Info day on CALL 6 CIP ICT PSP

The ICT Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) is one of the 3 specific programmes of CIP programme and runs for the years 2007-2013.

The ICT PSP aims at stimulating the wider uptake and best use of innovative digital technologies and content by citizens, governments and businesses. It also provides EU funding to support the realisation of the Digital agenda for Europe (on of the seven flagship initiatives of Europe 2020).

The programme addresses obstacles hindering further and better use of ICT based products and services and barriers for the development of high growth businesses, notably SMEs, in this field. Particular emphasis is put on areas of public interest such as health and ageing, inclusion, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, culture preservation and learning as well as efficient public administrations.

The main challenges include the relatively slow uptake of ICT innovations in the public sector and the high fragmentation of relevant markets due notably to a lack of interoperability between ICT solutions deployed across the Member States and Associated Countries.

The ICT PSP covers technological and non-technological innovation that has moved beyond the final research demonstration phase. The ICT PSP does not support research activities. It may cover, when needed, technical adaptation and integration work in order to achieve the objectives.

An information day on CALL 6 FOR PROPOSALS (CIP ICT PSP) will be held on 3 February 2012 in Brussels (Charlemagne Building). The call will open on 1 February 2012 and close on 15 May 2012.

The registration system allows you to make your profile public, to provide links and to upload documents, as well as to contact other people signed up to the info day.

The total available budget is €127 million.

For more information and registration:
[Link]http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/ict_psp/index_en.htm