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1 The MERIKA Project has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement n° 315925. merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk UHI Research Conference Elgin, Scotland 5-7 th November 2014

2 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator (MERIKA) An EU FP7 funded project at the University of the Highlands and Islands €3.95m from the EU over 3 years from February 2014 to July 2017 ABOUT MERIKA

3 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk Create a leading Marine Energy research and innovation hub at UHI that addresses the science challenges for this emerging sector. PROJECT OBJECTIVE “research where the resource is”

4 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk BUILDING CAPACITY 12 new scientists to build and extend knowledge capacity. €750k Equipment Upgrade to strengthen physical infrastructure.

5 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Bilateral Exchange Programme with 7 European institutions 49 secondments Career Development Awareness & Dissemination Research Skills Cooperation Potential Equipment Upgrade

6 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk

7 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS Resource Assessment and Risk (tidal current, wave and offshore wind); Understanding the effects of marine renewable energy devices on the environment and ecology ; Understanding the social, economic and policy dimensions of marine renewable energy.

8 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk Coaching and Networking Coaching and Training for UHI staff to engage with H2020 Networking with EU stakeholders, research organisations and industrial partners ENHANCING CAPABILITY

9 merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk Business and Industry Relations Understanding technologies and innovation markets Developing business engagement strategies Implementing an effective Innovation strategy FORGING LINKS

10 The MERIKA Project has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement n° 315925. merikafp7.eu merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk MERIKA OVERVIEW

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