As part of a €10.8 billion budget for research and innovation agreed for 2013, the European Commission has announced an €8.1 billion euro package of calls for proposals under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7). This is the final and largest ever package of FP7 calls, and is an important part of the Commission’s commitment to work for growth and jobs in
The budget and work programme are agreed in 2012 and funding will be awarded in 2013 – closing dates for proposals from September 2012.The calls address key concerns faced by Europeans where action at EU level is essential. €4.8 billion will be invested in thematic areas, with specific priorities to preserve oceans and water, better use of raw materials, efficient energy, promote efficiency in the processing of biological resources, develop smart cities and tackle issues such as public sector reform, brain research and anti-microbial resistance.
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Small and medium-sized enterprises, recognised as vital for innovation, are given special incentives to participate with a total package of €1.2 billion.
Προγράμματα FP7
Επιστημονική έρευνα (151 προγράμματα)
Εκπαίδευση (57 προγράμματα)
Συντονισμός, συνεργασία (45 προγράμματα)
Ζητήματα απασχόλησης (30 προγράμματα)
Τεχνολογίες διαδικτύου (12 προγράμματα)
Κοινωνικές όψεις (12 προγράμματα)
Επιστήμες της ζωής (11 προγράμματα)
Καινοτομία, μεταφορά τεχνολογίας (10 προγράμματα)
Βιομηχανική κατασκευή (5 προγράμματα)
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