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Agriculture and Rural Development
Agricultural Research and Innovation under
HORIZON 2020 and EIP
Nikiforos Sivenas Task Force Research & Innovation
DG AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
7th EPSO Conference, Plants for a Greening Economy Porto Heli, Greece, 01-04 September 2013
Outline HORIZON 2020 Basic Architecture Towards the 1st Work Programme
The European Innovation Partnership (EIP)
"Agricultural Productivity
and Sustainability"
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LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
• Regulation establishing H2020 – The Framework Programme
for Research & Innovation
• Regulation laying down the Rules for Participation and
dissemination in H2020
• Decision establishing the Specific Programme Implementing
H2020
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• Regulation for Euratom
"H2020 Basic Architecture"
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THE 3 PILLARS Pillar I: Excellent science
Pillar II: Industrial leadership (incl. biotechnology)
Pillar III: Societal Challenges
"H2020 Basic Architecture"
The Seven Societal Challenges
1. Health, demographic Change and Well-being
2. Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine and maritime research
and the bio-economy
3. Secure Clean and Efficient Energy
4. Smart Green and Integrated Transport
5. Climate Action, Resource efficiency and Raw Materials
6. Inclusive Societies
7. Secure Societies
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"H2020 Basic Architecture"
Societal Challenge 2: the four components
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2.1 Sustainable agriculture and forestry
2.2 Sust. and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
2.3 Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources
2.4 Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries
"H2020 Basic Architecture"
TOWARDS THE FIRST WORK PROGRAMME
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PREPARATORY STEPS Strategic Programming: priority setting on a three-year basis aligning
implementation with major political initiatives (12 Focus areas). Bi-annual work programmes: 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2020 Horizon 2020 Groups: Commission internal preparatory groups ensuring
collective approach and consistency. One for each Societal Challenge. DG AGRI co-chairs with RTD the Horizon group for SC2
International Cooperation: COM Communication of September 2012 JTI – Bio-based Industries: COM proposal of 10 July Advisory Groups Calls: to be launched in December (11th)
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PREPARATORY STEPS of DG AGRI - Creation of the Task Force for Research & Innovation
Preparation of a document for discussion:
the "Strategic Action Plan" covering the 1st sub-challenge - Close cooperation with RTD and other services for the 2014-2015 Work Programme
The Strategic Action Plan
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Status
Main priorities include: • Resource efficient and competitive production systems
(genetic resources and biodiversity, optimisation of sustainable production systems)
• Preventing and controlling pests and diseases
• Climate smart agriculture
• Fostering the sustainability of Forestry
• Balanced development of rural areas
Horizon 2020 &
Specific Programme
Strategic Programme 2014-2016 Focus areas
- Health & care - Low-carbon energy - Waste - Water innovation - Disaster resilience
- Smart cities - Energy efficiency - Mobility - Socio-economics - Digital security
Basic elements SC2 • Single Programme • Gap analysis • Main lines • Strategic Action Plan
• Links to Focus Areas • International Cooperation
Blue Growth Food Security
Work Programme 2014-2015 3 calls for SC2:
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Blue Growth Call
Food Security Call
SC2 Call
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The European Innovation Partnership (EIP)
Agricultural Productivity and
Sustainability
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"The EIP"
Closing The Innovation GAP
Research
Farming Practice R
esults Fe
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ck Interaction
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"The EIP"
Closing The Innovation GAP
Research
Results
Feed
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Interaction
Farming Practice Farming Practice Interaction
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"The EIP"
The Interactive Innovation Model
• Goes beyond the "linear innovation model").
• Adheres to the "interactive innovation model" :
demand-driven partnerships - bottom-up - linking farmers, advisors, researchers, businesses, and other actors in Operational Groups.
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"The EIP"
Farmers
NGOs Advisors
Researchers Agri-
business Operational Group
Key Acting Entities Within the EIP
- Operational Groups -
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"The EIP"
Operational Group Horizon
2020 National Funds ERDF Private Funds
Rural Develop-
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Different Sources of Funding for Operational Groups
Operational Group
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EIP Network
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"The EIP"
6 Focus Groups already identified: Organic farming (optimizing arable yields) Protein crops Animal husbandry (reduction of anti-biotic use in the pig
sector) Genetic resources Organic matter content of soils Integrated pest management (IPM)
The Focus Groups (max 20 experts) To create a forum for sharing knowledge and experience in the field of the Group’s activity To propose directions for research, directions for projects/ideas for OGs, including ways to disseminate the practical knweledge gathered.
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"The EIP"
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Thank You for Your Attention
