European Commission - DG Research Directorate G – Industrial Technologies

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005

European Commission - DG Research

Directorate G – Industrial Technologies

Priority 3 “NMP” in FP6Priority 3 “NMP” in FP6The Next Calls for 2005The Next Calls for 2005

Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and multifunctional materials, and new production processes and

devices - NMPdevices - NMP


FP6: FP6: A changing role A changing role for EU Research Programmesfor EU Research Programmes

Objective “Lisbon”:Objective “Lisbon”: to become the most dynamic and most competitive knowledge-based economy within 10 years

Objective “Göteborg”:Objective “Göteborg”: sustainable development (environment, health, economy, employment)

European Research Area (ERA):European Research Area (ERA): …Integrating, reinforcing, structuring… and stimulating investment in R&D (1.9% < 3.0%)


Focusing and Integrating ERAFocusing and Integrating ERA 1334513345 Pr 1Pr 1 genomics and biotech for health genomics and biotech for health 22552255 Pr 2Pr 2 information society technologies information society technologies 36253625 Pr 3Pr 3 nanotech, intelligent mat, production nanotech, intelligent mat, production 1300 1300 Pr 4Pr 4 aeronautics and space aeronautics and space 10751075 Pr 5Pr 5 food safety and health risks food safety and health risks 685 685 Pr 6Pr 6 sustainable dev & global change sustainable dev & global change 2120 2120 Pr 7Pr 7 citizens and governance citizens and governance 225 225 Pr 8Pr 8 anticipating needs (INCO, CRAFT, JRC, etc) anticipating needs (INCO, CRAFT, JRC, etc) 20802080

Structuring the ERA Structuring the ERA 26052605research & innovation, human resources, infrastructures, science & societyresearch & innovation, human resources, infrastructures, science & society

Strengthening the Foundations of ERA Strengthening the Foundations of ERA 320320coordination of activities, development of policiescoordination of activities, development of policies

TOTAL (Millions €)TOTAL (Millions €)

FP6FP6Budget 2002 – 2006Budget 2002 – 2006

(excluding Euratom)(excluding Euratom)

1627016270


Thematic Priority Thematic Priority 33

concentrates on:i) Nanotechnology, as a flagship of the next

industrial revolutionii) Multi-functional knowledge-based

Materials, as critical drivers of innovationiii)New Production processes and devices,

as the key to sustainable development


Transition towards knowledge-based society & sustainable development, from resource-based to knowledge-based enterprises

Strong impacts aimed at EU level Promotion of real industrial breakthroughs

not incremental research Integrated, multidisciplinary and holistic approach SME emphasis

Overall approach Overall approach and objectives of Priority 3and objectives of Priority 3


From 2004 to 2005 From 2004 to 2005 Analysis of the results of Analysis of the results of

previous callsprevious calls


• NMP: 260+245M€ (NI); 140+105 M€ (TI)• IP SME: 40+ 80 M€ (IP)• NMP-IST: 25 M€ (NI); 10 M€ (CA,SSA)+ 180 M€- NMP-ACC; NMP-NSF; NMP-Steel; NMP-NCPs: 30M€

In total over 1000 proposals

involving 22000 participants (20% of FP6)NMP - highest number of participations under FP6 in

2003 for all Thematic Priorities!

NMP calls in 2003/04:NMP calls in 2003/04: very large participationvery large participation


Need for selective use of instruments Need for increased focus of topics Two stage procedure simplified (from « outline » to

« incomplete » proposals) Need for better training of coordinators …as well as experts Importance of NCPs

……towards the Work Programme 2004towards the Work Programme 2004 , and, and 20052005

Lessons learnt from the first callLessons learnt from the first call

- High subscription in the 1st call- Good S&T quality - Good coverage of topics- Need for more industrial participation- However very good SME participation


Priority 3 NMP: Priority 3 NMP:

From 2004 to 2005 From 2004 to 2005 What does it cover? What is What does it cover? What is

new?new?


Ever increasing emphasis on industrial participation

Higher integration of topics (see Area 4) Selective use of instruments: one single

instrument per topic More topics addressed by IPs and STREPs Emphasis on integration and multidisciplinarity

Work Programme 2005Work Programme 2005

What’s new?


WP 2005 …WP 2005 …

Nbre Topics Budget Nbre Topics Budget Nbre Topics BudgetIP 15 15 7NE 18 3IP-SME 1 35 2 80 4 100STREP 16 12 12CA 13 6 3SSA 4 6 3

M€ 535 525 370

170 125** 120

1st calls 2nd calls 3rd calls

330 320* 150

*including 70 M€ joint call IST

** including 20 M€ joint call IST


Areas 1, 2Areas 1, 2 andand 3 3: : re-focused topicsre-focused topics

Area 4 Area 4 ““Integration”:Integration”: focus on construction; mat. focus on construction; mat. Manufacturing; industrial biotechnology; technical Manufacturing; industrial biotechnology; technical textiles; components for transport; biomaterials; securitytextiles; components for transport; biomaterials; security

Area 5Area 5 NEW AREANEW AREA - - cross priority activities: cross priority activities:

* * coordinated call with Energy: coordinated call with Energy: ** cooperation with third countries cooperation with third countries

Most significant changes in RTD areas (according to the Work Programme 2005 for NMP

Priority)

WP 2005 and next callsWP 2005 and next calls


Focus on 6 topicsFocus on 6 topics1.11.1 Long-term interdisciplinary research into understanding Long-term interdisciplinary research into understanding phenomena, phenomena, mastering processes and developing research tools mastering processes and developing research tools Towards converging technologies (STREP) Standardisation for nanotechnologies (SSA)

1.21.2 Nano-biotechnologies Nano-biotechnologies Using nature as a model for new nanotechnology-based processes (STREP)

1.31.3 Nano-metre-scale engineering techniques to create materials and Nano-metre-scale engineering techniques to create materials and componentscomponents Three-D nano-structures based on elements other than carbon (STREP)

1.41.4 Development of handling and control devices and instruments (none)Development of handling and control devices and instruments (none)1.51.5 Applications in areas such as health and medical systems, chemistry, Applications in areas such as health and medical systems, chemistry,

food and the environmentfood and the environment Nanotechnology-based targeted drug delivery (IP) Interaction of engineered nanoparticles with the environment and the living world

(STREP)

AREA 1: NaAREA 1: Nanosciences and Nanotechnologiesnosciences and Nanotechnologies



Focus on 8 topics:Focus on 8 topics:

2.1 2.1 Development of fundamental knowledgeDevelopment of fundamental knowledge Interfacial phenomena in materials (STREP) New generation of tools for advanced materials characterisation (STREP) Methods of computational modelling of multifunctional materials (CA)2.22.2 Technologies associated with the production, transformation and Technologies associated with the production, transformation and processing of knowledge-based multifunctional materialsprocessing of knowledge-based multifunctional materials Advanced materials processing (CA) Development of nanostructured porous materials (IP) Multifunctional ceramic thin films with radically new properties (STREP)2.32.3 Engineering support for materials developmentEngineering support for materials development Multifunctional organic materials (STREP) Materials for solid state ionics (STREP)

WP 2005 and next WP 2005 and next callscallsAREA 2: K-B multifunctional materialsAREA 2: K-B multifunctional materials


Focus on 5 topics:Focus on 5 topics: 3.13.1 Development of new processes and flexible, intelligent Development of new processes and flexible, intelligent manufacturing systemsmanufacturing systems New prod. technologies for new micro-device ultra precision engineering techniques (IP) New generation of flexible assembly technology and processes (IP) New concepts for global delivery (STREP) Roadmapping and foresight studies on Manufuture (SSA) Coordination of EU Manufacturing Research Activities (CA)

3.23.2 Systems research and hazard control (none)Systems research and hazard control (none)

3.33.3 Optimizing the life-cycle of industrial systems, products & services Optimizing the life-cycle of industrial systems, products & services (none)(none)

WP 2005 and next WP 2005 and next callscallsAREA 3: New Production Processes / DevicesAREA 3: New Production Processes / Devices


4.14.1 Multifunctional materials-based factory of the future (IP)

4.2 4.2 New construction products and processes for high added value applications (IP)

4.34.3 Mastering ‘industrial biotechnology’ – environmental tech. for sustainable production of added value products (IP)

4.44.4 Multifunctional technical textiles for construction, medical applic. and protective clothing (IP-SME)

4.54.5 Simultaneous engineering and production of integrated high-tech components for EU transport (IP-SME)

4.64.6 Biomaterials technologies for implants (IP-SME)

4.74.7 Nanotechnological approaches for improved security systems (IP-SME)

WP 2005 and next callsWP 2005 and next callsAREA 4AREA 4 (NEW FOCUS)(NEW FOCUS)

Integration of NMP for more cost and eco-effective sectoral Integration of NMP for more cost and eco-effective sectoral applicationsapplications


Focus on :Focus on :

Basic materials ands industrial process of functional materials for fuel cells (STREP - in coordination with Energy)

Improved, energy efficient hydrogen storage systems especially for transport (STREP - in coordination with Energy)

Cooperation with 3rd countries in the field of NMP (SSA)

But also: WP 2004 WP 2004 closing date 19 October 2004 closing date 19 October 2004 call now closed !call now closed !:* IST-NMP1: Fast and flexible Manufacturing enterprise (IP, STREP, SSA)* IST-NMP2: Bio-sensors for diagnosis and healthcare (IP, STREP, SSA)* IST-NMP3: Materials, equipment and processes for production of nanophotonic

and nanoelectronic devices (IP, STREP, SSA)* EU-NSF coordinated activities in computational materials research (STREP)


AREA 5 AREA 5 (NEW FOCUS)(NEW FOCUS) Cross-priorities activitiesCross-priorities activities


Call CodeCall Code InstrumentInstrument DeadlineDeadline Budget Budget (provis.)(provis.)

NMP-NI-4 NMP-NI-4 IP only!IP only! March 17, 2005March 17, 2005 150 M€150 M€September 15, 2005September 15, 2005

NMP-TI-4 NMP-TI-4 STREP, CA, SSASTREP, CA, SSA September 15, 2005 September 15, 2005 120 120 M€M€

NMP-SME-4 NMP-SME-4 IP for SMEsIP for SMEs March 17, 2005March 17, 2005 100 M€100 M€September 15, 2005September 15, 2005



From 2004 to 2005 From 2004 to 2005

What makes a good What makes a good proposal?proposal?


* * As in 2004 : “Stage 1” IP proposals areAs in 2004 : “Stage 1” IP proposals are “Incomplete”, “Incomplete”, i.e: 20 pages strict maximum – Font 1220 pages strict maximum – Font 12

3 Evaluation criteria:3 Evaluation criteria: Relevance to call; Relevance to call; Potential Impact; Potential Impact;

S/T ExcellenceS/T Excellence

• Go/No-goGo/No-go after “Stage 1” after “Stage 1” Full proposal Full proposal for for “Stage 2” “Stage 2” Hearings Hearings

• N.B. – Electronic submission !N.B. – Electronic submission !

NMP calls in 2005NMP calls in 2005


Integrated Projects Integrated Projects (IP)(IP)

Aim: Aim: flagship, ambitious, leading to radicalflagship, ambitious, leading to radical innovation innovation andand transformation of industry transformation of industry in the long termin the long term

Strong industrial participation and preferred leadership

Clear deliverables - new “knowledge” / new application of existing knowledge… (need for breakthroughs)

Positive image of industrial research

Include all inter-related activities - ”mini programme”

New New InstrumentsInstruments


Integrated Projects For SMEsIntegrated Projects For SMEs(IP SMEs)(IP SMEs)

Aim: Aim: flagship projects leading to long term flagship projects leading to long term transformation transformation of industry, involving high-tech SMEs of industry, involving high-tech SMEs and servingserving the the needs of more traditional, SME-intensive industrial sectors needs of more traditional, SME-intensive industrial sectors

Provide high-tech SMEs with an opportunity to have a leading and decisive role in an Integrated Project.

Substantial industrial participation

IPs to provide the integrated approach shaped to the needs of identified sectors

New New InstrumentsInstruments

Reminder of Specific Reminder of Specific Conditions for IP-SMEConditions for IP-SME

At least 50% of the partners must be an At least 50% of the partners must be an eligible SMEeligible SME

SMEs must have the majority vote in SMEs must have the majority vote in the the decision making structuredecision making structure SMEs are encouraged to manage the SMEs are encouraged to manage the project project but the coordinator does not but the coordinator does not need to be an need to be an SMESME No condition for budget participation of No condition for budget participation of SME SME but a considerable percentage is but a considerable percentage is expected expected


Title page and partnerships (1 page)

Title, acronym, core participants’ listTitle, acronym, core participants’ list

Confidential summary (1 page)

Overall objectives, appropriateness of IP and its impactsOverall objectives, appropriateness of IP and its impacts

Relevance to call (3 pages)

See specific “bullet point” in the WP; approach; activities; critical massSee specific “bullet point” in the WP; approach; activities; critical mass

Potential Impact (4 pages)

Societal and economic benefits; EU dimension; contribution to ERASocietal and economic benefits; EU dimension; contribution to ERA

S/T excellence (10 pages)

Clear objectives, S/T approach (incl. exploitation); progress beyond SoAClear objectives, S/T approach (incl. exploitation); progress beyond SoA

Budget (1 page)

Breakdown by partners and activitiesBreakdown by partners and activities

Go/No go – min. score 12 out of 15Go/No go – min. score 12 out of 15

IPsIPs “Stage 1”“Stage 1”: : 20 pages20 pages


Administrative forms – part AAdministrative forms – part A

To be filled in for eligibility and not given To be filled in for eligibility and not given to evaluators!to evaluators!

Background information on:Background information on:- coordinator and partners (in part B)coordinator and partners (in part B)- overall budget and financial distributionoverall budget and financial distribution

to be finalised for stage 2to be finalised for stage 2

Stage 1 – Stage 1 – IP evaluation criteriaIP evaluation criteria


Evaluation issues...Evaluation issues...Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects

Stage 1: 3 criteria - min threshold 12/15Stage 1: 3 criteria - min threshold 12/15

Relevance to call Relevance to call 3/53/5 Potential impact Potential impact 3/53/5 S & T excellence S & T excellence 4/54/5

Quality of the consortium Quality of the consortium 3/53/5 Quality of the management Quality of the management 3/53/5 Mobilisation of the resources Mobilisation of the resources 3/53/5

Stage 2: all 6 criteria – min threshold 24/30Stage 2: all 6 criteria – min threshold 24/30

Same criteria common for all prioritiesSame criteria common for all priorities


Relevance to the objectives of the call, in Relevance to the objectives of the call, in terms of:terms of:

– scope of the IP vis à vis the WP/call/ scope of the IP vis à vis the WP/call/ topictopic– appropriate industry involvementappropriate industry involvement and support to its and support to its

transformation, addressing real bottlenecks and key problemstransformation, addressing real bottlenecks and key problems– breakthroughbreakthrough in new applicable knowledge (generation/use of in new applicable knowledge (generation/use of

knowledge)knowledge)– ambition (adequate critical mass; relationship and coherence ambition (adequate critical mass; relationship and coherence

between modules)between modules)– appropriateness of the use of an IPappropriateness of the use of an IP– IP-SMEs: emphasis on specific objectives; SMEs evidentIP-SMEs: emphasis on specific objectives; SMEs evident



Potential impact, in terms of:Potential impact, in terms of:

– Competitiveness (i.e: new markets and new Competitiveness (i.e: new markets and new products; impacts onproducts; impacts on industry/SMEs;industry/SMEs; clear relevance clear relevance for SME in the case of “IP for SMEs”)for SME in the case of “IP for SMEs”)

– Support toSupport to EU policiesEU policies (e.g:health, employment, (e.g:health, employment, sustainability, enlargement, etc..) as well assustainability, enlargement, etc..) as well as

SStandardisation/regulationstandardisation/regulations– Potential impact within Europe and at international Potential impact within Europe and at international

level level – Commitment of partners related toCommitment of partners related to exploitationexploitation and and

resulting impacts (corresponding to their strategy)resulting impacts (corresponding to their strategy)– Contribution to ERAContribution to ERA– Science & Society issuesScience & Society issues



S & T excellence, in terms of:S & T excellence, in terms of:

– Research objectives, activities and results (work plan, milestones & deliverables) and progress beyond state of the art

– implementation plan - full duration of IP; interrelation between the various components of the IP to ensure radical innovation (TT, education, IPR aspects, etc)

– multidisciplinarity, efficient and coherent approach (key to achieving objectives)



Specific Targeted REsearch Projects Specific Targeted REsearch Projects (STREP)(STREP) at at frontiers of knowledgefrontiers of knowledge: : support long-term innovation and transformation of industry

Coordination Actions Coordination Actions (CA)(CA) to strengthen linkslinks between national, regional and EC RTD projects, co-ordination with EUREKA, COST and ESF actions: CA CA NENE!!!!!!

Specific Support ActionsSpecific Support Actions (SSA)(SSA) to prepare future research activities, roadmaps and scenarios, effective communication

Traditional Traditional InstrumentsInstrumentsunchanged…unchanged…


New technologies: New technologies: a future for Europea future for Europe !!

For more information …For more information ……http://………http://……

europa.eu.int/comm/research/industrial_technologies

europa.eu.int/comm/research/

www.cordis.lu/fp6/nmp.htm

www.cordis.lu/fp6/contractpreparation/

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