1. Funding for Innovation Dr Deborah Pullen – Director, MBEKTN

2. R&D Funding Landscape UK Technology Strategy Board Low Impact Buildings Platform MBE Knowledge Transfer Network Future Cities Catapult Research Councils – esp. EPSRC R&D Tax Credit Energy Technologies Institute – e.g. Smart Systems Prog Govt. Departments and Agencies e.g. HA International European R&D Framework Programme Framework Programme 7, 2007-13 Horizon 2020, 2014-20 Eureka – 38 countries, but national support funding Community Innovation Programme (CIP) – for SMEs

3. UK Funding Technology Strategy Board 17 Innovation Support Mechanisms E.g. Low Impact Buildings Innovation Platform Challenge type funding; Business-led, applied collaborative R&D, direct procurement and SBRI procurement £48m since 2008 TSB + £30m from BIS, DECC, FCO and EPSRC (matched by £32m industry and £5m EU funds) = £117m project value Seeking renewal in July 15 competitive calls for projects, inc on: Materials and components; design and decision tools; Retrofit for the Future; Code 4 Houses; Non-domestic buildings refurbishment.

4. Technology Strategy Board Forthcoming calls: Management & operation of buildings – Autumn 2013 £3m Environmental Data, Autumn 2013 Better Connected Buildings – Dec. 2013, up to £10m (3 scoping workshops from end June) New Non-domestic buildings (likely digital design [BIM] focus) – early 2014, £4m Around 30% of applicants are supply-chain and product integrator firms

5. Technology Strategy Board Smart funding SME-specific direct grant, single firm or collaborative R&D Bimonthly calls for proposals – next on 18 July 3 types of grant: Proof of Market – up to £25k, 60% of costs Proof of Concept – up to £100k, 60% of costs Prototype development - £250k max, 45% for small and micro enterprises; 35% for medium enterprises International projects via Eureka brokering mechanism Collaborative R&D, at least 1 partner from one of 38 countries UK funds through Smart scheme

6. Modern Built Environment KTN One of 15 funded by TSB, since 2008 Managed by BRE with BSRIA, CIRIA and Arup 14,350 members – get monthly newsletter 5,150 members of electronic platform “_connect for MBE” at: https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/modern builtktnhttps://connect.innovateuk.org/web/modern builtktn

7. MBEKTN – 4 Priority Themes

8. EU Commission Funding 2007-13, €50 Bn (60% up on FP6) Horizon 2020 (FP8), Cion proposed €80 Bn (2014-20) Main Construction-relevant Themes: NMP – ICT – Energy – Environment National Contact Points for Info. – e.g. Enviros on Energy Theme Energy Efficient Buildings PPP Initiative: €2Bn over 10 years from 2008 50% EU : 50% sector partners Calls harmonised across the 4 themes Arup are UK lead in E2B Association Run briefing events with KTN Guide annual work programme priorities

9. EeB Call 2010-11 29 UK participations in projects (16 commercial); All EU: 475 participants ~€8m grant in €11m project costs; €150m total project value UK ranked 7 th in funding take; Spain, Germany and Italy top 3, ea. ~3x UK funding receipts By theme: ICT - 4 th NMP – 5th Energy – 14th Environment – 4th

10. National Platform for Construction Identify and Promote UK construction sector Key Research and Development Priorities MBE KTN operates secretariat – industry + UK knowledge-base partners Clear, credible, collective, industry-led voice to Government, industry and other R&D funders Scope to inform and influence: Funders e.g.: TSB, EPSRC, EU, OGDs Research Bodies Industry

11. For more information www.modernbuiltktn.co.uk