Developing a Common Strategy for Key Enabling Technologies in the EU

created on 22 Oct 2009

With this Communication, the European Commission has launched a process to develop a shared vision and a strong partnership of Member States, the Commission, enterprises and stakeholders on the importance of "key enabling technologies". It also proposes a set of measures to improve the related framework conditions.

The following most strategically relevant technologies are pointed out:

• Nanotechnology
• Micro- and nanoelectronics, including semiconductors
• Photonics
• Advanced materials
• Biotechnology.

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