The European Technology Platform, HORIZON 2020 & WORTH Many opportunities for EU collaboration & funding of textile innovation Lutz Walter Secretary General of the European Textile Technology Platform R&D and Innovation Manager of Euratex ATP Conference EUROPEAN TEXTILE COOPERATION Porto 26 June 2014
What is the Textile ETP? Industry-led initiative launched in 2004 Largest Network for Textile Research & Innovation in Europe 600+ registered expert members Mission: Ensure long-term competitiveness EU Textile & Clothing Industry through collaborative, market-oriented research & innovation Key-objectives: Establishment effective EU-wide expert network Development Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) Implementing the SRA (e.g. Projects, Financing) Collaborating with related sectors Bringing results to the industry Promoting a positive, innovative industry image
Future Vision for EU T/C Industry Major Long-Term Industry Trends Increased use of textiles as material of choice in many sectors and application fields. Move from commodities towards specialty products from high-tech processes. Move towards customisation, personalisation, as well as on-demand production. Innovation in resource efficiency, low environmentalimpact technologies and promotion of consumer health and safety in products. Towards the 4 th Industrial Revolution for Textiles and Clothing
The Ingredients of the 4 th Textile & Clothing Industry Revolution Sustainable textile raw materials and closed loop material cycles Advanced functional light-weight materials Flexible digital and resource-efficient textile production processes & smart factories Innovative textile solutions for new applications and markets Consumer-driven, personalised, local and sustainable production New business models Textile Flagships for Europe
The ETP Support Services for EU Collaboration and Funding of Textile Research & Innovation
TEPPIES How it works? - EC publishes HORIZON 2020 Workprogramme (research topics) - ETP publishes TEPPIES call invitation to submit project ideas - ETP members submit project ideas + partner search - ETP organises brokerage events (project ideas presented, EC officials explain call topics, networking for partner search) - Project consortia finalise their project proposals and submit to the EC - EC evaluates the proposals and informs the proposer about the result Actor Time Line Start ASAP 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks 2-3 months 2-3 months
1 st TEPPIES Call of H2020 Some textile opportunities in the 2014 calls of Horizon 2020 NMP 18: Materials solutions for use in the creative industry sector NMP 26: Accelerating the industrial uptake of nanotechnologies or advanced materials by SMEs NMP 36: Business models with new supply chains for sustainable customerdriven small series production EeB 1: Materials for building envelope WATER 1: Bridging the gap: from innovative water solutions to market ICT 18: Support the growth of ICT innovative Creative Industries SMEs First TEPPIES call launched in mid-december 2013 Project ideas submission until 15 Jan. 2014 All project idea proposers were invited to present their ideas and search for partners at the 23-24 January brokerage event
1 st H2020 TEPPIES call and brokerage event: Results Over 50 project ideas from 13 countries received, addressing 12 different HORIZON 2020 call topics 110 participants from 20 countries at the 2 brokerage days (23-24 Jan.) 7 Presentations by EC officials in charge of different H2020 call topics
2 nd TEPPIES Call of H2020 Textile opportunities in the 2015 calls of Horizon 2020 NMP 02: Integration of novel nano-materials into existing production lines NMP 22: Fibre-based materials for non-clothing applications FoF 10: Manufacturing of custom made parts for personalised products FoF 12: Industrial technologies for advanced joining and assembly processes for multimaterials SPIRE 06: Energy and resource management systems for improved efficiency in the process industries WASTE-6a: Eco-innovative solutions INNOSUP 1: Cluster facilitated projects for new value chains + other SME-specific topics 2 nd TEPPIES call launched in late June 2014 Project ideas submission until late July (first round), early Sept (final round) All project idea proposers are invited to present their ideas and search for partners at the brokerage event on 18 Sept. in Brussels
Practical Advice Joining European Projects - The key to successful collaboration at EU level is KNOWING PEPOLE & KNOWING WHAT s HAPPENING - The European Technology Platform is an excellent place to get to know people to learn about events, projects, funding programmes... - EU research projects are an excellent way to experiment with collaboration in a pre-competitive environment and at very low financial risk, participate in the TEPPIES system for the next HORIZON 2020 calls - HORIZON 2020 calls are highly competitive and the success rates are not very high, but even if your proposal fails you will have learned a lot and have built new contacts for future partnerships
E T T M a European Textile Technology Marketplace
ETTMa Concept ETTMa is a European-wide textile technology transfer service provided by the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing - Exploit European Technology Platform as Open Innovation Platform: - Crowd sourcing ideas from a large textile technology expert network - Seeding industry-research partnerships independent of EU funded projects - Enable companies to find innovative solutions Europe-wide, enable researchers to test/validate research results with companies Europe-wide
ETTMa Principles available to all registered ETP experts & any EU company, but no results information will be circulated outside the network or placed on publicly accessible websites technology offers must be pre-commercial research results, technology prototypes etc., commercial products or services will be excluded the ETP guarantees full confidentiality to companies that submit technology searches once a direct contact between technology provider and potential technology user is established the ETP does provide NO further communication, brokerage, consulting or conflict resolution services all information exchange will be electronic
Step 1 - Call Response Time 6-8 weeks Call ETP Secretariat ETP Network
Step 2 - Response Technology Offers Industry Searches ETP Secretariat ETP Network
Step 3 - Circulation Technology Offers & Industry Searches Call for new technology offers in response to industry searches, deadline 1 month ETP Secretariat ETP Network
Step 4 Interaction 1 For Technology Offers Company Research Organisation
Step 5 Response 2 For Industry Searches ETP Secretariat ETP Network Researchers
Step 6 Interaction 2 ETP Secretariat Companies Researchers
ETTMa Do s & Don t s Industry Searches (from companies) + Explain the need clearly and as precisely as possible + Mention specific technology approaches that you consider either promising or uninteresting (because already explored) + Always provide feedback to researchers that responded to your search (even if you are not interested)!!! - Don t launch vague or very broad searches, because you may get irrelevant answers Technology Offers (from researchers) + Explain your technology offer as clearly and as precisely as possible + Give some examples of practical industry application cases for your technology + Make a realistic Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessment & qualify the IPR situation - Don t describe general competences/capacities, such as Our organisation has a wide range of expertise in - Don t promote commercial products or services
The 5 th ETTMa Call Launch of 5 th ETTMa call on 27 th May 2014 Submission deadline for industry searches and technology offers: 11 th July 2014 Circulation of all searches and offers: 16 th July 2014 Submission deadline for technology offers in response to industry searches: 12 th September 2014 Sending of technology offers to searching companies: early answers by end of July, final results 19 th Sept. 2014 Tentative launch date for 6 th ETTMa call: Nov. 2014
WORTH Platform
How it works? Making connections and crossing borders with design, craft and manufacture across Europe WORTH project will initiate 30 partnerships between DESIGNERS and ENTERPRISES : manufacturers, (retailers), craftsmen, technology companies) in fashion, textiles, jewellery, footwear, eyewear, furniture, leather industries from different EU member states (and other CIP participating countries) to create innovative new products under the guidance of a professional Steering Board. WORTH will provide a small grant + coaching and strategic advice + help support for: Product development Exhibition at trade fairs or other venues IP rights organization and management
3 types of eligible projects : Eligible projects A A.designer-based : designers or retailers looking for creative opportunities to raise value added and/or explore different products through different materials, finishes and manufacturing processes that are new to the company Applications have included: A furniture designer adding a range of hats made in traditional artisan methods using an item of furniture as the mould. 25
Eligible projects B B. market-oriented : manufacturers seeking the integration of design capability to expand existing or secure new customer base by improving design quality, adding value to products or through innovative new products Applications have included: A linen weaver for home textiles wanting to develop textiles and trimmings for fashion markets with a fashion designer 26
Eligible projects C C. design+technology-oriented : manufacturers seeking to master modern developing or prototyping techniques to improve flexibility, reactivity and production management by integrating updated design technology (preindustrial production phases) or technique. Such partnerships could possibly receive help from designers for new saleable ideas Applications have included: A 3D rapid prototyping company working with a product designer to create a collection of body wear pieces in a new printed material that resembles leather or skin 27
Eligible partners : Enterprises : not in process of receivership or bankruptcy, positive cashflows involve in the Project a minimum team comprising at least the top manager and one dedicated senior staff have a minimum of 3 full time employees develop and submit a well-considered project proposal, demonstrating strategic vision and drive have no or no significant experience in design.
Eligible partners : Designers : both strong creative energy and talent + realism a prior successful experience in working with manufacturers success in developing and selling their collections for at least 2 years an understanding of market issues and market-related constraints the need or strong wish to work with new types of manufacturer a strong creative identity, talent and belief in their ideas a clear articulation of the idea and purpose of the proposed project and the desired outcome credibility and relevance by industry endorsement.
Terms & Conditions: Partnerships must be trans-national Depending on the type of the project, there will be an entry fee of 500 to 1000 per project paid either by enterprises (in case B and C) or by designers (case A) A grant of 10,000 on average may be awarded to designers (case B and C) or businesses (case A) for prototypes, design fees, travel etc.
How to apply: step-by-step 1. Check that your organisation and project idea is eligible 2. Express your interest via the on-line form at http://www.worth-project.eu/projectdesign-craft-manufacturer-europe/get-involved.html 3. You will be contacted by the WORTH platform team to help you complete your full application 4. Submit your full application to the WORTH platform before the call deadline 5. Wait for the results of the selection by the Steering Board (approx. 1 month after call deadline) 6. Start your project (immediately after positive decision by the Steering Board) 31
1 st call Closed in May with 23 applications. 14 projects were selected by the Steering Board in June. Projects are starting now. 2 nd call The next round of call for applications is now open and will close on 15 th August 2014 To get more information on the project : contact@worth-project.eu 32
Upcoming Events
Final seminar of SESEC + TEPPIES Brokerage Event 17-18 September 2014, Brussels Presentation of final results of SESEC project: solutions for greater energy-efficiency in the European clothing industry Strategy and actions of the Euratex initiative Energy-madeto-measure for energy efficiency in the EU T/C industry Presentation of TEPPIES projects ideas for 2015 call of HORIZON 2020 Presentation by EC of most textile-relevant H2020 call topics Extensive networking to build new projects & partnerships
Final Conference of Fashion-able + PROsumer.NET Event Innovative Technologies and New Business Models in the European Consumer Goods Industry 15-16 October 2014, Brussels Final results of Fashion-able project developments new technologies for design and manufacturing of customised clothing, footwear & orthotics for people with special needs Key trends & new technologies affecting consumer goods innovation in the coming years Strategy and actions of the new EU cross-etp initiative for consumer goods research and innovation (building on PROsumer.NET
3rd PPE Lead Market Conference
Key points to remember Interested in H2020 project participation? Submit TEPPIES project idea by 5 th Sept. & attend brokerage event on 18 th Sept. In need of a specific new technology solution for your company? Submit an ETTMA technology search by 11th July Want to collaborate with a designer from outside Portugal? Make an expression of interest via www.worth-project.eu by mid-july Interested in innovation & technology trends in the European consumer goods industry? Attend the PROsumer.NET event on 15-16 Oct. in Brussels Interested in new developments in the work wear and PPE market? Attend the PPE Conference on 18-19 Nov. in Brussels For local support turn to your association or technology partner
Textile ETP Contact Thank you for your attention! Questions? Lutz WALTER Secretary General of the European Technology Platform 24, rue Montoyer - Box 10, B-1000 Brussels Ph. +32-2-285.48.85 E-mail: info@textile-platform.eu www.textile-platform.eu