The European Commission
European Union Framework Programme
The HILAS project has been funded under the European Commission's Framework
6 (FP6) Progarmme, in the thematic priority of Aeronautics and Space. FP6 is
the frame for the EU activities in the field of science, research and
innovation with a budget of 17.5 billion for years 2002-2006. It represents
about 4 to 5 percent of the overall expenditure on RTD in EU member states.
The main object of FP6 is to contribute to the creation of the European
Research Area (ERA) by improving integration and co-ordination of research
in Europe. Research was targeted at strengthening the European economy,
solving major societal questions and supporting the formation and
implementation of other EU policies.
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