Julian Randall National Contact Point Energy / Transport Euresearch Head Office [email protected] phone +41 31 380 60 10 An overview of

Julian Randall National Contact Point Energy / TransportEuresearch Head Office [email protected] phone +41 31 380 60 10

An overview of the Cooperation Thematics

ERA Academy, 30th September 2009

© Euresearch Julian Randall 2009 www.euresearch.ch

Cooperation Programme in FP7 (2006-2013)Theme Budget (€ bn)1. Health 6.12. Food, agriculture, fisheries and biotechnology

1.93. Information and communication technologies

9.1 4. Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials

and new production technologies 3.5 5. Energy 2.3 6. Environment (including climate change) 1.97. Transport (including aeronautics) 4.28. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities 0.69. Security 10 Space 2.8Total budget for collaborative research €32.4


ICT Thematic in a nutshell

Main goal:Main goal:to improve the competitiveness of European industry

Scope:Scope:ICTs have a catalytic impact in three key areas:

productivity and innovation, by facilitating creativity and management

modernization of public services, such as health, education and transport

advances in science and technology, by supporting cooperation and access to information


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1. Network and service infrastructures

3. Components, systems, engineering

4. Digital libraries & info mgmt

5. ICT for health

6. ICT for mobility & sustainable growth

7. ICT for independent living and inclusion

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ICT project : SECOQC

Goal: Integration of quantum cryptography into modern business application

Partners: 41 3 CH partners

Budget: 16.82 M€ (total EU participation: 11.35 M€)

Duration: 54 monthsWebsite: http://www.secoqc.net


The Health Theme – Scope

Basic and translational collaborative research, including early clinical trials

Improving the health of European citizens Increase the competitiveness of European health-related businesses

Addressing global health issues


Collaborative research in the Health theme1. Biotechnology, generic tools and medical technologies High-throughput research Detection, diagnosis and monitoring Suitability, safety and efficacy of therapies Innovative therapeutic approaches and interventions

2. Translating research for human health Integrating biological data & processes: Large-scale data gathering, systems

biology Research on the brain and related diseases, human development and ageing Translational research in major infectious diseases: Confront threats to public health Translational research in other major diseases

3. Optimising the delivery of health care to citizens Translating the results of clinical research outcome into clinical practice… Quality, efficiency and solidarity of health care systems Enhanced health promotion and disease prevention International public health and health systems

4. Other actions across the Health theme Coordination and support actions across the theme Responding to EU policy needs


Health Project Example:

Swiss SME EVOLVA coordinates the project CAPPELLA “Combating cancer through novel approaches to protein-protein interaction inhibitor libraries“ - EC contribution €3.4 million over 3 years

Coordinator: Alexandra Sorensen, Evolva, Basel

The project brings together five companies, including some of Europe's leading biotech SME's and four well-recognized academic institutes to provide innovative and complementary expertise…

…to explore new sources for inhibitors of protein-protein interactions and provides one of the most promising approaches to development of novel cancer therapies.

More information on this project: http://www.evolva.com/news/2007-01-01/


Transport thematic structure

Aeronautics and Air transportSurface transport

- Rail- Road- Waterborne

Galileo Transport includes aeronautics and Galileo


Activities Aeronautics and Air Transport

The greening of air transport Increasing time efficiencyEnsuring customer satisfaction and safety Improving cost efficiencyProtecting of aircraft and passengersPioneering the air transport of the future

Source: www.sxc.hu, upload by Astrid VonBorch


Activities within sust. Surface Transport

Greening of transportModal shift, decongestion corridorsUrban mobilitySafety and securityStrengthening competitivenessCross-cutting issues

Source: www.sxc.hu, upload by Afonso Lima


Nanotechnologies, Material sciences and New Production (NMP)

The main goals are:

Mastering Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Materials with tailored surface properties New production technologies


NMP

•Ethical issues in nanotechnologies•Tools for real time nanomaterials characterisation•Green nanotechnology•Thermoelectric nano energy converters•Reference methods for nano risk •Modelling toxicity behaviour of engineered nanoparticles, •Organic-inorganic hybrids for electronics and photonics•Scaffolds for tissue regeneration•Catalytic reactors•Radical advances in the processing of multifunctional films and tapes

•Modelling of Crystalline materials•Industrial models for a sustainable and efficient production•3D-shaped, multilayered products with flexible materials


NMP FP7: The ASMENA Project

The ASMENA project aims to create new tools and techniques for drug development and screening. Once the substances have been developed into finished pharmaceutical drugs, the clinical trials (where drugs are tested on humans) will involve less risk, and the end result wil be safer and more efficient pharmaceutical drugs.

Project duration; 3 yearsPartners: 15Countries:7

Coordinator: ETH Zurich

http://www.asmena.ethz.ch/


SPACE

The main goals are:GMES: Space-based applications at the service of

European SocietyStrengthening of Space foundations

(complimentary to ESA activities)


SPACE

•Stimulating the development of downstream GMES services

•Coordination of national activities for land monitoring•Fostering downstream activities and links with regions•Exploitation of Space science and exploration data•Space transportation for space exploration•Security of space assets from space weather events•Security of space assets from onorbit collisions•EU-Russia Cooperation in GMES(SICA)•International Cooperation in GMES /Deforestation (SICA)•EU-South Africa Cooperation in GMES (SICA)•EU-Russia Cooperation for Strengthening Space Foundations

•European Space Policy Studies


http://www.fp7-space.eu/about-cosmos-1.phtm

COSMOS: NCP ProjectDuration: 3 yearsProject type CSAPartners: 33Budget 2 M €


ENVIRONMENT

Main goal is the reduction of effects related to climate change

With 4 sub-activities:

Climate change, pollution and risksSustainable Management of ResourcesEnvironmental TechnologiesEarth observation & assessment tools


Pressures on environment and climate Environment and Health Natural hazards Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made

resources and biodiversity Management of marine environments Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention,

mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment

Protection, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage, including human habitat

Technology assessment, verification and testing Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the

environment and sustainable development Forecasting methods and assessment tools for sustainable development

taking into account different scales of observation

ENVIRONMENT


EnviroGridshttp://www.envirogrids.net/

Coordinator: University of Geneva

Duration: 4 yearsParticipants 27


Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology Thematic in a nutshell

The main goal is a Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy (KBBE)KBBE addresses the following needs:

safer, healthier, higher quality food; sustainable use and production of renewable bio-

resources; risk of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and food related

disorders; sustainability and security of agricultural, aquaculture

and fisheries production; high quality food, taking into account animal welfare and

rural and coastal contexts and response to specific dietary needs of consumers.


KBBE Thematic structure

Activity 1Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forestand aquatic environment

Activity 2Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being

Activity 3Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes


KBBE project : Isafruit

Goal: All aspects of fruit from its start as a seed till a consumer bites into a juicy end product.

Partners: 60

Budget: 21 M€Duration: 57 monthsWebsite: http://www.isafruit.org


ENERGY Thematic in a nutshell

Main goal: Progress towards the SET PlanScope: is renewable energy and energy savings (only)


ENERGY Thematic structure

HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLSRENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATIONRENEWABLE FUEL PRODUCTIONRENEWABLES FOR HEATING AND COOLINGCO2 CAPTURE AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ZERO EMISSION POWER GENERATION

CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIESSMART ENERGY NETWORKSENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGSKNOWLEDGE FOR ENERGY POLICY MAKINGHORIZONTAL PROGRAMME ACTIONS


ENERGY project : Flexcellence

Goal: develop the equipment and the processes for cost-effective roll-to-roll production of high-efficiency thin-film modules, involving microcrystalline and amorphous silicon.

Partners: 8

Budget: x M€Duration: x monthsWebsite: http://www2.unine.ch/flex


Security

Objectives: develop technologies & knowledge

to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as terrorism, natural disasters and crime while respecting human rights incl. privacy

stimulate cooperation of providers and users of civil security solutions

Budget: 1’400 M€ for 7 years

Focus: exclusively civil purposes (≠ defence) public security only (≠ safety)


SEC – Structure

1) Security of Citizens

2) Security of Critical Infrastructures & Utilities

3) Intelligent Surveillance & Border Security

4) Restoring Security & Safety in Case of Crisis

5) Security Systems Integration, Interconnectivity, Interoperability=> no further calls planned

6) Security & Society

7) Security Research Coordination & Training


SEC – Project: CREATIF

Aims: create network of testing

facilities for security related products and services focused to CBRNE detection

discuss specific themes in the field of certification and testing of CBRNE detection equipment

develop standards to suggest harmonization of testing in the field of CBRNE detection both on a geographic scale within EU-27 and on a technical level

Participants

COTECNA INSPECTION S.A. SWITZERLAND

MINISTERE DE LA DEFENSE FRANCE

TOTALFORSVARETS FORSKNINGSINSTITUT

SWEDEN

NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK - TNO

NETHERLANDS

BUNDESANSTALT FUER MATERIALFORSCHUNG UND -PRUEFUNG

GERMANY


Social Sciences & Humanities SSH

Objectives: to gain a better understanding of the complex non

technological challenges facing Europe provide for more informed European policy

decisionson issues such as competitivity, migration, orparticipation

Budget: 623 M€ for 7 years

Good to know: Focus currently on interdisciplinary

large-scale integrating projects (> 7 M€ EC Contribution)few ‘conventional’ small to mediumsized projects (< 2.7 M€)


SSH – Structure

1) Growth, Employment & Competitiveness in a Knowledge Society: The European Case=> Single Market Integration

2) Combining Economic, Social & Environmental Objectives in a European Perspective: Sustainable Development=> larger context of EU economy

3) Major Trends in Society and Their Implications=> quality of life, values, attitudes; multiculturalism

4) Europe in the World=> conflicts, peace, human rights

5) The Citizen in the European Union=> participation & citizenship

6) Socio-Economic and Scientific Indicators=> provide tools for policy-making

7) Foresight Activities


SSH – Project: Younex

Aims: generate new body of data on young (long-term) unemployed extend knowledge on social and political exclusion of young

unemployed provide practical insights into the potential paths for the social

and political integration of young unemployed

Partners:

coordinator

Uni Siegen (DE)

Karlstad Univ. (SE)

Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (IT)

Polskye TowarzistwoSocjologiczne

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