FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007-2013.

Our company submitted for two Information and Communication Technology projects:

Content-based audio and video quality assessment for multimedia networks

• Coordinator: Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad
• Participant: RT-RK

Intelligent integrated fuel cell accumulator as power supply for smart microsystems

• Coordinator: Micronas GmbH
• Participant: RT-RK

The Seventh Framework Programme is designed to support a wide range of participants: from universities, through public authorities to small enterprises and researchers in developing countries.

FP7 bundles all research-related EU initiatives together under a common roof playing a crucial role in reaching the goals of growth, competitiveness and employment. The broad objectives of FP7 have been grouped into four categories: Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities. For each type of objective, there is a specific programme corresponding to the main areas of EU research policy. All specific programmes work together to promote and encourage the creation of European poles of (scientific) excellence.

Final decision from European Commission will be announced by the end of the Q1 in 2010.