1. New work environments - and organisation of work Context, rationale, Content, Instruments WP 2003-2004 Bror Salmelin, Head of Unit European Commission, IST programme New Working Environments (bror.salmelin@cec.eu.int)

2. Outline of presentation IST within FP6 IST within FP6 – Structure and budget The IST Priority The IST Priority – Objectives, vision & content IST workprogramme 2003-2004 IST workprogramme 2003-2004 – 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 Applications in e-business and e-work Applications in e-business and e-work

3. 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!

4. The components of FP6

5. FP6 Budget breakdown Focussing and Integrating Focussing and Integrating – Genomics 2255M€ – Information Society Technologies3625M€ – Nanotechnologies, int.. 1300M€ – 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€ 16270 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€ ----------> 400 M€ IST “fair share”

6. 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 Lisbon objectives and eEurope as context! Lisbon objectives and eEurope as context!

7. 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, …)

8. 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’

9. 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

10. Human Capital/Marie Curie - F Mission (adapted from Old F5): Mission (adapted from Old F5): Improving the use of human capital within IST research, by promoting synergy between the IST programme and the horizontal programme “Human Resources and Mobility” (HRM) of DG RTD/D. Key Activities: Key Activities: Legacy from FP5 - 43 Marie Curie Industry Host Fellowship and 8 Accompanying Measure contracts open Legacy from FP5 - 43 Marie Curie Industry Host Fellowship and 8 Accompanying Measure contracts open [Supporting training related aspects of operational work.] [Supporting training related aspects of operational work.] [Stimulating IST Community to take up HRM opportunities.] [Stimulating IST Community to take up HRM opportunities.]

11. IST Workprogramme 2003- 04: 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 2004 12 “Strategic Objectives” in 2003,11 in 2004 ~2/3 of budget targeted to new instruments ~2/3 of budget targeted to new instruments

12. 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 2005-2006 Allocation only for the first two years: To be revised for 2005-2006 ~2/3 of budget on new instruments (all together not per objective) ~2/3 of budget on new instruments (all together not per objective)

13. IST Workprogramme - budget phasing Year2003200420052006 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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 -> paolo.garello@cec.eu.int The Joint Call with Priority 3 -> paolo.garello@cec.eu.int – 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 – « IMS »-call

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

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

44. “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

45. 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)

46. 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

47. NoE - 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) – Excellence of the participants (3) – Degree of integration and quality of the JPA (4) – quality of the consortium (3) – Organisation and management (3)

48. Vision Europe’s challenge: Single Market... Single Market... Single Currency … Single Currency … Strong European e-Economy in the global economy... Strong European e-Economy in the global economy... Breaking the traditional boundaries, becoming all - inclusive, accessible, personalized, mobile, multi-cultural,… Creating opportunities for new business and new work paradigms!

49. Some aspects of new work and business paradigms cutting across many technology areas cutting across many technology areas based on a vision of “frictionless” single European e- Market (SEEM) based on a vision of “frictionless” single European e- Market (SEEM) task-driven competence networking task-driven competence networking holonic structures holonic structures media-rich and multimodal environments media-rich and multimodal environments natural interaction supporting creativity natural interaction supporting creativity

50. The Union has set an objective for the next decade … Lisbon council: The Union has set an objective for the next decade … Lisbon council: “To become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion.” - in 2010 (enlargement!) eEurope: A major instrument to attain this objective eEurope: A major instrument to attain this objective Major Work and Business challenges. A key component of a global EU policy

51. Trends: Shift to Intangibles Success Factors: – Network Capabilities internallyinternally externallyexternally – Innovation Skills – Knowledge Management – >Favors the knowledge work which is location independent!

52. Trends: The extended product tangible/intangibleservices and relations -mimimising cost-maximising value The challenge of the SCM systems is to integrate the very different components integrated in the whole life cycle of a product t Moment of “purchase” -controllable, analytical -unpredictable, synthetical, lateral, creative -vendor-focus -customer-focus Favors the service industry close to the user

53. Trends in Products Increased computing and communications power Increased computing and communications power products with embedded intelligence: products with embedded intelligence: – lifecycle management services with embedded intelligence: services with embedded intelligence: – enhanced relationship management intangible products: intangible products: – digital content and embedded services – > Extended products and embedded sercvices! – Need for strongly lateral interconnections and competencies – Supporting service culture

54. New Value Structures Value Chain company business process Value Network Dynamic Market Constellation market Value Chain company business process Value Network

55. Example: Paradigms Change in industry FlexibleNot Flexible Low High 1 Handicraft GOODS PRODUCTION CAPACITY 2 “Fordism” 3 Flexible Automation 4a Mass Customisation 4b Networking

56. M M Competence nodes networking M Customers M=Management response of a given task in a given time point is given to the competence node which understands the customers problem best Group of competencies needed to perform a task Competence nodes networking

57. Creation Operation Reconfiguration Dissolution Technology enables changes in organisational forms Organisational forms motivates changes in technology

58. Value is created in whatever way is appropriate, no longer dictated by organisational relations and boundaries How to avoid friction in the dynamics needed?

59. Trends: Ambient Intelligence Landscape Plentiful of network connections Plentiful of network connections Plentiful of computing capacity Plentiful of computing capacity Natural interfaces Natural interfaces The challenge: How to develop new business and work models and concepts which build upon the ambient intelligence landscape? How to break with the past, constructively? The challenge: How to develop new business and work models and concepts which build upon the ambient intelligence landscape? How to break with the past, constructively?

60. Various roles of individuals in IS The ambient intelligence landscape - for all of us in different roles: The ambient intelligence landscape - for all of us in different roles: As citizens: trust and security, intelligent interfaces As citizens: trust and security, intelligent interfaces As part of our organisations: knowledge management, collaborative structures As part of our organisations: knowledge management, collaborative structures As value creators: pan-European interoperable infrastructure, common value creation process understanding As value creators: pan-European interoperable infrastructure, common value creation process understanding ….controlled by the individual ! ….controlled by the individual !

61. Technical vision for the SEEM

62. Practical advises Not that many IPs can be launched by strategic priority Not that many IPs can be launched by strategic priority The IP must meet the SP text clearly The IP must meet the SP text clearly Impact analysis Impact analysis Covering the innovation process; interactions Covering the innovation process; interactions Technology, verification and dissemination Technology, verification and dissemination Do not bet only on IP, use supporting STREPs Do not bet only on IP, use supporting STREPs Size? Size?

63. Some practical aspects Contact the relevant Commission people before too much effort (sondage) Contact the relevant Commission people before too much effort (sondage) Use the EOIs for checking related activities Use the EOIs for checking related activities Expert database on Cordis www.cordis.lu Expert database on Cordis www.cordis.lu IPs something entirely new, high competition, “good” not enough, very good the minimal IPs something entirely new, high competition, “good” not enough, very good the minimal Management more important than before, crisis management to be described Management more important than before, crisis management to be described

64. 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

65. For further information IST infodesk E-Mail : ist@cec.eu.int Fax : +32 2 296 83 88 General FP6: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.htmlhttp://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002IST:http://www.cordis.lu/isthttp://www.cordis.lu/ist/fp6/fp6.htm Contact directly bror.salmelin@cec.eu.int