Horizon 2020 training for NCPs in Taiwan

Horizon 2020 training for NCPs in Taiwan Koos de Korte 25 February 2014

Netherlands Enterprise Agency National Contact Point for Horizon 2020 Information via website and newsletters Knowledge & advice Trainings & workshops Partner searches 2

Koos de Korte MSc degree in General Biology, Leiden University 18 years working experience in food industry 12 years working as National Contact Point for FP6, FP7 and now Horizon 2020, mainly on Bio-Economy Trainer and facilitator for European and national programmes 3

The policy background Europe 2020 June 2010: European Council adopts Europe 2020 strategy Successor to the Lisbon Strategy, which expired in 2010. The aim of the EUROPE 2020 strategy is to turn the EU into a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy, delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion. 4

Europe 2020-3 mutually reinforcing priorities Smart growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation. Sustainable growth: promoting a more resource-efficient, greener and more competitive economy. Inclusive growth: fostering a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion. 5

Policy targets Europe 2020 75% of the population aged 20-64 should be employed. 3% of the EU's GDP should be invested in R&D. The "20/20/20" climate/energy targets should be met The share of early school leavers should be below 10%, At least 40% of the younger generation should have a tertiary degree. 20 million less people should be at risk of poverty. 6

International Cooperation principles Horizon 2020 is first and foremost one of the instruments to reach the Europe 2020 policy targets! However, cooperation with countries outside the EU is forseen in the Europe 2020 strategy: Strengthening the Union s excellence and attractiveness in research and innovation as well as its economic and industrial competitiveness Tackling global societal challenges Supporting the Union s external policies 7

Various levels of countries 1. EU Member States 2. Associated Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Israel, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey 3. Industrialised Countries: US, Canada, Taiwan, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, 4. Developing Countries: the rest of the world 1 + 2 always get funding from Horizon2020 4 usually get funding, based on mutual benefit principle 3 never get funding, except in rare cases of necessity 2+3+4 are referred to as Third Countries 8

The performance of Taiwan in EU programmes (1/2) ACADEMIA SINICA Agriculture Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica Amita Technologies Inc. AU Optronics Corporation CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center and Chang Gung University College of Medicine Chaoyang University of Technology Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. Erwin Isaac Alvarez Polanco E-telligence Research and Consulting Group Feng Chia University Formosa Laboratories, Inc. GEO INFORMATICS INC. HC PHOTONICS CORPORATION LIMITED Immunology Research Center, National Yang-Ming University Industrial Technology Research Institute InfoExplorer Co., Ltd. Institute for Information Industry Kainan University NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES National Central University NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY National Chengchi University National Chiao Tung University Taipei Taipei Gueishan HsinChu Taipei Kuei-Shan Taichung Taipei Young-Mei Jhongli Taipei Taichung Taoyuan Taichung HsinChu Taipei HsinChu Taipei County Taipei Luzhu, Taoyuan County Taipei Jhongli Tainan Taipei HsinChu 9

The performance of Taiwan in EU programmes(2/2) National Chung Hsing University National Health Research Institutes NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY National Taichung Institute of Technology National Taiwan Normal University National Taiwan Ocean University NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY National Taiwan University of Science and Technology NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY Orgchem Technologies Inc. Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy, National Cheng Kung University Soochow University TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION*TMU Taipei Philharmonic Chamber Music Society Taiwan Network Information Center Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. Taiwan Survery Tang Eng Iron Works Co. Ltd. Tatung University Telcordia Applied Research Center Taiwan Company Tornado Technologies Co., Ltd. Tunghai University United Microelectronics Corporation LTD Wha Yu Industrial Co. Ltd Yuan Ze University Taichung Zhunan Kaohsiung Taichung Taipei Keelung Taipei Taipei HsinChu HsinChu Taipei Tainan Shihlin Taipei Taipei Taipei HsinChu Taichung Kaohsiung Taipei Taipei Taipei Taichung HsinChu HsinChu Taoyuan 10

Taiwan in FP7 133 projects submitted with one or more TW partners 36 projects funded => 27% success rate for TW Total funds received 390.000 (16,254,000 TWD) Health 3 Information and Communication Technologies 4 Nanosciences, Materials and Production Technologies 5 Environment (including Climate Change) 10 Transport (including Aeronautics) 2 Socio-economic sciences and Humanities 1 Security 1 Marie-Curie Actions 2 Research Infrastructures 6 Science in Society 2 Total 36 11

A new programme Horizon 2020 2007-2013 2014-2020 12

The politician... How would a politician spend 70 billion euro on research and innovation? 70 billion euro 13

Innovation is essential to Europe Europe 2020 strategy says: - Respond to the economic crisis to invest in future jobs and growth - Address people s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment - Strengthen the EU s global position in research, innovation and technology 14

Horizon 2020 Three pillars 1. Excellent science 2. Industrial Leadership 3. Societal Challenges 15

Pillar 1: Excellent Science Invest in excellent science Develop, attract and keep research talent Create the best European research infrastructures 16

Pillar 1: Excellent Science European Research Council Frontier research by the best individual teams 12 bln Future and Emerging Technologies Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation Marie Skłodowska Curie actions Opportunities for training and career development 2,5 bln 5,6 bln Research infrastructures (including e- infrastructure) Ensuring access to world-class facilities 2,3 bln 17

Pillar 2: Industrial leadership Strategic investment in key technologies such as advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics. Bridge accross the Valley of Death Support of innovatieve SMEs 18

Pillar 2: Industrial leadership Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space Access to risk finance Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation 12,3 bln 2,6 bln Innovation in SMEs Fostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs 0,6 bln + 11 bln (20% target) 19

Pillar 3: Societal Challenges Adressing major concerns of citizens and society Finding break-through solutions with with multidisciplinary collaborations, including social sciences and humanities Testing, demonstration and market uptake of promising solutions 20

Pillar 3: Societal Challenges Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research & the bioeconomy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Secure societies 6,8 bln 3,5 bln 5,4 bln 5,8 bln 2,8 bln 1,2 bln 1,5 bln 21

Various types of grants for projects Instruments (in pillars 2 and 3): Mainly: Research & Innovation Action (100%) Innovation Action (70%, 100% non-profit) SME Instrument Other: Procurements (PCP / PPI) Prizes Coordination and Support Action (CSA) ERA-NET 22

Horizon 2020 Project elements Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) Full commercial application System complete and qualified Demo in operational environment Demo in relevant environment Technology validation in relevant environment Technology validation in lab Applied research / proof of concept Technology concept formulation Basic research Idea 23

Horizon 2020 Recap 1. Excellent science European Research Council Future and Emerging Technologies Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions Research infrastructures 2. Industrial Leadership Enabling and industrial technologies ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space Access to risk finance Innovation in SMEs 3. Societal Challenges Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine& maritime &inland water, the bioeconomy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, environment, resource efficiency, raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Secure societies 24

Your role as National Contact Point The European Commission has set up a guiding document to help you set up your services: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/support/20131125_ncp%20mini mum%20standards.pdf 25

Basic NCP principles Support structure set up by national governments Mission (quoted from guiding principles Highly professional support services operating nationally will form an essential component of Horizon 2020 implementation. By spreading awareness, giving specialist advice, and providing on-the-ground guidance, they will ensure that the new programme becomes known and readily accessible to all potential applicants, irrespective of sector or discipline. 26

Basic NCP principles Support structure set up ad financed by national governments Mission (quoted from guiding principles Highly professional support services operating nationally will form an essential component of Horizon 2020 implementation. By spreading awareness, giving specialist advice, and providing on-the-ground guidance, they will ensure that the new programme becomes known and readily accessible to all potential applicants, irrespective of sector or discipline. 29

Key principles NCPs nominated by national authority National NCP coordinator appointed to coordinate activities and ensure operational consistency National authority should provide adequate measures for smooth operation (administrative capacity, monitoring performance, ) Rules should be set up to ensure confidentiality and avoid conflict of interest (according to national law) A Horizon 2020 web portal should be set up A link with the Enterprise Europe Network should be establshed 30

NCPs should be: Guided by principles of transparency and equal access Supported by their own national authorities in terms of staff and equipment, relative to the size of potential participation Accessible by e-mail and phone (working hours) Fully knowledgeable of the objectives, prinicples and content of the programme for which they are nominated as a specialist Knowledgeable of all aspects of Horizon2020, beyond their specialist area At least aware of other programmes raising opportunities and be familiar with relevant national sources of advice. Good communicators Free from conflicts of interest between NCP and other activities 31

Activities awareness raising Circulate documentation on Horizon 2020 Organise events: infodays, seminars, conferences Raise awareness of: The innovation activities in Horizon2020 Funding opportunities (or lack of ) The interdisciplinary nature of Horizon2020 Other programmes COSME, Eureka, COST, 32

Activities - assisting, advising, training Assist researchers and entrepreneurs with a view to increase participation in Horizon2020 Assist in partner search activities Advise on administrative procedures, legal issues, etc Explain scope and modalities of funding schemes, where appropriate Organise training courses on Horizon2020, where appropriate for specific target groups Signpost to other (national) opportunities 33

NCP structure in Netherlands All NCPs in one office, part of Ministry of Ecnomic Affairs Funded by 6 other ministries with an interest in specific themes, e.g. Ministry of Public Health pays for the HEALTH NCP activities 1-2 persons per theme or challenge, with overlapping tasks e.g. Bio-Economy, JRC and National Coordinator in 1 person 17 persons NCP staff, 4 secretaries, 2 controllers, 2 managers 29 years of expercience 34

Services offered - clients Info days, workshops, lectures Training sessions Orientation training Business classes How to write training Coordinator training Legal / financial training Website with relevant links Answer service for questions by phone or e-mail Online dashboard for FP7 projects www.kp7.eglwiki.nl 35

Services offered - policy makers NCPs act as experts in Programme Committee meetings Supporting PC members Organising advisory boards around PC members PC Member Expert Group 6-8 policymakers Advisory Board 25-40 stakeholders 36

NCP structures in Europe Many variations on the same theme Centralised vs decentralised offices (e.g. NL vs UK) Fully paid vs volunteer NCPs (e.g. Poland vs Bulgaria) Full-time vs Part-time NCPs (e.g. Italy vs Finland) IT: 100% NCP; FI: 10% NCP Specialised vs Multitask NCPs (e.g. France vs Croatia) FR: 1 Bio NCP; HR: 5 people covering all 22 roles The structure and size should fit the size, structure and rate of participation of the country 37

Horizon 2020 training for NCPs in Taiwan Koos de Korte 26 February 2014

Yesterday Day 1 An introduction to Horizon 2020 Introduction & expectations Policy Background Europe 2020 Performance of Taiwan in EU programmes International Cooperation according to Brussels General introduction of Horizon 2020 Pro s and Con s of participation Your role as National Contact Point NCP structure in Netherlands and other EU countries 39

Programme Day 2 Getting started with Horizon 2020 The Project Life Cycle Marie Curie Actions Financial issues Intellectual Property Rights Electronic Support Systems How to find opportunities? How to find partners? How to best help your clients? Wrap-up 41

The Project Life Cycle Determine strategy Orientation Horizon2020 Build consortium Write poposal Be patient Contract preparation Run the project Exploitation 6 months 3-6 months 5+ months 3+ months 24-60 months 42

What does a proposal look like? Proposals submitted electronically in the Participant Portal Part A administrative documents Partner data Summary Budget Part B description of work One-step proposals max 70 pages First step outline proposal max 15 pages Evaluation on 3 criteria 43

Evaluation criteria Excellence: Does the proposal answer to the call? Is the proposal based on a solid scientific concept? Is it ambitious, innovative, beyond state-of-the-art? Impact Does it result in the expected impact described in the call? Does it enhance the competitiveness of European industry? Is there a robust plan for the exploitatie of results? Implementation Is there a coherent and effective work plan? Are the risks sufficiently covered? (Plan B?) Is this consortium capable of delivering the results? 44

Evaluation score? Each criterion can score a maximum of 5 points. There s a treshold of 3 points per criterion Max total score is 15 points There s a treshold of 10 points on the total score Bij Innovation Actions Impact weighs 1,5 times Score and ranking by indepented evaluators. 45

MSCA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Improving Human Research Potential Graduated researchers at any career stage All research topics In a different country (mobility rule) Different actions, different aims Career development Research training Transfer of knowledge 46

MSCA 2 types MSCAs 1. Host driven actions: (Group of) organisations put forward a joint project proposal Proposal specifies which type of training, how many fellowships, etc. Once funded, suitable researchers for the fellowship positions are recruited. 2. Individual actions: Researcher applies for specific research training project, carried out at a specific host organisation. 47

MSCA Marie Curie actions: for whom? 2 types of researchers:» Early stage researchers: < 4 years research experience» Experienced researchers: > 4 years research experience (e.g. PhD) 2 types of organisations:» Academic sector: public or private higher education establishments awarding academic degrees, public or private non-profit research organisations» Non-academic sector: e.g. industry, NGO 48

Types of Actions 1.Individual Fellowships 2.Innovative Training Networks 3.Research and Innovation Staff Exchange 49

IF 1. Individual Fellowships (IF) Objective Support career development of Experienced Researchers Through international and instersectoral mobility Either within or outside the EU 1.European Fellowship: Fellow goes to host organisation in Europe 2.Global Fellowship: Fellow goes to host organisation outside Europe, and comes back to host organisation in Europe (secondment) 50

IF Rules IF MC fellow applies in collaboration with host 1 2 years (GF: + 1 year return phase) Funding for: full salary of Experienced Researcher + contribution to host organisation Mobility rule! European Fellowship: Any nationality Global Fellowship: Any nationality, but previously long-term EU resident (>5 yrs) 51

Types of Actions 1.Individual Fellowships 2.Innovative Training Networks 3.Research and Innovation Staff Exchange 52

ITN 2. Innovative Training Networks (ITN) Objective Train a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative early-stage researchers Triple "i" dimension (international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral) Knowledge triangle (education innovation research) Employability entrepreneurial skills Exchange of best practise among participating organisations How Networks of host-institutes offer a joint training programme for doctoral (PhD) students 53

ITN Three types of ITN: European Training Networks (ETN) The most general mode, epitomising the ITN policy objectives Does not require mandatory doctoral training European Industrial Doctorates (EID) Focus on academic/non-academic collaboration Widening fellows' career horizons European Joint Doctorates (EJD) Promoting greater structural co-operation between universities Offering more employment opportunities to fellows 54

Types of Actions 1.Individual Fellowships 2.Innovative Training Networks 3.Research and Innovation Staff Exchange 55

RISE 3. Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) Joint research programme with short staff exchanges seconding and hosting staff. Objectives To promote international and inter-sectoral collaboration To foster a shared culture of research and innovation How Project built on joint research and innovation activities Implemented through secondment of staff Staff can be early stage and experienced researchers, as well as technical staff and research managers Total RISE budget: 70 million 56

RISE RISE rules Duration of the project: maximum 4 years Duration per secondment: 1-12 months Built-in return mechanism Funding for max. 540 researcher months No minimum size explicitly defined, but substantial impact is expected No mobility rules for RISE Staff need to be actively engaged in research activities at least 6 months prior to first secondment 57 57

Financial Rules Horizon 2020 grants based on reimbursement of actual cost Direct costs 70% or 100% Indirect costs (overheads) 25% Pre-financing at the beginning of the project Payments based on reporting If any result is rejected, then NO MONEY Coordinator gets the money and distributes to partners Audit required at the end of the project 58

Electronic Support Systems The Commission provides a range of tools supporting participants in every step of the project life cycle They can be used to find opportunities and partners The main entry is the Participant Portal Alternative: CORDIS = Community R&D Information Service 59

Find your topics in the Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities /h2020/search/search_topics.html 60

or in our Horizon 2020 quick guide http://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/wegwijzer%20h2020.pdf 61

What is a good consortium? 62

A good consortium (1) Composition depends on Project objectives Project type Budget How many partners? Minimum 3 organisations from 2 different countries (European member states + Associated Countries or Other Countries) Usually: small project 5-8 large project 10-20 63

A good consortium (2) Correct balance: Research organisations Industry (SMEs) Public bodies Societal organisations... Each with their specific role! 64

Roles in the project Coordinator Work package leader Task leader Partner Think of what you want to be!

How to find partners? 1. Use your netwerk first 2. Search the EU-projectdatabase 3. Follow Europan networks (ETPs, EIPs, etc.) 4. Social media (Cordis, LinkedIn) 5. Visit info days and conferences 6. Via National Contact Point 66

EU projecten database cordis.europa.eu/fp7/projects_en.html 67

How to approach a coordinator? Do your homework Find the right topic Decide what you want to do Decide with whom you want to play Elevator pitch Show your motivation Present your focus in Horizon2020 Show what you can offer, what is your added value Explain which role you watn to play in the project 68

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Lessons learnt Which message do you take home today? Please write eye-openers and other moments of insight on your card. Discuss 2-3 minutes with your neighbour and add new insights from that discussion. 70