HORIZON 2020 The European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014 – 2020
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EDITORIAL
DEAR READER Education, research and innovation
SMEs – universities of applied sciences
are the key criteria in ensuring com-
and non-profit organisations have
petitiveness, job creation and stability
also successfully received funding
in Switzerland. In order to retain our
from the EU.
position as a highly innovative country, international collaboration is a
We are keen to continue this suc-
priority.
cess story through Horizon 2020. I am confident that researchers, com-
Our partnership with the European
panies and organisations in Swit-
Union is a crucial element of this.
zerland will once again put forward
Our participation in the European
pioneering and attractive projects. The
Framework Programme for Research
Euresearch information network of-
dates back more than 20 years and
fers support and guidance on behalf
has proved hugely successful. Swit-
of the Swiss federal government. Take
zerland, compared with other Euro-
advantage of their expertise and advice.
pean countries, boasts a high level of project participation and has an extremely successful track record in obtaining research funding. I believe it is also a hallmark of Switzerland's recognition, as an important location
Johann N. Schneider-Ammann
for research and innovation, that EU
Federal Councillor
funding is awarded to so many different institutions. The ETH domain
Head of the Federal Department
and universities lead the way. In addi-
of Economic Affairs, Education
tion, companies – in particular, many
and Research
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SWITZERLAND ASSOCIATED TO EUROPEAN RESEARCH
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ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATION
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HORIZON 2020 AT A GLANCE
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EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL
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FUTURE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS
RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
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LEADERSHIP IN ENABLING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
HEALTH, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE & WELLBEING
FOOD SECURITY, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
SECURE, CLEAN & EFFICIENT ENERGY
SMART, GREEN & INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
CLIMATE ACTION, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY & RAW MATERIALS
INCLUSIVE, INNOVATIVE & REFLECTIVE SOCIETIES
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SECURE SOCIETIES
INNOVATION IN SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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FURTHER PROGRAMMES
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HOW TO GET STARTED
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EURESEARCH SERVICES & CONTACTS
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GLOSSARY
SWITZERLAND ASSOCIATED TO EUROPEAN RESEARCH The Framework Programme for Research has been the EU's
The EU Framework Programme is now the second largest
main instrument in implementation of its common science and
source of public funding in Switzerland, after the Swiss
technology policy since 1984. Horizon 2020 covers almost the
National Science Foundation. The largest beneficiary is the
entire value chain, from basic research and applied research
ETH domain, followed by universities and companies. In
through to technological development and demonstration
addition, a proportion of the funding also benefits non-profit
projects. The programme also typically aims to strengthen
organisations, universities of applied science and public in-
innovation by promoting collaboration between research and
stitutions. The State Secretariat for Education, Research and
industry. Furthermore, more than half the funds set aside for
Innovation publishes annual figures on Swiss participation in
Horizon 2020 will be invested in projects related to sustain-
the programme.
able development. Collaboration with the EU has been progressive, with SwitResearchers from Switzerland have been participating in the
zerland among the top countries regarding success rate,
EU Framework Programme on a project basis since 1987, ini-
number of participants, coordinated projects and funding
tially with their own funding. In 1992 the State Secretariat for
awarded. In addition, European research partnerships led
Education, Research and Innovation began funding participat-
to the creation of some 8 000 jobs and 240 companies in
ing projects, and in 2004 Switzerland signed a bilateral agree-
Switzerland between 2007 and 2012. Participation in Horizon
ment that allowed Swiss researchers to be awarded research
2020 is likely to have a similar impact.
funding directly from the EU Framework Programme, with all the associated rights and obligations. In return, the Swiss federal government makes a contribution to the EU Framework Programme's budget.
SUCCESS RATES OF FP7 PROJECT PROPOSALS BY COUNTRY (RANKING OF TOP 25 MEMBER STATES AND ASSOCIATE COUNTRIES, TOTAL) Source: European Commission, SERI Belgium Netherlands France Switzerland Norway Denmark Montenegro Sweden Germany Iceland United Kingdom Lativa Finland Ireland Estonia Israel Austria Hungary Lithuania Czech Republic Spain Malta Luxembourg Portugal Slovakia Total
26.7% 25.9% 25.5% 25.3% 25.0% 24.3% 24.1% 24.1% 24.0% 23.8% 23.7% 23.0% 22.7% 22.7% 22.0% 22.0% 21.9% 20.8% 20.8% 20.5% 20.3% 20.0% 20.0% 19.6% 19.4% 22.3% 0%
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10%
5% Member States
Associated States
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15%
20%
25%
30% Success rates
ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME • • • • • •
NETWORKING RESEARCH FUNDING CLOSE-TO-MARKET RESEARCH GAIN NEW CLIENTS SME SUPPORT GAIN NEW EMPLOYEES
BENEFIT FROM EUROPEAN FUNDING The European Union funding for research and innovation
The following overview summarises the various advantages
offers numerous opportunities. Whether for small or medium-
of European Union funding by target groups. Pages 6 & 7
sized enterprises, universities, public or private research
present an overview on the funding programmes offered in
centres, industry, non-governmental organisations or individual
Horizon 2020.
researchers, the European Research Programmes present a multitude of suitable funding opportunities.
TARGET GROUPS ACADEMIA, RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS • Enhance scientific networks • Access to research infrastructure, techniques and new methods • Attract excellent researchers
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES • Support for close-to-market research in cooperation with international experts • Funding of research and development projects in collaboration with competent research partners • Establish contacts to potential new clients
LARGE COMPANIES AND INDUSTRY
UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES
• Enhance strategic investments in key technologies
• Enhance scientific networks
• Targeted research within multi-partner consortia
• Create links to industry (through collaborative projects
• Attract excellent researchers
in societal challenges, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, ISE and ITN)
FUNDING FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT • Funding large high-risk/high-gain projects of individual «Principal Investigators» (ERC Grants) • Funding development of research careers (MC Fellowships) • Support for PhD and postdoc programmes (MC ITN and COFUND)
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HORIZON 2020 AT A GLANCE Horizon 2020, the European research and innovation programme for 2014 – 2020 with a budget of € 79 billion, comprises 3 key priorities. Each priority offers complementary programmes and activities for researchers and research teams from both the public and private sectors. The table below provides an overview of the main funding opportunities.
PRIORITY/KEY OBJECTIVES I) EXCELLENT SCIENCE SUPPORTING EXCELLENT EUROPEAN BASIC RESEARCH MAINLY VIA OPEN TOPIC PROJECTS
II) INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP BUILDING INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP IN EUROPE
PROGRAMMES
AREA OF RESEARCH/PROJECT TYPE
European Research Council (ERC) • Starting Grant • Consolidator Grant • Advanced Grant
All areas of research (any topic) Mainly individual projects
Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) • FET Open • FET Proactive • FET Flagships
All areas of research (any topic) Mainly collaborative projects
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) • Individual Fellowships (IF) • Innovative Training Networks (ITN) • Staff Exchange Scheme (RISE) • Co-funding of Fellowship Programmes • Researcher's Night (NIGHT)
All areas of research (any topic) Individual fellowships and networks, allowing transnational and trans-institutional mobility of scientists and knowledge transfer
Research Infrastructures
Development of and access to research infrastructures of pan-European interest
Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEIT) • Key Enabling Technologies (KET) • Public Private Partnerships (PPP) • Space
Innovation and close-to-market research Focused implementation, pre-defined research topics Mainly collaborative projects
Access to risk finance
Risk finance, guarantee schemes and other schemes for research and innovation-driven companies (SME)
Innovation in SMEs
Specific support for SMEs throughout the innovation cycle: 1. Concept and feasibility check 2. R&D demonstration 3. Commercialisation
III) SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
The 7 societal challenges are:
SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS ADDRESSING IMPORTANT SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
Health, demographic change and wellbeing
Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bio-economy Secure, clean and efficient energy
Smart, green and integrated transport Collaborative projects. Pre-defined research topics Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
Secure societies
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HORIZONTAL ACTIVITIES
1. Science with and for Society
1. Collaborative projects
SEVERAL CROSS-SECTORIAL SCHEMES ACCOMPANY THE 3 MAIN PRIORITIES OF HORIZON 2020
2. Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation
2. Networks and twinning
3. European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
3. Large scale collaborative projects
4. Joint Research Centre (JRC)
4. Projects carried out by the JRC
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TARGET APPLICANTS
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
BUDGET (BILLION €)
FURTHER INFO
Outstanding PIs: promising and established group leaders
Scientific excellence Ground-breaking research Career development
13.09
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Research groups from universities, research organisations, SMEs and industry
Interdisciplinary, ground-breaking, innovative and high-risk research projects
2.70
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Researchers and research groups from universities, research organisations, SMEs and industry
Career development for individual researchers in different stages of their careers
6.16
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Universities, research organisations
Key infrastructures in pre-defined areas
2.49
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Researchers and research groups from SMEs, industry, universities, and research organisations, universities of Applied Sciences
• • • • • • •
13.56
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2.84
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0.62
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Information and Communication Technologies Nanotechnologies Micro & nano-electronics Photonics Advanced materials Biotechnology Advanced manufacturing and processing
Financial Institutions
SMEs
Innovation
Interdisciplinary research projects addressing:
Research groups from universities, research organisations, SMEs and industry, universities of Applied Sciences
Depending on the programme, researchers, research groups, universities, research organisations, NGOs, actors in innovation from Member States etc.
• Diseases • Therapies • Health promotion
• Diagnostics • Ageing • Health care systems
7.47
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• Agriculture • Food • Biotechnology
• Forestry • Environment • Aquatic living resources
3.85
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• Energy efficiency • Renewable energy • Smart cities and communities
5.93
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• Aviation • Road • Clean vehicles
6.34
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3.08
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Social, economic and political inclusion and cohesion; social innovation; cultural heritage and European identity
1.31
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Fight against crime and terrorism; disaster resilient societies; border security; digital security
1.70
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1. Making scientific careers more attractive, gender equality, science education and the accessibility and use of results
0.46
2. Networking and twinning schemes enhancing the connections between researchers and innovators in all Member States and regions
0.82
3. Combining research, innovation and training in Knowledge and Innovation Communities
2.71
4. Providing scientific advice and technical know-how to support EU policies. Seven scientific institutes located in EU
1.90
• • • • •
• Rail • Waterborne
Fighting and adapting to climate change Sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems Sustainable supply of non-agricultural, non-energy raw materials Green economy through eco-innovation Global observation and information systems
Within and in addition to Horizon 2020, other opportunities for research and innovation funding are offered. This includes networking activities, public-private partnerships and joint programming. Further information can be found on pages 22 and 23.
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EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ERC)
The European Research Council (ERC)
being eligible. Excellence – of both the
funds frontier research projects of
project and the PI – is the only evalua-
outstanding
tion criterion.
Principal
Investigators
(PIs). It is governed by an independent body of distinguished scientists (Sci-
3 MAIN TYPES OF ERC GRANTS
entific Council) working independent-
• Starting Grant for researchers
ly from the EC. ERC projects are normally of a high-risk/high-gain nature, cross traditional disciplinary boarders and/or apply innovative approaches. Research topics are chosen by the
2 – 7 years after award of PhD • Consolidator Grant for researchers 7 – 12 years after award of PhD • Advanced Grant for established research leaders
applicants (bottom-up approach) with all fields of science and scholarships
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/erc
«It was the funding opportunity that provided the most longterm research horizon, and promised the most freedom and independence.» Dr Michalis Vlachos, IBM Research ERC Starting Grant holder
MININEXACT In the «Exact Mining from In-Exact Data» (MININEXACT) project, Dr Vlachos studies how to design common data transformations, such as compression or anonymisation, so that they do not hinder the data-mining capacity of the modified dataset.
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FUTURE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (FET)
The Future and Emerging Technolo-
• FET Flagships are ambitious, large-
gies (FET) scheme supports a unique
scale, science-driven, multidiscipli-
combination of high-risk, long-term,
nary research initiatives with the
multidisciplinary
collaborative
potential of putting Europe in the
research initiatives in ICT. It consists
forefront of science and provide a
of 3 complementary schemes :
basis for future technological inno-
and
vation and economic exploitation. • FET Open is a bottom-up approach ready to receive any new ideas
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/fet
without pre-conceived boundaries or deadlines.
The first two Flagships a started already in 2013:
• FET Proactive is a top-down approach, addressing research and
▶ www.humanbrainproject.eu
technological innovation in selected
▶ www.graphene-flagship.eu
themes defined in consultation with
TARGETED SMES • High-technology SMEs • Start-ups • Science-driven innovation
the research community.
«The project enables us to conduct research for two years that will lead to the development, engineering and marketing of a new product.» Dr Carolina Medrano, Rainbow Photonics AG COSIT Coordinator
COSIT COSIT (Compact High Brilliance Single Frequency THz Source) aims at developing a device that can detect the tiniest flaws in materials used for medical applications, for example, hip implants.
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MARIE SKŁODOWSKACURIE ACTIONS (MSCA)
The aim of the Marie Skłodowska-
THERE ARE 4
Curie Actions is to support researchers
DIFFERENT ACTIONS
at different stages of their career. The
• Individual Fellowships (IF)
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are
• Innovative training networks (ITN)
open to all domains of research and
• Research and Innovation
innovation. Geographical mobility is
Staff Exchange Scheme (RISE)
a key requirement for the different
• Cofunding of existing or new
actions. The calls for proposals are
fellowship programmes
open to individual researchers as
(PhD and postdoctoral level)
well as to universities, research institutions, businesses (SMEs and large
PLUS RESEARCHERS' NIGHT
industry) and other socio-economic
• A ‘night of science’ that takes
actors from all countries. The age
place in different European cities.
of the applying researcher is not an eligibility criterion.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/msca
BENEFIT FOR SMES • Mobility among SMEs and academia • Staff exchange • Incoming paid researchers
«The networking effects are extremely valuable to us. We appreciate the good contacts we established with other researchers within and outside Europe.» Prof. Sabine Sczesny, University of Bern ITN-LCG Coordinator
ITN-LCG The Marie Curie Initial Training Network «Language, Cognition, and Gender» (ITN-LCG) investigates the various relationships between language and gender representations.
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RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
MAIN FOCUS
of optimal access to existing, prede-
The objective of the Research Infra-
fined, research infrastructures as well
structures programme is to ensure
as the creation of new research infra-
access for European researchers to
structures of pan-European interest.
world-class research infrastructures.
The latter are identified by the «Euro-
The EC considers not only major
pean Strategy Forum for Research
scientific equipment as research in-
Infrastructures» (ESFRI).
frastructure, but also sets of instruments, knowledge-based resources
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/ri
such as archives, databases etc. and
BENEFIT FOR SMES • High performance computing competence centres for SMEs • Innovation potential of research
enabling ICT infrastructures (e-Infra-
infrastructures
structures) such as grids, computing,
• SMEs as users of Research
software and communication infra-
Infrastructures
structure. Support is given in the form
«The EU facilitates the optimization and improvement of our methods a lot – without the funding we would not be half as fast as we are now.» Prof. Markus Grütter, University of Zurich P-CUBE Coordinator
P-CUBE P-CUBE (Infrastructure for Protein Production Platforms) involves three partner institutions, which operate the most advanced infrastructures for producing proteins, analyzing their structure on an atomic level and crystallising proteins so that their structure can be investigated.
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LEADERSHIP IN ENABLING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES (LEIT)
The objective of LEIT is to build global
and
boosting
manufacturing and processing will
leadership that underpins competi-
competitiveness, creating jobs and
transform today's industry towards
tiveness across a range of existing
supporting growth.
more knowledge intensive, sustaina-
will
contribute
to
ble, trans-sectorial manufacturing and
and emerging industries and sectors. ▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/ict
processing technologies, resulting in more innovative products, processes
INFORMATION AND COMMUNI-
and services.
CATION TECHNOLOGIES
NANOTECHNOLOGIES,
ICT enables scientific progress in all
ADVANCED MATERIALS AND
disciplines. The potential and capabil-
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
ities of modern ICT systems are still
Nanotechnologies aim at securing
growing exponentially fuelled by the
Europe's leadership by stimulating in-
progress
vestment and uptake in high added-
in
electronics,
microsys-
competitive
products
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/nanomat
tems, networking, the ability to master
value,
and
increasingly complex cyberphysical
services across a range of sectors.
systems and robots and progress in
Advanced materials shall develop new
data processing and human-machine
functionalities and improved perfor-
interfaces. These new solutions will
mance, for more competitive products
enable a wealth of new business
by minimizing environmental impacts
developments in particular for SMEs,
and resource consumption. Advanced
BENEFIT FOR SMES • New EU RDI partners • New clients • Funding for innovation • Technology transfer • EU wide impact
«We can test new technology and use it before the finished product is on the market.»
David Brémaud, Flisom AG Co-founder Flisom AG
QCOALA QCOALA (Quality Control of Aluminium Laser Welded Assemblies) aims to develop an innovative process for laser welding and the required machine.
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LEADERSHIP IN ENABLING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES (LEIT) – 2
BIOTECHNOLOGY
• Advances in space technologies
OTHER PPPs IN PREPARATION
Cutting edge biotechnology will serve
• Exploitation of space data
Robotics,
as future innovation drivers in gene-
• Support of international space
Security for Maritime Border Surveil-
5G
internet,
lance
partnerships
rating scientific and technological
Photonics,
know-how and its translation into industrial products and solutions.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/space
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/biotech
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/ppp
(PPPs) SPACE
In
The objective is to foster a competi-
the EU consults the industry via PPPs:
tive and innovative space industry
• Factories of the future (FOF)
and research community to develop
• Energy efficient buildings (Eeb)
and exploit space infrastructure to
• Green Cars (GC)
meet future European Union policy
• Smart City
and societal needs. Activities include:
• Future Internet
• European competitiveness,
• Sustainable Process Industry (SPIRE)
non-dependence of the European space sector
several
technological
domains,
• Bio-based Industries for Growth in Europe (BRIDGE)
BENEFIT FOR SMES • Entrepreneurship support • Access to equity • Access to Venture Capital
«The international experience and networking is invaluable.»
Dr Sébastien Marcel, Idiap MOBIO Coordinator
MOBIO MOBIO (Mobile Biometry) aims at developing a technology for mobile phones that recognizes people by their voice, face or the interplay of both.
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HEALTH, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE & WELLBEING
The objective is to improve the life-
• Advancing active & healthy ageing
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/health
long health and wellbeing of all to
• Integrated, sustainable
▶ IMI – www.imi.europa.eu
ensure high-quality and economically
citizen-centred care
▶ EDCTP – www.edctp.org
sustainable health and care systems.
• Improving health information, data
▶ AAL – www.aal-europe.eu
exploitation and providing an THE FOLLOWING
evidence base for health policies
AREAS ARE COVERED
and regulations
• Understanding health, ageing and disease • Effective health promotion,
Additional funding is available via Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 (IMI 2),
disease prevention,
European Developmental Clinical Trials
preparedness & screening
Partnership 2 (EDCTP 2) and Ambient
• Improving diagnosis
Assisted Living (AAL).
• Innovative treatments
TOPICS FOR SMES • Biomarkers & diagnostics • Clinical studies • Bioinformatics
& technologies
«Fortunately, the Euresearch Regional Office in Zurich and the National Contact Point (NCP) Health persuaded us to set up a consortium and adapt the project idea to fit the topic.» Dr Beatrice Pilger, Pike Pharma GmbH FLUINHIBIT Coordinator
FLUINHIBIT FLUINHIBIT's major objective is the discovery of molecule inhibitors of influenza polymerase subunit interactions as novel antiviral drug candidates, which will help to protect the public against future flu pandemics.
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FOOD SECURITY, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABLE
THE BROAD LINES OF
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY,
ACTIVITIES PLANNED ARE
MARINE AND MARITIME AND
• Sustainable and competitive
INLAND WATER RESEARCH AND
agriculture, livestock farming
THE BIOECONOMY
and forestry
The specific objective is to secure
• Sustainable and competitive
sufficient supplies of safe and high
agri-food sector for a safe,
quality food and other bio-based
affordable and healthy diet
products, by developing productive
• Unlocking the potential
and resource-efficient primary pro-
of aquatic living resources
duction systems, fostering related
fisheries, aquaculture and marine
ecosystem services, alongside com-
biotechnologies
petitive and low carbon supply chains. This will accelerate the transition to a
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/foodsecurity
• Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries
sustainable European bio-economy.
TOPICS FOR SMES • Farming • Forestry • Biomass
«The European Union is trying to involve small enterprises and promoting research not only for research's sake, but for the development of concrete applications.» Dr Stéphane Follonier, CSEM RADAR Coordinator
RADAR RADAR aims at developing an instrument to test solid or liquid material for toxins and pollutants. To achieve this, the researchers take receptor molecules from aquatic organisms that bind classes of toxins and alter them that they achieve a certain sensitivity and a broad specificity.
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SECURE, CLEAN & EFFICIENT ENERGY
MAIN FOCUS
non-technological solutions such as
LCE CALL TOPICS ARE
Reducing energy consumption and
new advisory, financing and demand
MAINLY IN THE AREAS OF
carbon footprint through smart and
management services.
• renewable electricity and heating/
The research and innovation oppor-
• the single European electricity grid
The energy sources and consum-
tunities under energy are organised
• energy storage technologies
ption patterns of Europe's industries,
around 3 calls in energy efficiency
• biofuels and alternative fuels
transport, buildings, towns and cities
(EE), competitive low-carbon energy
• sustainable use of fossil fuels
are largely unsustainable, leading to
(LCE) and Smart Cities and Communi-
significant environmental and climate
ties (SCC).
cooling
sustainable usage.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/energy
change impacts. The development of near-zero-emission buildings, highly
EE CALL TOPICS
efficient industries and mass take-
ARE IN THE AREAS OF
up
• buildings and consumers
of
energy-efficient
approaches
by companies, individuals, commu-
• heating and cooling
nities and cities will require not only
• industry and products
technological
• finance for sustainable energy
advances,
but
also
TOPICS FOR SMES • Renewable energy • Energy efficiency • Smart cities
«If we work only with Swiss partners, we may develop a system that sells only in Switzerland.»
Dr Michel Yves Haller, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil MacSheep Coordinator
MacSheep Heat pump and solar thermal panel systems that heat water or space need a certain input of electricity. MacSheep aims to develop a system that needs 25 % percent less electrical input than current systems.
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SMART, GREEN & INTEGRATED TRANSPORT
MAIN FOCUS
The transport research and innovation
Resource-efficient transport that re-
opportunities are organised around
spects the environment.
four calls in Mobility for Growth
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/transport
(MFG), Green Vehicles (GV), Small Research and innovation will substan-
Business and Fast Track Innovation for
tially contribute to the development
Transport (IT) and other actions.
and take up of the necessary solutions for all transport modes, which will
MFG IS ORGANISED AS FOLLOWS
drastically reduce transport emissions
• mode-specific challenges
that are harmful to the environment
(aviation, rail, road, waterborne)
(such as CO2, NOx, and SOx), lower
• transport integration specific
dependence on fossil fuels, and hence
challenges (urban mobility,
reduce transport impact on biodiver-
logistics, intelligent transport
sity and preserve natural resources.
systems, infrastructure)
To this end Europe has set a number
• cross-cutting issues
of targets for 2030 and 2050.
TOPICS FOR SMES • Mobility for growth • Clean vehicles • Smart cities and communities
«Partnering events are effective because I know who is there, what they are offering or looking for, and I can prepare myself accordingly.» Joachim Esser, Ecolistec AG CEO Ecolistec AG
ECOLISTEC Ecolistec AG offers 3 kinds of products for production sites: lifting systems, transportation systems and systems to clean, transport and test the quality of waste water. It focuses on high-quality products with a special concern for economical, ecological and sociopolitical sustainability.
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CLIMATE ACTION, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY & RAW MATERIALS
• Developing comprehensive and
The specific objective is to achieve a
THE BROAD LINES OF
resource-efficient and climate change
ACTIVITIES PLANNED ARE
sustained global environmental
resilient economy and a sustainable
• Fighting and adapting
observation and information
supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources. Activities will contribute to increasing European competitiveness and improving wellbeing, whilst assuring
to climate change
systems
• Sustainably managing natural resources and ecosystems
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/climate
• Ensuring the sustainable supply of non-energy and non-agricultural raw materials • Enabling the transition towards
environmental integrity and sustaina-
a green economy through
bility, keeping average global warming
eco-innovation
below 2°C and enabling ecosystems
TOPICS FOR SMES • Social innovation • Lifestyle change • Civil society
and society to adapt to climate change.
«Being the coordinator of this project is very interesting, stimulating and exciting. EnviroGRIDS has also given us more visibility.» Prof. Anthony Lehmann, University of Geneva EnviroGRIDS Coordinator
EnviroGRIDS EnviroGRIDS collects information about the state of water resources in the catchment area of the Black Sea. It aims at providing an infrastructure to enter, store and process this information and share it in adequate forms.
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INCLUSIVE, INNOVATIVE & REFLECTIVE SOCIETIES
The aim of this societal challenge is
THE FOCUS OF
to contribute to an understanding of
ACTIVITIES IS
Europe's intellectual basis, its history
• enhance social, economic and political inclusion in Europe
and the many European and non-European influences, as an inspiration for
• research into European heritage, memory, identity, etc. to explain
our lives today.
contemporary European diversity Europe is characterised by a variety
• research Europe's role in the world,
of different peoples, traditions and
it ties between global regions, and
national identities as well as by diffe-
a view of European cultures from
rent levels of economic and societal
outside
development. Migration and mobility, the media, industry and transport
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/ssh
contribute to the diversity of views
TOPICS FOR SMES • Social innovation • Cultural heritage
and lifestyles. This diversity and its
• Policy advice
opportunities should be recognised.
«We were the ones who had the idea for the project, so we also wanted to be the ones to manage it.»
Prof. Gianni d'Amato, University of Neuchatel SOM Coordinator
SOM SOM (Support and Opposition to Migration) aims to determine why and when potential conflicts over migration become politicised. The project focuses on 4 types of actors: the state, political parties, movements and the media.
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SECURE SOCIETIES
The specific objective of this societal
man-made disasters, cyber attacks,
challenge is to foster secure European
etc.), it is necessary to develop and
societies in a context of unprece-
apply innovative solutions as well as
dented transformations and growing
to improve the competitiveness of
global interdependencies and threats.
the related European industries, while
There is a widespread perception of
ensuring European citizens' individual
insecurity. This affects citizens directly
rights and freedom.
and has a wider impact on notions of trust, care and communication and is
As security policies should interact
linked to the level of preparation and
with different social policies, enhanc-
organisation of society.
ing the societal dimension of security research will be an important aspect
MAIN FOCUS
of this challenge.
In order to anticipate, prevent and manage the threats Europe is facing
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/security
(crime, violence, terrorism, natural/
TOPICS FOR SMES • CBRNE protection • Communication and interoperability • Data protection, privacy and ethics
«We can now involve our clients in such projects and act as advisors, which is excellent for customer loyalty.» Maximilian Wietek, Versuchsstollen Hagerbach AG Swiss Partner BRIDGE
BRIDGE When an earthquake destroys a densely populated area governments have to have, collect and share relevant data on the crisis. They have to be able to access the data in a comprehensible form when and where they need them. Bridge develops technical and organizational means to help meet these requirements.
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INNOVATION IN SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES)
Horizon 2020 offers a wide range of
funding and single company appli-
ENTERPRISE EUROPE
opportunities to enhance the growth
cations are possible. SMEs have easy
NETWORK (EEN)
and internationalisation of SMEs.
access to a 3 step support comple-
Personalised support to SMEs is given
mented by a personalised coaching:
by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
• Indirect support for SMEs is provided
1. Concept Stage: Funding of feasi-
partners at the regional level but in an
via the activities in «Access to Risk
bility or risk assessment, or a pilot
international context. Initiated and ani-
Finance» and «Innovation in SMEs».
application based on an idea/concept
mated by the European Commission,
Funding is given to SME support
(Business Plan I).
EEN gathers 600 partner organisations
organisations to share experiences,
2. Applied R&D Implementation:
in over 50 countries in Europe and
and to develop European best prac-
Funding for development, prototyp-
beyond, offering professional support
tices and for risk financing to better
ing, scaling-up or market replication
services for internationalisation and
support SMEs in innovation.
based on the outcome of the concept
innovation, bridging the gap between
stage.
research and the market and to facili-
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/
3. Commercialisation Support: No
tate transnational business-business
innovation-sme
funding but indirect support via
and
training and connecting activities to
partnerships. EEN helps SMEs to find
• Collaborative projects offer funding
access funding, e.g. via financial facil-
international business and innovation
to SMEs for R&D projects in multi-
ities supported under Horizon 2020.
partners, source new technologies,
disciplinary consortia within the
4. Personalised business coaching is
access EU funding or find a business
topic-driven programmes of Societal
offered to SMEs with funded pro-
application for a technology.
Challenges, Industrial Leadership and
jects to enhance commercial impact.
Public-Private Partnerships. This
Enterprise Europe Network partners
covers the most important Horizon
act as facilitator during and after the
2020 budget share for SMEs.
project.
• The new SME instrument is the key
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/
action empowering SMEs to bring
sme-instrument
ideas to market in a business-oriented approach. Only SMEs are eligible for
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business-academia
▶ www.swisseen.ch
innovation
FURTHER HORIZON 2020 & COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMES EUROPEAN COOPERATION IN
COPERNICUS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (COST)
The
programme
ERA-NETs are a funding mechanism
In this intergovernmental framework,
Copernicus (former GMES) was created
of the European Commission (EC) for
nationally funded basic research is
by the European Space Agency (ESA)
national and regional funding bodies
coordinated on a European level to
and is carried out in partnership by the
and programme managers to support
reduce the fragmentation in European
European Commission (EC) and the ESA
the coordination of national research
research investments and to foster
Member States in order to prepare the
activities.
cooperation. COST thus focuses on the
operational phase of the satellite services
launch calls for proposals, each with its
support of networking activities.
developed within GMES.
own specific rules.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/cost
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/copernicus
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/era-net
CLIMATE KIC
EUROPEAN AND DEVELOPING
INNOVATIVE MEDICINES
The aim of this Knowledge and Innova-
COUNTRIES CLINICAL TRIALS
INITIATIVE 2 (IMI 2)
tion Community (KIC) of the European
PARTNERSHIP 2 (EDCTP 2)
IMI is a cooperation between the Euro-
Institute of Innovation and Technology
EDCTP aims to accelerate the develop-
pean Commission (EC) and the European
(EIT) is for Europe to be at the forefront
ment
drugs,
Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries
of the «green revolution», providing the
vaccines and microbicides against HIV/
and Associations (EFPIA) aiming at the
innovation, entrepreneurship, education
AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, with a
improvement of the drug development
and expert guidance needed to shape
focus on phase II and III clinical trials in
processes (not to develop new drugs).
Europe's climate change agenda.
sub-Saharan Africa.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/climate-kic
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/edctp
AMBIENT ASSISTED LIVING (AAL)
EUROPEAN METROLOGY
MORE YEARS, BETTER LIVES
AAL is a Joint Programme run by the AAL
PROGRAMME FOR INNOVATION
The Joint Programming Initiative More
Partner States and the European Com-
AND RESEARCH (EMPIR)
Years, Better Lives follows a transnational,
mission (EC) aimed at enhancing the
EURAMET 's EMPIR activities comprise
multi-disciplinary
quality of life of the elderly through the
leading-edge research associated with
together
use of Information and Communication
international measurement units and
researchers from various disciplines in
Technologies
programme
research that addresses the so-called
order to provide solutions for upcom-
demand-
grand challenges in areas of energy,
ing challenges and to make use of the
environment and health.
potential of societal change in Europe.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/empir
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/
supports
(ICT).
The
close-to-market,
driven research and development (R&D) projects selected from regularly published calls for proposals. ▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/aal
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Earth
of
ERA-NETS
observation
new
or
improved
The
established
ERA-Nets
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/imi
research
jp-demographic
approach
bringing
programmes
and
CLEAN SKY
EUREKA
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Clean Sky supports development and
The aim of this programme is to encour-
& SYSTEMS INITIATIVE (ECSEL)
demonstration projects on Green Air
age companies, research institutes and
ECSEL is the merger of the former
Transport in order to speed up techno-
universities to work together on applied
ARTEMIS and ENIAC initiatives with the
logical breakthrough developments and
and market-oriented R&D within trans-
aim of boosting Europe's electronics
to shorten the time to market for new
national projects in order to bring inno-
design and manufacturing capabilities.
solutions tested on Full Scale Demon-
vative products, processes and services
strators.
to the market.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/cleansky
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/eureka
FUEL CELLS
A HEALTHY DIET FOR
The former Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
A HEALTHY LIFE (JPI HDHL)
Joint Undertaking supports research
The
A
The Joint Programming Initiative on Neu-
projects to speed up the development
Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life provides a
rodegenerative Diseases aims to tackle
of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
roadmap for harmonised and structured
the challenge of neurodegenerative dis-
in Europe and to enable their commer-
research efforts in the area of food,
eases, in particular Alzheimer's disease.
cialisation.
nutrition, health and physical activity.
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/fuelcells
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/hdhl
EIT ICT LABS (KIC)
JPI AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY
THE MICROBIAL CHALLENGE – AN
The Knowledge and Innovation Commu-
AND CLIMATE CHANGE (FACCE JPI)
EMERGING THREAT TO HUMAN
nity EIT ICT Labs of the European Insti-
The FACCE Joint Programming Initiative
HEALTH (JPIAMR)
tute of Innovation and Technology focus
addresses the interconnected challenges
The Joint Programming Initiative on
on the future Information and Commu-
of sustainable agriculture, food security
antimicrobial
nication Society.
and impact of climate change.
increasing health threat of drug-resistant
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/eit-ict-labs
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/facce
Joint
Programming
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/ecsel
NEURODEGENERATIVE Initiative
DISEASE RESEARCH (JPND)
▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/jpnd
resistance
tackles
microbes. ▶ www.euresearch.ch/en/jpiamr
KIC INNOENERGY The aim of the Knowledge and Innovation Community KIC InnoEnergy of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology is to contribute to a sustainable, safe and low carbon energy supply for Europe. ▶ www.euresearch.ch/kic-innoenergy
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HOW TO GET STARTED The preparation of a project for Horizon 2020 needs careful planning in order to be successful. Euresearch offers support during all phases of the complex process from proposal preparation to project implementation. The following table outlines the phases for collaborative projects up to proposal submission (i.e. mainly applicable to the pillars Societal Challenges, Industrial Leadership and FET). The application process of the Excellence Science pillar follows different, in general less complex procedures. PROJECT IDEA It is crucial to scrutinise your project idea very carefully in order to ensure it be supported by Horizon 2020. Your project needs to match the expectations of the European Commission and in addition consortia must consist of appropriate partners. PHASES • Find an appropriate Horizon 2020 funding programme
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ACRONYM
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DEFINITION
Horizon 2020
Horizon 2020 – The European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
AAL
Ambient Assisted Living
BRIDGE
Bio-based and Renewable Industries for Development and Growth in Europe
COST
European Cooperation in Science and Technology
EC
European Commission
EDCTP 2
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership 2
ECSEL
Electronic Components & Systems Initiative
EeB
Energy Efficient Buildings
EEN
Enterprise Europe Network
EIT
European Institute of Innovation & Technology
EMPIR
European Metrology Research and Innovation Programme
ERC
European Research Council
EU
European Union
FET
Future and Emerging Technologies
FoF
Factories of the Future
GA
Grant Agreement
GC
Green Cars
HO
Euresearch Head Office
ICT
Information and Communication Technologies
IF
Individual Fellowships
IMI 2
Innovative Medicines Initiative 2
ITN
Innovative Training Networks
JPI
Joint Programming Initiative
JPIAMR
Joint Programming Initiative Antimicrobial Resistance
JPND
Neurodegenerative Disease Research
JRC
Joint Research Centre
KIC
Knowledge and Innovation Community
LEIT
Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies
MSCA
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
NCP
National Contact Point
NGOs
Non Governmental Organisations
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
PPPS
Public-Private Partnerships
PPSS
Participant Portal Submission System
RDI
Research, Development & Innovation
RISE
Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Scheme
RO
Euresearch Regional Office
SBIR
Small Business Innovation and Research Programme
SERI
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises
SPIRE
Sustainable Process Industry through Resource and Energy Efficiency
UAS
Universities of Applied Sciences
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