The European Commission will hold an information day on FP7 Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Call 9, specifically focusing on the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) strand. This will take place on 18 January 2012 in Brussels. This is a critical opportunity to not only get top tips on your application, but is a key networking opportunity
The programme will include detailed sessions on the FET Call 9 objectives, providing up-to-date and first-hand information on the four FET initiatives in FP7 ICT Call 9. Sessions will also cover the contractual, legal and administrative aspects of the application process.
The following FET themes will be addressed:
- FP7-ICT-2011.9.9: Quantum ICT (QICT) including ERA-NET-Plus
- FP7-ICT-2011.9.10: Fundamentals of Collective Adaptive Systems (FOCAS)
- FP7-ICT-2011.9.11: Neuro-Bio-Inspired Systems (NBIS)
- Co-ordinating Communities, Identifying New Research topics for FET Proactive initiatives and fostering Networking of National and Regional Research Programmes.
The event will also include a brokerage session where participants will be invited to share their research ideas. It is being held in Brussels on January 18th
Participants must register in advance for this free event. Due to limited space and high demand it is strongly recommended that you register as soon as possible.











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