FP7 – Capacities - 2008

Research Infrastructures and

Research for the Benefit of SMEs

FP 7- specific programme « CAPACITIES »

1. Research Infrastructures 1715 M€1715 M€2. Research for the benefit of SMEs 1336 M€1336 M€

3. Regions of Knowledge (ROK) 126 M€

4. Research Potential 340 M€

5. Science in Society 330 M€330 M€6. Activities of International Coop. 180 180

M€M€

CCSA

Call 4 (call identifier: FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-2)Date of publication: 6 May 2008Deadline1: 11 September 2008, at 17:00:00, Brussels local time.

Indicative budget]: EUR 20 million Topics called

Line of action/Activity Topics calledFunding

scheme(s)

EUR million

indicative

1.1 Support to existing research infrastructures

1.1.2 ICT based e-Infrastructures

INFRA-2008-1.2.1: GÉANTCombination

of Collaborative projects and Coordination and support

actions (CCSA)

20.00INFRA-2008-1.2.2: Scientific Data Infrastructure

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 processINFRA-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-chainINFRA-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: for seismic 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.

Research for the Benefit of SMEs

bottom-up approach

Regions of Knowledge (ROK) 126 M€

Research Potential 340 M€

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

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

Regions of Knowledge

Two objectives for all European regions:

Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying

out research activities

Produce research strategies that contribute

to regional economic development

Through the development of regional ‘research-driven clusters’

Associated and candidate countries are also eligible

What is a regional research-driven cluster?

Research

Entity

Local

Enterprise

(e.g. SME)

RegionalResearch–

Driven Cluster

Regional Authority

Other Actors

(e.g. Banks)

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]

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

RESEARCH POTENTIALTwo objectives for CONVERGENCE & 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€)

REGPOT-2008-1The activity will support an Action Plan defined by the highest quality and/or promising research centres 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 researchersAcquisition, 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 regionsImpact:- 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

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: • SWOT analysis and conclusions• An Action Plan to improve the research entities’ RTD capacity• Improved research capacity for increased contribution to regional economic and

social development and for better participation in FP7 projects

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