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Assistance Systems for elderly people (AAL)

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research aims at keeping up with demographic change. In order to do so, it funds national and European interdisciplinary projects concerned with the development of age-appropriate assistance on the basis of modern Microsystems and communications technology.  Further accompanying measures are conducted, parallel to these interdisciplinary projects. As a central meeting for companies and research institutions, the German AAL congress was introduced. The VDI/VDE-IT is entrusted with the project’s executing organization.

about AAL (only in German)

Competition Advancement by Education: Open Universities

This competition aims at promoting university concepts which enhance accessibility of academic education for experienced workers, integrate newly gathered knowledge and thus, ensure the long-term supply of qualified workers. Concepts for extra-occupational degree programmes, degree programmes with extended professional experience phases or programmes aimed at lifelong learning can be submitted. The submitted concepts should address people with family commitments, returnees to the job, university drop-outs, unemployed academics or working Bachelor-alumni – and also include persons without the formal qualifications needed for accessing universities. Project administrator is VDI/VDE-IT.

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National Contact Point for Microsystems Technologies

The objective of the National Contact Point (NCP) for Microsystems Technologies is to simplify access for German participants to projects of the research programme, especially SMEs. This contributes to the intensification of their participation in European projects. The NCP also facilitates an efficient representation of German MST actors’ interests on a European level, through its incorporation in the EU’s direct information flow as well as providing feedback from European projects for the BMBF. VDI/VDE-IT functions as the national contact point for the research programme Microsystems Technologies.

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PolyNet (Network of Excellence for the Exploitation of Organic and Large Area Electronics)

In 2008, VDI/VDE-IT started to coordinate the European Excellence Network PolyNet (Network of Excellence for the Exploitation of Organic and Large Area Electronics). The network is concerned with the field of polymer micro systems. Aim of the NoE PolyNet is to strengthen Europe’s worldwide top-position in this area.

about PolyNet

Industrial Network Renewable Energies Saxony

Internationally, Saxony is one of the leading energy technology locations. With the help of the VDI/VDE-IT lead agency of the EESA Initiative, the free state of Saxony aims at supporting this positive trend. The initiative wants to improve and extend the innovation power, the productivity and the export power of Saxony’s industry. This is accomplished through the strategic network made up of companies and research and educational institutions.

about EESA (only in German)

IRISS - Implementation of Research and Innovation on Smart System Technologies

European Commission

The objectives of IRISS are to hedge and extend competitive advantages of European industry in order to make Europe number one in the world in Smart Systems research and production. Therefore this coordination and support action focuses on improvements of the European innovation system in the smart systems sector. IRISS includes 27 organisations, of which 16 are contractual partners (from 8 EU countries) and 11 associated partners. The VDI/VDE-IT takes the administrative and scientific lead in the project.

Information on IRISS

EXIST-Start-Up-Grant

Founders from universities receive support in laying the necessary groundwork (product or service development until marketability, market surveys, design and development of strategies) for their start-up schemes.This aims at the development and implementation of a realistic business plan. The VDI/VDE-IT evaluates the incoming drafts from the information and communications technology sector on behalf of the project executing organization PTJ.

about EXIST (only in German)

Accompanying research Autonomics

The accompanying research of the technology programme AUTONOMIK examines the projects of the programme. Its aim is to guarantee a high-standard quality of the project’s results. The incentive here lies in the establishment of market success as well as a successful introduction of technology-based process and production innovations. Additionally, it aims at a rise in the level of efficiency of the implementation of the production-enhancing methods. The identification and distribution of success factors to strengthen the German economy are also a part of the programme. The VDI/VDE-IT is the official contact.

about Autonomik (only in German)

EPoSS – European Technology Platform on Smart Systems Integration

The technology platform EPoSS is a cross-application network with its focus on smart systems and micro-nano integration. Public and industrial stakeholders from this field are brought together here. The incentive is to establish durable structures and initiatives, which further the European innovation policy and research environment. Since 2005, VDI/VDE-IT has been responsible for the management of the EPoSS’ agency.

about EPOSS

Validation of the innovation potential of scientific research – VIP

The promotion programme VIP invites scientists to check their research results with respect to their economic value and economic use. The project is designed for universities and research institutions that are completely or partially financed by the federal state. As project manager, VDI/VDE-IT receives an up-to-date overview of the state of play of practically-orientated application research in Germany.

about VIP (only in German)