The ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and the Theme ‘Information and Communication Technologies’ of the Specific Programme ‘Cooperation’. It shall in particular:

1. (a)

   define and implement a ‘Research Agenda’ for the development of key technologies for Embedded Computing Systems across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability, and allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications. Activities for the implementation of the Research Agenda are hereinafter referred to as ‘R & D Activities’;

2. (b)

   support the implementation of the R & D Activities notably by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals;

3. (c)

   promote a public-private partnership aimed at mobilising and pooling Community, national and private efforts, increasing overall R & D investments in the field of Embedded Computing Systems, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors;

4. (d)

   achieve synergy and coordination of European R & D efforts into the field of Embedded Computing Systems including, when added value can be created, the progressive integration in the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through intergovernmental R & D schemes (Eureka);

5. (e)

   promote the involvement of SMEs in its activities in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme.