Introduction
The FP7 ICT Work Programme 2011-2012 defines the priorities for the next wave of calls for proposals to be launched. The priorities are faithful to the FP7 Framework Programme and Specific Programme decisions and in line with the main ICT policy priorities as defined in the i2010 initiative and the Digital Agenda. They reflect the input received from the Programme Committee and Advisory Group, the European Technology Platforms and a series of detailed consultations with the main stakeholders. The role of ICT Research and Development funded in FP7 in driving innovation is recognised in the European Commission's March 2009 Communication on "A Strategy for R&D and innovation in Europe: Raising the Game". For more information on input and consultations to the Work Programme please visit this page.
The ICT Work Programme 2011-12 under FP7 is divided into eight ‘Challenges’ of strategic interest to European society, plus research into ‘Future and emerging technologies’ and support for horizontal actions, such as international cooperation and pre-commercial procurement:
- Challenge 1 - Pervasive and Trusted Network and Service Infrastructures
- Challenge 2 - Cognitive Systems and Robotics
- Challenge 3 - Alternative Paths to Components and Systems
- Challenge 4 - Technologies for Digital Content and Languages
- Challenge 5 - ICT for Health, Ageing Well, Inclusion and Governance
- Challenge 6 - ICT for low carbon economy
- Challenge 7 - ICT for the Enterprise and Manufacturing
- Challenge 8 - ICT for Learning and Access to Cultural Resources
- Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)
In addition, ICT research under the following themes is also supported by the EU in FP7.
- e-Infrastructures to aid researchers will also be supported through the Research Infrastructures Work Programme of the FP7 Capacities programme.
- International Cooperation
- Pre-Commercial Procurement
Download the "ICT Work Programme 2011-12"
The final version of the Work Programme for ICT research in FP7 for 2011 and 2012, as agreed by the Programme Committee, is now available for downloading:
- ICT FP7 Work Programme 2011-12 (
779KB)
Information on Work Programme 2009-10
The previous Work Programme for EU-funded ICT research covered the period 2009-10. It addressed research under a slightly different set of challenges to those listed above. For more information visit this page.