KETs

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) has paved the way for improved access to finance for investments in Key Enabling Technologies (KETs).

The European Commission ordered a study on market distortion in Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) that examined the incentives given for KETs investment in the six most competitive countries for KETs (the USA, China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan).

An analysis of the drivers, barriers and readiness factors of EU companies for adopting advanced manufacturing products and technologies

At KETs summit in Grenoble (France, 19/05/2014), European and local entrepreneurs together with Research Organisations met to discuss the future challenges for the reindustrialisation of Europe by using the most innovative and strategic technologies.

Key enabling technologies (KETs) are an essential element of 21st century industry. Comprising advancements such as nanotechnology and industrial biotechnology, KETs enhance conventional industrial products and provide enormous economic potential.

Preparation and demonstration of multi-KETs pilot lines actions

Methodology, work plan and roadmap for cross-cutting KETs activities in Horizon 2020

The European Commission has today called for a European effort to boost Key Enabling Technologies (KETs). The global market in KETs, which comprises micro- and nanoelectronics, advanced materials, industrial biotechnology, photonics, nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing systems, is forecast to grow from € 646 Billion to over € 1 Trio by 2015.

A key expert group set up by the Commission today set out guidelines on giving European industry a competitive edge in deploying the industrial technologies of the future (Key Enabling Technologies, KET).

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The High-Level Expert Group on Key Enabling Technologies met today to endorse its mid-term working document. The document was received by European Commission Vice Presidents Antonio Tajani, Neelie Kroes and Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn. The report presents a diagnosis of the current situation on the deployment of key enabling technologies in EU industries.

Hardly anybody would have forecast 10 years ago that the business world would look as it does today. We use no typewriters any more and most information is available and exchanged electronically. How will the industrial world look in 10 years time?