Horizon 2020: An introduction to the opportunities for business. Baudewijn Morgan Horizon 2020 Unit Welsh European Funding Office 24/11/15

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1 Horizon 2020: An introduction to the opportunities for business Baudewijn Morgan Horizon 2020 Unit Welsh European Funding Office 24/11/15

2 Horizon 2020 Unit Established in January 2013 A central contact point (one-stop-shop) for integrated, consistent and targeted advice and support for Welsh organisations on accessing the most appropriate research and innovation funding from the EU Teams in North and South Wales

3 Horizon 2020 ( 79 billion) Excellent Science European Research Council Future Emerging Technologies Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Infrastructures Industrial Leadership Leadership in enabling & industrial technologies Access to Risk Finance Innovation in SMEs Societal Challenges Health, demographic change and well-being Food security, sustainable agriculture, forestry, marine, maritime, inland water and bio-economy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, environment, resource efficiency, raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Secure Societies Others, including Science with and for Society and the Fast Track to Innovation

4 Excellent Science - 22 billion European Research Council Frontier Research by the best individual teams Future and Emerging Technologies Collaborative Research to open new fields of innovation Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (including COFUND) Opportunities for training and career development Research Infrastructures (including e-infrastructures) Ensuring access to world-class facilities

5 Industrial Leadership - 15 billion Leadership in Industrial and Enabling Technologies ICT, nanotechnologies, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and processing, space. Access to risk finance Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation. Innovation in SMEs SME Instrument

6 Societal Challenges - 26 billion 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing. 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy. 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy. 4. Smart, green and integrated transport. 5. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials. 6. Europe in a changing world: inclusive, innovative and reflective societies. 7. Secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens.

7 Opportunities for SMEs Participation in collaborative R&D or innovation projects - all three pillars SME Instrument (detail to follow) Innovation in start-ups, spin-offs and young companies (Eurostars) Access to risk finance (debt and equity facility) (EIB, EIF eg Innovfin) Exchange, training and mobility of researchers involving SMEs (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) Fast track to innovation

8 Source: National Contact Point for SMEs, Innovate UK

9 How does Horizon 2020 work? Run by the European Commission 2 year work programmes Competitive calls (historic 19% success rate) 3 partners in 3 countries (in most cases) 3-11 months from application to grant Criteria: EXCELLENCE, impact, implementation Reimbursement: 100% direct costs (70% close to market) + 25% indirect costs

10 Worth thinking about? Cons Very competitive 3 partners in 3 countries (in most cases) It takes time Pros Not all about the cash but you do get some Visibility, networking and new markets Can be a strategic decision with long term benefits You re in demand: more innovation required, looking for multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral bids, specific targets on SME involvement

11 Companies are already doing this (FP7 predecessor to Horizon 2020)

12 Interested in applying?

13 Practicalities Find a call Work Programme or Participant Portal Find partners (if a collaborative call) Create an account/register on the Participant Portal Meanwhile: 6 months may be needed to: meet the consortium, agree concept, test concept with experts, make adjustments, agree who will write what, divide work packages, write and meet again to finalise application

14 Considerations Novel and important solution on EU/global scale? It s competitive do you have a Plan B? Participant or co-ordinator? Single applicant? Partner search your supply chain? Use expert advice National Contact Points (NCPs) Plan for impact (e.g. through commercialisation) Are you the best organisation/consortium to deliver this? Deliver the EU s aims, as described in the call evaluation is as is, not as could be Don t forget IP

15 Example Call Text NMBP : Improved material durability in buildings and infrastructures, including offshore Specific Challenge: Durability is a key criterion for materials in many applications and environments. Longer performing materials can strongly reduce overall life time costs. [ ] Scope: Research proposals should address all of the following activities: theoretical understanding (and development of models if appropriate) of the factors which affect durability of materials, including corrosion and ageing phenomena; experimental methods to measure and reliably test durability [ ] fit for purpose validation of new materials through life testing in the planned application and environment. The proposed solutions should go well beyond the state of the art [ ] The following factors should also be all considered: ease of installation, price, recycling/reuse of materials, principles of sustainability (ILCD Handbook) [ ] The implementation of this topic is intended to start at TRL 4 [validated in lab] and target TRL 6 [demonstrated in relevant environment].

16 Example of a call continued This topic is particularly suitable for the participation of SMEs. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. Expected Impact: At least 30% improvement in durability on the most relevant properties for the application; At least equivalent level for all other properties; At least 30% lower cost; Positive LCA balance over the whole life cycle; Proposals will have a higher impact if they are relevant to several applications; Contribution to strengthening competitiveness of the European industry, including in the field of green and/or offshore technologies. Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy, as outlined in the Introduction to the LEIT part of this Work Programme. Type of Action: Research and Innovation action [27 Oct 2016 First Stage, 4 May 2017 Second Stage 114m for group of 9 calls]

17 Horizon 2020 website: Work Programmes Events mmes/horizon2020/h2020- sections

Participant Portal Online manual http://ec.europa.

19 Participant Portal Online manual h/participants/portal/deskto p/en/funding/index.html

20 Horizon 2020 On Gov.UK Including National Contact Points horizon-2020

21 Past projects on CORDIS europa.eu/projects /home_en.html

22 Not sure?

23 Examples of Business Support Schemes in Wales ( ) ADVICE Welsh Government Innovation Team: - New product development - Design - Manufacturing - Intellectual Property - Commercialisation UK National Contact Points Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network Enterprise Europe Welsh Government International Trade FINANCE (for SMEs) Finance Wales (JEREMIE) Wales Economic Growth Fund UK schemes, e.g. Export Finance INNOVATION FUNDING FOR BUSINESS Innovation Vouchers SMART Cymru SCoRE Cymru travel/bidwriting fund CRISP fund supporting InnovateUK applications UK schemes, e.g. InnovateUK KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, NETWORKING SMART Expertise (was A4B) Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Open Innovation Knowledge Exchange Skills Scholarships UK and EU networks MENTORING AND SUPPORT Welsh Government Innovation Specialists Business Wales Enterprise Europe Network Erasmus for young entrepreneurs EU network of mentors for women entrepreneurs FUNDING/ADVICE BY SUBJECT/SECTOR (e.g.) Welsh Government sector teams University-based collaboration projects (marine, natural products, materials, etc)

24 Horizon 2020 support in Wales Baudewijn Morgan Head of Horizon 2020 Unit Welsh European Funding Office

25 Overview of WEFO s added value approach to delivering Horizon 2020 support UK Depts Sector forums National Contact Points European Commission Others Enterprises Innovate UK Chief Scientific Advisor ES&T Sector Teams Welsh Government Office Brussels Horizon 2020 Unit Welsh Government Depts. UKRO Welsh Higher Education Welsh Higher Education Brussels Enterprise Europe Network Wales (EEN) HEFCW Bid writing Technical advice Capacity building Financial support Specific networks

26 Examples of Unit s activity Targeted awareness raising Working with stakeholders to build new links between existing support structures Working with stakeholders to identify and target competitive funding ready researchers and businesses Focussing investments on building capacity or addressing barriers that will ensure improved access to competitive research funding

27 Build a stairway to excellence

28 SCoRE Cymru Supporting Collaborative Research and innovation in Europe Grants to support Welsh-based organisations with the costs of accessing Horizon 2020

29 SCoRE Cymru: grant available Travel (UK, Europe and beyond) up to 1,000 up to 100% of the costs for SMEs up to 75% of the costs for HE up to 50% of the costs for other organisations Expertise (bid writing, legal, market analysis, etc) up to 10,000 up to 75% of the costs for all organisations

30 Thank you For more information contact: or call

HORIZON The New EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Maive Rute DG Research & Innovation European Commission

HORIZON The New EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Maive Rute DG Research & Innovation European Commission HORIZON 2020 The New EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020 Maive Rute DG Research & Innovation European Commission What is Horizon 2020 The new European Union programme for research