Comment Neelie (Kroes)

[...] In similar areas with similar challenges - electronics , photonics, robotics - we have launched new partnerships. To get active partners together and jointly develop a way forward. Taking their requirements and turning them into a research roadmap. Federating our research effort in Europe. With national and EU research programmes coordinated to reach the critical mass needed for a real breakthroughs. The critical mass for a true European big data capability. Promoting the EU's strengths to stride onto the global scene.