Structure and Governance of EPoSS

A number of permanent expert Working Groups have been created as the operational elements in EPoSS. Each working group is chaired by an industry representative and will involve representatives of public research, universities, public authorities as well as scientific, industrial, and civic associations which are deeply involved in the targeted field of the respective working group. Each group develops a long-term vision and implements a corresponding road-map.

In addition to the working groups, a Steering Committee has been 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 deals with strategies, methodologies, and measures for a faster and more effective implementation of research results and new technologies into product applications, process modernisation, and organisational innovation. This group also provides 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 Systems 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 is supported by the EPoSS Office.