Research Programmes in Finland in the fields of sustainable energy, functional materials and learning solutions

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1 Research Programmes in Finland in the fields of sustainable energy, functional materials and learning solutions Director Teija Lahti-Nuuttila, Tekes - The Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation DM

2 Finnish innovation environment Private Public Academy of Finland 341 (341) From abroad 479* VTT 278 (87) Ministries, ELY Centres, sectoral research 450 (450) Universities and polytechnics 1,504 (556) Basic research Applied research Business R&D R&D at companies 4,954 Business Angels Approx. 380** Tekes 610 (610) Venture capitalists: Private 427 Finnish Industry Investment: direct 47, funds 29, seed funding 1 Innofin 9 (9) Sitra 27 Finpro 35 (21) Finnvera 1,028 (54) loans and guarantees Business development Marketing Internationalisation The figures represent R&D and innovation resources in million euros in In parenthesis the share that is funded from the State budget. * includes R&D costs of corporations foreign units ** older figure DM

3 Tekes - Expertise and networks for innovations Tekes services Funding for innovative R&D and business Networking Finnish and global companies and researchers Tekes is non-profit and takes no equity or ownership on intellectual property. Customers Finnish and international companies located in Finland Universities, research institutes, hospitals etc. Resources Budget: 600 million euros annually Personnel: 360 in Finland and abroad Public agency under the Ministry of Employment and the Economy DM

4 Funding targets by customer type 1/3 universities and research institutes 2/3* for companies research, development and innovation projects 35 % for young and start-ups (under 6 yrs) 35% for companies with max. 500 empl. 30 % for companies with over 500 employees Total 554M in 2012 * 349 M for grants and loans to companies in 2012

5 Half of the funded projects are internationally networked Any international company located in Finland is eligible for Tekes's funding, regardless of ownership. International activities in projects funded by Tekes in Tekes overseas office DM

6 Tekes Funding for Energy and Climate Technologies (183 M ) Energy use in industry Energy use in buildings and households Other energy use Energy use in transportation Wind energy Solar energy Waste-to-energy Bioenergy Hydro power Other energy technology Fusion Fission Other energy production

7 Research programmes in the fields of sustainable energy, functional materials and learning solutions Tekes Renewable energy: Groove Growth from Renewables Energy and resource efficiency: Green Growth Green Mining EVE Electric Vehicle Systems Smart City (in preparation) New energy technologies: Fuell Cell Others: Functional Materials Learning Solutions Academy of Finland Sustainable Energy Programmable Materials Future of Learning and Knowledge Other activities SHOK Programmes (Strategic Centres for Science, Technology and Innovation) Cooperation in marine and offshore

8 What do Tekes programmes offer companies and research organisations? Funding for research and development projects accordant with the programme's objectives Programme services that promote programme participants' networking internationalisation business skill development A community in which competitors can also meet each other as partners Opportunities to gain exposure to the results of projects implemented in the programmes DM

9 Tekes Groove Programme Growth from Renewables The goals are to increase the Finnish renewable energy SMEs business skills and international competitiveness by developing skills and networks. Companies are encouraged to apply for Groove-program with projects which: Respond to the needs of customers with innovative solutions Pursue the commercialisation of research results faster Aim at growth through internationalisation Large companies can participate in the program primarily acting as an active network leader and cooperating with SMEs. Groove supports research institutes and universities in technology commercialisation, international joint ventures and the development of new innovations. For more information: Programme Manager Ms Pia Salokoski Tel pia.salokoski (at) tekes.fi

10 What services does Groove offer? Funding business Funding for participating companies throughout the program Funding areas: Business development; internationalisation; knowledge, technology or product and service development; commercialisation of innovations Funding research Public research focusing on the commercialisation of research results and international cooperation Coaching services for Businesses Business advice to address the challenges caused by international business and growth Coaching the company s management to prepare the necessary strategic policies, plans and reports Seminars and Workshops Renewable energy and internationalisation seminars Workshops with the opportunity to network with others in the field Groove supports to participate in the international trade fairs Surveys from Finland and abroad Market studies and reviews related to renewable energy and other interesting markets Guides and training packages, e.g. internationalisation and new market access Excursions and networking trips Groove organises meetings and networking trips in other attractive market sectors Organises meetings with local decision makers and business leaders

11 Tekes Green Growth Programme Objectives: to identify resource efficient business opportunities to create a new integrated model of cooperation to promote a sustainable economy to support the regeneration of industries Focus areas: Resource efficiency BioEconomy Industrial symbiosis, closed energy and material loops Sustainable business models For more information: Programme Manager Tuomo Suortti; Tel tuomo.suortti(at)tekes.fi

12 Finnish Fuel Cell Programme ( ) - Towards demonstration and public awareness The Finnish Fuel Cell programme facilitates the development of successful fuel cell technologies and services A total volume of the Programme will be more than 100 million euros 70 million euros of which 35 million euros from Tekes, Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, used so far Totally 71 projects of which 49 completed and 22 still running Finnish partners in 13 FCH JU funded projects are part of our national programme More than 60 companies are involved in the programme s projects Next step will be Demo2013 at Helsinki new port facility From 2014 on continuation of the fuel cell activities and development under a broader theme Intelligent Environments

13 Tekes EVE Electric Vehicle Systems Programme Electric Traffic Managing of consortium Information models Information infrastructure Vehicles and research equipment Charging and research equipment International collaboration networks Integrated geographic demo environment Internationally replicable concept User originated services Construction and housing technology Mobile electric interface in roaming - solutions Financing and life cycle services New IT service and business models Intelligent electric Users logistics and solutions user Shuttling experience and city traffic systems 40 operators Grids and local energy solutions EUL ECV EVELINA WintEVE EV Technology Urban EV infrastructures Charging technologies Customer dialogue Market making ecosystems World Alliance for Low Carbon Cities Vehicle technologies and value chains 7 operators E-Storage 2 ebus-res Tubridi ebus Veolia eforklift esled enormet Bus and mobile machine technologies 30 operators Distribution of information Information managementt Vehicles Traffic Energy systems Services and utilization Largest programme in the Nordic Countries 100+ operators, 100 M 40 work packages, 69 projects already ongoing Testing in different environments 22 operators Development and implementation of test environment Testing platform, online transferring of information Piloting of services Testing of technology Coordination and communication Testing services for international vehicle industry 21 operators DM

14 Tekes Functional Materials Programme The Functional Materials Programme aims to develop new applications and competive advantage through materials technology for the Finnish industry Materials Renewing Finnish industry & creating new competences Applications Processing Duration: Programme volume: ca. 150M EUR, of which Tekes accounts for 70 M EUR Project portfolio as of (56) research projects 26 (80) company projects More information: Programme includes Over 100 companies and all relevant Finnish research organizations International collaboration with 40 countries in the top Germany, Japan, Sweden, UK and USA. M-ERA.NET European Public Funding Network DM

15 Functional Materials - Four Focus areas Based on strategy work done Biomaterials for medical use - Close to market Material and processing solutions leading to cost-effective massmanufacturable intelligent structures Responsive materials Externally controllable materials enabling new applications Novel materials for energy technologies Materials for solar energy, batteries and supercapacitors DM

16 Tekes Learning Solutions programme: National cooperation and main key partners Result of co-operation and Tekes programme: A few nationally vital learning solutions New products, services and comprehensive solutions for Finland and the international market New operating methods New multidisciplinary expertise Ministry of Education and Culture Finnish National Board of Education Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities Tekes Learning Solutions program me Other actors Businesses Research groups Schools and educational institutions Academy of Finland Finpro - Future Learning Finland International business National system DM#805418v5 1 Feb 2013

17 Smart City Finland is a forerunner in ecological, seamless everyday services and technologies. Tekes promotes the cooperation of users, enterprises and public actors in the interface of innovation and investment. Finland is a desired test environment and Finnish companies are able to compete in growing global markets. Mobility Energy Wellbeing Safety Entertainment Virtual services Buildings Urban form

18 Academy of Finland Research Programmes Research funding to fields that are considered of key importance in terms of science and society. Designed to advance a certain field of research, raise its scientific standards and create new scientific knowledge and know-how. A major emphasis is on multi- and transdisciplinarity as well as international cooperation. Research programmes are composed of several projects. As a rule, the funding is provided for at least four years. DM

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20 Academy of Finland Research Programme on Programmable materials (OMA) Programmable materials represent a new emerging research field The programmable properties of different materials are continuing to develop with advances in fields such as nano- and biotechnology Finland is well-positioned to play a pioneering role in this field The Academy of Finland Research Programme on Programmable Materials aims to open up internationally promising new breakthroughs in programmable materials research Budget 10 M ( ) 11 research projects in the national call (9 M ) International call within ERA.Net RUS call (1 M for 6 sub-projects) Projects are carried out as a multi-disciplinary collaboration between 2 or more research groups More information

21 Academy of Finland Research Programme on Future of Learning and Knowledge (TULOS) A multidisciplinary research programme, budget 10 M Additional funding from The Finnish Work Environment Fund Focus on: Demands of societal changes on learning, teaching and know-how Learning analytics and multilevel assessment of learning Future learning environments Learning environments in developing societies Improvement of individual learning conditions in different stages of life Objectives: Provide new knowledge and understanding Support national and international research collaboration Encourage the development of new methods and methodologies Influence public discussion and dissemination of research results More information: Programme Manager Risto Vilkko, risto.vilkko@aka.fi

22 Strategic Centres for Science, Technology and Innovation Tekes finances SHOKs in cooperation with the Finnish Academy and participating organisations. Forestcluster Ltd Information and communications industries and services (TIVIT Ltd) Energy and environment (CLEEN Ltd) Metal products and mechanical engineering (FIMECC Ltd) Health and wellbeing (SalWe Ltd) Real estate and construction (RYM Ltd) DM

23 Energy and Environment Related SHOK Programmes CLEEN (Energy and Environment) Smart Grids and Energy Markets Efficient Energy Use Carbon Capture and Storage Programme Future Combustion Engine Power Plant Measurement, Monitoring and Assessment of Environmental Efficiency Forestcluster (Bioeconomy) Intelligent and Resource-efficient Production Technologies Future Biorefinery FIMECC (Metals and Engineering Competence) Energy & Lifecycle efficient Metal Processes Light and efficient solutions Energy and Life Cycle Cost Efficient Machines RYM (Built Environment) Energizing Urban Ecosystems *) CLEEN and Forestcluster are preparing a joint programme on bioenergy

24 Brazil Finland cooperation DM

25 Groove activities with Brazil Tekes starting co-operation with the Brazilian agency FINEP Tekes and Finep will sign a Memorandum of Understanding in March 2013 Renewable Energy will be the first theme for co-operation Joint funding call in 2013 (Tekes budget ca. 3 MEUR) Matchmaking and partnering activities for companies with the help of FINPRO Brazil offices Tekes Groove programme will also support activities within NOBRE network

26 R&D Cooperation in Marine and Offshore Cooperation agreement between COPPE and AALTO Universities, 26th October 2010 Funded by IFCO and Tekes Areas of cooperation: strength analysis of welded joint panels production planning and simulation innovative ship design seakeeping modelling of intact and damaged ships wave energy

27 Good start for deeper cooperation Joint challanges Many possible cooperation areas Several platforms From research to commercialisation DM

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