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Interreg Transnational Co-operation. Programme Information seminar University of Limerick July 15 th 2010. Presentation overview. Short overview of BMW Regional Assembly Interreg Atlantic Area Programme Northern Periphery Programme - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Interreg Transnational Co-operation
Programme Information seminar
University of Limerick
July 15th 2010
Presentation overview
• Short overview of BMW Regional Assembly
• Interreg Atlantic Area Programme
• Northern Periphery Programme
• Writing a successful proposal – key issues
Region Map
In 1999 Ireland was split into 2 separate NUTS II regions for EU purposes Border, Midland and
Western Region -Objective 1
Southern and Eastern Region – Transitional Objective 1 Status
Background
• Established in 1999
• Executive Staff of 13
• Regional Assembly has 29 indirectly elected members
• Objective 1 region 2000-06
• Phasing-in (Objective 2) 2007-13
Role of the BMW Regional Assembly
Managing Authority for the 2000-06 and 2007-13 BMW Regional Operational Programmes
Monitoring the general impact of all EU and national investment programmes in the region
Highlighting issues of concern for the region and ensuring that national policies take the regional dimension into account
Role of the BMW Regional Assembly in Interreg
• National Contact Point in Ireland for AA Programme
Promotion & Dissemination of Programme
Project Development assistance
Partner Searches throughout EU• Contact point for Northern Periphery and Interreg
IVC Programmes• Member of the Programme Monitoring Committee• First Level Control Body in Ireland
Atlantic Area Programme 2007-2013
Atlantic Area 2007-2013: Eligible territory
Strategic orientation of AA Programme
Influenced by: - • Large variance in RDI of the AA space & growth centres• Accessibility deficits throughout territory • R & D penetration low (compared to EU average)• Challenges posed by Maritime sector• Natural Hazards posed – Flooding, forest fires, pollution
- Work of MSUO - Communication from EU Commission to Interreg Programmes 05
• Climate Change & Coastal erosion • Urban Sprawl & its effects on the area • ICT penetration (Broadband/e-commerce etc)
Atlantic Area – Some Facts
Programme Priorities
I. Promote Transnational Entrepreneurial and Innovation Networks.
II. Protect, secure and enhance the marine and coastal Environment sustainably.
III. Improve accessibility and internal links.
IV. Promote transnational synergies in sustainable urban and regional
development
PRIORITY ERDF € Match € TOTAL
1. Promote transnational entrepreneurial & innovation networks
• Develop Knowledge Transfers between companies & research centres• Enhance competitiveness & innovation capacities in maritime
economy niches of excellence • Stimulate economic conversion & diversification by promoting
regional endogenous potential
27,352,061 14,728,033 42,080,094
2. Protect, secure & enhance the marine & coastal environment sustainably • Improve maritime safety • Sustainable management & protection of resources of marine
spaces. • Exploit renewable energy potential of marine and coastal
environment
37,704,800 20,302,585 58,007,385
3. Improve accessibility & internal links. • Promote interoperability & continuity of existing transport networks & sea/road/air intermodaility • Promote short sea shipping & co-operation between ports
18,433,632 9,925,802 28,359,434
4. Promote transnational synergies in sustainable urban & regional development • Pool resources and skills in the field of sustainable urban & rural development • Make cities & regions more influential & attractive through networking• Conserve & promote Atlantic cultural heritage of transnational interest.
14,317,666 7,709,512 22,027,178
Technical Assistance 6,243,074 2,081,025 8,324,099
TOTAL € 104,051,233 54,746,957 158,798,190
Examples of possible projects
• Knowledge transfer pilots between Research centres & SMEs to develop new & innovative products, e.g. aquaculture, Food networks etc.
• Benchmarking of innovation/SME networks in rural areas & identification of systems to enhance supports to small firms.
• Triple Helix co-operation projects on small scale infrastructures on renewable energies.
• Regional Clustering in niche areas• Development of inter-modal transport linkages & improving
information dissemination on airports, roads, Rail etc • Integrated Coastal Zone Management • Co-Operation on Water Quality Improvement in AA• Short Sea Shipping & further exploration of opportunities to
improve freight movement in Atlantic area.
Targeted Groups
• National, Regional & Local Authorities• Regional & Local Development Agencies• Chambers of Commerce• Universities/Research Centres/HEI• NGOs/Voluntary Bodies • Public Equivalent Bodies• Private sector
Global Position following two public calls
Proposals received
Proposals approved
ERDF approved
First call Closed June 2008
68 24 €39.5m
Second Call Closed June 2009
78 24 €35.3m
Remaining EU Grant support of some €22m for next call(s)
Project approvals breakdown by priority following two calls
Member State Lead Partners
Member State First Call Second Call Total
Spain 11 8 19
France 5 8 13
Portugal 4 3 7
United Kingdom 3 3 6
Ireland 1 2 3
Benefit to Ireland from Atlantic Area 2007-2013
Projects approved
No. of Partners
Total Exp approved
ERDF approved
Co-Financing
First Call 2008
19 28 €6.85m €4.45m €2.4m
Second Call 2009
16 24 €6.42m €4.15m €2.27m
Total 35 52 €13.27m €8.6m €4.67m
Irish Organisations involved in approved initiatives - Examples
Public Sector Higher Education
Community/Voluntary
Business Support Representatives
ERNACT NUI Galway Westmeath Community Devlpt
Donegal CEB
South West Regional Authority
TCD WESTBIC
Shannon Development
UCC Irish Exporters Association
NRA Athlone I oT
Udaras na Gaeltachta
Cork I o T
Marine Institute DCU
Mayo Co. Council
Failte Ireland West
Examples of Projects approved
MAREN To optimise energy extraction potential & minimise hydro environmental impact of a diverse range of marine renewableenergy devices.
Partners: Cardiff University (UK) – LEAD NUI Galway (IE) IFREMER (fr) Universidad de Cantabria (Sp) Instituto Superior Tecnico (Pt)
Total Budget: €1,655,807, ERDF: €1,075,943
DURATINET To promote durability, safety & sustainability of
transport infrastructure throughout the Atlantic Area.
Lead Partner: National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (Pt)
Five French Partners
Four Portuguese Partners Total Cost: €2.57m
One Spanish Partner ERDF: €1.61m
TCD & National Roads Authority (IE)
Queens University Belfast, NI
NEA II
Development of water sports sector within the Atlantic Area from an economic, environmental & social perspective
• Lead Partner: Regional Council of Brittany (fr) • 23 partners in total across 5 member states including • Mid West Regional Authority (IE) • Irish Canoe Union (IE) • Ards Borough Council (NI)
Total Cost :€4.72m ERDF: €3.068m
Arcopol
To improve prevention, response and mitigation capabilities
against oil, HNS (Hazardous & Noxious substances carriage by sea)
and inert spills. Project also establishes network of experts on the
subject.
Partners include: CETMAR (Sp) Lead
Instituto Tecnoloxico Marino de Galicia (Sp)
Marine Institute (IE)
Institute Superior Tecnico (Pt)
Regional Council of Bretagne (Fr)
Regional Council of Aquitaine (Fr)
Pembrokeshire Co Council (UK)
Total cost: €3,072,233 ERDF: €1,996,931
Programme Update
• Third call – Late 2010 (November/December) • €22m remaining approx • Call will focus on underperforming priorities:
Innovation & Competitiveness in maritime niches Improving maritime safety Renewables energy potential of marine & coastal
environment Access & Transportation (Intermodality & ports co-operation)
Management Structures
• Managing Authority & JTS CCDR NORTE Oporto (Region of Porto)
• In Ireland – BMW Regional Assembly is National contact point for the programme.
• In UK the contact point for the programme is the Welsh Assembly Executive in Cardiff
• In France – Region Pays de la Loire, Nantes• Spain & Portugal – Ministries of Finance in Madrid &
Lisbon
• Website: www.coop-atlantico.com
Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013
Programme Area
9 programme partner regions
EU Member States: Finland Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland Sweden
Non Member States: Faroe Islands Greenland Iceland Norway
NORTHERN PERIPHERY PROGRAMME 2007-2013Ireland & Northern Ireland – eligible counties
NUTS3 Region/ Eligible Counties Border: Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo West: Mayo, Galway Mid-West: Clare, Limerick South-West (IRL): Kerry, Cork Northern Ireland (Part of UK jurisdiction)
Common Characteristics
Geography
Sparsely populated area /low population density
Rurality, insularity, peripherality Low accessibility
Environment
Harsh climate and difficult terrain High quality but vulnerable environment Abundance of natural resources Threat of climate change
Economic & Social
A flexible and skilled labour force Dependence on single economic
activities and public employment Aging population and youth out-
migration Rich cultural heritage
Projects should especially focus on the characteristics of the programme area: rurality, peripherality, insularity. TRIPLE HELIX FRAMEWORK ENCOURAGED
Programme Priorities
Promoting innovation and competitiveness in remote and
peripheral areas
Innovation networks & Competitiveness Accessibility including transport & ICT
Sustainable development of natural and community
resources
Environment, Climate change, Renewable energies Culture & Heritage
Programme BudgetPRIORITY ERDF (€) NAT. MATCH
(MS) - €Gross Total - €
Promoting innovation & competitiveness in remote & peripheral areas
19,804,931 13,203,286 33,008,217
Sustainable Development of natural & community resources
13,203,287 8,802,191 22,005,478
Technical Assistance
2,106,908 2,106,908 4,213,816
Total 35,115,126 24,112,385 59,227,511
Update & Timetable for open calls
– Current commitment level, approximately 69 % following five calls for proposals.
– 31 projects approved in total - €24.3m ERDF– 20 Irish partners involved in 14 projects (€3.2m)
– Sixth call will be launched on September 3rd 2010– Bigger & more strategic projects, call published July 2010
– Applicants can also submit preparatory projects on an ongoing basis
Examples of Irish Projects supported to date
WATER (Warning of Algal Toxin Events to support Aquaculture in NPP)
Led by Martin Ryan Institute at NUIG involving Scottish & Faroese partners from the Marine Research sector the project will aim to provide the Aquaculture industry with rapid & safe techniques for the analysis of shellfish for algal toxins through training courses, field studies & close monitoring practises.
DARRA (Digital Age in Rural & remote areas)
Involving Udaras Na Gaeltachta & other NPP partners – aims to decrease digital divide in remote areas through boosting use of ICT in SMEs & public sector.
Connected Mobile Communities:
Led by ERNACT & involves nordic partners. Project looks at how mobile communications can be best employed in rural communities.
Triple Helix partnerships
Business, Higher Education & the State partnership
framework is encouraged in implementing projects in
the NPP area. From experiences gained on the 2000 to
2006 NPP programme, this partnership arrangement
yielded significant results/outputs in transnational
projects
Targeted Groups
• National, Regional & Local Authorities• Regional & Local Development Agencies• Chambers of Commerce• Universities/Research Centres/HEI• NGOs/Voluntary Bodies • Public Equivalent Bodies• Private sector *
* Private sector contribute at own expense
Application Process & Calls for projects
Preparatory Projects • Useful mechanism to generate main project applications • Min of 2 contributing partners from 2 countries within the
eligible area • Max TC per project of €30,000 with a grant available of up to
60% of costs• Calls open throughout programme
Main Project Application • Min of three partner countries, one must be EU MS • Average project size of €1.3m (upper limit of €1.5)
WHO TO CONTACTNorthern Periphery Programme Secretariat
Strandgade 91, 4. sal
DK-1401 Copenhagen, Denmark
www.northernperiphery.eu
Programme Manager Head of Secretariat
Mr Christopher Parker Mr Niclas Forsling
tel. +45 3283 3782 tel. +45 3283 3786
mob. +45 2511 2391 mob. +45 2511 2344
fax. +45 3283 3775 fax. +45 3283 3775
Writing a successful proposal
Important issues
Practical issues
• Finding the right partners
• Lead Partner identification – Crucial to success of project
• Common understanding of the project objectives & goals among all the partners from the outset
• Demonstrated need for collaboration on a transnational basis
• Match funding considerations (Cash & in kind contributions )
Key Criteria – Atlantic Area
• Admissibility • Selection
ADMISSIBILITY 1. Submitted on time in accordance with established format 2. Project not completed before date of submission3. Lead Partner an organisation from eligible area4. Project transnational – min of 2 member states of eligible
area, preferably 1 from each member state. 5. All declarations have been signed & dated
SELECTION CRITERIA
Criteria Weighting
Intensity of Co-Operation & added value 24
Contribution to AA strategy & coherency to
EU, National & Regional Policies 18
Quality of working & communication plans &
Degree of tangibility, transferability & sustainability of results. 24
Quality of the Partnership organisation & of management &
Control system 16
Budget soundness & consistency 18
Northern Periphery Programme
Admissible Criteria
• Application complete & submitted on time.
• All sections have been completed
• Partner forms have been completed – Budget/ core activities/
commitments of match funding
• Request for funding is in line with limits set for the call
• Project duration no longer than 3 years & complete by end 2014 • Project involves min of 3 partners from 3 programme partner countries,
one of which is from an EU member state.
• Partnership is transnational with an appropriate mix of West Atlantic/Nordic partners
• Project works towards developing a new transnational product or service.
Selection criteria
• Promotion of rural competitiveness & developing capacity for innovation & networking in peripheral areas
• Promotion of advanced ICT and Transport in NPP regions• Strengthening Urban/Rural linkages & regional heritage• Contributing to the Lisbon agenda• Contributing to the Gothenburg agenda• Making a positive impact on equal opportunities• Where appropriate adopt a triple helix partnership • Contribute to potential for future mainstreaming of actions in
convergence & competitiveness programmes or programmes for economic change.
• Quality of the proposal is sound (Finances/Management/activities balanced etc. )
Programme Specific expenditure categories
Atlantic Area Northern Periphery
Human Resources Pension costs allowed. Timesheets/Contracts of employment50% threshold of Project costs
Gross Salary + ER PRSI only. No additional charges allowed. Timesheets/contracts of employ.
Travel / Accommodation Travel claim forms signed & accompanying support docs & evidence of payment
Travel claim forms signed & accompanying support docs & evidence of payment
Meetings/seminars Hotels/Conferences/Room hire. Invoice & evidence of payment
As across
Promotions/Publicity Brochures/Flyers/Conference materials/Pop up stands – Invoices & evidence of payment
As across
Operational costs Direct & proportional allocation. Must be justified & apportioned pro rata to the project. Breakdown & calculation reqd Cant exceed 25% of HR line
Direct & proportional allocation. Must be justified & apportioned pro rata to the project. Breakdown & calculation reqd Cant exceed 25% of HR line
Equipment Computers/Scientific equipment necessary for implementation of the project – Depreciation an issue. Invoice & evidence of payment
Computers/Scientific equipment necessary for implementation of the project – Depreciation an issue.Invoice & evidence of payment
Services supply Sub contracting of consultants for specific work in the project. Procurement compliance required.
Sub contracting of consultants for specific work in the project. Procurement compliance required. Rates above €800 /day require justification
First level Control Certification costs - €500 desktop €750 on site verification
Certification costs - €500 desktop €750 on site verification
Partner search facilities
• Network of Contact Points
• Project Ideas repository
• Networking Events organised by Programmes
• Interact
Contact Details
Gerry Finn/Michael O’ Brien,
BMW Regional Assembly,
Ballaghaderreen,
Co. Roscommon.
Ph: 094-9862970
E-mail: [email protected]