actions, ranging from legislative actions, through funding and political guidelines, to exchange of best practice. 60% of the actions are to be delivered between 2010 and 2012. So where are we after almost two years of Digital Agenda in operation? We are where we should be with around 85% of the actions: 30 are already completed, the rest is on track. Unfortunately 15 actions are delayed and we are working hard to rectify this. But even for actions which are completed, sometimes the real work only starts when we have already ticked the box. For example in September last year the Commission adopted the Broadband package, but getting to the state where we have first class networks across Europe is still ahead. For the delayed actions, interesting for this group are the eCommission proposal (delayed from 2010). Formally delayed (because originally scheduled for 2010) but on track for the timing agreed in the Single Market Act are the eSignature/eID proposals, due for adoption in May. Action 23 on guidance between procurement and standardisation is now in the preparation of the impact assessment. … but that is not the end of story! 15

You are part of making it happen! 101 actions "to do list" for Commission + Member States But work doesn't end when we tick the box… Monitoring country progress – explore open data Digital Agenda Assembly Connecting with local stakeholders 16

Digital Agenda Assembly 2012 21-22 June 2012 in Brussels Key objectives: Assess progress, building on the results of the DAE Scoreboard Identify challenges, possibly to be addressed by EU and national policies Stimulate actions from stakeholders Feed into DAE mid-term review (planned for Q4 2012) Day 1: 8 thematic workshops in EESC/CoR premises – preparation through online discussions Day 2: Plenary session in EP Hemicycle room 17

ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda blogs.ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/ @DigitalAgendaEU DigitalAgenda 18

What is Horizon 2020? Commission proposal for an 80 billion € R&I funding programme (2014-20) Part of proposals for next EU budget, complementing Structural Funds, education, etc. A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union & European Research Area

Horizon 2020 objectives Respond to the economic crisis investing in future jobs and growth Addressing peoples’ concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment Strengthening the EU’s global position in research, innovation and technology The Commission unveiled a set of proposals on 30 November for Horizon 2020, the new framework programme for research and innovation. This forms part of the set of proposals for all of the Union's spending programmes for the period 2014-20. Horizon 2020 is designed to address these challenges through funding excellent science, technology and innovation. It is central to the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Innovation Union flagship to create a knowledge society, and the goal to complete the European Research Area as a single market for knowledge. The world has changed dramatically over recent years and Europe is faced with a crisis of public debt, low growth and high unemployment. Smart investments in research and innovation are vital to create jobs and put Europe back on a path to growth. At the same time Europe face major challenges such as ageing populations and the depletion of natural resources. This affects all of our lives directly, for example through high health care costs, rising energy prices, congested roads, and threats to security.

What's new? A single programme bringing together three separate programmes/initiatives* More innovation, from research to retail, all forms of innovation Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean energy and transport Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond. Horizon 2020 represents a break from the past, in order to meet the new challenges and opportunities. It brings together all EU level research and innovation funding into a single programme, covering the current 7th research Framework Programme, the innovation activities from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme, as well as EU funding to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. These currently separate activities have been integrated to allow seamless funding of research and innovation, allowing innovative projects to be supported from the laboratory to commercial exploitation. Previously separate activities have been brought together to focus on the societal challenges such as health, clean energy and transport. All forms of innovation will be included, including innovation in services and social innovation. Support will also be given to develop the market and legal frameworks for innovations to be deployed, such as on public procurement, standard setting and regulations. Horizon 2020 will also provide a major simplification, with a single set of rules, less paperwork, and faster funding. The aim is to attract the best researchers and innovators regardless of where they are located. *The 7th research Framework Programme (FP7), innovation aspects of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Horizon 2020 Key ideas Better articulation of research and innovation Strengthened support for high-tech SMEs Greater flexibility and responsiveness (open, light & fast) Dialogue with Venture Capital More innovation-oriented mindset Reaching out to non-traditional actors More bottom-up, grass-roots experimentation More risk taking Seamless funding from idea to market

A stronger, clearer focus Excellent Science Industrial leadership Societal challenges

Priority 1 Excellent science World class science is the foundation of tomorrow’s technologies, jobs and well-being Europe needs to develop, attract and retain research talent Researchers need access to the best infrastructures Components European Research Council - 13,3 billion Future and emerging technologies - 3,1 billion Marie Curie (Skills, training, career development) – 5,7 billion Research infrastructures - networking, access, development (including eInfrastructures) – 2,5 billion

ICT in Excellent Science ICT 4 b€? Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) FET Open: fostering novel ideas Collaborative research for embryonic, high risk visionary science and technology FET Proactive Nurturing emerging themes and communities FET Flagships Tackling grand interdisciplinary science and technology challenges E-Infrastructures Integration and access to national research networks/infrastructures; development, deployment and operation of e-Infrastructures FET 3.1 b€ e-Infr 0.9 b€?

Priority 2 Industrial leadership More innovative SMEs => growth and jobs Strategic investments in key technologies (e.g. advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics) Attract more private investment in research and innovation Components Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – 13,8 billion Access to risk finance – 3,5 billion Innovation in SMEs – 619 million

ICT in Industrial Leadership ICT 8 b€ Components and systems Smart embedded components and systems, micro-nano-bio systems, organic electronics, large area integration, technologies for IoT, smart integrated systems, systems of systems and complex system engineering Next generation computing Processor and system architecture, interconnect and data localization technologies, cloud computing, parallel computing and simulation software Future Internet Networks, software and services, cyber security, privacy and trust, wireless communication and all optical networks, immersive interactive multimedia and connected enterprise

ICT in Industrial Leadership ICT 8 b€ Content technologies and information management Technologies for language, learning, interaction, digital preservation, content access and analytics; advanced data mining, machine learning, statistical analysis and visual computing Advanced interfaces and robots Service robotics, cognitive systems, advanced interfaces, smart spaces and sentient machines Key Enabling Technologies: Micro- nano-electronics and photonics Design, advanced processes, pilot lines for fabrication, production technologies and demonstration actions to validate technology developments and innovative business models

Priority 3 Societal Challenges Breakthroughs from multi-disciplinary collaborations Solutions need to be tested, demonstrated and scaled up Which domains Health, demographic change & wellbeing – 8 billion Food security, sustainable agriculture & bio-based economy – 4,1 billion Secure, clean &efficient energy – 5,8 billion Smart, green and integrated transport – 6,8 billion Climate action and resource efficiency including raw materials – 3,2 billion Inclusive, innovative and reflective / secure societies – 3,8 billion

ICT in Societal Challenges ICT 4 b€? Health, demographic change & wellbeing; e-health, self-management of health, improved diagnostics, improved surveillance, health data collection, active ageing, assisted living; Secure, clean and efficient energy; Smart cities; Energy efficient buildings; smart electricity grids; smart metering; Smart, green and integrated transport; Smart transport equipment, infrastructures and services; innovative transport management systems; safety aspects Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research & the bioeconomy

ICT in Societal Challenges ICT 4 b€? Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials ICT for increased resource efficiency; earth observation and monitoring Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Digital inclusion; social innovation platforms; e-government services; e-skills and e-learning; e-culture Secure societies Cyber security; ensuring privacy and protection of human rights on-line

EIT JRC Excellence in the Science Base Europe 2020 priorities Digital Agenda for Europe Europe 2020 priorities International cooperation European Research Area Shared objectives and principles Creating Industrial Leadership and Competitive Frameworks Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Nanotechnology, Materials, Manufacturing and Processing Biotechnology Space Access to risk finance Innovation in SMEs Tackling Societal Challenges Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security and the bio-based economy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, resource efficiency, including raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Secure Societies ICT ICT ICT ICT ICT ICT ICT Excellence in the Science Base Frontier research (ERC) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Skills and career development (Marie Curie) Research infrastructures EIT JRC ICT ICT

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