1. 11 Olivier Brunet Commission Européenne Direction Générale Recherche et Innovation Dimension régionale de linnovation DIMENSION REGIONALE DU 7 ème PROGRAMME CADRE DE RECHERCHE Nouvel appel et Programme de travail Régions de la connaissance 2012-13-1 Paris, 5 septembre 2011

2. 22 FP7 2007–2013 Health Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Information and Communication Technologies Energy Environment (including Climate Change) Transport Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Security and Space* Research Infrastructures Research for the Benefit Of SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science in Society Activities of International Co-operation Coherent Development of Policies Initial Training of Researchers Lifelong Learning and Career Development Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways The International Dimension Specific Actions Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways The International Dimension Specific Actions Starting Independent Researcher Grants Advanced Investigator Grants COOPERATION (32.413 MEUR) IDEAS (7.510 MEUR) CAPACITIES (4.097 MEUR) PEOPLE (4.750 MEUR) + CCR (1.751 MEUR) + EURATOM (2.700 MEUR ) * Separate themes

3. 33 Need to boost science and technology-based economic development, by better integrating research to their regional innovation strategies Alignment with Europe 2020 strategy and its flagship initiatives notably Innovation Union, Digital Agenda and Resource Efficient Europe Promote the emergence of world class clusters in Europe Create synergies between research, innovation and regional development policies - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-13-1 : Policy context

4. 44 RESEARCH, INNOVATION & COHESION POLICY: Respecting difference while achieving synergies COMMON GOAL : Employment + Growth PolicyMain TargetFunding Instrument Budget (2007-2013) ResearchS&T-excellence, internationalFP 755 Bill. InnovationTurning knowledge into business opportunities CIP3,6 Bill CohesionPromote regional excellence, convergence ERDF ESF EARDF 347 Bill thereof: ~ 86 B earmarked for RTDI More details: Practical guide published on CORDIS - Not legally binding -

5. 55 Research Entity Business Entity (e.g. SME) REGIONAL RESEARCH– DRIVEN CLUSTER Regional Authority Other Actors (e.g. TTOs, Consultants) WHAT IS A REGIONAL RESEARCH-DRIVEN CLUSTER?

6. 66 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WP 2012-2013 - Overview (1) Objective: Strengthen the research potential of European regions by supporting the development of research-driven clusters associating universities, research centres, enterprises and regional authorities and supporting their cooperation 1 Work Programme for 2012-2013, 1 call for proposals with a single deadline & a combined-2-year budget of 46 M (subject to approval by budgeting authority) Consortia of at least 3 regional research driven clusters from 3 different countries Continuity: Compulsory clustering of research, business and regional government (triple helix), Regional Research Agendas and Joint Action Plans are key elements

7. 77 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WP 2012-2013 : Overview New: High emphasis on smart specialisation and internationalisation Simplification of participation (free choice of co-ordinator) Catalogue of activities adapted to new requirements for innovation More emphasis on synergies with structural funds Two S & T domains addressed in line with Europe 2020 flagship initiatives, notably digital agenda and resource efficiency Combining the planned budgets for 2012 and 2013 (only 2012 published yet) - Not legally binding -

8. 88 One call, REGIONS-2012-2013-1, targeting the transnational cooperation of regional research driven clusters - for a total of 17,99 M (additional funding will be available from 2013 budget, still to be approved) Participants: Consortia of at least 3 regional research-driven clusters from 3 different Member States or Associated countries Possible representation by one member - under conditions Compulsory description of the full clusters and their triple helix structure Coordinator : Any partner with sufficient financial viability and managerial capacity - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-2013 : Call for proposals

9. 99 transnational co-operation of high potential research-driven clusters in the domains of digital agenda and / or resource efficient technologies Europe- wide and globally Build sustainable partnerships between academia and business within clusters and trans-nationally across clusters and regions Contribution to the development of smart specialisation strategies of regions through R&D and Innovation We favour innovative and cross-disciplinary approaches Applications may address both domains in one proposal if justified from an S & T point of view. - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WP 2012-2013-1 : Overall Thematic Scope

10. 10 RTD and innovation aspects of EU digital agenda : Co-ordination and Support Actions (CSA) that will support the transnational co-operation of high potential research-driven clusters that address the research and innovation aspects of the EU digital agenda. Areas of particular interest: reinforcement of e-Infrastructures, cloud computing, applications for government and science, new generation of web based applications and services, including multilingual content, Internet of Things and key enabling technologies in ICT Clusters are especially encouraged to contribute to setting up a regional digital agenda for the sake of competitiveness but also to foster digital literacy, skills and inclusion in order to overcome regional disparities, also including social innovation - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WP 2012-2013-1 : S&T domains (1)

11. 11 Development of technologies and services relevant for the implementation of a 'resource efficient Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) will support the transnational cooperation of research-driven clusters that are active in the development of technologies and services relevant for the realisation of the resource-efficient Europe which are in line with the Communication on 'A resource-efficient Europe – Flagship initiative under the Europe 2020 Strategy support shift towards a resource-efficient, low-carbon economy to achieve sustainable growth addressed technologies should increase the efficiency of using materials, water and energy Examples: renewable energies, smart grids, recycling, waste management, clean technologies, water treatment and eco-design. -Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE WP 2012-2013-1 : S & T domains (2)

12. 12 Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile for capacity building (optional) Initiatives to improve integration: definition of joint action plans (JAP), together with business plans – following SWOT analysis and definition of RTD needs Measures towards the implementation of the JAP International cooperation strategy (mandatory) Dissemination activities Beware: Neither the implementation of the JAP nor any research can be funded under Regions - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-2013-1 : Funded activities

13. 13 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-2013-1 : Project phases Phase 1: Analysis and Integration of research agendas of regional research driven clusters Phase 2 : Design of Joint Action Plans (JAP) tailor made for each participating region but having a common European view Phase 3 : Implementation of JAP (costs not eligible) and accompanying measures (costs eligible) - Not legally binding -

14. 14 Boosting the competiveness of research-driven clusters in the domains of digital agenda and resource efficient technologies Europe-wide and globally, unlocking new business opportunities for participating SMEs Build sustainable partnerships between academia and business within clusters and transnationally across clusters and regions, facilitating the knowledge transfer from academia to business in order to develop novel services, products and processes. Contribution to the development of smart specialisation strategies of regions - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-13-1: Expected impact (1)

15. 15 New private and public investments in R&D and Innovation at regional level driven by regional strategies based on business needs and an integrated Joint Action Plan, access to finance facilitated for SMEs, synergies created with other EU and national funding sources Create an innovation friendly ecosystem in the regions through close and sustainable collaboration and networking between universities, research centres, business, local policy makers and other stakeholders Including more regions into the knowledge economy and the ERA, especially through the mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-13-1: Expected impact (2)

16. 16 REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-2013-1: Funding scheme overview Funding scheme: CSA –CA (coordinating action) Duration: up to 36 months – the JAP being finalized during the first half of the project Community contribution: up to 3 M Financing rate: up to 100 % of eligible direct costs, max. 7% of indirect cost - Not legally binding -

17. 17 Reminder : eligibility criteria, in particular for: Cluster composition – triple helix Selection and award criteria: Scientific and technological excellence (including conformity with objectives of work programme) Quality and efficiency of the implementation and management (including financial aspects) Potential impact – through the development, dissemination and use of project results - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-13-1 : SELECTION & NEGOTIATION (2)

18. 18 Tentative Timetable of procedure : Calls for proposals published : 20/07/2011 Deadline for submission : 31/01/2012 Evaluation, with help of independent experts – within 3 months of call closure Negotiation phase (May-July 2012) Commission decision in September 2012 for first batch related to 2012 budget Signature of grant agreements from October 2012 (first batch) Commission decision in January 2013 for second batch related to 2013 budget Signature of grant agreements from February 2013 (second batch) - Not legally binding - REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 2012-13-1 : SELECTION & NEGOTIATION (1)

19. 19 Research Enquiry Service: http://ec.europa.eu/research/enquiries Call documents: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/capacities?callIdentifier=FP7- REGIONS-2012-2013-1 On line submission (EPSS) : https://www.epss-fp7.org/epss/welcome.jsp Partner search : http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/partners_en.html IPR Helpdesk : http://www.ipr-helpdesk.org FURTHER INFORMATION

20. 20 2008: PITER, énergies renouvelables et CLUSTERPLAST, plasturgie, coordonné par Rhône-Alpes 2009: Pôles mer Bretagne et Toulon dans le projet EMSAC, énergie marine, coordinateur britannique 2009: Aquitaine dans le projet RoK-FOR, biomasses, coordinateur finnois 2009: Poitou-Charentes dans le projet NOVIWAM, gestion de leau, coordinateur andalou 2010, santé: TERM coordonné par Atlanpole Et NEURORESCUE par le Conseil régional PACA, santé mentale 2011, transport: plusieurs organisations françaises dans la négotiation, Véhicules du futur et Aerospace Valley en position de coordinateurs de deux projets Importance du « point de contact national » et des bureaux de représentation des régions (et structures) françaises à Bruxelles (CLORA) - Not legally binding - REGIONS DE LA CONNAISSANCE : ACTEURS FRANCAIS

21. 21 Recherche de synergies avec les Fonds structurels dans la mise en œuvre des plans daction conjoints et avec les initiatives « clusters » au niveau européen Evaluation intermédiaire du programme: http://bit.ly/iEoXShhttp://bit.ly/iEoXSh Conférence sur clusters et infrastructures de recherche www.wire2011.euwww.wire2011.eu Mise à jour du « guide pratique sur les opportunités de financement en recherche et innovation » http://cordis.europa.eu/eu-funding-guide/home_en.html Perspectives financières, proposition de la Commission 29.06.11 Préparation du futur programme HORIZON 2020 Et de la future politique de cohésion (régionale), priorité à recherche et innovation - Not legally binding - REGIONS DE LA CONNAISSANCE : QUEL AVENIR?

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