EU Funding Programmes

HORIZON 2020

STEPHEN FOX FOR KEELE UNIVERSITY

26TH FEBRUARY 201417 flagship policies2

H2020 The main differences from FP73bringing together of research and innovation in a single programmefocusing on multidisciplinary societal challenges which the European citizensface simplifying the participation of all companies, universities, and other institutes in all EU countries and beyond

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The 3 basic goals5Excellent ScienceIndustrial Leadership Societal Challenges

KEY MESSAGES6Very much stronger emphasis on bringing IN SMEsResearch for innovation needs to be able to demonstrate impact and close to market activitiesH2020 to be policy rather than science drivenTrying to avoid divide between research and innovation with greater integration between the twoDifferent ways of funding projects which will address the fundamental challengesNeed to translate knowledge into impact (Anne Glover -Barosso's special scientific adviser)

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Four ways to get into H2020 8Topics SME instrumentMarie Sklodowska CurieERC

areas of interest for you9Societal ChallengesSecure, clean and efficient energy

Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materialsLeadership in enabling industrial technologies - energy efficient Buildings

Work programmes now agreed for 2014 and 2015

Types of actions10Research & Innovation actionsInnovationCo-ordinationERANET SME InstrumentFunding 11100% funding for universities+ 25% overhead Deadlines12For 2014 almost too late -deadlines:

20th March, 1st April7th May 5th June

For 2015 start now for deadlines: March and June 2015,What makes a good project?

Getting ready

13Strong consortiumESSENTIAL that partners work COLLABORATIVELY to develop and deliver the project planning meetings and conference calls

Project should build capacity for partners developing learning and skills

Each partner should have clearly defined roles

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14How do you find partners?15TO LEAD or JOIN?Use your own networks and contactsInitiate partner searchUse ERRIN and other similar network organisations

When to start for 2015 16NOWDo not wait

The best bids are usually those which have taken long time in gestationEssential Elements of bidShow evidence that your EU collaboration will lead to greater benefits

Explain the EU added value of your proposal and policy context What is the IMPACT?Ensure your proposal 100% matches the priorities in the programme

Check that your proposal does not duplicate existing projects but you can build on previous work

1717Keep it clear and simpleThe proposal must be easy to understand

Be clear about the objectives of your proposal

Ensure the Work Programme delivers your objectives in a well managed, detailedcost-effective programme of actions

Ensure measurable impact within and after project duration. What are your indicators?

LOOK AT THE AWARD CRITERIA again and again!

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