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ICT - Information and Communication Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are critical to improve the competitiveness of European industry and to meet the demands of its society and economy.
ICTs have a catalytic impact in three key areas:
- productivity and innovation, by facilitating creativity and management;
- modernisation of public services, such as health, education and transport;
- advances in science and technology, by supporting cooperation and access to information.
Download the 'ICTWork Programme 2007-08'
The final version of the Work Programme for ICT research in FP7 for 2007 and 2008, as agreed by the Programme Committee, is now available for downloading:
- English version: ICT Work Programme 2007-08 (483KB)
- Deutsche version: IKT Arbeitsprogramm 2007-08 (361KB)
- Version française: TIC Programme de Travail 2007-08 (378KB)
Annexes and Guide for Applicants are available from the Calls page.
EU funding for the advancement of ICT
The objective of ICT research under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is to improve the competitiveness of European industry – as well as to enable Europe to master and shape the future developments of these technologies so that the demands of its society and economy are met. Download 4-page overview of ICT in FP7 (172KB)
The EU Member States have earmarked a total of € 9.1 billion for funding ICT over the duration of FP7; making it the largest research theme in the Cooperation programme, which is itself the largest specific programme of FP7 (with 64% of the total budget).
FP7 research activities will strengthen Europe’s scientific and technology base and ensure its global leadership in ICT, help drive and stimulate product, service and process innovation and creativity through ICT use and ensure that ICT progress is rapidly transformed into benefits for Europe’s citizens, businesses, industry and governments.
On 1 February 2007 the European Commission held an information day in Cologne, Germany to present the Work Programme in more detail and help researchers meet each other and form project consortia. The 'Köln 2007' web site remains active to allow participants to continue exchanging views and making contacts.
ICTWeb
This website brings together information on:
- the FP7 ICT research programme and its objectives;
- participating in ICT research under FP7 – including calls for proposals;
- research and development projects carried out under FP7 and FP7;
- the latest news on programme, projects and participation in the ICT Newsroom.
Last updated on: 2008-09-03