EU Framework 7 Programme (FP7) Facilitating Cooperation
Dr Ritchie Head FrameworksNW
Role of FrameworksNW • Increase North West involvement in FP7 and associated European and UK research and innovation programmes • Free Practical help: Awareness raising, partner searches, assistance with proposal writing, document provision, query helpline…
What is FP7? EC mechanism for funding collaborative research & technological development (RTD) Creating ‘new’ knowledge Improve competitiveness Resolve societal issues Developing the European Research Area Transnational projects 2007 – 2013 ~ €50 billion
FP7 Structure COOPERATION
IDEAS (European Research Council)
Health Food, Agriculture & Biotechnology ICT NMP Tackling major research themes together… Energy Environment (inc. Climate change) Transport (inc. Aeronautics) Socio-econ. Science & Humanities Security & Space
Starting grants Puttingindependent bright ideas researcher to work for Europe… Advanced investigator grants
PEOPLE (Marie Curie) Initial training of researchers Lifelong learning & career development Industry-academia Want a scientificpartnerships career in Europe…? International dimension Specific actions
CAPACITIES Research infrastructures Science in society Research for the benefit of SMEs Activities of INCO Top facilities for top scientists… Regions of knowledge Coherent development of policies Research potential
Collaboration - Complimentary skills Research
Implementation
FP7 Fundamental Research
Applied Research
Exploitation Clear vision…
Prototyping & Demonstration
Commercial Product/Service
‘Customer’
Investment
Universities Research Org. Company R&D Public Sector
Why get Involved‌ Development of advanced technology
Increase number of trained staff
Access to advanced technology
Exposure of staff to new areas of technology
Collaboration with key players
Access to new markets
Collaboration with key customers
Access to new geographical areas
Marketing and technological intelligence
Raising profile throughout Europe
Funding for something that you were planning on doing
The competition may be involved!!
How much is the grant? Activities
Direct Eligible Costs % Grant
RTD
Up to 50 or 75* * SMEs; HEIs; RTOs
DEMO
Up to 50%
OTHER
Up to 100%
MAN
Up to 100%
Funding schemes (Environment) FP7 funding scheme
Main activities
Typical size EC (approximate) contribution limits
Collaborative project (small or medium-scale focused research project)
Research and technological development (RTD)
5-8 participants 2-3 years
<€3.5 million
Collaborative project (large-scale integrating project)
RTD, networking, dissemination and training
6-15 participants 3-5 years
€4- >7 million
Network of Excellence
Integration of resources and activities
6-15 participants 4-5 years
€4-7 million
Coordination and Support Actions
Coordination, networking and dissemination
8-15 participants 2-3 years
€0.5-1.2 million
1-10 participants 1-3 years
€0.03-1 million
“Typical” Public Body Role in FP7 • Collaborative R&D projects – – – –
End-user Specify requirements Demonstration/testing Policy development
• Coordination and support actions – Networks – Regions of knowledge – Research-driven clusters
FP6 IST Project Manchester City Council eGovernment Planning systems Citizen participation â&#x201A;Ź6.8m / â&#x201A;Ź11.4m Logo courtesy of http://intelcities.iti.gr/intelcities/index.html
18 Cities - 20 ICT Companies - 36 Research Organisations Employment & training Mobility Land use info management
Regeneration planning Environmental simulation
How we can help YOU… Awareness raising of opportunity
Direct contact
Enquiry from client …and much more 1. Highlight opportunities
3. Consortium building (partners)
Frameworks
NW
2. Shape ideas into project
“One stop shop for Collaborative R&D Assistance in NW” 4. Writing guidance
5. Proposal clinic 6. Pre-submission report
Proposal submission
3 Large NW Projects Supported Acronym/Date
Title
Project Costs
Assistance given
SHAMAN / 04-07
Sustained heritage access through multivalent archiving
€13.5M
Shaping idea to fit call Advice on partners required Building consortium capable of delivering project In-depth proposal critique
CARBOWASTE/ 03-07
Treatment and Disposal of Irradiated Graphite and other Carbonaceous waste
€20M
Support on EU requirements for successful proposals Suggestions to strengthen proposal at early stage Liaison with EC Review of proposal and feedback
ANTIMAL 2006
Development of New Drugs for the Treatment of Malaria
€17.6M grant
Project review Budget and management advice EC Information provision
Application of secure, efficient energy systems and renewable sources “Soft” projects, upto 75% funding ► ALTENER - new and renewable energy sources ► SAVE - energy efficiency, notably in buildings and industry ► STEER - energy aspects of transport ► Integrated initiatives – local action and specific topics, ICPC countries New Call launch: March 2009 See draft info: ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/events/infodays_en.htm Helen Fairclough: www.energiehelpline.co.uk
FUNDING FOR EUROPEAN COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Free help available in the Northwestâ&#x20AC;Ś
FrameworksNW INFORMATION PROVISION Provision of up to date information and advice on European funding opportunities for you
BROKERING COLLABORATION Linking industry and SMEs with European research performers in mutually beneficial R&D collaborations
TRAINING Providing tailored workshops, events and mentoring to organisations and individuals with a view to creating long-term stability of knowledge
PROPOSAL SUPPORT One to one guidance on preparing proposals and independent expert evaluation of documentation
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Discussion Points â&#x20AC;˘ What are the barriers to engagement? â&#x20AC;˘ What does a successful FP7 strategy look like?
How? The Process… TIME:
European Union
2-3 months preparation The Seventh Framework Programme Evaluation of project
Approval
Calls for proposals
2-3 months writing
Submission
Response Partners
3 months negotiation Long term … ambitious … collaborative … R&D
Proposal writing
Project idea
3 months evaluation
Project start Negotiation
Regions of Knowledge – Missing Opportunities • • •
Internet-based and mobile technologies for regions in the net economy (IREGIONS) Creating a joint research agenda for ICT innovation in the creative industries across Europe (CREATE) Inter-cluster initiative to target the future challenges for the European polymer converting industry (CLUSTERPLAST) “Activities” – a proficient use of the available capacities, competencies and knowledge at European scale; - an efficient selection and resort to funding instruments; - the further valorization of R&D results. In this framework, the development of a Joint Action Plan will constitute the major deliverable towards this end. – 6 member States
CIP Entrepreneurship & Innovation
New Call Due 2009!
Perceived Barriers to Collaboration Academia/industry (cultural) differences Ignorance of opportunities / benefits Costs and cash flow issues Intellectual property (IP) issues Time Paperwork Other