Information Society Technologies in the 6th Framework Programme IST Work Programme 2005-2006.

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

IST in FP6IST in FP6– structure and budgetstructure and budget– objectives, vision and contentobjectives, vision and content

Results of IST Calls in 2003-04Results of IST Calls in 2003-04– projects and participationprojects and participation

IST Work Programme 2005-2006 IST Work Programme 2005-2006 – objectivesobjectives– responding to lessons learnedresponding to lessons learned– changes in context and technology trendschanges in context and technology trends– roadmap of calls and budgetsroadmap of calls and budgets

The components of FP6The components of FP6

INTEGRATING EUROPEAN RESEARCH

PRIORITY THEMATIC AREAS ANTICIPATING S/T NEEDS

Research for policysupport

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STRUCTURING THE ERASTRENGTHENING THE

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Researchandinnovation

Humanresources &mobility

Researchinfrastructures

Science andsociety

Coordinationof researchactivities

Developmentof research/innovationpolicies

FP6 budget breakdownFP6 budget breakdown

Focussing and IntegratingFocussing and Integrating– Genomics Genomics 22552255 M€M€– Information Society TechnologiesInformation Society Technologies 36253625 M€M€– Nanotechnologies, int.. Nanotechnologies, int.. 13001300 M€M€– Aeronautics and spaceAeronautics and space 10751075 M€M€– Food quality and safetyFood quality and safety 685 685 M€ M€ – Sustainable developmentSustainable development 21202120 M€M€– Citizens and governance ..Citizens and governance .. 225 225 M€M€– Anticipation of S&T needsAnticipation of S&T needs

• Anticipating needsAnticipating needs 555 M€555 M€• SMEsSMEs 430 430 M€M€• Specific INCOSpecific INCO 315 315 M€M€

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~200M€ for GEANT/GRID

~100M€ for GEANT/GRID

Strengthening ERA foundationsStrengthening ERA foundations 320 320 M€M€

Joint Research CentreJoint Research Centre 760760M€M€

Structuring ERAStructuring ERA– Research and InnovationResearch and Innovation 290 290 M€ M€ – Human resourcesHuman resources 15801580 M€M€– Research InfrastructuresResearch Infrastructures 655 655 M€M€– Science/SocietyScience/Society 80 80 M€M€

IST in FP6 - objectives & strategy IST in FP6 - objectives & strategy

Main objectivesMain objectives– Establishing Europe’s leadership in the technologies at the heart Establishing Europe’s leadership in the technologies at the heart

of the knowledge economy and societyof the knowledge economy and society– Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology baseStrengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology base– Building the information and knowledge society for ALLBuilding the information and knowledge society for ALL

StrategyStrategy– Concentration and focus, building critical massConcentration and focus, building critical mass– Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk)Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk)– Combine flexibility with greater speed in implementationCombine flexibility with greater speed in implementation– Scope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applicationsScope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applications

The IST visionThe IST vision

Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground to the “centre Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground to the “centre of our attention” of our attention”

– building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)– Making technology “adapt” to people and business needsMaking technology “adapt” to people and business needs

Moving to an era where “Moving to an era where “Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services”applications & services”

Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces” Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”

Enabling multi-sensorial dialoguesEnabling multi-sensorial dialogues– supported by computing & networkingsupported by computing & networking– ‘‘everywhere’, embedded in everyday objectseverywhere’, embedded in everyday objects

(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)

anywhere, anytime, anywhere, any service, for all’anywhere, anytime, anywhere, any service, for all’core technologies & “pull-through” applicationscore technologies & “pull-through” applications

components & µsytemscomponents & µsytemsKnowledge & interface Knowledge & interface

technologies technologies Communication, computing Communication, computing

& software technologies& software technologies

CommunicationCommunication& networking& networking

SoftwareSoftwareµ, nano & optoµ, nano & opto

electronicselectronicsµ and nanoµ and nano

systemssystemsKnowledge Knowledge technologiestechnologies

interfacesinterfaces

Applied IST for major societal and economic challengesApplied IST for major societal and economic challenges

Trust &Trust &Security Security

IST for societal IST for societal challenges challenges

IST for work & businessIST for work & business challenges challenges

Demanding Demanding applicationsapplications

IST in FP6IST in FP6

Future & Emerging TechnologiesFuture & Emerging Technologies

Complementary toComplementary to– other IST strategic objectivesother IST strategic objectives

– other FP6 ‘Anticipating S&T needs / frontier research’ other FP6 ‘Anticipating S&T needs / frontier research’ (new fields / multidisciplinary work)(new fields / multidisciplinary work)

More exploratory and visionary research More exploratory and visionary research

Helping new IST-related S&T fields and communities to Helping new IST-related S&T fields and communities to emerge emerge

Open scheme: openness to unforeseeable ideasOpen scheme: openness to unforeseeable ideas

Proactive initiatives: critical mass where focus is neededProactive initiatives: critical mass where focus is needed

GEANT and GRIDs in FP6GEANT and GRIDs in FP6

GÉANTGÉANT

InternationalInternational

GRIDsGRIDs

Test-bedsTest-beds

10Gigabit/s, 10Gigabit/s, EU + NASEU + NAS

MediterraneanMediterranean& Latin America& Latin America

Initial pilotsInitial pilots

IPv6,IPv6,Quality of ServiceQuality of Service

FP5 resultsFP5 results

100+ Gigabit/s, Terabit/s,100+ Gigabit/s, Terabit/s,- progressive inclusion in schools- progressive inclusion in schools

Global connectivityGlobal connectivity

Large scale GRIDs platformsLarge scale GRIDs platforms(virtual communities)(virtual communities)

Next Generation Internet solutionsNext Generation Internet solutionsfor the Research Communityfor the Research Community

FP6 goalsFP6 goals

Behind us: IST Calls 2003-04Behind us: IST Calls 2003-04

IST Call 1IST Call 1– Closed April 2003 – funding Closed April 2003 – funding € 1070m€ 1070m– 236 projects negotiated and launched236 projects negotiated and launched

IST Call 2IST Call 2– Closed October 2003 – funding Closed October 2003 – funding € 525m€ 525m– 148 projects under negotiation or launched148 projects under negotiation or launched

Joint Call with production technologiesJoint Call with production technologies – Closed April 2003 – funding € 60mClosed April 2003 – funding € 60m

FET (Future and Emerging technologies) OpenFET (Future and Emerging technologies) Open– Continuous call – funding Continuous call – funding € 60m€ 60m

Behind us: IST Calls 2003-04Behind us: IST Calls 2003-04

IST Call 3IST Call 3– Closed 22 Sep 2004 – funding Closed 22 Sep 2004 – funding € 28m€ 28m

Joint Call with nano-, materials- and production-Joint Call with nano-, materials- and production-technologiestechnologies– Closed 14 October 2004 – funding Closed 14 October 2004 – funding € 180m€ 180m

FET (Future and Emerging technologies) – Proactive FET (Future and Emerging technologies) – Proactive InitiativesInitiatives– Closed 22 Sep 2004 – funding Closed 22 Sep 2004 – funding € 80m€ 80m

IST Calls 2003-04 : Implementation IST Calls 2003-04 : Implementation

1,9 out of 3,8 Billion € spent 1,9 out of 3,8 Billion € spent in calls in 2003-04in calls in 2003-04

More than 400 projects More than 400 projects supported supported – Out of 2500 proposals Out of 2500 proposals

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More than 6500 More than 6500 participationsparticipations

OversubscriptionOversubscription

CA1%

IP57%

NOE15%

SSA2%

STREP25%

Funding per InstrumentIST Calls 1 & 2

IST Calls 2003-04 : IST Calls 2003-04 : ParticipationParticipation

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IST Calls 2003-04 : ConcentrationIST Calls 2003-04 : Concentration

Concentration of effort and building critical mass Concentration of effort and building critical mass – Total number of projects selected : Total number of projects selected :

3 times less than FP5 for an equivalent budget3 times less than FP5 for an equivalent budget– Average budget of Integrated Projects : Average budget of Integrated Projects :

5 times larger than FP5 projects 5 times larger than FP5 projects

Setting up & managing larger projects : a challengeSetting up & managing larger projects : a challengeAverage project funding

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IST Calls 2003-04 : IntegrationIST Calls 2003-04 : Integration

More intensive collaboration between various actorsMore intensive collaboration between various actors– Integrated Projects: 2-3 times as many partners per projectIntegrated Projects: 2-3 times as many partners per project– From industry, academia and public research labs From industry, academia and public research labs

Concern over SME participationConcern over SME participation

Integration of effort in an enlarged Europe importantIntegration of effort in an enlarged Europe important International co-operationInternational co-operation

Average number of participants FP5-FP6

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IST WP 2005-06: Main principles & objectives IST WP 2005-06: Main principles & objectives

Completing the investment in the FP6 objectivesCompleting the investment in the FP6 objectives– Adapting content of WP2003-04 in order to take Adapting content of WP2003-04 in order to take

account of:account of:• evolving context and technology progressevolving context and technology progress• lessons learnt from the response to the first callslessons learnt from the response to the first calls

Preparing the start of FP7Preparing the start of FP7– Developing new fields, etc.Developing new fields, etc.

IST WP 2005-06: Consultations and Collection of Input IST WP 2005-06: Consultations and Collection of Input

Wide consultationWide consultation– ISTC - IST CommitteeISTC - IST Committee– ISTAG - IST Advisory GroupISTAG - IST Advisory Group– Programme Consultation MeetingsProgramme Consultation Meetings– Web-based consultationsWeb-based consultations- 5 year evaluation of IST- 5 year evaluation of IST- Review of new FP6 instruments- Review of new FP6 instruments

Portfolio analysisPortfolio analysis– IPPA - Integrated Programme Portfolio AnalysisIPPA - Integrated Programme Portfolio Analysis– Responses to previous CallsResponses to previous Calls– Experience from past and on-going projectsExperience from past and on-going projects

Changes in context and Changes in context and technology trendstechnology trends

Lessons Lessons learnedlearned

Lessons learnt from previous callsLessons learnt from previous calls

Oversubscription in some fieldsOversubscription in some fields– Need for more focus and more precisionNeed for more focus and more precision

SMEs participationSMEs participation– Improving but can be strengthened Improving but can be strengthened

Integration of the ICT research effort in an Integration of the ICT research effort in an enlarged Europeenlarged Europe– Participation of Member States that joined the EU Participation of Member States that joined the EU

recently and of Associated Candidate Countries below recently and of Associated Candidate Countries below expectationsexpectations

International co-operationInternational co-operation– Domain-specific approaches are neededDomain-specific approaches are needed

IST WP2005-06: Focussing (1)IST WP2005-06: Focussing (1)

Sharper descriptions of each SOSharper descriptions of each SO

Precisions on the use of the instruments within Precisions on the use of the instruments within each SOeach SO

Budget distribution between instruments Budget distribution between instruments adapted to each SO adapted to each SO

WP 2005-06: Focussing (2)WP 2005-06: Focussing (2)

““Applications and services for the mobile user Applications and services for the mobile user and worker”and worker”

• Too many topics addressedToo many topics addressed• Focus on “Focus on “Collaborative working environmentsCollaborative working environments””

Merging and refocusing of Merging and refocusing of ““Semantic based Semantic based knowledgeknowledge“ and ““ and “Cross media content Cross media content ““

Semantic based Knowledge & Content SystemsSemantic based Knowledge & Content Systems

Develop Develop semantic-based and context-aware systemssemantic-based and context-aware systems to acquire, to acquire, organise, personalise, share and use the knowledge embedded in organise, personalise, share and use the knowledge embedded in web and multimedia contentweb and multimedia content

– ““Add semantics”Add semantics”

– Maximise Maximise automationautomation of the knowledge lifecycle of the knowledge lifecycle

Achieve Achieve semantic interoperabilitysemantic interoperability between heterogeneous between heterogeneous information information resources and servicesresources and services

– ““Exploit semantics”Exploit semantics”

Pioneer Pioneer intelligent contentintelligent content, which is self-describing, adaptive to , which is self-describing, adaptive to context and user needs, and exhibits a seamless interaction with its context and user needs, and exhibits a seamless interaction with its surroundings and the usersurroundings and the user

Call 4

112 MEuro

WP 2005-06: Focussing (3)WP 2005-06: Focussing (3)

The strategic objective on “Products and service The strategic objective on “Products and service engineering” is not covered in WP 2005-06engineering” is not covered in WP 2005-06– The projects already launched in the first calls ensure a The projects already launched in the first calls ensure a

sufficient coverage of the fieldsufficient coverage of the field

Splitting the SOs of “Splitting the SOs of “eBusinesseBusiness” and “” and “eGovernmenteGovernment” ” and of “and of “eLearningeLearning” and “” and “eCultureeCulture””– Focus on missions to be achieved in each of the fieldsFocus on missions to be achieved in each of the fields– Differing goalsDiffering goals– Different constituenciesDifferent constituencies

WP2005-06: SMEsWP2005-06: SMEs

Distribution of SMEs participation in Calls 1 and 2Distribution of SMEs participation in Calls 1 and 2– Call1: 16%; Call2: 17%Call1: 16%; Call2: 17%– NoEs : 7%; IPs: 15%; STREPs: 24%NoEs : 7%; IPs: 15%; STREPs: 24%

InstrumentsInstruments– Many NoEs are already launched in most fields; funding for NoEs to Many NoEs are already launched in most fields; funding for NoEs to

decrease significantly in WP 2005-06decrease significantly in WP 2005-06– Adaptation of instruments to SOs should helpAdaptation of instruments to SOs should help– Keep an overall balance of new and traditional instruments Keep an overall balance of new and traditional instruments

Specific measures when needed Specific measures when needed – NanoelectronicsNanoelectronics; ; Technologies and devices for micro/nano-scale Technologies and devices for micro/nano-scale

integrationintegration; ; ICT for networked businessesICT for networked businesses

NanoelectronicsNanoelectronics

Process and device technologies Process and device technologies – New materials integration and non-conventional silicon-based devices (<45 nm)New materials integration and non-conventional silicon-based devices (<45 nm)– Assessment of equipment and materials for manufacturing of next generations of chipsAssessment of equipment and materials for manufacturing of next generations of chips

Design technologiesDesign technologies– Design complexity and productivity of systems-on-chip (SoCs) / systems-in-Design complexity and productivity of systems-on-chip (SoCs) / systems-in-

package (SiPs)package (SiPs)– Technological shortcomings (unreliable device behaviour, dispersion of circuit Technological shortcomings (unreliable device behaviour, dispersion of circuit

parameters, parasitic and interconnect effects, leakage currents, …)parameters, parasitic and interconnect effects, leakage currents, …)– High value design and test competencies such as analogue and mixed signal, High value design and test competencies such as analogue and mixed signal,

high frequency and RF circuits, smart power and low powerhigh frequency and RF circuits, smart power and low powerComplementary measuresComplementary measures

– ““Access services” for industrial design tools and multi-project wafers for academic Access services” for industrial design tools and multi-project wafers for academic research and university educationresearch and university education

– ““Stimulation actions” to improve the quality of education in SoC design and Stimulation actions” to improve the quality of education in SoC design and increase the interest of students increase the interest of students

– ““Use actions” to promote the integration and use of reconfigurable systems in Use actions” to promote the integration and use of reconfigurable systems in SME products and in application/geographical areas where technologies is SME products and in application/geographical areas where technologies is insufficiently usedinsufficiently used

Call 4

74 MEuro

Integration in an enlarged Union (1)Integration in an enlarged Union (1)

In Calls 1 and 2 In Calls 1 and 2

– Increased participation of the then candidate Increased participation of the then candidate countries from Call1 to Call 2 (<3 to >4 %) but countries from Call1 to Call 2 (<3 to >4 %) but

– in areas of eGovernment, eBusiness, eLearning, in areas of eGovernment, eBusiness, eLearning, eHealth, their oversubscription rate was extremely eHealth, their oversubscription rate was extremely high; often the double of the average high; often the double of the average oversubscriptionoversubscription

– Shows a research potential but a weakness in the Shows a research potential but a weakness in the integration of the research effortintegration of the research effort

Integration in an enlarged Union (2)Integration in an enlarged Union (2)

In WP2005-06In WP2005-06

– A dedicated Strategic Objective: A dedicated Strategic Objective: “Strengthening the “Strengthening the integration of the ICT research effort in an enlarged integration of the ICT research effort in an enlarged Europe”Europe”

– Calls for STREPs in four areasCalls for STREPs in four areas• eGov, eBus, eLearning and eHealth eGov, eBus, eLearning and eHealth

– These are also areas of common interest to the These are also areas of common interest to the research constituency in ICT in all the member states. research constituency in ICT in all the member states.

– An indicative budget of 63 MEuroAn indicative budget of 63 MEuro

Strengthening the Integration of the ICT research Strengthening the Integration of the ICT research effort in an Enlarged Europeeffort in an Enlarged Europe

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Innovative and efficient ICT-based systems and services in key Innovative and efficient ICT-based systems and services in key

application areasapplication areas– Strengthening of integration of the IST European Research AreaStrengthening of integration of the IST European Research Area

FocusFocus– eLearning (ICT-based systems for teaching and learning)eLearning (ICT-based systems for teaching and learning)– eHealth (ICT-based eHealth systems and services)eHealth (ICT-based eHealth systems and services)– eGovernment (ICT-based systems for delivery of key public eGovernment (ICT-based systems for delivery of key public

services)services)– eBusiness (e-collaboration for SME clusters - B2B and B2C e-eBusiness (e-collaboration for SME clusters - B2B and B2C e-

commerce) commerce)

63 MEuro

Call 4

Main socio-economic trendsMain socio-economic trends

Increasing competition at a global scaleIncreasing competition at a global scale– Also research is increasingly organised on an international scaleAlso research is increasingly organised on an international scale– Including from emerging economies : China, India, …Including from emerging economies : China, India, …– De-localisation ; Open InnovationDe-localisation ; Open Innovation– Focus on higher parts of the value chain ; Faster innovation cyclesFocus on higher parts of the value chain ; Faster innovation cycles

Enlargement of the UnionEnlargement of the Union– An opportunity but requires further effort on ‘integration’An opportunity but requires further effort on ‘integration’

AgeingAgeing– Starting to feel the impact …Starting to feel the impact …

Security concernsSecurity concerns

Main technology trendsMain technology trends

Increasing pervasiveness of ICTIncreasing pervasiveness of ICT – Innovation from ICT “use” in different fieldsInnovation from ICT “use” in different fields

Increasing convergence Increasing convergence – Within ICTWithin ICT

• Communications/computing/media, fixed/wireless, etc.Communications/computing/media, fixed/wireless, etc.– Between ICT and other fields Between ICT and other fields

• Info-bio, ICT-cogno, ICT-nano-materials Info-bio, ICT-cogno, ICT-nano-materials

Higher levels of complexityHigher levels of complexity– Combination of skills and know how Combination of skills and know how – Building increasingly complex systems Building increasingly complex systems

ICT ICT ““useuse““ : a driver for innovation : a driver for innovation

Bringing closer services and technology developmentsBringing closer services and technology developments– ““Mobile service development platforms” shifted from Mobile service development platforms” shifted from

“Applications and services for the mobile user” to ““Applications and services for the mobile user” to “Mobile and Mobile and wireless systems beyond 3Gwireless systems beyond 3G” ”

– Micro-/nano-based subsystemsMicro-/nano-based subsystems: Focus on new application : Focus on new application fields that drive innovationfields that drive innovation

Trial of “Experience and Application Research“ Trial of “Experience and Application Research“ – Early user involvementEarly user involvement– The “use“ is integrated into the research activity The “use“ is integrated into the research activity – eInclusioneInclusion, , collaborative working environmentscollaborative working environments

Mobile & Wireless systems beyond 3GMobile & Wireless systems beyond 3G

Realise the vision of "Optimally Connected Anywhere, Anytime" supported Realise the vision of "Optimally Connected Anywhere, Anytime" supported by all system levels from access methods and networks to service platforms by all system levels from access methods and networks to service platforms and servicesand services

Generalised access network (novel air interfaces, common, flexible and seamless Generalised access network (novel air interfaces, common, flexible and seamless all IP infrastructure supporting scalability and mobility)all IP infrastructure supporting scalability and mobility)

Advanced resource management techniques allowing optimum usage of spectrumAdvanced resource management techniques allowing optimum usage of spectrum

Global mobility through different access networks, with end to end quality of Global mobility through different access networks, with end to end quality of service, including securityservice, including security

Advanced interworking access technologies. New architectures for composite, Advanced interworking access technologies. New architectures for composite, meshed, PANs, ad hoc networks…meshed, PANs, ad hoc networks…

Advanced technologies and architectures for reconfigurabilityAdvanced technologies and architectures for reconfigurability

Wireless network technologies for ad hoc, sensors and adaptive communication Wireless network technologies for ad hoc, sensors and adaptive communication networks. Advanced signal and antenna processingnetworks. Advanced signal and antenna processing

Enabling technologies for mobile service creation and interoperabilityEnabling technologies for mobile service creation and interoperability

Call 4

138 MEuro

eInclusioneInclusion

Key Objectives Key Objectives – mainstream accessibility in consumer goods and services to ensure equal mainstream accessibility in consumer goods and services to ensure equal

access, independent living and participation for all in the Information access, independent living and participation for all in the Information Society. Society.

– develop next generation assistive systems develop next generation assistive systems

FocusFocus– Experience and Application ResearchExperience and Application Research– Large scale demonstrators (smart environment, next generation mobiles, Large scale demonstrators (smart environment, next generation mobiles,

Digital TV ..)Digital TV ..)– Innovative solutions for persons with cognitive disabilities. Innovative solutions for persons with cognitive disabilities. – Support and co-ordination actions:Support and co-ordination actions:

• Federating the fragmented assistive technology industry Federating the fragmented assistive technology industry

• Structuring the co-operation among centres for accessibility resource and support.Structuring the co-operation among centres for accessibility resource and support.

• Technology solutions to meet the challenges posed by the ageing population. Technology solutions to meet the challenges posed by the ageing population.

Call 5

29 MEuro

Addressing the increasing complexity Addressing the increasing complexity

Support development of increasingly complex systemsSupport development of increasingly complex systems– Integration is an issueIntegration is an issue– Technology, Design tools, applications and generic systems Technology, Design tools, applications and generic systems

researchresearch

ExamplesExamples– SoCs and SiPs in SoCs and SiPs in NanoelectronicsNanoelectronics– Network centric Operating systems (in Network centric Operating systems (in Advanced Grid Advanced Grid

technologies, systems and servicestechnologies, systems and services))– Embedded systemsEmbedded systems: design, cooperating objects, adhoc : design, cooperating objects, adhoc

networks, etc..networks, etc..– Managing complexity in Managing complexity in Software and servicesSoftware and services– Complex systems in Complex systems in FETFET

Embedded systemsEmbedded systems

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Hardware/software systems embedded in intelligent devicesHardware/software systems embedded in intelligent devices– Cost-efficient ambient intelligence systems with optimal Cost-efficient ambient intelligence systems with optimal

performance, high confidence, reduced time to market and faster performance, high confidence, reduced time to market and faster deploymentdeployment

FocusFocus– System Design System Design

• Model-based system design, validation and testing. Model-based system design, validation and testing.

• Design methods, programming models and compilation tools for Design methods, programming models and compilation tools for reconfigurable architectures. reconfigurable architectures.

– Networked Embedded SystemsNetworked Embedded Systems• Middleware for wireless objectsMiddleware for wireless objects

• Scalable and self-organising platforms Scalable and self-organising platforms – SME embedded tool developers and vendorsSME embedded tool developers and vendors

Call 5

68 MEuro

Convergence trends: « ICT-Bio »Convergence trends: « ICT-Bio »

Re-focussing of the ICT for healthRe-focussing of the ICT for health– On On Integrated biomedical information for better healthIntegrated biomedical information for better health

Reshaping of Reshaping of Technologies and devices for Technologies and devices for micro/nano-scale integrationmicro/nano-scale integration

+ FET schemes+ FET schemes

Integrated biomedical information for better healthIntegrated biomedical information for better health

ObjectivesObjectives

To support research and development of ICT based systems that process and integrateprocess and integrate all possible relevant biomedical biomedical information from different levels and from many different placesinformation from different levels and from many different places with the purpose to improve1.Health knowledge discovery and understanding2.Health status of an individual, i.e to improve disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment

FocusFocus1.Methods and systems for improved medical knowledge understanding through integration and processing of biomedical information2.Innovative systems and services for disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment based on integrated biomedical information3.Roadmaps (Specific Support Measures)

75 MEuro

Call 4

Technology and Devices for Micro/nano Scale IntegrationTechnology and Devices for Micro/nano Scale Integration

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Push limits of integrated micro/nano systems Push limits of integrated micro/nano systems – Research on mixed technologies Research on mixed technologies (eg. micro-nano-technology, ICT and bio-technology)(eg. micro-nano-technology, ICT and bio-technology)– Integration for very high density Integration for very high density

FocusFocus– Heterogeneous technologies and devices for mixed-technology micro/nano systems Heterogeneous technologies and devices for mixed-technology micro/nano systems

(eg microfluidic/ICT/micro-nano, bio/ICT/micro-nano, chemical/ICT/micro-nano (eg microfluidic/ICT/micro-nano, bio/ICT/micro-nano, chemical/ICT/micro-nano combined). combined).

– Technology for very high density hybrid integration (towards e-grains, e-dust). Technology for very high density hybrid integration (towards e-grains, e-dust). – Integrating micro/nano devices in various materials and in or on large surfaces. Integrating micro/nano devices in various materials and in or on large surfaces. – Manufacturing and design of mixed technology-based micro/nano systems. Manufacturing and design of mixed technology-based micro/nano systems. – Validation and demonstration of networkedValidation and demonstration of networked micro/nano systemsmicro/nano systems (environment, home, (environment, home,

food, agriculture, healthcare)food, agriculture, healthcare)– Roadmaps and research agendaRoadmaps and research agenda

Call 4

Speakers

Miniaturised IMU

Brightness sensor

Micro-optical light guide

Battery

RF Tx/Rxmodule

CMOS camera

Microphone

Primary display unit (s)

Speakers

Miniaturised IMU

Brightness sensor

Micro-optical light guide

Battery

RF Tx/Rxmodule

CMOS camera

Microphone

Primary display unit (s)

75 MEuro

Convergence trends: « ICT-Cogno »Convergence trends: « ICT-Cogno »

Concentrate the research effort of Concentrate the research effort of Cognitive systemsCognitive systems which was spread on several SOs into one SO in which was spread on several SOs into one SO in WP2005-06. WP2005-06.

This requires a refocus of the SOs on This requires a refocus of the SOs on Multimodal Multimodal interfacesinterfaces, , Semantic-based knowledge and content Semantic-based knowledge and content systemssystems and and Cognitive systemsCognitive systems and some rebalancing and some rebalancing of the budgets between these SOs.of the budgets between these SOs.

+FET schemes+FET schemes

Cognitive SystemsCognitive SystemsCognitive SystemsCognitive Systems

Develop artificial systems that:• Can interpret data arising from real-world events and processes • Acquire situated knowledge of their environment• Act, make or suggest decisions and communicate with people on human terms

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• Artificial systems with high-level cognitive capabilities• Enabling technologies• Systems that develop their reasoning, planning and communication faculties through grounding in interactive and collaborative environments (part of, or connected to the real world)

Call 4

45 MEuro

‘anywhere, anytime, natural access to ICT based services and applications’

Components & microsytems

Knowledge & interface technologies

Communication, computing & software technologies

- mobile commsmobile comms- Broadband comm- Broadband comm- networked audio-- networked audiovisual systems visual systems

- software & servicessoftware & services- embedded systemsembedded systems

-nano-nano- electronicselectronics- photonicsphotonics components components

- Micro/nano - Micro/nano integration integration-Micro/nano-Micro/nano sub-systemssub-systems

- Semantic- basedSemantic- based knowledge knowledge and content and content

- multi-modal - multi-modal interfaces interfaces

Applied IST research for major societal and economic challenges

- ICT for Security - ICT for Security

- ICT for Health- ICT for Health- eInclusion- eInclusion- eSafety- eSafety- environmental risk mgmt- environmental risk mgmt- learning - learning - culture- culture

- networked businessesnetworked businesses- ICT for - ICT for governmentsgovernments- collaborative work- collaborative work - GRID-based systems - GRID-based systems

- cognitive cognitive systemssystems

IST Strategic Objectives 2005-06IST Strategic Objectives 2005-06

- research networking testbedsresearch networking testbeds - integration in enlarged Europeintegration in enlarged Europe

Research implemented through STRePs / Specific Targeted Research implemented through STRePs / Specific Targeted Research ProjectsResearch Projects

– 2-step process2-step process• a short a short anonymous anonymous proposal submitted first, at any timeproposal 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 Support for research communities through CAs / Coordination Actions and SSAs / Specific Support ActionsActions and SSAs / Specific Support Actions

– 1-step process1-step process

Three evaluation cut-off dates per yearThree evaluation cut-off dates per year – 5 January 2005, 10 May 2005, 20 September 2005 and 14 February 5 January 2005, 10 May 2005, 20 September 2005 and 14 February

2006.2006.

FET OPEN SchemeFET OPEN Scheme 60 MEuro

4th Call: 4th Call: Publication: November 2004 ; Deadline: 22 March Publication: November 2004 ; Deadline: 22 March 20052005

– Advanced Computing ArchitecturesAdvanced Computing Architectures– Presence and Interaction in Mixed Reality EnvironmentsPresence and Interaction in Mixed Reality Environments– Situated and Autonomic CommunicationsSituated and Autonomic Communications

5th Call - Publication: May 2005 ; Deadline: 21 September 5th Call - Publication: May 2005 ; Deadline: 21 September 20052005

– Simulating Emergent Properties in Complex Systems Simulating Emergent Properties in Complex Systems

FET Proactive Initiatives : Call PlanningFET Proactive Initiatives : Call Planning

63 MEuro

Budget DistributionBudget Distribution

Total budget for WP2005-06: 1,8 B€ Total budget for WP2005-06: 1,8 B€

Starting point: WP2003-04 distribution ; changed Starting point: WP2003-04 distribution ; changed according to modification of substance according to modification of substance

Pre-allocation of 90% of budgetPre-allocation of 90% of budget

Indicative budget distribution between Indicative budget distribution between Instruments: per SOInstruments: per SO

Strategic Objectives Inst. Budget

Nano-electronics 80/20 74

Technologies and devices for micro/nano-scale integration 60/40 75

Towards a global dependability and security framework 70/30 63

Broadband for all 65/35 65

Mobile and wireless systems and platforms beyond 3G 65/35 138

Networked audio-visual systems and home platforms 75/25 63

Semantic-based knowledge systems 70/30 112

Cognitive systems 65/35 45

ICT Research for Innovative Government 50/50 46

Technology-enhanced learning 70/30 54

Integrated biomedical information for better health 55/45 75

eSafety of road and air transport 60/40 82

Integration of research in an enlarged Europe 0/100 63

FET Proactive Initiatives 100/0 54

Call 4: Open 16 November 2004, Close 23 March 2005

Call 5 : Open 17 May 2005, Close 21 September 2005Call 5 : Open 17 May 2005, Close 21 September 2005

Strategic Objective Inst Budget

Photonic components 65/35 47

Micro/nano based sub-systems 70/30 58

Embedded Systems 60/40 68

Advanced Grid Technologies, Systems and Services 70/30 62

Open Platforms for software and services 60/40 67

Research networking testbeds 65/35 18

Multimodal Interfaces 60/40 54

ICT for Networked Businesses 55/45 46

Collaborative Working Environments 70/30 40

Access to and preservation of cultural and scientific resources 40/60 36

eInclusion 50/50 29

ICT for Environmental Risk Management 60/40 40

FET Proactive Initiative 0/100 9

Conclusions: Opportunities & ChallengesConclusions: Opportunities & Challenges

WP 2005-06 provides continuityWP 2005-06 provides continuity

Changes mainly to the substance of each SOChanges mainly to the substance of each SO– To take account of lessons learnedTo take account of lessons learned– To adapt to market and technology changesTo adapt to market and technology changes

22ndnd phase of FP6 provides a key opportunity to shape phase of FP6 provides a key opportunity to shape and improve the impact of IST research in Europe and improve the impact of IST research in Europe

– A new generation of technologies & applications is emergingA new generation of technologies & applications is emerging– Europe is well positioned to shape the future & competeEurope is well positioned to shape the future & compete– The pace of development is increasingly fastThe pace of development is increasingly fast– The aim is “people first” in an all-inclusive knowledge society The aim is “people first” in an all-inclusive knowledge society

For Further InformationFor Further Information

IST infodeskIST infodeskE-Mail : [email protected] E-Mail : [email protected] Fax : +32 2 296 83 88Fax : +32 2 296 83 88

General FP6:General FP6:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/

http://www.cordis.lu/http://www.cordis.lu/

IST:IST:

http://www.cordis.lu/isthttp://www.cordis.lu/ist

‘anywhere, anytime, natural access to ICT based services and applications’

Components & microsytems

Knowledge & interface technologies

Communication, computing & software technologies

- mobile commsmobile comms- - broadband commbroadband comm- networked audio-- networked audiovisual systems visual systems

- - software software & services & services- embedded - embedded systems systems

-nano-nano- electronicselectronics- - photonicsphotonics components components

- Micro/nano - Micro/nano integration integration

-Micro/nano-Micro/nano sub-systemssub-systems

- Semantic- basedSemantic- based knowledge knowledge and content and content

- multi-modal - multi-modal interfaces interfaces

Applied IST research for major societal and economic challenges

- ICT for Security- ICT for Security

- ICT for Health- ICT for Health- eInclusion- eInclusion- - eSafetyeSafety- environmental risk- environmental risk- learning - learning - culture- culture

- - networked businessesnetworked businesses- ICT for - ICT for governmentsgovernments- collaborative work- collaborative work - - GRID-based systems GRID-based systems

- cognitive cognitive systemssystems

IST Strategic Objectives 2005-06IST Strategic Objectives 2005-06

- research networking testbedsresearch networking testbeds - integration in enlarged Europeintegration in enlarged Europe

Broadband for allBroadband for all

Network technologies and architectures for broadband accessNetwork technologies and architectures for broadband access– OptimisedOptimised access technologies for less developed regions, and for the enlarged Europe access technologies for less developed regions, and for the enlarged Europe

in line with eEuropein line with eEurope- a European consolidated approach for standardized a European consolidated approach for standardized solutions,solutions, regulation and best regulation and best

practicespractices

Low-cost access and edge network equipment (optical fibre, fixed wireless access, Low-cost access and edge network equipment (optical fibre, fixed wireless access, interactive broadcasting, satellite access, xDSL and power line networks)interactive broadcasting, satellite access, xDSL and power line networks)

Network management, new protocols, inter-domain routing and traffic engineering Network management, new protocols, inter-domain routing and traffic engineering for end-to-end delivery of new added-value services, with QoS and security.for end-to-end delivery of new added-value services, with QoS and security.

Service-enabling technologies and platforms based on convergence and Service-enabling technologies and platforms based on convergence and interoperability of Telecom and Internet Infrastructure (resilience, multicasting, interoperability of Telecom and Internet Infrastructure (resilience, multicasting, flexibility)flexibility)

Increased bandwidth capacity, in the access network as well as in the underlying Increased bandwidth capacity, in the access network as well as in the underlying optical core/metro network (optical burst and packet switching)optical core/metro network (optical burst and packet switching)

Call 4

65 MEuro

““Audio Visual” systems and applications in converged and interoperable Audio Visual” systems and applications in converged and interoperable environments encompassing broadcasting, communications, mobility and IPenvironments encompassing broadcasting, communications, mobility and IP

Optimised audiovisual network architectures and interoperabilityOptimised audiovisual network architectures and interoperability Middleware architectures for optimised content adaptation and delivery Middleware architectures for optimised content adaptation and delivery Synchronisation of different delivery channels Synchronisation of different delivery channels Control issues associated with service delivery in both intra and inter-domain operators’ Control issues associated with service delivery in both intra and inter-domain operators’

environments. environments. Audio Visual data handling (representation and coding)Audio Visual data handling (representation and coding) Audio visual data access and rendering through low power and affordable terminalsAudio visual data access and rendering through low power and affordable terminals Comprehensive, upward compatible, interoperable architecture for end to end content Comprehensive, upward compatible, interoperable architecture for end to end content

protection and rights management; protection and rights management; Evolution towards advanced applications (3D-TV, on-line mobile gaming, distributed storage Evolution towards advanced applications (3D-TV, on-line mobile gaming, distributed storage

devices (including portable devices), electronic cinema, virtual/tele presence or future mixed devices (including portable devices), electronic cinema, virtual/tele presence or future mixed reality services)reality services)

Roadmaps and research agendaRoadmaps and research agenda

Networked Audio Visual Systems and Home PlatformsNetworked Audio Visual Systems and Home PlatformsCall 4

63 MEuro

Software and servicesSoftware and services

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Engineering and management of software systems, services and Engineering and management of software systems, services and

applications applications – Open and interoperable platforms, methodologies, middleware, Open and interoperable platforms, methodologies, middleware,

standards and tools. standards and tools.

FocusFocus– Engineering, management and provision of services and softwareEngineering, management and provision of services and software– Principles, methodologies and tools for design, management and Principles, methodologies and tools for design, management and

simulation of complex software systemssimulation of complex software systems– Development, deployment, evolution and benchmarking of open Development, deployment, evolution and benchmarking of open

source software. source software. – Software systems with properties such as self-adaptability, Software systems with properties such as self-adaptability,

flexibility, robustness, dependability and evolvability. flexibility, robustness, dependability and evolvability. – Support actions contributing to the evolution of the software Support actions contributing to the evolution of the software

industry industry

Call 567 MEuro

Photonic componentsPhotonic components

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Advanced materials, solid-state sources and micro- and nano-scale Advanced materials, solid-state sources and micro- and nano-scale

photonic devicesphotonic devices– Integration of photonic functions in micro/nanoelectronics components Integration of photonic functions in micro/nanoelectronics components – Application contexts: Application contexts:

• ““Information technologies for health care and life science”Information technologies for health care and life science”

• ““Communications and Infotainment”Communications and Infotainment”

• “ “Environment and security” Environment and security”

FocusFocus– Manufacturing technologies and device conceptsManufacturing technologies and device concepts– Hybrid and monolithic photonic integration technologiesHybrid and monolithic photonic integration technologies– Photonic systems on a chipPhotonic systems on a chip– Advanced components for optical networks, and low-cost components Advanced components for optical networks, and low-cost components

for broadband wireless/wired access;for broadband wireless/wired access;– Advanced sourcesAdvanced sources

Call 5

47 MEuro

Micro/nano-basedMicro/nano-based subsystemssubsystems

Integrated micro/nanosystems for key products & applications Integrated micro/nanosystems for key products & applications

R&D focus– Healthcare: Integrated systems for point-of-care

diagnosis, monitoring & drug delivery– Autonomous miniaturized (micro-)robotic systems– Mass storage systems– Novel 3D Visualisation

Other– Validation of Micro-Nano Technology enabled subsystems in

different applications combining subsystem development with application RTD

– Roadmap, CA, SSA to prepare research agendas – (“Micro-nano-bio-cogno” and “Smart Integrated Systems”)

Call 5

58 MEuro

Multimodal interfacesMultimodal interfaces

Key Objectives Key Objectives – Natural and easy to use interfaces providing:Natural and easy to use interfaces providing:

• Intelligent communicationIntelligent communication

• Multi-modalities Multi-modalities

• multilingual capabilitiesmultilingual capabilities

FocusFocus– Natural interaction between humans and the physical or virtual Natural interaction between humans and the physical or virtual

environmentenvironment– Mechanisms for selecting cognitively combinations of interface Mechanisms for selecting cognitively combinations of interface

modalities according to preferences and contextmodalities according to preferences and context– Multilingual communication systems for unrestricted domainsMultilingual communication systems for unrestricted domains– Portability of new languages Portability of new languages

-> Emphasis is on user modelling, system design, visual recognition and -> Emphasis is on user modelling, system design, visual recognition and tracking, language understanding and spoken language translation tracking, language understanding and spoken language translation

54 MEuro

Call 5

Key ObjectiveKey Objective

– build on EU technical and scientific excellence on

security, dependability and resilience– meet EU demands for privacy and trust– strengthen the interplay between research and

policy

Research FocusResearch Focus– integrated frameworks and technologies for resilience, dependability

and security– modelling/simulation techniques and synthetic environments for

interdependencies, recovery and continuity– technologies and architectures for secure computing and

interoperable management and trustworthy sharing of digital assets– secure and interoperable biometrics – security and privacy technologies and architectures for future wireless

and mobile scenarios – security assurance and certification of complex networked systems

and infrastructures

Towards a global dependability and security frameworkTowards a global dependability and security framework

63 M Euro

Call 4

eSafety – Co-operative Systems for road transporteSafety – Co-operative Systems for road transport

Key Objectives & Key Objectives & FocusFocus– Co-operative systems for road transport (more efficient, safer,

environmentally friendly)– Communications concepts, open interoperable and scalable

systems – Research in consistent accident causation analysis – Assessment of potential impact and socio-economic cost/benefit, of

stand-alone and co-operative intelligent vehicle safety systems. – Support of the eSafety Forum. – Support for international co-operation, training, dissemination and

SMEs participation

82 MEuro

Call 4

ICT for Environmental Risk ManagementICT for Environmental Risk Management

Key Objectives Key Objectives – ICT aspects of services for GMES (Global Monitoring for the ICT aspects of services for GMES (Global Monitoring for the

En vironment and Security) end-users En vironment and Security) end-users – Monitoring, preparation and response phases of Monitoring, preparation and response phases of

environmental risk/crisis managementenvironmental risk/crisis management

FocusFocus– GMES in-situ monitoring systems, in particular based on self-GMES in-situ monitoring systems, in particular based on self-

organising, self-healing, ad-hoc networking of sensors organising, self-healing, ad-hoc networking of sensors – Public safety communication (alert systems, communication Public safety communication (alert systems, communication

to/from citizen and rapidly deployable emergency to/from citizen and rapidly deployable emergency telecommunications systems)telecommunications systems)

– Support to early adoption of common open architectures for Support to early adoption of common open architectures for full interoperabilityfull interoperability

Call 5

40 MEuro

Technology-enhanced learningTechnology-enhanced learning

54 MEuro

Call 4

Objectives for FP6 focus on the learning process:Objectives for FP6 focus on the learning process:– Reinforce Reinforce learning as a social processlearning as a social process through new collaborative through new collaborative

modelsmodels– CustomiseCustomise learning to individual needs - at school, work, learning to individual needs - at school, work,

throughout life, ubiquitouslythroughout life, ubiquitously– Build competenceBuild competence - by linking organisations’ objectives and - by linking organisations’ objectives and

learning goals of individuals learning goals of individuals – Support (new) pedagogical approaches that Support (new) pedagogical approaches that ‘blend’‘blend’ new and old new and old

ways of learningways of learning

Technologies: Technologies: knowledge management, cognitive systems, knowledge management, cognitive systems, integration into new services/systems, adoption leading edge integration into new services/systems, adoption leading edge technologies to new learning systems.technologies to new learning systems.

Access to and preservation of cultural and scientific resources

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Support the accessibility and use over time of digital cultural Support the accessibility and use over time of digital cultural

and scientific resources. and scientific resources. – Support the emerging complexity of digital cultural and Support the emerging complexity of digital cultural and

scientific objects and repositoriesscientific objects and repositories– Explore how to preserve the availability of digital resources Explore how to preserve the availability of digital resources

over timeover time

FocusFocus– Conceptualisation and representation of digital cultural and Conceptualisation and representation of digital cultural and

scientific objectsscientific objects– Application of leading-edge technologies (knowledge Application of leading-edge technologies (knowledge

technologies, VR, visualisation). technologies, VR, visualisation). – Methods and systems for guaranteeing the long-term Methods and systems for guaranteeing the long-term

preservation of digital objects. preservation of digital objects. – Test-beds and systems supporting multi-sourced and multi-Test-beds and systems supporting multi-sourced and multi-

formatted resources.formatted resources.

Call 5

36 MEuro

ICT for Networked BusinessesICT for Networked Businesses

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Software solutions supporting organisational networking and Software solutions supporting organisational networking and

process integration process integration – Distributed and collaborative network-oriented systems for Distributed and collaborative network-oriented systems for

efficient, effective and secure product and service creation and efficient, effective and secure product and service creation and deliverydelivery

FocusFocus– Digital business ecosystems for SMEsDigital business ecosystems for SMEs

• open-source environment ; design, development and take-up of flexible and open-source environment ; design, development and take-up of flexible and adaptable software applications adaptable software applications

– Extended products and servicesExtended products and services• decentralised architectures ; new approaches to business processesdecentralised architectures ; new approaches to business processes

– Horizontal actionsHorizontal actions• new legal challenges raised by networked and collaborative paradigms new legal challenges raised by networked and collaborative paradigms

46 MEuro

Call 5

ICT research for innovative governmentICT research for innovative government

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Modernise and innovate public administrations Modernise and innovate public administrations – Foster good governance, Foster good governance, – Contribute to easing mobility of European Contribute to easing mobility of European

FocusFocus– Innovative ICTs for democratic involvementInnovative ICTs for democratic involvement– Intelligent, inclusive and personalised eGovernment servicesIntelligent, inclusive and personalised eGovernment services– Adaptive and proactive eGovernment support systems. Adaptive and proactive eGovernment support systems. – Secure pan-European eGovernment. Secure pan-European eGovernment.

Complementary measuresComplementary measures– Roadmapping for agenda 2020 Roadmapping for agenda 2020 – Transfer of eGovernment R&D technologies & linking with the “eEurope - Transfer of eGovernment R&D technologies & linking with the “eEurope -

eGovernment Good Practice Framework”,eGovernment Good Practice Framework”,– Knowledge building on digital divide Knowledge building on digital divide – Clustering national and European eGovernment projects on electronic identityClustering national and European eGovernment projects on electronic identity

46 MEuro

Call 4

Collaborative working environmentsCollaborative working environments

Key Objectives Key Objectives – Next generation collaborative working environmentsNext generation collaborative working environments– Enable seamless and natural collaboration amongst humans and Enable seamless and natural collaboration amongst humans and

machinesmachines– Distributed, knowledge-rich and virtualized working environmentsDistributed, knowledge-rich and virtualized working environments

FocusFocus– Concepts, methods and core services for distributed collaboration at Concepts, methods and core services for distributed collaboration at

workwork– Flexible management of services Flexible management of services – Tools for collaborative work in rich virtualised environmentsTools for collaborative work in rich virtualised environments– Services for seamless, stable, dependable and scalable applications Services for seamless, stable, dependable and scalable applications

for collaborative workfor collaborative work– Validating of applications for collaborative work in content-rich, Validating of applications for collaborative work in content-rich,

mobile and fixed collaborative environmentsmobile and fixed collaborative environments– Standardisation activitiesStandardisation activities

Call 5

40 MEuro

Advanced GRID technologies, systems and servicesAdvanced GRID technologies, systems and services

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– Advance towards the knowledge Grid and complete Advance towards the knowledge Grid and complete

virtualisation of Grid resourcesvirtualisation of Grid resources– Reduce the complexity of Grid-based systemsReduce the complexity of Grid-based systems

FocusFocus– Grid Foundations: Architecture, design and development of Grid Foundations: Architecture, design and development of

technologies and systems technologies and systems – Grid-enabled applications and services for business and Grid-enabled applications and services for business and

societysociety– Network-centric Grid operating systemsNetwork-centric Grid operating systems– Co-ordination of research activities in Member and Co-ordination of research activities in Member and

Associated States in the Framework of ERA Associated States in the Framework of ERA

Call 5

62 MEuro

Research Networking TestbedsResearch Networking Testbeds

Key ObjectivesKey Objectives– User-driven large scale testbeds for preparing future User-driven large scale testbeds for preparing future

upgrades of the infrastructure deployed across Europeupgrades of the infrastructure deployed across Europe

FocusFocus– Integrating, testing, validating and demonstrating new fixed Integrating, testing, validating and demonstrating new fixed

and wireless networking technologies and wireless networking technologies – Provisioning of open test infrastructures for third party Provisioning of open test infrastructures for third party

researchers researchers – Fostering interoperability of solutions across different Fostering interoperability of solutions across different

scientific and industrial disciplines scientific and industrial disciplines – Developing roadmaps and strategic guidance for Developing roadmaps and strategic guidance for

infrastructure development in Europeinfrastructure development in Europe

Call 5

18 MEuro

Information Society Technologies in the 6th Framework Programme IST Work Programme 2005-2006.

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