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1 HORIZON 2020 First calls for proposals 11 December 2013 Nienke Buisman Policy-officer South Africa European Commission Research & Innovation

2 Why the EU supports Research & Innovation Investing in future growth and development Addressing people s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment Strengthening the EU s global position in research, innovation and technology Supporting competitiveness & improving quality of life

3 Why international cooperation in R&I makes sense Tackling global societal challenges together (building critical mass, complementary knowledge and geographic conditions, optimising use of infrastructures ) Strengthening excellence, attractiveness and competitiveness by joining forces across borders (mutual benefit; attracting talent and investment; access to markets; common values ) Supporting external policies (development, making progress towards international commitments ) Science diplomacy

4 The Framework programmes & International Cooperation very open to international cooperation Africa in FP7 (as of September 2013) 45 countries involved 1315 participations in 565 projects total EU-funding received: 178 million Mainly (82%) in Cooperation programme ( 145.7m) Mainly in Health, Agro-food & Environment

5 AFRICA in FP7 (Sept. 2013) Leading participants EU contribution ( m)

6 SOUTH AFRICA in FP7 South Africa is the 5th most active international partner country in FP7 following Russia, the US, China and India South Africa ranks 1 st amongst African countries in FP7 250 participations (main areas: Agro-food, Health & Environment) (1 ERC, 52 MCA projects) ZAR 544 million (ERC: ZAR 37 million, MCA ZAR 59 million) Success rate: 27 % (higher than the European and third countries average success rate (20.9% and 23.2% respectively)

7 Flagships of EU-SA STI cooperation Global Health: European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Earth Observation: Group on Earth Observation (GEO) Research Infrastructures (radio astronomy): Square Kilometer Array (SKA)

8 SOUTH AFRICA in FP7 Examples of projects: INSTAPA: Novel staple food-based strategies to improve micronutrient status for better health and development in SSA NM4TB More Medicines for Tuberculosis FFAST: Future fast aerolastic simulation technologies CLIMAFRICA: Climate change predictions in SSA NATIOMEM: Nano-structured TiON Photo-Catalytic Membranes for Water Treatment VOICES: VOIce-based Community-cEntric mobile Services for social development Main participating institutions: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research University of Cape Town Department of Science and Technology University of Kwazulu-Natal Stellenbosch University/University of Pretoria

9 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects INSTAPA: Novel staple food-based strategies to improve micronutrient status for better health and development in SSA Aim: identify novel staple food-based approaches to improve micronutrient nutrition for better health and development of women and children in sub-saharan Africa. It focusses on improving millet-, sorghum-, maize-, and cassava based (complementary) foods. From June 2008 to November 2013; EU contribution of 5.9 million. Led by Wageningen Universiteit (The Netherlands) with 3 other European partners, a US partner and 6 African partners: University of KwaZulu Natal (South Africa), University of Nairobi (Kenya), Université d'abomey Calavi (Benin), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (Mali), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique (Burkina-Faso) & International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (Nigeria). for more information:

10 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects NM4TB More medecines for tuberculosis Aim: to develop new drugs for TB treatment using an integrated approach by a multidisciplinary team that combines leading academic TB researchers. MM4TB will use a tripartite screening strategy to discover new hits in libraries of natural products and synthetic compounds, while concentrating on both classical and innovative targets that have been pharmacologically validated. From February 2011 to January 2016; EU contribution of 11.9 million. Led by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland) with 18 other European partners, 2 Indian partners, 1 Russian partner, 1 US partner and 1 African partner: University of Cape Town (South Africa). For more information:

11 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects FFAST Future fast aerolastic simulation technologies Aim: develop, implement and assess a range of numerical simulation technologies to accelerate future aircraft design. Improved methods and modelling techniques will potentially provide a step change in the efficiency and accuracy of the dynamic aeroelastic loads process. From January 2010 to March 2013, EU contribution 2.7 million Led by the university of Bristol (UK) with 9 other European partners, 2 Russian partners and 2 African partners: the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - CSIR (South Africa) and University of Cape Town (South Africa). For more information:

12 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects CLIMAFRICA Climate change predictions in SSA: impacts and adaptations Aim: to develop the most appropriate and up-to-date tools to better understand and predict climate change, assess its impact on African ecosystems and population, and develop the correct adaptation strategies. From January 2010 to September 2014, EU contribution 3.5 million. Led by the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (Italy) with 9 other European partners and 8 African partners: Centre d'étude de Recherche et de Production en Information pour l'environnement et le Développement Durable (Burkina Faso), Unité de recherche sur la productivité des plantations industrielles (Congo), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Ghana), IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (Kenya), University of Malawi, University of Cape Town (South Africa), Agricultural Research Corporation (Sudan) and University of Lomé (Togo). For more information:

13 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects NATIOMEM Nano-structured TiON Photo-Catalytic Membranes for Water Treatment Aim: to develop novel technology for treating contaminated surface and waste water. This technology will not require electrical power, chemicals or other logistical support, and hence will be suitable for areas lacking infrastructure. The technology uses membranes functionalized with a photocatalytic material which kills microorganisms, decompose and mineralize organic pollutants, and oxidize dissolved metals, thus providing a one-step treatment against a broad spectrum of contaminants. From July 2010 to June 2013, EU contribution 3 million. Led by DHI (Denmark) with 4 other European partners and partners from Israel, Jordan and Africa: Umgeni Water (South Africa). For more information:

14 South Africa in FP7 examples of projects VOICES-VOIce-based Community-cEntric mobile Services for social development Aim: to deliver open and wider access: VOICES will improve voicebased access to content and mobile ICT services by building a toolbox for the development of voice services and testing adaptation to the African context, namely through the focus on health services in Senegal and agriculture in the Sahel countries. From January 2011 to June 2013, EU contribution 2 million. Led by ERCIM (France) with 7 other European partners and 4 African partners: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research & North-West University (South Africa), Ecole Supérieure Multinationale des Télécommunications (Senegal) and Sahel Eco (Mali). For more information:

15 ERC-funded projects with activities in South Africa ERC grant Prof Christopher Stuart HENSHILWOOD at the University of Bergen (Norway). ERC projects in SA: SOLARIS project of Dr Maciej Konacki from the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Poland. Measurements for detecting circumbinary planets are done with robotic telescopes located in South Africa (Sutherland), Australia, and Chile. HYRAX project of Dr Brian M. Chase (CNRS), investigating long-term climate change (records in southern Africa spanning the last 50,000 years)

16 Examples of SA IRSES projects LEGIM Legume improvement ( ) - University of Pretoria, Newcastle University, UK and VIB Ghent work together on "legume" improvement. 20 researchers have participated in the exchange programme. ESAP-NutRes - European-South African Partnership in Nutrition Research ( ) Wageningen University, the Eidgenossische Technische Hochshule (ETH) and the North- West University in Potchefstroom.

17 Examples of projects Regional FP7 Capacities ERAfrica: CAAST-Net Plus: 15 EU and African countries established 3 joint calls for 11 M - will finance 20 projects to start soon Initial EC Contribution: 2 M Enhance African participation in H2020 Societal challenges - Food security; Climate change; Health January EC Contribution: 4 M

18 Horizon 2020 The new EU programme for Research and Innovation ( )

19 What is Horizon 2020? The new European Union programme for research and innovation for billion An integrated programme coupling research to innovation Challenge based Strong focus on SMEs Major simplification Open to the world

20 What Horizon 2020 is not: It is not a development aid programme It is not a bilateral cooperation programme It is a programme focussed on European needs and global challenges, open to international cooperation.

21 79 billion from 2014 to 2020

22 Three priorities Excellent science Industrial leadership Societal challenges

23 Three priorities Priority 1. Excellent science Why: World class science is the foundation of tomorrow s technologies, jobs and wellbeing Need to develop, attract and retain research talent Researchers need access to the best infrastructures Priority 2. Industrial leadership Why: Strategic investments in key technologies (e.g. advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics) underpin innovation across existing and emerging sectors Europe needs to attract more private investment in R&I Europe needs more innovative SMEs to create growth and jobs Priority 3. Societal challenges Why: Concerns of citizens and society/eu policy objectives (health, food, climate, environment, energy, transport, etc.) cannot be addressed without innovation Breakthrough solutions come from multi-disciplinary collaborations, including social sciences & humanities Promising solutions need to be tested, demonstrated and scaled up

Strong focus on SMEs 20% of budget from societal challenges and LEITs New SME instrument > 500 million in 2014-2015 Support

24 Strong focus on SMEs 20% of budget from societal challenges and LEITs New SME instrument > 500 million in Support measures under 'Innovation in SMEs' Access to risk finance Participation with Member States (Public-Public) Eurostars joint programme

25 Cross-cutting issues across the Work Programmes Social Sciences and Humanities (over 400 million) >200 topics (at least 35% of the total topics in the Work Programme) Budget over 400 million Topics flagged by the system designed for searching the Work Programme In addition ERC (around 17% of budget for SSH) Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions

26 Cross-cutting issues across the Work Programmes Gender Explicitly integrated in all the sections of the Work Programme Specific call under Science with and for Society ( 9.5 million) Topics are flagged to ease access for applicants Climate Change ~35% of the budget for activities addressing climate change Climate topics are of particular importance in some of the focus areas of the Work Programme

International cooperation International cooperation is crucial to address many Horizon 2020 objectives Principle of general openness the programme will remain the most open funding programme in the

27 International cooperation International cooperation is crucial to address many Horizon 2020 objectives Principle of general openness the programme will remain the most open funding programme in the world. Objective: double international participation Targeted actions to be implemented taking a strategic approach to international cooperation Do not view EU grants solely as a source of funding, but as a means to build deep & long-term cooperation.

Partnerships with industry and Member States Additional contractual Public-Private Partnerships In addition: 22 billion Innovation Investment Package

28 Partnerships with industry and Member States Additional contractual Public-Private Partnerships In addition: 22 billion Innovation Investment Package proposed by Commission (July 2013) Joint programmes (with Member States, under Article 185) Joint Technology Initiatives (with industry under Article 187)

Major Simplification for the benefit of applicants 1. A single set of rules for all funding under Horizon 2020 Fewer, more flexible, funding instruments 2.

29 Major Simplification for the benefit of applicants 1. A single set of rules for all funding under Horizon 2020 Fewer, more flexible, funding instruments 2. Simpler reimbursement: 1 project = 1 funding rate 100% of the total eligible costs (70% for innovation actions) Non-profit legal entities can also receive 100% in innovation actions Single flat rate for indirect costs (25% of eligible costs) 3. Faster time to grant Within 8 months of call deadline

30 Major Simplification for the benefit of applicants 4. Fewer, better targeted controls and audits 5. Coherent implementation Through dedicated agencies Single IT system 6. Simplification in grant agreements

31 Sources of information Horizon 2020 web site: Horizon 2020 information events in Europe: Horizon 2020 information events in Africa: South Africa 7 October 2013 Ghana 4 November 2013 Burkina Faso - 6 November 2013 Ethiopia 5 December 2013 Cameroon 11 December 2013 Nigeria December Tanzania 20 January 2014 Kenya 21 January 2014 Uganda 22 January 2014 Malawi 24 January 2014 South Africa January 2014

32 HORIZON 2020 Thank you for your attention! Find out more:

HORIZON The Structure and Goals of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Horizont 2020 Auftaktveranstaltung München, 04. Dezember 2013

HORIZON The Structure and Goals of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Horizont 2020 Auftaktveranstaltung München, 04. Dezember 2013 HORIZON 2020 The Structure and Goals of the Horizon 2020 Programme Horizont 2020 Auftaktveranstaltung München, 04. Dezember 2013 Wolfgang Boch Head of Unit EC, DG CONNECT The Multiannual Financial Framework