1. Research activities in the Recovery Plan
Roberta Zobbi
Policy Officer – European Commission
DG Research – Industrial technologies

2. Recovery Plan
Adopted by the EC on 26 Nov 2008 and endorsed by the EU Council on
11-12 Dec 2008
Includes ‘smart investment’ in research
‘To support innovation in the manufacturing, construction and automotive sectors, which have recently seen demand plumet as a result of the crisis and which also face significant challenges in the transition to the green economy…’
Three Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Objective: to promote the convergence of public interest with industrial commitment and leadership in determining strategic research activities

3. Recovery Plan
The 3 Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) research activities:
“Factories of the future” initiative
Total costs: € 1.2 billion
“Energy-efficient buildings” initiative
Total costs: € 1 billion
“Green Cars” initiative
Funding by European Commission: ~50%
Budget committed over 4 years ( )

4. Public-Private Partnerships
Involvement of industry in the planning and implementation
Quick response needed: implies use of existing instruments
7th Framework Programme
Strategic Research Agendas developed by industry in the European Technology Platforms
Implementation approach:
In 2009, cross-thematic calls for proposals under FP7
In parallel, exploration of further calls and other options for longer term, e.g. Joint Technology Initiatives
The 6th research and innovation Framework Programme of the European Community is characterised by a changing role of EU Research Programmes.
It is based on three clear “political” pillars:
The “Lisbon” objective has been stated in spring 2000: “to help Europe becoming the most dynamic and most competitive knowledge-based economy within 10 years”. In this context research, innovation and education related activities become key factors to support this objective
The Göteborg” objective, stated in spring 2001, puts sustainable development, i.e. environment, health, economy, employment, at the top of the agenda of all EU future activities.
Finally, since Lisbon, the development of a true European Research Area (ERA) is the driving force of the EU research policy. Integrating, reinforcing and structuring research efforts at European level will be the objective of the 6th Framework Programme. In addition, such an effective area should stimulate industrial investments in research, thus closing the loop with the “Lisbon” objective. It should be reminded that Europe strongly lies behind its competitors due regards to investment in research (1.9% against 3,0%). The objective is therefore to reach in Europe 3% of investments in research at the horizon 2010.

5. For industry: Why a PPP ?
Industry wants leading role in defining research priorities, time lines, and rules and to be involved in programme implementation.
Multi-annual integrated Work Programme with pre-defined budget, ensuring a long-term continuity in the implementation of research strategies.
The activities go from basic and applied research through to industrial pilots and large-scale demonstration. More emphasis on impact.
Increased use of SME-friendly research instruments

6. Public Private Partnership: Factories of the Future

7. Key Players PUBLIC: THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRIVATE: Large Companies:
DAIMLER, SONAE, ALSTHOM, SIEMENS, DANFOSS, COMAU, IDEKO-MONDRAGON, ABB, ROLLS-ROYCE etc.
Large Industrial Associations representing SMEs:
ORGALIME, VDMA, AGORIA, FIM, TEKNIKFOERETAGEN etc.
European Technology Platform:
Manufuture umbrella: over 100 organisations, from more than 20 countries, incl. large OEMs, SMEs, Industrial Associations, Research Institutes, Universities – linked to other ETPs

8. Challenges The crisis is severely affecting the manufacturing sector
Manufacturing is a pillar of the European economy
28 % of the persons employed in the EU
32 % of the value added in European GDP
Manufacturing activity has a big environmental impact
28 % of the total energy consumption
33 % of the overall waste generated

9. Objective
Developing enabling technologies to support EU manufacturing industry across many sectors, to adapt to global competitive pressures by boosting their technological base.
25 industrial sectors, largely dominated by SMEs
European Manufacturing is facing major challenges (global competitive pressure, low productivity growth, environmental impact, innovation risks)
On top of that it has been especially hard hit by the financial crisis. Overall output and exports reduced by 8.2% and 11% respectively within a year
Manufacturing = Jobs + Value
28,3 % of the persons employed (non-financial business economy)
31,8 % of the value added (non-financial business economy)
Manufacturing activity has a substantial environmental impact
27,9% of the total energy consumption
32,7% of the overall waste generated
Manufacturing activity is important for SMEs
45% of the value added by manufacturing
58% of the manufacturing employment

10. Expected results Sustainable Manufacturing
quiet, clean and safe green production machines
Intelligent Manufacturing
intelligent machines capable of interacting with operators, self-monitoring and self-correct smart production lines
High quality and high performance manufacturing
towards 0 defects, lean and adaptive manufacturing processes
Manufacturing processes for new materials
light-weight/high-performing materials and micro/nano manufacturing (‘portable factory’)

11. Content of calls 2011 Recovery Package : Public Private Partnerships
5.1 “Factories of the Future” PPP (FoF) – Cross thematic Coordinated Call NMP & ICT
Topics covered by NMP - €
FoF.NMP The Eco-Factory: cleaner and more resource efficient production in manufacturing - LARGE
FoF.NMP Cooperative machines and open-architecture control systems [for the transformation of traditional production line concepts to non-hierarchical agglomerates of manufacturing units] - SMALL
FoF.NMP Robots for automation of post-production and other auxiliary processes -SMALL
FoF.NMP High tech solutions in the production processes for customised green, safe and healthy consumer products - SMEs
FoF.NMP Towards zero-defect manufacturing -LARGE
FoF.NMP Manufacturing chains for nano-phased components and coatings - LARGE

12. Public Private Partnership: Energy-efficient Buildings

13. Key players PUBLIC: THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRIVATE: Major Industries:
ARUP, BOUYGUES, EDF, ACCIOANA,
MOSTOSTAL, PHILIPS, STIEBEL ELTRON
European Technology Platform:
Construction Platform (ECTP)
connected to other ETPs: Solar Thermal, Photo Voltaic, Steel, Sustainable Chemistry, Wood, Hydrogen….

14. 40% Challenges Responsible of EU energy consumption
The present rate of construction of new buildings is below 2%, destruction rates are even lower, in the range of 0,5%
 Refurbishing is key!!!
Big sector (32 million jobs) heavily effected by the crisis
Citizens energy use to be reduced by 20% by 2020 (lower energy bills!)

15. Objectives Reducing the energy consumption of buildings and its
negative impacts on environment.
Integration of innovative technologies.
Towards the low carbon economy.
Buildings cover their own
energy needs contributing to EU
energy independence
and on long term may become even energy provider
Winston Churchil Tower - Rijswijk: Renovation with a double skin facade (internally ventilated) Source: Permasteelisa Group

16. Torre de Cristal Madrid Source: Emmer Pfenninger Partner
Expected results
Monitoring tools:
Rapid on-site measurement of actual performances
The building envelope:
Highly efficient and smart windows
Systems and equipments:
Integrated photovoltaic (PV) solutions and ICT for energy efficiency
Environmental technologies:
Retrofitting of historic buildings
Standardisation: Pre-normative research, standards
Demonstration: Integration of innovative technologies
Torre de Cristal Madrid Source: Emmer Pfenninger Partner

17. Recovery Package : Public Private Partnerships
Content of calls 2011
Recovery Package : Public Private Partnerships
5.2 “Energy-efficient Buildings (EeB)” PPP – Cross thematic coordinated call NMP, ICT, Energy, Environment
Topics covered by NMP
EeB.NMP Materials for new energy efficient buildings components with reduced embodied energy - LARGE
EeB.NMP New efficient solutions for energy generation, storage and use related to space heating and domestic hot water in existing buildings - LARGE
EeB.NMP Energy saving technologies for buildings envelope retrofitting LARGE
EeB.NMP Geo-clusters approach to support European energy-efficiency goals [involving virtual transnational areas/markets with strong similarities] (support action) - CSA

18. Public Private Partnership: Green Cars

19. European Green Cars Initiative What is it about?
Research & technological Innovation for breakthroughs in:
The use of renewable & non-polluting energy sources
Safety
Logistics & traffic management

20. European Green Cars Initiative How will it be funded?
€ 5 billion combining EC, EIB and Member State funding:
€ 500 million EC support through participation in FP7
Joint call on ‘Materials, technologies and processes for sustainable automotive electrochemical storage applications’: Transport, NMP, ICT,
Environment, Energy  Opinion of the Specific Committee
EIB loans to finance innovation
Demand side measures: e.g. lower registration taxes, incentives for scrapping old cars, and public procurement

21. European Green Cars Initiative What Research?
Scope:
Road vehicles: passenger cars, buses, urban vehicles, trucks
Infrastructures: smart grid, distribution, recharging
Optimisation of the overall transport system

22. European Green Cars Initiative What Research?
Research avenues:
Road & urban transport electrification
Heavy-duty vehicles
Logistics & co-modality

23. Recovery Package : Public Private Partnerships
Content of calls 2011
Recovery Package : Public Private Partnerships
5.3 “Green Cars (GC)” – PPP – Cross-thematic coordinated call NMP, Transport, ICT, Energy, Environment
Topic implemented via a Joint Call of NMP, Transport & Environment
GC.NMP Advanced eco-design and manufacturing processes for batteries and electrical components - LARGE

24. Information Manufuture Technology Platform www.manufuture.org
European Construction Technology Platform
Energy Efficient Buildings Association
ERTRAC - Road Transport Technology Platform
EU Transport Research
ec.europa.eu/research/transport/
FP7 Research programmes and projects
cordis.europa.eu