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More interoperability needed to boost the European ICT industry's competitiveness

A strong priority for interoperability on all fronts is necessary to increase the competitiveness of the European information and communication industries. A report, adopted yesterday by the European Commission's Task Force on ICT competitiveness and uptake, recommends a strong focus on developing digital and entrepreneurial skills, strengthening the internal market, reducing patent costs, and the promotion of lead markets through public procurement as well.

Commission announces date for first FP7 calls

The European Commission has announced the date of the opening of the first calls for proposals under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

With FP7 reaching the end of its adoption process (the European Parliament expected to give its green light on 30 November), the European Commission has announced 22 December as the day when the first calls for proposals will open.

Research: 9 billion injection to boost European ICT research

The EU plans to invest over 9 billion in research on information and communications technologies (ICTs). This is, by far, the largest single budget item in Europe's 7th research framework programme that will run until 2013 - a priority set by the EU, acknowledging the importance of ICTs for Europe's growth and competitiveness.

Genetic medicine - just over the horizon?

Genetic medicine promises a revolution in health care. But major obstacles remain, not least the complexity of extrapolating clinical practice from organic molecules. But the INFOBIOMED team hopes to link biological and medical informatics in a bid to make genetic medicine a reality.

Israeli researcher receives EU grant for development of 'electronic nose'

An Israeli researcher has been awarded a grant of 1.73 million by the EU under its Marie Curie Excellence programme for the development of an 'electronic nose' that can sniff out cancer.

Commission gives green light to launch 30 new eTEN projects

On 16 November the European Commission launched 30 new eTen projects which will run over the next 3 years. These will validate and deploy electronic services in the public interest serving European citizens and businesses in areas including eHealth, eGovernment, eLearning, eInclusion, SME support, and Trust and Security.

ITRE reaches agreement on FP7

The European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) has adopted, in a second reading, a set of comprise amendments on the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), which were agreed upon in informal meetings with the Council.

Research and Development News

More interoperability needed to boost the European ICT industry's competitiveness

Commission announces date for first FP7 calls

Research: 9 billion injection to boost European ICT research

Genetic medicine - just over the horizon?

Israeli researcher receives EU grant for development of 'electronic nose'

Commission gives green light to launch 30 new eTEN projects

ITRE reaches agreement on FP7

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