Objective The project proposal is supporting the development and the visibility of the research excellence of the Brno University of Technology Department of Radio Electronics (DREL) in the area of Advanced Communication Systems and Technologies. Indeed, Advanced communication technologies are seen by the EU as one of the core elements driving Europe to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy. The main goal of the project proposal is to develop DREL as a leading centre in CEE in research, technology and innovation in the area of Advanced Communication Systems and Technologies and by this to foster the integration of DREL into the ICT European Research Area and to contribute to the competitiveness in growth in the CEE region and in Europe as a whole. The project will implement an action plan to achieve the following objectives: - Elaboration of an RTDI Strategy for DREL - Increased number of PhD students by 6 and employment of up to 6 new researchers (2 women) - Increased mobility visits of researchers and the exchange of personnel with EU research organizations and industry - Increased collaboration between Academia and Industry with up to 5 new joint projects to be started each year - Higher participation in training and research seminars - Improvement of up to 6 selected laboratory systems - Improved access to the specialized literature with up to 5 selected journals and databases to be purchased - A scientific conference with international participation will be carried out annually By implementing these objectives the overall contribution of the project would be: - Input to the RTDI capacity building in an EU convergence region - Enhanced participation of Czech Republic in the FP7 and integration into ICT ERA - Increased networking with European research and industry entities - Better career and job opportunities for young scientists - Reinforcing the competitive advantages of Czech Republic Keywords Communication systems European research cooperation Scientific mobility Programme(s) FP7-REGPOT - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research potential of Convergence Regions Topic(s) REGPOT-2008-1-01 - Any research topic covered by the EC FP7 (EC/EP Decision No 1982/2006/EC of 18 December 2006, published in the Official Journal 30.12.2006 L 412)" Call for proposal FP7-REGPOT-2008-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA - Support actions Coordinator VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V BRNE EU contribution € 916 501,00 Address ANTONINSKA 548/1 601 90 Brno Stred Czechia See on map Region Česko Jihovýchod Jihomoravský kraj Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Zdenek Kolka (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data