The 11th information and communication technologies (ICT) call for submissions within the Cooperation programme of the EU FP7 has been opened today. Submissions in various topics can be made until April 16, 2013. The budget of the call amounts to € 236.5 million.
The european commission has published the call on September 18 with the following details:
| Deadline | 16 April 2013 |
| Call identifier | FP7-ICT-2013-11 |
| Indicative budget | EUR 236.5 million |
| Topics called | Future networks, Nanoelectronics, Photonics, Scalable Data Analytics, Smart Energy Grids, ICT for Water Resources Management, Technology-enhanced Learning, FET Flagship Initiatives |
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.
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