The first call for proposals under the ICT Policy Support Programme, which is part of the new Competitiveness and Innovation Programe, has been issued. The call covers 3 themes: efficient and interoperable eGovernment services; ICT for accessibility, ageing and social integration; and ICT for sustainable and interoperable health services The total budget is of €54 milion. Deadline for applications is 23 October 2007 and more information is available on: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/ict_psp/calls/call_proposals_07/index_en.htm

A call under the Intelligent Energy Europe strand,which is part of the new Competitiveness and Innovation Programe, has been issued. Applications has been have to be submitted by the 28th September 2007. Further details on: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/call_for_proposals/index_en.htm