1. 6th Framework Programme Implementation of Priority 3.4.4 Integration of nanotechnologies, new materials & new production technologies for improved security & quality of life Dir G - DG Research Warszawa, 20go stycznia 2003

2. An integrating area Technologies for safety and security of people

3. Materials and advanced industrial technologies and devices at the service of health, environment and security 3.4. Integration of nanotechnologies, new materials & new production technologies for improved security & quality of life 4.1 Systems, instruments and equipment for better diagnosis and/or surgery 4.3 New generation of sensors, actuators, and systems 4.2 Tissue engineering, new bio-mimetics and bio- hybrid systems Areas 3.4.1 + 3.4.2 + 3.4.3

4. Integration of nanotechnology, new materials, & new processes for improved security & Quality of life (2003 priorities) 3.4.4.1 - Systems, instruments and equipment for better diagnosis and/or surgery Remote systems and biosensors 3.4.4.2 - Tissue engineering, new bio-mimetics and bio-hybrid systems Bio-materials, bio-reactors, production lines 3.4.4.3 - New generation sensors, actuators, systems for health, safety & security of people and environment Real-time detection of hazards, monitoring of quality, reliability & safety of products & systems (links priority 2)

5. 3.4.4.1- Systems for better diagnosis and surgery -IP; NE; CA 3.4.4.2- Tissue engineering & bio-hybrid systems - IP; NE; STREP; CA 3.4.4.3- New generation of sensors and systems for health, safety and security of people and environment (*) - IP; NE; STREP (*) The call under this area is co-ordinated with Priority 2, area micro and nanosystems, for which 70M are earmarked. Priority 3 first call

6. Launch 17 December 2002 Closing date: for the new instruments, March 6, 2003 (1st stage); June 26, 2003 (2nd stage). For other instruments, April 10 (single stage) Indicative budget: 400 M (of which 260 M for the new instruments) Priority areas: all, apart those opened for the joint call with priority 2 and for the SME dedicated call Priority 3 first call