SET 5 - EU: Coordination of a Sub-Programme in the EERA Joint Programme "Smart Cities" in 2012 -2013

SINTEF and NTNU are coordinators of SP3 Energy-efficient Interactive Buildings, and form part of the core group that created and launched the JP Smart Cities. Thanks to this position it has been possible to influence SP3 structure to mirror in the best po ssible manner that of the Norwegian FME-ZEB centre. Continuing our commitment as coordinators will keep us in an advantageous position for promoting Norwegian interests into the JP Smart Cities. For 2012 SINTEF and NTNU have been granted support from NFR (ref. 216454/RI) for establishment and strategic development of the JP Smart Cities. The activities connected with the actual coordination of the SP3 are of different nature, as explained in detail in the attachment; and so are the incurred costs, for wh ich we apply in this application. Activities at EU level - Two workshops per year - Continuous connection with SP participants and JP Management Board Activities at National level - Two seminars for the shadow-group - Continuous co-ordination and com munication with Research Council of Norway - Information and feedback with electronic media