1. Opportunities for participating in the EU 7 th Framework Programme for RTD Ineke Malsch, Malsch TechnoValuation, www.malsch.demon.nl www.malsch.demon.nl Fact finding mission on Nanotechnology in Brazil, (4-)7-13 September 2008 Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

2. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Table of contents: 1. Introduction – the EU 7 th Framework Programme for RTD 2. Opportunities for researchers in International Cooperation Partner Countries (including Latin America) – NMP programme 3. People programme 4. Capacities programme 5. Conclusions and further information Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

3. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Introduction – the EU 7 th Framework Programme for RTD (2007-2013): FP7 is short for 7 th Framework Programme for Research and Technological DevelopmentFP7 is short for 7 th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development It is the European Union’s main instrument for funding research in Europe between 2007 and 2013It is the European Union’s main instrument for funding research in Europe between 2007 and 2013 FP7 supports research in selected priority areas including nanotechnologyFP7 supports research in selected priority areas including nanotechnology Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

4. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Introduction – Structure of FP7 (2007-2013): Cooperation – Collaborative research, 32413 million euro (incl. NMP 3475 million euro)Cooperation – Collaborative research, 32413 million euro (incl. NMP 3475 million euro) People – Mobility of researchers, 4750 million euroPeople – Mobility of researchers, 4750 million euro Capacities – Research capacity 4097 million euro (incl. activ. of international cooperation 180 million euro)Capacities – Research capacity 4097 million euro (incl. activ. of international cooperation 180 million euro) Total FP7: 50521 million euroTotal FP7: 50521 million euro Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

5. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Cooperation, 32365 million euro, Collaborative research projects involving researchers, industry and SMEs from all over Europe and the rest of the world: -Health -Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology -Information and Communication Technologies -Nano-sciences, nano-technologies, materials and new production technologies Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

6. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Cooperation - 2: -Energy -Environment (including Climate Change) -Transport (including Aeronautics) -Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities -Space -Security Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

7. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 People - 4750 million euro - Marie Curie actions (open to 3 rd country participants): Initial training of researchersInitial training of researchers –Marie Curie networks Industry-Academia pathways and partnershipsIndustry-Academia pathways and partnerships –Industry-academia knowledge-sharing scheme International dimensionInternational dimension –Incoming international fellowships Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

8. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Capacities – Research capacity including in International Cooperation Partner Countries, 4097 million euro: Research infrastructuresResearch infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEsResearch for the benefit of SMEs Regions of KnowledgeRegions of Knowledge Research PotentialResearch Potential Science in SocietyScience in Society Coherent development of policiesCoherent development of policies Activities of International CooperationActivities of International Cooperation Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

9. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 EU International Cooperation Policy objectives: To support European competitiveness through strategic partnerships with third countries in selected fields of science and by engaging the best third country scientists to work in and with Europe.To support European competitiveness through strategic partnerships with third countries in selected fields of science and by engaging the best third country scientists to work in and with Europe. To enhance the production of knowledge and scientific excellence by enabling European universities, research institutions and firms to establish contact with their partners in third countries, thereby facilitating access to research environments outside Europe and promoting synergies on a global scale.To enhance the production of knowledge and scientific excellence by enabling European universities, research institutions and firms to establish contact with their partners in third countries, thereby facilitating access to research environments outside Europe and promoting synergies on a global scale. To address specific problems that third countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit.To address specific problems that third countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit.Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

10. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Opportunities for researchers in International Cooperation Partner Countries – NMP programme (3475 million euro): At least 3 partners in 3 different European countries plus optional additional partners from other countries incl. Latin AmericaAt least 3 partners in 3 different European countries plus optional additional partners from other countries incl. Latin America Project coordinator should be from EU member state or associated stateProject coordinator should be from EU member state or associated state Bottleneck: find EU partners and get invited to join consortiumBottleneck: find EU partners and get invited to join consortium Calls for proposals open twice a year (next this month)Calls for proposals open twice a year (next this month) Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

11. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Opportunities for ICPC researchers (incl. Latin America) – People programme: Marie Curie networks - young researchers from 3 rd countries can apply for fellowships in Initial Training Networks (ITN) and Incoming international fellowships: http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/indexhtm_en.htmlMarie Curie networks - young researchers from 3 rd countries can apply for fellowships in Initial Training Networks (ITN) and Incoming international fellowships: http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/indexhtm_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/indexhtm_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie- actions/indexhtm_en.html Industry-academia knowledge-sharing scheme – staff exchange programme, at least 1 academic and 1 industrial partner from different European countries, plus optional additional partners from outside the EU, http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry- academia_en.htmlIndustry-academia knowledge-sharing scheme – staff exchange programme, at least 1 academic and 1 industrial partner from different European countries, plus optional additional partners from outside the EU, http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry- academia_en.html http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry- academia_en.html http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry- academia_en.htmlMalsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

12. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Opportunities for researchers in International Cooperation Partner Countries (including Latin America) – Capacities programme: Specific International Cooperation ActionsSpecific International Cooperation Actions At least 2 partners in at least 2 European countries plus at least 2 partners in at least 2 ICPC countriesAt least 2 partners in at least 2 European countries plus at least 2 partners in at least 2 ICPC countries http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/internati onal-cooperation_en.htmlhttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/internati onal-cooperation_en.htmlhttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/internati onal-cooperation_en.htmlhttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/internati onal-cooperation_en.htmlMalsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

13. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 To conclude: The European FP7 research programme is open to research collaboration with the whole world, including Latin AmericaThe European FP7 research programme is open to research collaboration with the whole world, including Latin America The main bottlenecks appear to be:The main bottlenecks appear to be: –A lack of awareness of these opportunities among eligible researchers –A lack of existing networks and contacts between researchers in Europe and Latin America –Low visibility of Latin America’s untapped nanotechnology potential in Europe Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

14. Opportunities for participating in EU FP7 Further information - EU websites: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_es.html http://cordis.europa.eu/nanotechnology/ http://cordis.europa.eu/inco/home_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/iscp/index.cfm?lg=en&pg= argentina http://ec.europa.eu/research/iscp/index.cfm?lg=en&pg= argentina Nanoforum online organisations database: www.nanoforum.org (search potential partners after signing up for free) www.nanoforum.org NanoroadSME nanomaterials roadmaps 2015: www.nanoroad.net www.nanoroad.net NanoforumEULA: www.nanoforumeula.eu www.nanoforumeula.eu Malsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation

15. AcknowledgementMalsch Techno Techno Valuation Valuation The presenter Ineke Malsch is the director of Malsch TechnoValuation, a private company established in Utrecht, the Netherlands. She is not employed by the European Commission, nor does she represent the European Commission in any way.The presenter Ineke Malsch is the director of Malsch TechnoValuation, a private company established in Utrecht, the Netherlands. She is not employed by the European Commission, nor does she represent the European Commission in any way. The information presented here is based on reports and publications published online at the European Commission’s websites: www.ec.europa.eu/research; www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7 and http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7The information presented here is based on reports and publications published online at the European Commission’s websites: www.ec.europa.eu/research; www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7 and http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7www.ec.europa.eu/research www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7www.ec.europa.eu/research www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7 The views expressed in this presentation are purely those of the author and may not in any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission.The views expressed in this presentation are purely those of the author and may not in any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission.