Bioresources Research Centre (BRC) University College Dublin RENEW A FP6 Integrated Project Professor Shane Ward [email protected]

Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin

RENEW

A FP6 Integrated Project

Professor Shane Ward

[email protected]


RENEW

• classic example of how the EC FP can enable Ireland contribute to a global research project!

• DESPITE the fact that (in this case) we are “small players” in the global automotive industry


• We started in FP4 (Concerted Action)Contacts within the CA

EXPERIENCE – became an asset to the IP leader

•We co-ordinated a STREP in FP5

•Partner in an IP (RENEW) under FP6


RENEW

Biomass-to-Liquid (BTL) Fuels for the cars of the future

FP6 IP

€38 M (EC €10 M)

Led by VW (R&D, Wolfsburg)


RENEW31 Partners across Europe – comprising the automotive, oil &

electricity industries, energy research institutes & universities

(e.g. Shell, BP, Renault, Daimler Chrysler (Mercedes), Volvo, EDF, etc)

The Irish partner is:

BRC - University College Dublin

with support from

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI)Enabled BRC meet its

original commitments

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70 cent/ litre


RENEW

RENEW China

Demonstration of Synfuel Technology

The 1-Litre Car: Demonstrating the levels of efficiency attainable

i.e. 100 km/l

VW

Can buy a 3-Litre VW Lupo (3 l/100 km)


Powertrain efficiency is fundamental to resolving the GHG problem

RENEW

Engines

This is where BRC contributes


• How did we get involved in RENEW?• I attended an INFORMATION MEETING in

Brussels – organised by the Commission in advance of CLOSING DATE

• I heard the VW presentation – a winner!!!• I presented VW with our potential contribution

- Biomass, English, Led a FP5• VW very interested!


Enterprise Ireland / Sustainable Energy Ireland

1) Got a travel grant to attend the meeting!

2) Now received matching funding from SEI for a shortfall in FP6 funding (an error due to AC v. FC followed by budget cuts!)


• The spin-offs from our involvement:• Now involved in formulating a 2nd submission

under FP6, emerging from the RENEW Partnership

PLUS • invited as a partner in another separate

submission, due to the fact that we LED a FP5 project!

Additional “softer” benefits:

• 1) Masters student placed at DC;

• 2) 2 masters students placed at TUV;

• 3) possible Masters student at Volvo;

• 4) aware of what’s happening and new opportunities! (e.g. the China factor!)



• CONTACTS and EXPERIENCE (Track Record) are essential for continued success!

• only ENGLISH speaking partner – so I’m proof reader!! – a pivotal role!!


To do (if you want to lead a project):• Read the CALL carefully! – your proposal /

research area must fit within the CALL• However, what’s written on paper (text of

CALL) may not reflect the reality of the emphasis in the CALL

• MUST contact / meet the key person in the COMMISSION – go to Brussels!


• Even if you are not the project leader, it is important to find out these details – perhaps accompany the project co-ordinator to Brussels!

• Be realistic – drop aspects that Brussels has no interest in!!


The project should address:

1. Relevance to the CALL

2. Potential Impact

3. S & T Excellence

4. Quality of the Partnership

5. Quality of the Management

6. Synergisms with regard to utilisation of resources

Professor Shane WardBioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College DublinEarlsfort TerraceDublin 2IRELANDPhone: + 353 1 716 7351;Fax: + 353 1 475 2119e-mail: [email protected]

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Bioresources Research Centre (BRC) University College Dublin RENEW A FP6 Integrated Project Professor Shane Ward [email protected]