FP7 – Capacities - 2008

1. FP7 – Capacities - 2008

2. Research Infrastructures and Research for the Benefit of SMEs

4. FP 7- specific programme « CAPACITIES » • 1. Research Infrastructures 1715 M€ • Research for the benefit of SMEs 1336 M€ • 3. Regions of Knowledge (ROK) 126 M€ • Research Potential340 M€ • 5. Science in Society 330 M€ • 6. Activities of International Coop.180 M€

9. CCSA

10. Call 4 (call identifier: FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-2) • Date of publication: 6 May 2008 • Deadline1: 11 September 2008, at 17:00:00, Brussels local time. • Indicative budget]: EUR 20 million • Topics called

11. INFRA-2008-1.1.2.11: for ICT experience and application research, based in particular on methods, tools and platforms to involve the user early in the R&D process INFRA-2008-1.1.2.12: for nano-electronics and integrated micro-/nano-systems research, based in particular on networking of and trans-national access to clean rooms; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.13: for embedded systems research based in particular on sharing methods, tools and platforms for design, evaluation and testing. INFRA-2008-1.1.2.14: for nano-bio-technology, in particular for simulation, design and control of biomaterial structure and reactions at nano-level; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.15: for nano-materials research, linked with the European nanotechnology Action Plan, and in the context of a broad international cooperation. INFRA-2008-1.1.2.16: aiming at the development of the next generation bio-fuels; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.17: integrating European testing and analysis research infrastructure for hydrogen and fuel cell energy-chain INFRA-2008-1.1.2.18: for ocean energy research; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.19: for concentrating solar power research; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.20: for research on Smart Energy networks, to develop advanced electricity networks architectures and/or for testing of power components. INFRA-2008-1.1.2.21: establishing an European e-Infrastructure for earth system’s understanding and modelling; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.22: forseismic engineering research and testing infrastructures; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.23: establishing an efficient network of hydrological observatories, river basin networks and databases, for water resources research; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.24: integrating, for efficient polar research, existing observation and monitoring stations in both Arctic and Antarctic regions; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.25: enhancing the test capabilities, quality and productivity of European wind tunnels of strategic importance; INFRA-2008-1.1.2.26: to establish a European capability on in-flight testing and research suitable to meet the RTD requirements for the next generation of air transport.

13. Research for the Benefit of SMEs bottom-up approach

15. Regions of Knowledge (ROK) 126 M€ • Research Potential340 M€

16. Increased research capacity of European Regions • Aim: • to intensify role of RTD in economic development • to invest in research • Actions: • to improve links between stakeholders • to foster transnational cooperation • to enhance mutual learning of regional actors • to exchange experience and best practice • to develop joint action plans

17. Two lines of action… but NO funding of (« hands on ») research « Regions of Knowledge » • for ALL European Regions • to encourage and support the development of « regional research driven clusters » « Research Potential » • for Convergence & Outermost regions • to unlock and develop their research potential • to help researchers to successfully participate in research activities at EU level

18. Regions of Knowledge Two objectives for all European regions: Through the development of regional ‘research-driven clusters’ Associated and candidate countries are also eligible Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carryingout research activities Produce research strategies that contribute to regional economic development

19. What is a regional research-driven cluster? Research Entity Regional Authority Regional Research–Driven Cluster Local Enterprise (e.g. SME) Other Actors (e.g. Banks)

20. Regions of knowledge - Call 2008 – Dead TIME 14. III. 2008 • FP7-2008-Regions-1 : Analysis, mentoring, integration of research agenda's and definition of Joint Action Plans( 9.3 M €) Participants : Consortia of at least two regional research-driven cluster / potential cluster – e.g. counting at least 6 partners from 2 countries • FP7-2008-Regions-2: Facilitating the emergence of new clusters and mutual exchange of information (0.8 €) Participants: • at least 3 participants (one research entity, one regional authority, one business entity) - from the same region • or one research driven / potential cluster (for mutual information activities) Thematic Priorities : • Maximising the benefits of research infrastructures […as a catalyst] for regional economic development • Regional contributions to the reduction of CO2 emissions [enhancing the use of energy efficient technologies, meet increasing energy requirements of regional actors, system approach]

21. INDICATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE CALLS – 2009 In 2009 the projects are expected to address one or both of the following areas: • Role of knowledge producers (e.g. universities, research centers, technological institutes) for the economic development of the regions • Integrated water management

22. RESEARCH POTENTIAL • Two objectives forCONVERGENCE & OUTERMOST regions only: • to stimulate the realisation of the full research potential of the enlarged Union by unlocking and developing the research potential in the EU’s convergence regions and outermost regions • to strengthen the capacities of their researchers to successfully participate in research activities at EU level • Call 2008 / Dead TIME : 14. III. 2008!! • REGPOT-2008-1: Unlocking and developing the Research Potential of research entities established in the EU´s convergence regions and outermost regions (29 M€) • REGPOT-2008-2:Providing evaluation facilities for research entities established in the EU´s convergence regions and outermost regions (1 M€)

23. REGPOT-2008-1The activity will support an Action Plan defined by the highest quality and/or promising researchcentres in the thematic priorities’ domains of the FP7, based on a set of coherent measures for: • Exchange of know-how and experience. • Recruitment by the selected research entities of incoming experienced researchers • Acquisition, development or upgrading of research equipment; • Organisation of workshops and conferences to facilitate. knowledge transfer at national and international level; • Dissemination and promotional activities to increase visibility. • Participants :Any existing and autonomous public or private research entity in the eligible regions • Impact: • - Upgrading the RTD capacity (human potential: number of new researchers and training of all research staff, improvement of research management, scientific equipment) and the quality of research carried out by the selected research entity • - Better integration of the selected research entities in the ERA as a whole (partnership with research groups elsewhere in Europe) • - Contribution to regional capacity building • - Improvement of the capacity of participation in FP7

24. REGPOT-2008-2 Activities: • evaluation of research quality and capability of the selected research entities by high level independent experts (SWOT analysis) • Preparation, by the selected research entity, of an Action Plan to upgrade and reinforce its RTD potential Participants: • public or private research entity (as a single proposer) established as a legal entity in the EU's convergence regions and outermost regions Impact: • SWOTanalysis and conclusions • An Action Planto improve the research entities’ RTD capacity • Improved research capacityfor increased contribution to regional economic and social development and for better participation in FP7 projects PS: Research Enquiry Service: http://ec.europa.eu/research/enquiries FAQs:http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?lg=en&pg=faq

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