1. The Information Society Technologies Programme (IST) Jean-Yves Roger Principal Administrator European Commission, IST programme International Co-operation Jean-Yves Roger Principal Administrator European Commission, IST programme International Co-operation

2.  Communications services : Policy & Regulatory Framework  IST: Information Society Technologies Programme  Communications services : Policy & Regulatory Framework  IST: Information Society Technologies Programme Directorate General INFSO activities

3. FP6 structure

4. FP6 Budget breakdown Focussing and Integrating Focussing and Integrating –Genomics 2255M€ –IST3625M€ –Nanotechnologies, int.. 1300M€ –Aeronautics and space1075M€ –Food quality and safety 685M€ –Sustainable development2120M€ –Citizens and governance.. 225M€ –Anticipation of S&T needs Anticipating needs 555M€Anticipating needs 555M€ SMEs 430M€SMEs 430M€ Specific INCO 315M€Specific INCO 315M€ Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Structuring ERA Structuring ERA –Research and Innovation 290M€ –Human resources 1580M€ –Research Infrastructures 655M€ –Science/Society 80M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ Focussing and Integrating Focussing and Integrating –Genomics 2255M€ –IST3625M€ –Nanotechnologies, int.. 1300M€ –Aeronautics and space1075M€ –Food quality and safety 685M€ –Sustainable development2120M€ –Citizens and governance.. 225M€ –Anticipation of S&T needs Anticipating needs 555M€Anticipating needs 555M€ SMEs 430M€SMEs 430M€ Specific INCO 315M€Specific INCO 315M€ Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Strengthening ERA foundations 320M€ Structuring ERA Structuring ERA –Research and Innovation 290M€ –Human resources 1580M€ –Research Infrastructures 655M€ –Science/Society 80M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ Joint Research Centre 760M€ 16,270 M€ Of which 100M€ for GEANT/GRID Of which 200M€ for GEANT/GRID 12675 MEuro

5. IST Context The Context for IST has changed in the last year The Context for IST has changed in the last year –Burst of the financial bubbles –Economic slowdown –Security,... The importance of IST for the economy and the whole society remains vital The importance of IST for the economy and the whole society remains vital –Key for societal challenges –Essential for competitiveness of all industries –Major role for all other science and research fields The Context for IST has changed in the last year The Context for IST has changed in the last year –Burst of the financial bubbles –Economic slowdown –Security,... The importance of IST for the economy and the whole society remains vital The importance of IST for the economy and the whole society remains vital –Key for societal challenges –Essential for competitiveness of all industries –Major role for all other science and research fields

6. IST - Europe can react... A new generation of technologies is emerging A new generation of technologies is emerging –helps build an ALL inclusive knowledge society and economy –Europe is well positioned Europe can build on strengths, e.g. Europe can build on strengths, e.g. - in Mobile and Wireless, - embedded software, - consumer electronics, - rich content & service provision EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity - to aggregate fragmented effort (ERA) - build consensus and provide a “global approach” A new generation of technologies is emerging A new generation of technologies is emerging –helps build an ALL inclusive knowledge society and economy –Europe is well positioned Europe can build on strengths, e.g. Europe can build on strengths, e.g. - in Mobile and Wireless, - embedded software, - consumer electronics, - rich content & service provision EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity - to aggregate fragmented effort (ERA) - build consensus and provide a “global approach”

7. IST in FP6: Key elements Main objectives Main objectives –Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology base –Building the information and knowledge society for ALL Strategy Strategy –Concentration and focus, building critical mass –Capitalise on Europe’s strengths –Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk) –Combine flexibility with greater speed in implementation –Scope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applications Main objectives Main objectives –Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology base –Building the information and knowledge society for ALL Strategy Strategy –Concentration and focus, building critical mass –Capitalise on Europe’s strengths –Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk) –Combine flexibility with greater speed in implementation –Scope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applications

8. The IST Programme Pervasive, mobile, wireless, trustfulinfrastructures Miniaturised, low cost low power components & µsytems Naturalinteractionswith‘ knowledge ’ Applied IST for major societal & economicchallenges Knowledgetechnologies interfaces Communication & networking Software µ, nano & opto electronics µ and nano systems Trust & Security IST for societal challenges IST for work & businesschallenges Demanding Demandingapplications Mobile: beyond 3G Fixed:All optical Integrated (IPv6) Audiovisual systems Embedded Distributed Reliability Adaptability CMOS : the limit System-on-Chip Nano-scale New materials Multidiscplines New Sensing Networked New materials Context based Semantic based Agent based Scaleable All senses Multilingual Intuitive ‘Surrounding’ Security, privacy IPRs, dependabilty Smart cards,... E and m business, e and m work, Learning, egov. GRIDS for science, engineering business and society Health, e-inclusion, mobility, environment safety, cultural heritage BUILDING BLOCS INTEGRATION

9.  Network Services for National Research and Education Networks (NRENs)  Platform for testing - GRIDs, IPv6,... GÉANT - creating the pan-European network infrastructure to explore developments in telecommunications technology GEANT: The Flagship of Networking Activities in Europe

10.  Pan-European coverage  Interconnecting 32 NRENs  Linking more than 3000 Universities, i.e. virtually all the researchers in Europe in all disciplines  9 international circuits operating at 10Gbps while 11 other run at 2,5Gbps  Looking for intercontinental connectivity  Pan-European coverage  Interconnecting 32 NRENs  Linking more than 3000 Universities, i.e. virtually all the researchers in Europe in all disciplines  9 international circuits operating at 10Gbps while 11 other run at 2,5Gbps  Looking for intercontinental connectivity Total 200 MEuro over 4 years (80 MEuro from EU) GEANT: Achievements of Year 1

11. International Co-operation in the IST Programme Raise the awareness of the European IST researchers on the opportunities that exist with third countries Raise the awareness of the European IST researchers on the opportunities that exist with third countries Ensure an international dimension to the IST projects, in particular for Integrated Projects Ensure an international dimension to the IST projects, in particular for Integrated Projects Launch a number of transversal initiatives to stimulate the participation of third countries in the IST programme. Launch a number of transversal initiatives to stimulate the participation of third countries in the IST programme. Raise the awareness of the European IST researchers on the opportunities that exist with third countries Raise the awareness of the European IST researchers on the opportunities that exist with third countries Ensure an international dimension to the IST projects, in particular for Integrated Projects Ensure an international dimension to the IST projects, in particular for Integrated Projects Launch a number of transversal initiatives to stimulate the participation of third countries in the IST programme. Launch a number of transversal initiatives to stimulate the participation of third countries in the IST programme.

12. International Co-operation in the IST Programme National Funds National Funds @lis Industry EU Programmes EU Programmes EU - CHILE

13. EU-Chile cooperation in IST THE EUROLAT-IS PROJECT : Objective : Boost Euro-Latin American collaboration in areas of application of Information Society Technologies. More specifically to boost the number of concrete actions undertaken by consortia of European and Latin American companies, researchers and intermediaries, in areas of importance for social and economic development in the Latin American region. THE EUROLAT-IS PROJECT : Objective : Boost Euro-Latin American collaboration in areas of application of Information Society Technologies. More specifically to boost the number of concrete actions undertaken by consortia of European and Latin American companies, researchers and intermediaries, in areas of importance for social and economic development in the Latin American region.

14. @LIS: ALliance for the Information Society Cooperation programme between EU and Latin America aiming to promote the information society and fight the digital divide throughout Latin America. Activities: - policy and regulatory dialogue - interconnections between research networks and communities - demonstration projects (40 M€) targeting thematic priority applications: * e-local governance * education and cultural diversity * e-public health * e-inclusion Cooperation programme between EU and Latin America aiming to promote the information society and fight the digital divide throughout Latin America. Activities: - policy and regulatory dialogue - interconnections between research networks and communities - demonstration projects (40 M€) targeting thematic priority applications: * e-local governance * education and cultural diversity * e-public health * e-inclusion

15. IST helpdesk http:// www.cordis.lu/ist Fax : +32 2 296 83 88 E-Mail : ist@cec.eu.int IST helpdesk http:// www.cordis.lu/ist Fax : +32 2 296 83 88 E-Mail : ist@cec.eu.int For further information IST INCO http:// www.cordis.lu/ist/int Fax : +32 2 299 61 92 Email : infso-ist.inco@cec.eu.int

16. Jean-Yves ROGER European Commission DG INFSO-F4 BU-33 2/78 200 Rue de la Loi B-1049 Brussels Jean-Yves ROGER European Commission DG INFSO-F4 BU-33 2/78 200 Rue de la Loi B-1049 Brussels Phone: +32.2.2993886 Fax: +32.2.2996192 E-mail: Jean-Yves.Roger@cec.eu.int Phone: +32.2.2993886 Fax: +32.2.2996192 E-mail: Jean-Yves.Roger@cec.eu.int ContactContact