1. HORIZON 2020 STEPHEN FOX FOR KEELE UNIVERSITY 26 TH FEBRUARY 2014

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3. H2020 The main differences from FP7 3 bringing together of research and innovation in a single programme focusing on multidisciplinary societal challenges which the European citizens face simplifying the participation of all companies, universities, and other institutes in all EU countries and beyond

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5. The 3 basic goals 5 Excellent Science Industrial Leadership Societal Challenges

6. KEY MESSAGES 6 Very much stronger emphasis on bringing IN SMEs Research for innovation needs to be able to demonstrate impact and close to market activities H2020 to be policy rather than science driven Trying to avoid divide between research and innovation with greater integration between the two Different ways of funding projects which will address the fundamental challenges Need to translate knowledge into impact (Anne Glover -Barosso's special scientific adviser)

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8. Four ways to get into H2020 8 Topics SME instrument Marie Sklodowska Curie ERC

9. areas of interest for you 9 Societal Challenges Secure, clean and efficient energy Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials Leadership in enabling industrial technologies - energy efficient Buildings Work programmes now agreed for 2014 and 2015

10. Types of actions 10 Research & Innovation actions Innovation Co-ordination ERANET SME Instrument

11. Funding 11 100% funding for universities + 25% overhead

12. Deadlines 12 For 2014 almost too late -deadlines: 20 th March, 1 st April7th May 5 th June For 2015 start now for deadlines: March and June 2015,

13. What makes a good project? Getting ready

14. Strong consortium ESSENTIAL that partners work COLLABORATIVELY to develop and deliver the project – planning meetings and conference calls Project should build capacity for partners – developing learning and skills Each partner should have clearly defined roles 14

15. How do you find partners? 15 TO LEAD or JOIN? Use your own networks and contacts Initiate partner search Use ERRIN and other similar network organisations

16. When to start for 2015 16 NOW Do not wait The best bids are usually those which have taken long time in gestation

17. Essential Elements of bid Show evidence that your EU collaboration will lead to greater benefits Explain the EU added value of your proposal and policy context What is the IMPACT? Ensure your proposal 100% matches the priorities in the programme Check that your proposal does not duplicate existing projects – but you can build on previous work 17

18. Keep it clear and simple The proposal must be easy to understand Be clear about the objectives of your proposal Ensure the Work Programme delivers your objectives in a well managed, detailed cost-effective programme of actions Ensure measurable impact within and after project duration. What are your indicators? LOOK AT THE AWARD CRITERIA – again and again! 18