European Software Institute
R&D Projects
R&D Projects consist in applied research, adaptation, and experimental validation in the field of Information Technology with the ultimate objective of improving industry competitiveness.
R&D Projects are carried out in cooperation with ESI members and partners and with leading European companies to develop high-quality technology, addressing current and future market needs.
Project results are packaged into technology transfer products and services, putting the emphasis on ensuring their effectiveness by performing experimental trials.
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Technology Platforms
ESI is committed to the establishment of Technology Platforms as a way of joining forces towards FP7 and coordinate research efforts. ESI is actively working and promoting in the following platforms:
Embedded Systems;
Advanced Research and Technology for Embedded Intelligence and Systems.
www.artemis.eu
Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Sistemas con Inteligencia Integrada.
www.prometeo-office.org
Software & Services;
Networked European Software and Services Initiative.
www.nessi-europe.com
Iniciativa Española de Software y Servicios.
www.ines.org.es
Trust & Security;
Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Tecnologías para Seguridad y Confianza.
www.aetic.com
Project funding
ESI R&D projects are either funded through competitive programmes managed by public administrations at European, Spanish, Basque and Biscay levels or by private companies as research under contract.
The main funding programmes are:
European Commission
Programmes: 6th Framework Programme (IST, Aeronautics and Space)
www.cordis.lu/en/
Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Programmes: Eureka (ITEA, CELTIC),
PROFIT, CENIT-CDTI
www.mityc.es
Ministry of Education and Science
Programmes: PETRI, RTD Projects
www.mec.es
Basque Government
Programmes: SAIOTEK, ETORTEK
www.ejgv.euskadi.net
Biscay Government
Programmes: EKINBERRI
www.bizkaia.net