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Horizon 202012 tips for building a proposal
Vincent ChauvetCEO, LGI Consulting
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This presentation is an extract from the H2020 Masterclass training course delivered by LGI
It is building on the experience feedback of the team at LGI and is not meant to be exhaustive
It reflects the sole views of LGI Consulting and not any other party, notably the European Commission
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The participant portal
Information on latest news
Information on open calls for
proposals
Information on how to prepare a proposal and
apply for EU research funding
Information on how to work as
an expert
Information and support
Tip #1: explore the participant portal
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At least one expert in the consortium should be aware of the general applicable texts & guidelines:
• Legal basis – Framework Programme H2020
• Legal basis – Rules for Participation
• Legal basis – Specific Programme H2020
Read at least once the specific texts:
• WP H2020 – Introduction
• WP H2020 – General Annexes
Read in depth the call topic:
• WP H2020 – Specific work programme / Topic
The call documents
Tip #2: know the applicable documents
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Find an idea corresponding to the call
Find a call matching the idea
IdeaH2020
Call
Project
Proposal
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Tip #3: build a proposal strategy
• In line with the call text and EC expectations
• In line with your strategy / the partners’ strategies
Proposal preparation General tips
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Finding the best partners and convincing them may take a long time and needs anticipation
If possible, use the publication of draft work programmes months before the official call opening in order to start working on the concept and contact an initial group of core partners
Adapting or inventing something new “at the last minute” rarely works
Proposal preparation General tips
Tip #4: anticipate as much as possible
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Ensure that your project will add value at European scale, not just addressing specificities in your country or region
Be fully aware of the EU’s expectations Read the EU’s recent strategic documents in the field Understand unwritten expectations by discussing with an
EU officer or with intermediaries such as NCPs or ETPs
Your consortium will need some geographical balance but this does not mean that it will have to represent all regions of Europe!
Proposal preparation General tips
Tip #5: Make sure your project is European
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… and demonstrate that you do
Carry out a research & technology watch-- your proposal should not duplicate similar research already done or in progress in Europeo Recent publications & conferenceso EC’s Cordis database for past and current EU projects in
the area
Know developments outside Europe and be aware of the priorities given by other regions (US, Asia…)
Proposal preparation General tips
Tip #6: know the state of the art in your field
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• Specific• Measurable• Attainable• Relevant• Timely
Proposal preparation General tips
Tip #7: define SMART objectives
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DeadlineTargeted 1st
submission
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Consortiumclosed
Callopening
D-3w
Budgetsfrozen
D-3m
Proposalstrategy /concept
Tip #8: building a proposal is like a mini-project
Proposal preparation General tips
• Retroplanning• Milestones• Delegation• Progress meetings• Guidelines
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Follow these criteria when assessing whether to invite potential partners1. Adequacy with the project’s objectives and complementary added-value2. Transdisciplinarity if requested by the topic3. Potential for exploitation & dissemination of the project results4. Experience with international research projects:
• in the implementation of EU funded R&I• in an international environment, working in English
5. Trust built on their prior collaboration with you or with other core partners6. Geographic complementarity: to add balance in country representation7. Link with national or regional authority supporting the projectDo not pick ‘friends’ just because they are friends!In the event you are uncertain about a possible partner, carry out a quickbackground check (CORDIS’ database to identify previous participation in FPprojects; internet for general data)
Tip #9: pick the right partners
Proposal preparation General tips
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AS LARGE AS NECESSARY, AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE!
• The size of the partnership has to be appropriate, depending on theproject’s characteristics (complexity, scope, budget…)
• Do not include partners for wrong reasons
• A typical small collaborative project can work with 5 to 10 partners,whereas the largest consortia could reach up to 50!
• Basically, your group is complete when you have all the requiredpartners to address the technological objectives, and reach theexpected impact, while keeping the project manageable
Tip #10: know when your group is complete
Proposal preparation General tips
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• “Sell” the future impact of your project, in terms of business(economics, innovation, jobs) as well as environment, society, safety…
• Present detailed plans to reach this impact• Some users of your results should be embarked in the project• Show how you will address non-technological barriers to the market• Business modelling / financial planning tasks an be included in the project• One partner can act as exploitation manager, independently from the
technology developers
• Consider all types of innovation:• Technology, service, social, business model, process, marketing…• Disruptive or incremental
Tip #11: demonstrate you will make a difference
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3C: Write clear, concise and concrete text
Illustrations, glossary, language…
Facilitate the evaluation work!
Tip #12: market your proposal
Proposal preparation General tips
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Focus on the mobility sector
• Overview of relevant topics
• Examples from evaluation reports
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As a strategic vertical• Mobility for Growth• Automated Road Transport• Green Vehicles Initiative• FCH-JU (Fuel Cell & Hydrogen)As an application area• NMBP (materials & processes)• ICT• SCC (Smart Cities & Communities)• Low-Carbon Energies• Space (Sat Nav)• Blue Growth• Factories of the FutureAnd in generic topics• FET-Open• SME Instrument• FTI Fast Track to Innovation• INNOSUP
Transport & mobility in H2020
Not exhaustive!
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“The concept proposed is comprehensive and demonstrates an appropriate level of cooperation and integration. The commitment to integrate and implement a risk-based approach is well supported by trans-disciplinary considerations, namely those associated with climate change related threats. »
« The proposed work is ambitious and has the potential to innovate on various dimensions »
« The integration and support of new knowledge is well backed by the positive approach of granting open access to all scientific publications. »
« The participation of SMEs is expected to ensure the spread of good practices within the value chain, which is positive »
« The proposal presents a detailed and convincing description of the exploitation plan which foresees several exploitation routes and strategies with measurable indicators »
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« KPIs are suggested to measure the research and innovation potential. However, they are incomplete (finalisation is planned to take place during the execution phase) and not quantified, which is not sufficiently adequate. »
« The state of the art is described at a high level of abstraction which is a shortcoming »
« Although the overall potential is of high relevance, the proposal does not provide a sufficiently clear description and commitment on possible results »
« The proposal does not describe adequately how existing barriers will be overcome to achieve expected outcomes »
« The communication plan is of a conventional nature and lacks sufficient details in terms of strategy »
« The need for keeping a considerable number of deliverables confidential is not convincingly justified and could restrict the deployment potential of the approach »
Some quotes from ESRs
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Specific funding instruments
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Specific for supporting innovative SMEs Demonstrated business impact in line with SME strategy 3 stages
1. Feasibility• Funding 50 K€
2. Demonstration • Funding
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Funding instrument for close-to-marketinnovation activitieso Bottom-upo All types of participants
Feedback on 2015o ~5% success rateo ~15% of total FTI budget in transport o Average consortium size 4-5o Average duration 2 yearso Typical funding 2 M€ (70% of total cost)o ~50% of participants are SMEso ~60% of coordinators are SMEso France is 6th country in number of beneficiaries
FTI Fast Track to Innovation
Beneficiaries per country (2015)
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