1. FP7 May 2005 1 From the Sixth to the Seventh Framework Programmes Graham Stroud European Commission May 2005 Building the Europe of Knowledge

2. FP7 May 2005 2 FP6 – the current situation In March 2005: l EU contribution to signed contracts totalled €5.6 billion l Participations in signed contracts totalled 23,000 l Excluding Mobility measures, each FP6 contract had double the number of partners of an average FP5 contract and received 3 times as much EU contribution l Higher education institutions have increased their participation rate by 7% l Business enterprise sector participation is down 5% compared with FP5

3. FP7 May 2005 3 FP6 – the situation of the Nordic and Baltic states In March 2005: Share of participations in FP6 contracts Share of EU contributions to FP6 contracts Nordic States (DK, FI, SE, IS, NO)9.96%10.4% Baltic States (EE, LT, LV)1.22%0.41%

4. FP7 May 2005 4 Lisbon strategy Research Growth and Jobs EducationInnovation S&T contributes to the Lisbon objectives: economic growth, employment creation, environmental protection, social challenges: fight poverty, improve human health and quality of life (GSM, remote working, safe roads, etc.)

5. FP7 May 2005 5 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC ( Euratom ) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) RTD (Euratom) + FP7 2007 - 2013

6. FP7 May 2005 6 9 Thematic Priorities 1. Health 2. Food, agriculture and biotechnology 3. Information and communication technologies 4. Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies 5. Energy 6. Environment (including climate change) 7. Transport (including aeronautics) 8. Socio-economic sciences and the humanities 9. Security and space + Euratom: Fusion energy research, nuclear fission and radiation protection Cooperation – Collaborative research

7. FP7 May 2005 7 1. Health Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European citizens

8. FP7 May 2005 8 2. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments “Fork to farm”: Food, health and well being Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

9. FP7 May 2005 9 3. Information and Communication Technologies 3. Information and Communication Technologies ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technologies Applications Research Future and Emerging Technologies

10. FP7 May 2005 10 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Materials New Production Integration of technologies for industrial applications

11. FP7 May 2005 11 5. Energy Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Renewable fuel production CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation Smart energy networks Energy efficiency and savings Knowledge for energy policy making Renewables for heating and cooling Clean coal technologies

12. FP7 May 2005 12 6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable Management of Resources Climate change, pollution and risks

13. FP7 May 2005 13 7. Transport (inc. Aeronautics) Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo)

14. FP7 May 2005 14 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective Major trends in society and their implications Europe in the world The citizen in the European Union Socio-economic and scientific indicators Foresight activities

15. FP7 May 2005 15 9. Security and Space Protection against terrorism and crime Security of infrastructures and utilities Border security Restoring security in case of crisis Security systems integration and interoperability Security systems integration and interoperability Security and society Security Research Coordination and structuring Security Research Coordination and structuring Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Exploration of space RTD for strengthening space foundations RTD for strengthening space foundations

16. FP7 May 2005 16 Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation Cooperation – Collaborative research l Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to address both Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs l Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas l Support will be implemented across all themes through:

17. FP7 May 2005 17 Joint Technology Initiatives Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Energy Future Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches Embedded systems Aeronautics and Air Transport Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe Other possible themes to be identified later…

18. FP7 May 2005 18 Ideas – Frontier Research Commission ERC – European Research Council * Created by Commission decision * * Under the responsibility of the Commission l Preparation of work programme l Set up of peer review: pool of reviewers, nomination of review panels, evaluation guidelines l Oversight of the evaluation procedure l Annual scientific report l Information and support to applicants l Reception / eligibility of proposals l Organisation and execution of evaluation l Selection decision l Scientific and financial follow-up of contracts l Annual implementation report l Approval of work programme, as defined by the Scientific Council l Instruction to implement work programme l Approval of annual implementation report l Information to programme committee Scientific Council* Externalised tasks**

19. FP7 May 2005 19 Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants Specific actions Excellence awards Specific actions Excellence awards People – Human Potential

20. FP7 May 2005 20 6 parts 1. Research Infrastructures 2. Research for the benefit of SMEs 3. Regions of Knowledge 4. Research Potential 5. Science in Society 6. Activities of International Cooperation Capacities – Research Capacity

21. FP7 May 2005 21 1. Research Infrastructures Transnational Access Integrating activities Research e-infrastructures Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Design studies Support to existing research infrastructures: Support to new research infrastructures:

22. FP7 May 2005 22 2. Research for the benefit of SMEs Research for SMEs Research for SME associations “Exploratory” awards Promote optimal participation in the Cooperation programme Promote assistance to SMEs by networks of intermediaries Under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP):

23. FP7 May 2005 23 3. Regions of Knowledge Development of regional “research-driven clusters” Two objectives for European regions: Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects

24. FP7 May 2005 24 4. Research Potential Transnational two-way secondments and recruitment Research equipment and the material environment Workshops and conferences for knowledge transfer “Evaluation facilities”

25. FP7 May 2005 25 5. Science in Society Strengthening and improving the European science system Broader engagement political and societal issues (inc. ethical issues) Science and technology and their place in society Gender research and the role of women in research Science education – curiosity and the participation of young people Policy for the role and engagement of universities Improved communication

26. FP7 May 2005 26 6. Activities of International Cooperation “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes Two interdependent objectives: Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit

27. FP7 May 2005 27 In addition, support to the coherent development of policies will complement the coordination activities under the Cooperation programme: Strengthening and improving the European science system Monitoring and analysis of public policies / industrial strategies Coordination of research policies Capacities - Coherent development of policies

28. FP7 May 2005 28 EURATOM nuclear fission & radiation protection OBJECTIVE Establishing a sound scientific & technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, promoting safer, more resource-efficient and competitive exploitation of nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation. OBJECTIVE Establishing a sound scientific & technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, promoting safer, more resource-efficient and competitive exploitation of nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation.

29. FP7 May 2005 29 EURATOM Fusion Energy Research EURATOM Fusion Energy Research Developing the knowledge base for, and realising ITER as the major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations which are safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible, and economically viable OBJECTIVE

30. FP7 May 2005 30 Framework Programme 7: Objectives and activities

31. FP7 May 2005 31 Framework Programme 7: Objectives and activities

32. FP7 May 2005 32 FP7 and CIP l Technological innovation: a shared objective l Complementary and mutual reinforcing actions l Designed to operate side by side in support of Lisbon objectives l Close coordination

33. FP7 May 2005 33 Complementarities between FP7 and CIP FP7-RTDCIP Funding of projects Research, technological development and demonstration Take-up of proven technologies: environmental, ICT and Energy-efficiency SMEs participation in Research Simplification Definition of thematic content Specific schemes for SMEs Actions promoting SMEs participation in FP7 Access to finance « Risk Sharing Finance Facility » for large European RTD projects and infrastructures (with EIB) Risk capital (start-up and expansion) SMEs Guarantee facility SMEs loan securitisation Dissemination of knowledge Within projects In thematic areas Networks providing innovation support services Regions Research driven clusters Innovation clusters

34. FP7 May 2005 34 What’s new ? Main new elements compared to FP6: l Longer duration, more flexible implementation l Annual budget doubled (EUR 5 billion ►10 billion) l Basic research (~ EUR 1.5 billion per year) l Simplification of procedures l Logistical and administrative tasks to be transferred to external structures l ITER l Multi-financed large-scale initiatives l Close co-ordination with CIP

35. FP7 May 2005 35 FP7 Tentative Timetable

36. FP7 May 2005 36 Good luck!