EU Framework Programme 6 (FP6)
Description
FP6 is the Union's main instrument for funding research in Europe. Proposed by the European Commission and adopted on 3 June 2002 by the Council of Ministers and European Parliament, it is open to public and private entities, large or small, for four years from the end of 2002 through to 2006. The overall budget for FP6 is €17.5 billion, which is 17% more than the Fifth Framework Programme and represents 3.4% of the EU's total budget in 2002. Within this total, €12 billion has been set aside for the seven key areas or 'thematic priorities'.
One of the main 'thematic priorities' is 'information society technologies' (IST). The main objectives of the IST priority are a direct contribution to European policies for the knowledge society and the e-Europe Action Plan; medium and long term research and technological development (RTD) on the future generation of technologies integrating computers and networks into everyday environment; placing the individual at the centre.
One of the main thematic areas in the IST priority is 'Mobile and Wireless Systems and Platforms Beyond 3G'.
Duration
2002 - 2006
