Future & emerging technologiesFuture & emerging technologies

Open Scheme (continuous submission)Open Scheme (continuous submission) Two new proactive initiatives:Two new proactive initiatives:

– Disappearing computerDisappearing computer– Neuro-informaticsNeuro-informatics

WP2000:

FET: Why are we here?FET: Why are we here?

To support research that is:To support research that is:– Visionary and exploratoryVisionary and exploratory– Longer term or high riskLonger term or high risk– A nursery of novel ideas - trend-settingA nursery of novel ideas - trend-setting

It is a multidisciplinary jobIt is a multidisciplinary job– It covers all areas covered by the Key Actions and It covers all areas covered by the Key Actions and

more…more…– from a different perspectivefrom a different perspective– so criteria and procedures differ.so criteria and procedures differ.

The budget is about 300 MEurosThe budget is about 300 MEuros

FET: The OPEN schemeFET: The OPEN scheme

Widest possible spectrumWidest possible spectrumProposals submitted at any timeProposals submitted at any timeInnovative work that could lead to breakthroughs or Innovative work that could lead to breakthroughs or

major advances:major advances:– Bold ideas involving high risksBold ideas involving high risks– Longer term researchLonger term research

The OPEN scheme: Project TypesThe OPEN scheme: Project Types

Assessment projectsAssessment projects– Opportunity to validate an ideaOpportunity to validate an idea– 1 year contract (lump sum)1 year contract (lump sum)

Full scale projectsFull scale projects– Standard RTD contractStandard RTD contract

In both cases, a “short proposal” is submitted firstIn both cases, a “short proposal” is submitted first

The entry point to the OPEN schemeThe entry point to the OPEN scheme

5 pages - free format5 pages - free format What you want to doWhat you want to do Why is it important (what difference will it make?)Why is it important (what difference will it make?) Whether you need an assessment project or notWhether you need an assessment project or not

The short proposal:

The next step in the OPEN schemeThe next step in the OPEN scheme

What, Why and What, Why and HowHow?? Follows standard format for RTD proposalsFollows standard format for RTD proposals

The full proposal:

FET: Proactive InitiativesFET: Proactive Initiatives

Proposed in a single stepProposed in a single step Pre-proposals encouragedPre-proposals encouraged Synergy between projectsSynergy between projects

– The whole more than the sum of the partsThe whole more than the sum of the parts– Joint negotiationsJoint negotiations– Joint reviewsJoint reviews

Proactive initiative WP2000Proactive initiative WP2000The Disappearing ComputerThe Disappearing Computer

Everyday objects become infused and augmented ...Everyday objects become infused and augmented ... … … computers disappear into the background …computers disappear into the background … … … artefacts with new properties and augmented places …artefacts with new properties and augmented places … … … could enrich everyday life simply and naturally.could enrich everyday life simply and naturally.

Work along 3 axesWork along 3 axes– Create artefactsCreate artefacts– Emerging functionalityEmerging functionality– People’s experiencePeople’s experience

Proactive initiative WP2000Proactive initiative WP2000The Disappearing Computer (2)The Disappearing Computer (2)

Address the vision withAddress the vision with– A number of research projectsA number of research projects– A range of supporting activitiesA range of supporting activities

Deadline for proposals: May 10, 2000Deadline for proposals: May 10, 2000 Pre-proposal servicePre-proposal service

– one page of text receivable up to March 31, 2000one page of text receivable up to March 31, 2000– feedback givenfeedback given

Information workshop: Brussels, 28 March 2000Information workshop: Brussels, 28 March 2000 Further information: www.cordis.lu/ist/fetdc.htmFurther information: www.cordis.lu/ist/fetdc.htm

Proactive initiative WP2000Proactive initiative WP2000NeuroinformaticsNeuroinformatics

Exploring synergies between neurosciences and Exploring synergies between neurosciences and information technologies.information technologies.

Enable the construction of artefacts that self-adapt and Enable the construction of artefacts that self-adapt and evolve beyond pure programmingevolve beyond pure programming

Demonstrate adaptability and growth in the real worldDemonstrate adaptability and growth in the real world Do not simply extrapolate from already established Do not simply extrapolate from already established

research fields, such as neural networks or genetic research fields, such as neural networks or genetic algorithmsalgorithms

Joint call with DG-RESEARCH (Life Sciences)Joint call with DG-RESEARCH (Life Sciences)