Electronic components and systems in Europe : the future impact of ENIAC and ARTEMIS

This study investigates the opportunities to improve the effectiveness and impact of European industry driven public-private collaboration research and innovation initiatives in the field of electronic components and systems: ENIAC (nano-electronics) and Artemis (embedded systems) JTIs and the possible inclusion of the EPoSS ETP smart systems part. These initiatives are all seen as essential for the development of a key enabling industry sector in Europe. They will be influenced by the new European research and innovation strategies under Horizon 2020. Study findings include that (i) JTIs need to be continued, (ii) full integration of research agendas and operations seems not to be the most productive or favourable option, and (iii) partial integration of operations results as the preferred option. There is a need to continue to support the European electronic components and systems industry in view of strengthening the position of industry in global value chains and of strengthening the European innovation system in the global innovation network. Partial integration of operations involves setting up a one stop-shop efficient and effective operational unit for managing programmes for the European electronic components and systems industry. It also involves creating room for crosscutting programmatic activities to better accommodate an already visible trend.