horizon 2020 fast track to innovation - combined
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Horizon 2020 &
Fast Track to Innovation
www.investni.com
Dr Joanne CoyleInvest NI
www.investni.com
Fast Track to Innovation
Seizing the Opportunity for
Northern Ireland business
Dr Joanne Coyle
Research & Development
Invest NI
January 20 2015
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Innovation Support Ecosystem
New – Fast Track to Innovation
SME Funding Opportunities
ProAxsis Ltd
Overview of Support available
Welcome
Innovation Support Ecosystem
EUROPENATIONALLOCAL
Horizon
2020/
Enterprise
Europe
Network
EU
Structural
Funds
Innovate
UK; KTP,
SBRI, CRD,
Catalysts,
Catapults
Government Departments
(DEL / DETI / DHSSPS /
DARD / DCAL)
Invest NI
Local
Authorities
HE / FE
Other
Support
Orgs*
Public
Research
Institutes
BIS
* Includes InterTradeIreland, NISP, MATRIX, Private Sector etc
R&D Tax
Credits
Patent
Box
Research
Councils
Our role is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and
supporting business-led innovation
We work with others to develop the R&D infrastructure in N. Ireland
and implement national technology strategies in priority areas
Our role is one of partnering with businesses on the R&D journey
With partner and business contributions we have invested about
£100m in innovation projects over the last 5 years
We host the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Northern Ireland
We are a National Contact Point (NCP) for SMEs in Horizon 2020
Invest NI: Some Facts
Models for driving forward Business R&D
WORKING DIRECTLY WITH
BUSINESSES
(Grant for R&D)
WORKING IN COLLABORATION
WITH OTHERS
(Horizon 2020; Innovate UK; SFI;
HMRC)
WORKING AT DEVELOPING
INFRASTRUCTURE
WORKING WITH BUSINESSES & ACADEMIA FOR
COMMERCIALISATION
The core focus is on creating productive alliances between Industry and Academia in pursuit of excellent research and a route to market
Gain access national and international networks
Increase their capabilities by tapping into external knowledge and skills
Produce better products, processes and services
Are more productive and typically grow faster than non-innovators
Get access to new markets and customers
Increase turnover and profits
Increase their reputation and visibility
Have greater options for funding new developments
SMEs that take part in Collaborative R&D Projects...
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Developing CapacityProject Definition, TDI, Design
Driving new knowledgeCompetence Centres, Proof of Concept
Application of knowledgeOpen Access Facilities, Collaborative R&D, H2020
ImplementationGrant for R&D, KTP, SBRI, Intellectual Property
Building Innovation awarenessInnovation Vouchers, Innovation Advice
Grant
for
R&D
Innovate
UK &
SFI
Patent
Box
R&D
Tax
credits
EU
H2020
R&D Solutions
Aims for Today
It’s not about writing
a good proposal
It’s about defining and
implementing
an excellent project with EU
impact...
....convincing the evaluators
&
Winning the funding!
Understand EU R&D Funding Programmes
Horizon 2020 &
Fast Track to Innovation
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Catherine PouretExecutive Agency for SMEs
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Horizon 2020 for SMEsA recipe for success
Cathy POURET - Unit A2 - SME Instrument Belfast – 20/01/2015
Agencies & DGs
EASME History
• One of the 6 Executive Agencies of the EU (REA / ERCEA / TEN-T EA / EACEA / EAHC)
• Established in December 2003 as the Intelligent Energy Executive Agency (IEEA)
• 2007-2013: EACI with Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and Marco Polo
• 01/01/2014: EACI became EASME
• Part of Horizon 2020
• COSME (Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)
• LIFE (environment and climate actions)
• EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund)
• Legacy of IEE (Intelligent Energy Europe)
• Legacy of Eco-innovation
EASME Programmes 2014-2020
Fast Track to Innovation
(FTI) Pilot
• Strong challenge-based approach, allowing industry applicants* to have
considerable freedom to come up with innovative solutions
• Emphasis on innovation, with continuing support for R&D
• Less prescriptive topics, strong emphasis on expected impact
• A strategic approach, with two-year work programmes (that take into
account industry concerns and changing business needs)
• Focus areas bring together different technologies, along entire innovation
chain
• Dedicated support through various specific instruments: SME
(instrument), FTI Pilot, InnovFin…
Industry-friendly Features
Three Priorities of Horizon 2020
Excellent
Science
(ES)
Industrial
Leadership
(IL)
Societal
Challenges
(SC)
Fast Track To
Innovation
(FTI)
The FTI pilot is the only fully-bottom-up measure
in Horizon 2020 promoting close-to-the-market
innovation activities that is
open to all types of participants
FTI Pilot - What is it?
Reduce time from idea to market -
- last push
Increase participation of industry,
first-time applicants, SMEs
Stimulate private sector
investment in R&I
FTI Pilot - What is the idea?
research demo
TRL6
innovation
TRL9
fast track
funding range
€ 1-3 millionmarket
launch
• Follows bottom-up logic (within SC and LEITs)
• One common call, permanently open, 3 cut-offs per year
• Time-to-grant 6 months
• Funds innovation actions (70%), grant up to €3 mn
FTI Pilot – Key Features
• Allows consortia of min. 3, max. 5 members — mandatory industry
involvement
• Impact criterion has higher weighting in evaluations
• Budget: €200 mn for 2015/2016 (100 + 100) — ca. 100 projects
with average EU contribution of €2 mn
• Future of pilot (beyond 2016) only decided after full evaluation
FTI Pilot – Key Features
Mandatory industry involvement can consist in the following:
• … either at least 60% of the overall budget of the proposal
must be allocated to consortium partner(s) from industry
• … or the minimum number of industry participants must be 2 in
a consortium of 3 or 4 partners, and 3 in a consortium of 5
partners
Proposals shall include a business plan (market development
strategy)
SMEs and first-time industry applicants particularly welcome
FTI Pilot – Industry Involvement
• Topic = Fast Track to Innovation Pilot (bottom-up!)
• Call opening: 6/1/2015
• Planned cut-off dates (or "ranking" dates) > funding decision
FTI Pilot – Planning and Implementation
• Remote evaluation
• At least 4 evaluators per proposal
• Balancing knowledge of industry/technology, market, finance and
sectors (topics)
• Not more than one evaluator from the applicant's country
• No consensus meeting
• Short standardised feedback
• No negotiation (only duration and starting date)
FTI Pilot – Evaluation process
Individual evaluation of proposals upon arrival, with particular
attention for the following:
• 'Impact' is evaluated first and 4 out of 5 is a must ( ~ fast development
& market take-up/ wide deployment no more than 3 years after the beginning of
the FTI project, business development, growth and job creation…)
• 'Excellence' is evaluated second; FTI proposals pursuing technological
innovation are expected to have a readiness level of 6 out of 9 (technology
demonstrated in relevant environment)
• Overall score not below 12 out of 15
FTI Pilot – Evaluation criteria
• Participant Portal:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/t
opics/9096-ftipilot-1-2015.html
• Work Programme:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2014_2015/main/h20
20-wp1415-fast-track_en.pdf
FTI Pilot – Useful Information
QUESTIONS?
For more information
http://ec.europa.eu/easme/sme/
Cathy POURET
Horizon 2020 &
Fast Track to Innovation
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Dr Jane WatkinsInnovate UK
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SME Participation in Horizon 2020SME Instrument
Dr Jane Watkins
Horizon 2020 - summary
1. Innovative projects (more support for innovation activities)
2. Projects address priorities identified by the Commission’s Work Programme
3. Projects must respond to a call for Proposals
4. Involving partners from multiple countries
5. Reimbursement up to 100 % of eligible costs
6. Co-financed through a Grant Agreement with the European Commission
7. Simplified access, for all companies, universities, etc
• Sounds simple!!
Horizon 2020 - getting involved
• Does H2020 meet your business needs?
• What are the timescales?
• Is there a likely ‘home’ for you project?
• - Societal Challenges, SME instrument, Eurostars, other EU programmes?
• Are you ready to be the Coordinator? How do you find partners?
• What are the participation/funding rules?
• How do I write and submit a proposal?
• The participant portal is collapsed, where can I get support?
• What happens if I’m successful?
Targeted Approach
• “We would like to apply for Europe Smart award. I note the deadline is only 45 working days away. Please can you send me full details of how to apply ASAP.
• I looked at Eurostars but we cannot apply for it as the company has less than 5 full time researchers
• Just to double check, is there anything other than the following 3 calls we could apply for:
• H2020 ICT 37
• H2020 ICT16
• UK SMART Programme”
Horizon 2020 is different
• A strong challenge-based approach, allowing applicants to have considerable freedom to come up with innovative solutions
• Emphasis on innovation, with continuing support for R&D
• Less prescriptive topics, strong emphasis on expected impact
• A strategic approach, with two-year work programmes
• Focus areas bring together different technologies, along entire innovation chain
Horizon 2020 Priorities
Excellent
Science European Research
Council
Future & Emerging Technologies
Marie Curie
Research Infrastructures
Industrial
Leadership Leadership in enabling
and industrial
technologies
Access to risk finance
Research and innovation in SME's (SME Instrument)
Societal
Challenges Health, demographic
change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable
agriculture and the bio-economy
Secure, clean and efficient energy
Smart, green and integrated transport
Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
Inclusive, innovative and secure societies
SME Instrument – KEY FEATURES
• Targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to grow (and to develop and internationalize)
• Only for profit SMEs allowed to apply for funding (single company support, but collaboration is certainly advisable)
• Competitive, EU dimension - only the best ideas pass
• Market-oriented, close-to-market activities: 70% co-funding
• Entrance in both Phase 1 and 2
• Embedded in societal challenges and key enabling technologies
• Evaluators: market perspective
• Time to grant*: 400 days in 2008 - > 150 days in 2014
Target Group
• Innovative for-profit SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise
• Single company support is possible or consortium of for-profit SMEs
• Highly competitive, market-oriented, EU dimension
• Other partners (research providers like universities and research institutes, large companies etc.) can be involved as third parties (subcontractors)
• SMEs need to be established in the EU-member states or associated countries
SME instrument
?
IDEA continued support throughout the project MARKET
Concept & Feasibility
Assessment
DemonstrationMarket Replication
R&DCommercialisation
Idea to concept, risk assessment, technological &
commercial feasibility
Demonstration, prototyping, testing ,
market replication, scaling up, miniaturisation,
research
Quality label for successful projects,
access to risk finance, indirect
support
SME window EU financial facilities
Phase 1: Concept and feasibility assessment
Phase 2: R&D, demonstration,
market replication
Input: Idea/Concept: "Business Plan 1"
(~ 10 pages)
Activities:Feasibility of concept
Risk assessmentIP regime
Partner searchDesign study
Pilot applicationetc.
Output: elaborated "Business plan 2"
Input: "Business plan 2" plus description of
activities under Phase 2 (~ 30 pages)
Activities:Development,
prototyping, testing, piloting, miniaturisation,
scaling-up, market replication, research
Output: "investor-ready Business plan 3"
Lump sum: 50.000 €
~ 6 monthsNo direct funding
Phase 3: Commercialisation
1-3 (5) M€ EC funding
~ 12 to 24 months
Promote instrument as quality label for successful
projects
Facilitate access to risk finance
Support via networking , training, information,
addressing i.a. IP management, knowledge sharing, dissemination
SME window in the EU financial facilities (debt
facility and equity facility)
Possible connection to PPC (and PPI?)
Specific Calls• BG-12-2015-1: Supporting SMEs efforts for the development - deployment and market replication
of innovative solutions for blue growth
• BIOTEC-5b-2015-1: SME boosting biotechnology-based industrial processes driving competitiveness and sustainability
• DRS-17-2015-1: Critical infrastructure protection topic 7: SME instrument topic: Protection of Urban soft targets and critical infrastructures
• ICT-37-2015-1: Open Disruptive Innovation Scheme (implemented through the SME instrument)
• INSO-10-2015-1: SME business model innovation
• INSO-9-2015-1: Innovative mobile e-government applications by SMEs
• IT-1-2015-1: Small business innovation research for Transport
• NMP-25-2015-1: Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies, advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs
• PHC-12-2015-1: Clinical research for the validation of biomarkers and/or diagnostic medical devices
• SC5-20-2015-1: Boosting the potential of small businesses for eco-innovation and a sustainable supply of raw materials
• SFS-08-2015-1: Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing
• SIE-01-2015-1: Stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low carbon energy system
• Space-SME-2015-1: SME Instrument
Submission Dates
• Rolling programme so no fixed deadline•17th December 2014
•18th March 2015
•17th June 2015
•17th September 2015
•16th December 2015
• Evaluation begins at submission, not closing date, so submit early to get a less stressed evaluator
–80% of submissions to first call were in last 48 hours
Evaluation
• Three Criteria–Excellence–Impact (1.5. times weighted for SME Instrument)–Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation
• Scores out of 5• Phase 1
–At least 4 out of 5 for each criteria–Threshold is at least a total of 13 points
• Phase 2–Impact must be at least 4 out of 5 (and is assessed first)–Threshold is at least a total of 12 points
Evaluator’s Perspective
• Tell a gripping story–First two pages are critical, difficult to recover from a bad first
impression
• Demonstrate that you know your user–Why are they going to buy (i.e. pay real cash) your product?–What is going to make them change the way they do things
now?
• Show you have the business expertise not just technical–It’s not a mechanism to fund a hobby–Include the CVs of sales manager types
• How is this going to make money?–This is a business plan not a research proposal, think of it as
Dragon’s Den
First Phase 1 Submission June 14 cut off
• 2602 eligible applications received, 317 (12%) were evaluated above threshold.
• Based on the positively evaluated applications per topic 155 projects could be funded (6%)
– 49% of applications above threshold were funded due to budget constraints
• 105 out of 155 (68%) of the SMEs reportedly are newcomers to Framework Programmes.
• Countries with highest success rate were:
– Ireland (20%), Austria (15%), UK (11%), Israel (10%) and Spain (9%)
• The Commission received 1,944 proposals by the second cut-off date of Phase 1.
• 237 received an evaluation score above the application threshold and 75% have been selected for funding.
• Together with the first selection round earlier this year, Spanish SMEs have been particularly successful in Phase 1 with 71 beneficiaries in total accepted for funding, followed by firms from Italy (58) and the UK (46).
SME Instrument Phase 1 September 24th 2014 cut off
SME Instrument Phase 2 October 9th 2014 cut off
The Commission received 580 project proposals involving 785 SMEs by the first cut-off date of Horizon 2020’s SME Instrument programme Phase 2 (9 October 2014).
Evaluation by independent experts showed that 132 of the proposals met the evaluation standard. 60 (45.45%) have been selected for funding.
UK companies (10 participants) on track to receive over €17 million. They are closely followed by France, the Netherlands and Spain, which actually has the biggest number of single beneficiaries (12).
The biggest number of proposals came from Italy - 70, followed by Spain –69 and United Kingdom with 61 proposals.
Of the applications received, 78% were submitted by a single company. In total 785 SMEs are participating in this cut-off.
H2020 SME Instrument – Lesson Learned
Most of the non-selected proposals were:
1. Too much focused on the project and not enough on the business opportunity;
2. Not convincing when describing the company (you have to explain why your company will succeed and not your competitor);
3. Not providing enough information on competing solutions;
4. Having a too low level of innovation, planning to develop a product that already exists on the market;
5. Proposing just an idea without any concept for its commercialisation;
6. Just trying their luck (the SME Instrument is not a lottery!).
Contact details
Dr Jane WatkinsUK Horizon 2020 National Contact Point for SMEs
Email:[email protected]
• Tel: +44(0)7500051146
• IF YOU WISH TO BE KEPT INFORMED ABOUT EUROPEAN HORIZON 2020 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ON www.h2020uk.org
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Dr Lorraine MartinProAxsisLtd
www.investni.com
Horizon 2020: SME Instrument Case Study
Dr Lorraine Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder
Fast Track to Innovation Seminar – 20 Jan 2015
Background
Technology & Innovation
Roadmap to commercialisation
Horizon 2020 – SME Instrument
Primary considerations
Proposal preparation & submission
Award & grant agreement preparation
Tangible Benefits
ProAxsis: On the fast track
Fast Track to Innovation Seminar – 20 Jan 2015
Technology: Identification of an active problem
CancerHeart
DiseaseInfection
Respiratory Disease
Diagnostic and prognostic value:Drug targets and Biomarkers of disease activity
Active proteases are of biomedical and
pharmaceutical importance e.g.
No tools available in the clinic or home to
monitor predictive spikes of protease activity
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Innovative solutions to an active problem
Protease-Tag
PROTEASE
PROTEASE
PROTEASE
PROTEASE
ProteaseTagsTM
Inactivate a specific protease
and may be used as tools to
detect and quantify the
activity of a single protease
species within a complex
biological sample
Protease-TagTM Technology:
Novel and rapid method of
detecting active protease
biomarkers
• Potential to be
incorporated into a
number of technology
platforms
• Multi-analyte
• Product pipeline
Roadmap to commercialisation
Proof of Concept Awards; £100K x2
Confidence in Concept
£100K
Commercial Development Award
£118K
2008
2012
2013
2009
Spin-out
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SMART MOLECULES
ProteaseTagsTM
“DESIGN & SYNTHESIS”
CLINICAL RESEARCH
SERVICES
ACTIVITY PROFILING
TARGET VALIDATION
CLINICAL TRIAL SUPPORT
CLINICAL/
POINT OF CARE TESTS
DEVELOPMENT OF LATERAL
FLOW DEVICES WITH
ASSOCIATED HAND-HELD
READER TECHNOLOGY
ProteaseTagTM ELISAs
KIT SALES
SERVICE PROVISION
DRUG DISCOVERY
LICENCING OPPORTUNITIES
Active markets requiring smart solutions
Constitute global sales of $7.2 billion.
Expected to double by 2020.
Rapidly growing market predicted to
be worth £20.9 billion by 2015
Horizon 2020 – Identify a call
Call ID PHC 12 -2014/15: Clinical validation of
biomarkers and/or diagnostic medical devices
Developing a test for use at point of care for a chronic
disease of significant burden across Europe and globally
Phase 1: ENABLE: Establishment of a Neutrophil elastase
Activity home test for the Better management and treatment of
Lung Exacerbations
Phase 2: MONITOR: Measurement Of Neutrophil elastase In the
management and Treatment Of chronic Respiratory disease
Evaluate preparation time/effort vs tangible benefits
Direct benefits:
Phase 1: €50K (70% funding), lump sum for “deliverable” to
progress a work package
Indirect benefits:
PR, exposure, heightened profile
“Deliverable” pump primes Phase 2 application: £M
(100% funding)
Get some feedback Invest NI
Primary considerations
H2020
Advisors
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Start the process – Registration
Never too early to register with the Participants Portal
Personal info, company info, financials
******** ********
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However, some things can be left . . .
E.g. LEAR validation
If in doubt - ask
Acquire PIC number******
*
Start the process – PIC Number
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Proposal preparation
Follow the instructions!
Proposal submission document (electronic)
Proposal in 2 parts – sections 1-3 & 4-5 (separate documents)
Read the questions and address each point
Be careful with jargon and clearly note abbreviations
Consider impact - think outside the box
European application – use Euro’s for markets and
compile as much cross-Europe data as possible
Think carefully about task list – follow guidance
Get feedback
Submission
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Receipt of Award – Award Letter
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Receipt of Award -Evaluation Summary Report
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Total score (out of 15.00; threshold 13.00)
Criterion 1
Impact (threshold 4.00/5.00)
Criterion 2
Excellence (threshold 4.00/5.00)
Criterion 3
Quality & efficiency of implementation (threshold 4.00/5.00)
Final assessment:
Proposal content corresponds, wholly or in part to the topic
description against which it is submitted, in the relevant work
programme part?
Status – YES/NO
All validations need to be completed
Financial identification form
Legal entity
Confirmation of private company, VAT, current
appointments etc
LEAR (Legal entity appointed representative)
Declaration of honour
Part B: merging of sections 1-3 and 4-5 to a
single document exc task list (inputted
separately)
Grant Agreement preparation stage
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Summary of Process
CALL ID
Registration
Proposal Preparation
Submission
Grant Agreement
Preparation
Validations
Signing off
Transfer of % funds
Receipt of award letter
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Tangible benefits & PR
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
€50K lump sum to support the building of resources for the
preparation of Phase 2; no detailed financial accounting
Familiarity with the portal and process, prior to submission of
larger phase 2
PR and company exposure
Press releases
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• British Influence @britinfluence Sep 18 @ProAxsis Congratulations
on securing an EU SME Instrument grant!
http://bit.ly/1o5aEiM http://bit.ly/UuYHtQ
• Stratified Medicine retweeted a Tweet you were mentioned in
Sep 22: @EU_Commission announce @ProAxsis secured an EU
SME Instrument #grant! Sending our congrats!
http://bit.ly/1o5aEiM http://bit.ly/UuYHtQ
• Sep 23: Congratulations to Dr Lorraine Martin @QUBPharmacy on
being among the first to receive a EU SME Instrument grant.
• H2020 SME Instrument @H2020SME Oct 16 #H2020
#SMEinstrument project: ENABLE Neutrophil elastase activity home
test for better treatment of lung exacerbations by @ProAxsis, UK
• MRC Impact @MRCeVal Nov 14 New @MRCcomms spin outs inc
@ProAxsis from @QueensUBelfast voted one of NI promising tech
companies http://bit.ly/1xWRZLI #researchfish
• H2020 SME Instrument @H2020SME Dec 4 #H2020
#SMEinstrument project: ENABLE Neutrophil elastase activity home
test for better treatment of lung exacerbations by @ProAxsis UK
Tangible benefits & PR
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
€50K lump sum to support the building of resources for the
preparation of Phase 2; no detailed financial accounting
Familiarity with the portal and process, prior to submission of
larger phase 2
PR and company exposure
Press releases
Linkedin contacts
Potential opportunities for collaboration
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On the Horizon
Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
Completion of Phase 1 deliverable
Clinical validation & regulatory
approval of PoC test
Phase 2 preparation & submission
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CONTACT
Dr Lorraine Martin
ProAxsis Ltd
63 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NF
Phone: +44 (0)2890 975711
Email: [email protected]
www.proaxsis.com
Follow on Twitter @proaxsis
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Graham MobbsInnovate UK
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EUREKA Eurostars
Graham M MobbsEuropean Operations Manager
InnovateUK
The Eurostars Programme is the first European funding and
support programme to be specifically dedicated to R&D
performing SMEs.
Short lead-time
(14 WEEKS from cut-off date to funding decision)
Projects funded by the respective partners national funding bodies
UK – Innovate UK
EUREKA Eurostars
Eurostars countries
© EUREKA Secretariat 2014
• Consortium leader is an R&D-performing SME
• At least 2 partners from 2 different Eurostars participating countries
• Project duration is no more than 36 months
• Market introduction is foreseen within 2 years after project ends.
• Research-performing SMEs undertake minimum 50% of total R&D cost
• No single country or project partner is responsible for more than 75% of the project costs
• No restriction on thematic area [except military] and project managed from the bottom up
• Partners in a Consortium must be separate legal and non-linked entities
EUREKA Eurostars Project Eligibility Criteria
EUREKA EurostarsUK Partner Eligibility
In the UK R & D Intensive SME’s are eligible for funding. Large companies, RTOs and Universities can participate in Eurostars projects, but must source alternative funding.
• Trading for at least 12 months.
• VAT registered - Maintain up to date “books” or management accounts sufficient to generate a Profit and Loss account.
• Revenue generation from commercial operations and/or investment to cover non-grant funding – at the time of application.
• Sub-contract must not exceed 20% of UK Participant Project costs.
• Projects must be managed by (R)SME, not subcontracted. Single entities cannot lead a project.
• Funding level 60% of eligible costs – up to €360K
• Maximum grant €360K per UK partner
Application: links to additional information
© EUREKA Secretariat 2014
Next Closing DatesMarch 5th 2015
September 17th 2015Websites
EUREKA Eurostars www.eurostars-eureka.euUK Information www.h2020uk.org
InnovateUK - Other EU Programmes
Active and Assistive Living – Annual Call
ECSEL – Annual Call
Eranets - 2015
Era-IB
Bio-Eranet
Marine Eranet
Solar Eranet
Graham M Mobbs - Eurostars NPCInnovate UK
Switch: +44 (0)1793 442700Mobile: +44 (0)7824 599585
Email: [email protected]
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Dr Suzanne Miller-DelaneyIrish Universities Association
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MarieSkłodowska-Curie Actions
Dr Suzanne Miller-DelaneyMarie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Programme Officer
Horizon 2020 © European Union, 2013
• All areas of research are covered including STEM subjects & the social sciences, humanities & economic sciences.
• International, Intersectoral & Interdisciplinary mobility.
• Strong focus on career development of the researcher.
• €6.2 billion budget in Horizon 2020.
Marie Skłodowska Curie
Actions
Develop R&I base
Access to expertise
& facilities
Access to funding
Access to people
Reasons for companies to get involved
No % co-financing required
1. European Training Networks (ETN)
2. European Industrial Doctorates (EID)
3. Research & Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)
4. Individual Fellowships (IF)
1. European Training NetworksBe part of a pan-European inter-sectoral consortium of organisations implementing a research training programme for Masters’ and/or PhD students.
European Training Network (ETN)
min. of 3 beneficiaries in 3 MS/AC
non-academic sector participation essential
Secondments to other beneficiaries / partners up to 30% of researcher
recruitment
max. 15 PhDs
€317 million
Cut off scores for funding typically 93 marks out of 100
mobility: not >12 months in the previous 3 years in country of recruiting host
Options:1. Coordinate Application
& Host Researcher(s)2. Host researcher(s)
3. Partner
9.4% EU Success Rate
Funded ETN 2014 Project:
REMEDIATE – “Improved decision-making in
contaminated land site investigation and risk
assessment
€3.9 million
14 Partner Organisations (1 each from US and CA)
QUB (UK/NI)
DCU (IE)
Cranfield University
(UK)
Univ. Duisburg-Essen (DE)
Tech. Univ. Dortmund
(DE)
Copenhagen Univ. (DK)
Univ. of Torino
(IT)
SuprenGMBH
IWW Zentrum Wasser
T.E. Laboratories
2. European Industrial DoctoratesPartner with at least one academic organisation in another EU country to deliver a research training programme for PhD students where the students spend at least 18 months working within your organisation, earning a PhD from the academic organisation.
European Industrial Doctorate (EID)
min. of 2 beneficiaries in 2 MS/AC
≥ 50% of researcher time at non-academic sector
2 beneficiaries: 5 PhDs 3+ beneficiaries: 15
PhDs
mobility: not >12 months in the previous 3 years in country of recruiting host
€25 million
Options:1. Coordinate
Application & Host Researcher(s)
2. Host researchers3. Partner
Cut off scores for funding typically 93 marks out of 100
18.8% EU Success Rate
Funded EID 2014 Project:
MET-A-FOR – “Metabolomicanalysis for the forensic
detection of drugs of abuse in performance and food
producing animals ”
€820k
No Partner Organisations
QUB (UK/NI)
Irish Laboratory Diagnostics Services Ltd.
(IE)
• Researcher: fully funded salary
€39,000 salary
€44,000 with family allowance
• Institutions / organisations:
*Research, training & networking costs €1,800 per mth
*Management & indirect costs €1,200 per mth
*These costs are usually apportioned to the consortium members appropriately by the coordinator of the program.
WHAT IS FUNDED?
3. Research & Innovation Staff Exchange
Exchange researchers & support staff with organisations within & outside Europe, & participate in consortium networking events.
Objective: Promoting transfer of knowledge between countries & sectors
• Research programme executed by exchange of “staff” around the consortium
• Networking activities
<4 yrs experience
Managerial Staff
2014 EU Success rate: 43%
Staff Secondments for a period of 1-12 months
RISE
Actively in or linked to research/innovation activities for at least 6 mths prior to secondment
PhD or >4 yrs experience
Technical Staff Administrative Staff
Max project duration of 4 yrs / 540 person months
Research & Innovation Staff Exchange
RISE
University of Ulster(UK)
INSA Lyon(FR)WIT (IE)
Southern Health & Social Care
Trust (UK)
Intelesens Ltd.(UK)
SD Informatics Ltd.(HR)
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• Researcher: no salary funded• €2,000 allowance per month
• Institutions / organisations:
*Research, training & networking costs €1,800 per mth
*Management & indirect costs €700 per mth
*These costs are usually apportioned to the consortium members appropriately by the coordinator of the program.
WHAT IS FUNDED?
4. Individual FellowshipsBring a researcher from abroad into your organisation by applying with them for a Fellowship (1-2 years’ duration). Alternatively, partner with an Irish higher education institution on an application – the researcher would spend 3 to 6 months of their fellowship with you.
Options:1. Attract a researcher to your organisation
2. Send a researcher outside Europe & host them at your organisation on their return
3. Host a researcher for secondment periods during their fellowship
Individual Fellowships
Objective: Promoting transfer of knowledge between countries & sectors
• Personal fellowships
• Post-PhD level / > 4 yrs FT research experience
• Fully-funded
• Academic or non-academic host
• Minimum duration 1 year
• Success rates 10-15%
Individual Fellowships
European Fellowships
Global Fellowships
1 – 2 years
cannot apply in a country where you have lived for >12 months in the 3 years before the Call deadline
2 – 3 years (incl. 12 months back in Europe)
+ Reintegration Panel
+ Career Restart Panel
WHAT IS FUNDED?
• Researcher: fully funded salary
€55,000 p.a.
€60,000 p.a. with family allowance
• Institutions / organisations:
Research, training & networking costs €800 per mth
Management & indirect costs €650 per mth
CALL FUNDS: CLOSING DATE
Innovative Training
Networks (ITN)
Postgraduate Training Programs
1. European Industrial Doctorate
2. European Training Networks
3. European Joint Doctorate
Jan-2016
Research & Innovation
Staff Exchange
(RISE)
Intersectoral / international secondments
across a network pursuing joint research
project.
28-Apr-2015
Individual Fellowships
(IF)
Post PhD level
1. European Fellowships
2. Global Fellowships
10-Sep-2015
Horizon 2020 &
Fast Track to Innovation
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Horizon 2020 Support
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• Talk to us about your research needs.
• Think strategically, look medium to long term.
• Successful participation is often a process so be prepared - join
networks, be open to collaboration, come to information sessions.
• Start early – read the calls here:
http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/h2020-sections
• Register as an evaluator.
What Next?
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Invest NI H2020 Innovation Voucher
• Helping SMEs to work with a knowledge provider in their field to
engage in Horizon 2020
• SME applies directly to Invest NI
• £4000 (€5000) voucher to support SMEs to, e.g.,
• Understand structures
• Build consortia
• Prepare their contribution to proposals
• http://www.investni.com/innovation-vouchers.html
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Eligible Costs (circa 50%)
• Labour
• Consultancy Fees
• Legal Advice Project Definition
• Travel
Invest NI Support for H2020 R&D Applications
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H2020 travel scheme
• North /South collaborators
•£500 for travel/accommodation within Ireland.
•£350 for travel/ accommodation in Europe
http://www.intertradeireland.com/horizon2020/funding_supports/
Contact: Carrie Small - [email protected]
InterTrade Ireland
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• Invest NI can help to identify most appropriate funding scheme.
• Advice on UK / EU funding rules/eligibility.
• Help to find the right partners through Enterprise Europe Network
www.enterpriseeuropeni.com and Brussels office.
• Expert guidance from NI Contact Point (NICP) network for Horizon
2020. http://www.detini.gov.uk/nicp_guide.pdf
Non-Financial support
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• EU Funding and Policy Information services
Early Intelligence on EU calls (EU Funding Briefs)
EU R&D and Innovation Policy Monitoring (Brussels Bulletin)
• Project Development Support
Partner searches
Organisation of meetings with the EC, potential partners
• EU Networking activities & profiling the Region
Relations with EC officials
Build strategic links with other regions, networks
Organise Events to showcase Northern Ireland expertise
Invest NI EU R&D Liaison Service in Brussels
Farha Brahmi
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NICP network
Ciaran Prunty - Engineering - [email protected]
Dominic McLarnon - Energy - [email protected]
Dr Shirley Davey - Connected Health - [email protected]
Patricia McCrory - Health - [email protected]
Dr Inmaculada Higueras - Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences-
Dr Dajana Dzanovic – ICT - [email protected]
Dr Stefano Pozzi Mucelli - ICT - [email protected]
Dr David McCleery - Agri-Food - [email protected]
Dr Joanne Coyle – UK (NCP) for SMEs - [email protected]
Paul Matthews – SMEs - [email protected]
Caroline Barry - Environment - [email protected]
Farha Brahmi – Brussels R&D Exec – [email protected]
Horizon 2020 &
Fast Track to Innovation
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