EU Framework 7 Programme FP7 Facilitating Cooperation

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EU Framework 7 Programme (FP7)Facilitating
Cooperation

• Dr Ritchie Head
• FrameworksNW

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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

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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
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FP7 Structure
COOPERATION
IDEAS (European Research Council)
COOPERATION Tackling major research themes
together
IDEAS (European Research Council) Putting bright
ideas to work for Europe
COOPERATION Health Food, Agriculture
Biotechnology ICT NMP Energy Environment (inc.
Climate change) Transport (inc.
Aeronautics) Socio-econ. Science
Humanities Security Space
IDEAS (European Research Council) Starting
independent researcher grants Advanced
investigator grants
PEOPLE (Marie Curie)
PEOPLE (Marie Curie) Want a scientific career
in Europe?
PEOPLE (Marie Curie) Initial training of
researchers Lifelong learning career
development Industry-academia partnerships Interna
tional dimension Specific actions
CAPACITIES
CAPACITIES Top facilities for top scientists
CAPACITIES Research infrastructures Science in
society Research for the benefit of
SMEs Activities of INCO Regions of
knowledge Coherent development of
policies Research potential
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Collaboration - Complimentary skills
Implementation
Research
Exploitation
Clear vision
FP7
Fundamental Research
Applied Research
Prototyping Demonstration
Commercial Product/Service
Customer
Investment
Universities
Research Org.
Company RD
Public Sector
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Why get Involved
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How much is the grant?
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Funding schemes (Environment)
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Typical Public Body Role in FP7

• Collaborative RD projects
• End-user
• Specify requirements
• Demonstration/testing
• Policy development
• Coordination and support actions
• Networks
• Regions of knowledge
• Research-driven clusters

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FP6 IST Project
Manchester City Council eGovernment Planning
systems Citizen participation 6.8m / 11.4m Logo
courtesy of http//intelcities.iti.gr/intelcities/
index.html
18 Cities - 20 ICT Companies - 36 Research
Organisations
Employment training
Regeneration planning
Mobility
Environmental simulation
Land use info management
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How we can help YOU
Awareness raising of opportunity
Direct contact

• and much more
• FrameworksNW
• One stop shop for Collaborative RD Assistance
  in NW

Enquiry from client
1. Highlight opportunities
2. Shape ideas into project
3. Consortium building (partners)
4. Writing guidance
5. Proposal clinic
6. Pre-submission report
Proposal submission
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3 Large NW Projects Supported
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• 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

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FUNDING FOR EUROPEAN COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT Free help available in the Northwest
FrameworksNW T 0151 632 8888 F 0151 632
8889 info_at_frameworksnw.co.uk www.frameworksnw.co.
uk Framework 7 cordis.europa.eu/fp7/
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 RD 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

• What are the barriers to engagement?
• What does a successful FP7 strategy look like?

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How? The Process
TIME 2-3 months preparation 2-3 months
writing 3 months evaluation 3 months
negotiation
European Union
The Seventh Framework Programme
Approval
Calls for proposals
Evaluation of project
Long term ambitious collaborative RD
Submission
Response
Proposal writing
Project idea
Project start
Partners
Negotiation
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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 RD
  results. In this framework, the development of a
  Joint Action Plan will constitute the major
  deliverable towards this end.
• 6 member States

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CIP Entrepreneurship Innovation
New Call Due 2009!
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Perceived Barriers to Collaboration