European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Technology Supply Chain in Aeronautics – The Role of Universities and SME Prof. Spiros Pantelakis University of Patras, Greece

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Aeronautics Skills and Innovation are spread Europe-wide Therefore it is crucial è to provide the opportunities that more and more technology suppliers throughout all Member States are getting involved in the aeronautics activities, and è to widen the participation from Countries with less developed aeronautics industries, the new Member States and the Candidate Countries

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Tapping the Untapped Potential Are the existing resources of technology and innovation that Universities and SME can contribute sufficiently exploited to increase Europe’s competitiveness in aeronautics ? è Do not forget: In Member States with less developed aeronautics industry, Universities and SME are key players in Aeronautics.

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January The Role of Universities in the Technology Supply Chain Universities should: è educate and supply timely qualified engineers for the aviation sector è perform fundamental and applied research è contribute to the long term strategic advantage of the European Aeronautics industry over their competitors through education and research

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Constrains for Universities Signs that Universities have difficulties to recruit enough young people to study aeronautics (especially for higher degrees) è but aeronautics attracts usually high level students. Universities have not enjoyed sufficient financial support

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Profile of a Future Aeronautics Engineer Skills required of a young engineer: è Understanding a wide range of fundamental sciences è Sufficient knowledge of key aeronautics disciplines è Ability of performing scientific work è Team working è International experience

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Universities in Europe are different The education provided by the different Universities varies, however it is essential to guarantee the level of the education obtained at an university to maintain diversity and complementarity of education as a strength of Europe to facilitate exchange of students and scientists between Europe’s universities

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Exploiting the Universities’ Potential Universities can provide education and training: i. Short time research positions for professors and doctoral students to industry and research establishments i. Life-long learning i. Student training projects in industry i. Creation of Centres of Excellence for different application areas or disciplines

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January The Important Role of Universities Universities represent the “Third Ring” in the European Aeronautics Technology Supply Chain together with the Aeronautics Industry and the Research Establishments

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Poor Exploitation of Europe’s University Potential The use of the research potential of the European universities is insufficient because of : è fragmented approach and lack of collaboration è wide geographical distribution è highly competitive environment è lack of communication and insufficient information flow è industry is mostly interested to face their day to day practical problems by their own è lack on collective views and collective voice.

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Participation of Universities in F.P.6 è Essential involvement of Universities is necessary in Integrated Projects (IP), Networks of Excellence (NoE) Coordinated Actions (CA) and, in particularly, in Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP) è There should be academic-driven up-stream research projects, complementary to industry-driven projects in F.P.6

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January The Role of SME in the Aeronautics Technology Supply Chain è The Technology Supply Chain in Aeronautics is unthinkable without the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) è There are about 7000 SME having a significant involvement in the supply chain of Europe’s aerospace production

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Aeronautics SME in Community Research Programmes Aeronautics SME have been and are involved in Community Research Programmes, but at a limited scale Accompanying Measures of the Fifth Framework Programme have created a step forward but not a breakthrough The European Union aims to allocate 15% of the total financial resources assigned to SME within F.P.6 Special measures for SME are foreseen in F.P.6

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January AeroSME òHigher level approach òInterface with industry participation in IP’s Participation in projects: Where is support available? SCRATCH òHands-on support òActive in 9 countries òSet up of STREP’s Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January AeroSME AeroSME AeroSME is a joint activity between the Aerospace Industry and the European Commission AeroSME AeroSME is a joint activity between the Aerospace Industry and the European Commission Objectives 1.Support and improve SMEs participation in EU funded aeronautic RTD projects 2.Facilitate co-operation among SMEs and with aeronautics related bodies in order to improve SMEs position in the supply chainObjectives 1.Support and improve SMEs participation in EU funded aeronautic RTD projects 2.Facilitate co-operation among SMEs and with aeronautics related bodies in order to improve SMEs position in the supply chain Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Background 20 countries 20 countries participate in AeroSME: 15 EU Member States, Israel, Norway and Switzerland Activities envisaged also in other New Member States, i.e. Poland, Hungary SMEs It targets SMEs, but medium companies which are not SMEs under the EU definition will be assisted where possible Research Centres, Universities and other organisations can participate Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Services & Activities 1.SME Database 2.Newsletters 3.Helpdesk 4.Website 5.Workshops 6.Support to research project proposals Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January SME Database AeroSME 630 entries èTo date: over 630 entries on it èWhy to use the AeroSME database? èto find partners for European RTD projects èto find partners for joint commercial activities freehigh visibility èThe AeroSME database is free and has a high visibility in the Aeronautics Industry and the Commission ò SMEs interested in international activities are encouraged to register Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Newsletter and R&TD Project Flash AeroSME How? by To: registered SMEs, National / Regional Associations, Points of Contact AeroSME website on AeroSME website => over 700 recipients What type of info? Brief info on:  invitations to events / conferences  delivery dates for proposals  relevant R&TD possibilities  new trends  partner searches / information on projects for which partners (and other types of co-operation) are sought Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Source: AeroSME Helpdesk èFacilitate passage of information to SMEs èProvide a free-of-charge consulting service Web Sitewww.aerosme.comwww.aerosme.com èTips on F.P.6 èDatabase èNews èLinks

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January What can AeroSME offer? èInterface with Industry èBut no actions / decisions on behalf of industry èProvide info on trends/projects/contact details èInitial support to set up projects èConfidential searches èDirect assistance via Helpdesk and workshops Source:

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January SCRATCH SCRATCH is part of a programme of EU funded awareness raising activities for RTD support for smaller companies. Objectives 1.Make SMEs aware of EU funded research in aeronautics 2.Administrative and technical support to SMEs for the preparation and submission of proposals Objectives 1.Make SMEs aware of EU funded research in aeronautics 2.Administrative and technical support to SMEs for the preparation and submission of proposals SCRATCH

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Background 9 SCRATCH partners 9 SCRATCH partners: France: Euro Inter - Great Britain: EuropusApex House - Germany: ALROUND - Spain: LABEIN - Italy: T4TECH - Belgium: Rhea System - Netherlands: Subsidy House - Greece: ISTRAM - Israel: Euro-Consultants -

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Services & Activities 1.Search for complementary Partners 2.Support in administrative and European proposal parts preparation 3.Advice on the proposal technical part content 4.Proposal submission to the Commission for evaluation 5.Support in the contract preparation phase 24

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Contact Details SCRATCH Contact Details You can contact any SCRATCH partner. SCRATCH Coordinator Mr. Jean-Louis Bonafé EUROINTER 33 Blvd. Deltour F Toulouse Tel: Fax: Web site: 25

European Aeronautics Science Network EASN Workshop – Brno, Czech Republic, January Contact Details AeroSME Contact Details AeroSME Project Office c/o AECMA – European Association of Aerospace Industries Gulledelle 94 - b.5 B-1200 Brussels / Belgium Tel: Fax: Web site: Source: 26