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Information Society TechnologiesInformation Society Technologiesin the 6th Framework Programmein the 6th Framework Programme
IST Work Programme 2005-2006IST Work Programme 2005-2006
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
Frontier research,unexpecteddevelopments
Specific SME activities
Specific international cooperation activities
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STRUCTURING THE ERASTRENGTHENING THE
FOUNDATIONS OF ERA
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€
16270 M€
~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
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
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
receivedreceived
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
IndustryAcademia
Non-profit org.
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
FP5 all instruments
FP6 average
FP6 STREP
FP6 IP
FP6 NoE
FP6 CA/SSA
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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
FP5 all instruments
FP6 average
FP6 STREP
FP6 IP
FP6 NoE
FP6 CA
FP6 SSA
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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
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
Focus
• 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 audio- visual systems visual systems
- software & services- software & services- embedded systems- embedded systems
-nano-nano- electronicselectronics- photonics- photonics 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 businesses- networked 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
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‘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 audio- visual 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