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Structure and Governance of the EPoSS Platform

by slange — last modified 01-10-2007 06:17 PM
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Schematic representation of the structure and governance of EPoSS
 
  • A number of permanent expert working groups as the operational element have been created.
  • Each working group will be led by an industry representative and will involve representatives of public research, universities, public authorities and scientific, industrial and civic associations which are deeply involved in the targeted field of the respective working group. Each group should develop a long-term vision and implement a corresponding road-map.
  • In addition to the working groups, a steering committee will be formed to deal with all the cross-sectional issues related to framework conditions for research targets and directions. Such cross-sectional issues include securing the necessary financial and human resources, initiating development of adequate education and training structures as well as issues of standardisation. A specific task will deal with strategies, methodologies and measures for faster and more effective implementation of research results and technology advances into product applications, process modernisation and organisational innovation. This group will also provide an operational link to the European Commission, other public authorities and to the working groups, with the aim of establishing an innovation framework in Smart System integration for companies in Europe.
  • Above this operational structure, a High Level Group (HLG) will guide the overall strategic development of the Technology Platform. The HLG will provide the link to the European Commission and to other thematically related European Technology Platforms. The chairman of the HLG is a senior industry representative. The work of the platform will be supported by a dedicated secretariat.