What is a Technology Platform (TP)?
For the new European research programme (7th Framework Programme for RTD), Technology Platforms are being set up. They are groupings of stakeholders around a topic in which research is an important part for future European business.
We hope, European and national organisations will take the visions of the Technology Platforms into account when developing research strategies.
A Technology Platform should develop a vision for the next 15-20 years, get commitment of stakeholders involved and come with an implementation strategy.