1. European funding for Research, Development & Innovation UECBV, Brussels, 15 December 2011

2. FP7 & CIP Next calls for proposals Horizon 2020 Novelties Food theme SMEs and Innovation Outline

3. EU Funding Programmes 2007-2013 Partners + Funding = Project InformationTrainingAssistance 7th Framework Programme Enterprise Europe Network Competitiveness & Innovation Programme Idea Basic Research Applied Research PrototypeProductMarket Fundamental Research Applied Research Innovation Project Business Project National Contact Points

4. 7 th Framework Programme for Research and Technological development (FP7) Food, Agriculture, Fisheries & Biotechnology (Cooperation) Next & last call: July 2012 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/kbbe/home_en.html Research for the benefit of SMEs / Associations (Capacities) Next & last call: July 2012 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/research-sme_en.html Industry Academy Partnerships and Pathways - IAPP Initial Training networks – ITN (People / Marie-Curie) Next & last call(s): Q3 – Q4 2012 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/industry-academia_en.html http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people/initial-training_en.html Next FP7 Calls 2012 - 2013

5. Research: 50% EC funding (+25% for SMEs) Demonstration : 50% EC funding Marie-Curie: Researcher’s costs 100% EC funded NEW in 2012: Innovation activities (“Horizon 2020 flavor”) FP7

6. Participation of SMEs that are Research Centres or Institutes is possible as RTD performers or other enterprises and end users. RTD and/or DEMO activities are compulsory. Applicants are encouraged to form small consortia. The size of consortium should typically be 5, but generally not exceeding 10 participants. Typical project budget should be between € 0.5 to €1.5 million. Typical duration is 1 to 2 years. Proposed indicative budget for 2012 (2013 WP): €160 million Research for SMEs

7. Applicants are encouraged to form small consortia. RTD and/or DEMO activities are compulsory. The size of the consortium should be typically between 5 and 15 participants The SME end users group should be limited to 2 to 5 members necessary to achieve the objectives. Typical project budget should be between €1.5 million & € 3 million. Typical duration is 2 to 3 years. Proposed indicative budget for 2012 (2013 WP): €53 million Research for SME Associations

8. The project must be centred on the needs of the SMEs. 2 SMEs from the prior successful FP7 (Capacities!) research project. The coordinator must be one of the SMEs. Predominant role of SMEs, but the participation of other actors such as SME end-users, SME associations, large companies and/or partners specialised in dissemination of innovative results is possible. Applicants are encouraged to form small consortia. Three activities are defined, demonstration, management and other activities (that includes training and dissemination activities). Typical project budget should be between €0.5 million & € 3 million Typical duration is 18 to 24 months. Proposed indicative budget for 2012 (2013 WP): €25 million Demonstration activities

9. Competitiveness & Innovation Programme Eco-Innovation (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation)http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation Next call: Q3 2012 (+ last call: Q3 2013) 1st market application or market replication projects 50% EC funding Small to large projects - average project budget: €1.4 million Maximum duration: 3 years Participants from EU 27 + associated countries Single proposers OK but EU added value requested Pre-proposal check available Next CIP Calls 2012 - 2013

10. Commission proposal for a research and innovation funding programme Budget: €80 billion Duration: 2014-2020 3 priorities: Excellent Science Industrial leadership Societal challenges What’s next? Horizon 2020

11. European Research Council Frontier research by the best individual teams 13 268 Future and Emerging Technologies Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation 3 100 Marie Curie actions Opportunities for training and career development 5 752 Research infrastructures (including e- infrastructure) Ensuring access to world-class facilities 2 478 Priority 1 Excellent Science Proposed funding (million €, 2014-20)

12. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space) 13 781 Access to risk finance Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation 3 538 Innovation in SMEs Fostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs (Eurostars 2, Enterprise Europe Network, …) 619 Priority 2 Industrial leadership Proposed funding (million €, 2014-20)

13. Health, demographic change and wellbeing8 029 Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research & the bio-economy* 4 152 Secure, clean and efficient energy5 782 Smart, green and integrated transport6 802 Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials3 160 Inclusive, innovative and secure societies3 819 Priority 3 Societal Challenges Proposed funding (million €, 2014-20) *FP7 Food (Cooperation): €1 935 million

14. Simplification Single set of participation rules Eligibility Evaluation IPR Exploitation / dissemination Average time to grant target: 100 days What’s new in Horizon 2020

15. Funding Reimbursement of actual direct costs Average personnel costs (scale of unit costs) for SME Single flat rate for indirect costs (20%?) 1 project = 1 funding rate for all participants & all activities Controls Financial viability check only for coordinators if requested EC grant >= 500.000€ Guarantee Fund maintained 1 single global audit at end of project if EC grant >= 325.000€ Ex-post audits up to 4 years after project end What’s new in Horizon 2020

16. Integration of research and innovation Seamless and coherent funding from idea to market All forms of innovation Technological Social Services Design driven Compulsory exploitation of results Emphasis on market take-up of innovation (incl. by Public sector) Proof of concept Prototyping, testing, piloting Market replication -> Max EC funding = 70% of eligible costs What’s new in Horizon 2020

17. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine & maritime research & the bio-economy Sustainable agriculture and forestry Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries Specific implementations actions “Food” in Horizon 2020

18. Single entry point: SME NCP + Enterprise Europe Network Dedicated SME instrument All types of innovative SMEs All types of innovation 15% budgetary target for Societal Challenges and Industrial Leadership -> € 6829 million for SMEs Bottom-up approach 3 phases covering whole innovation cycle Phase 1: Proof of concept & feasibility assessment Technical AND commercial Phase 2: R&D, demonstration, market replication Phase 3: Commercialisation Access to financial instruments Innovation in SMEs in Horizon 2020

19. SME instrument Part 1 Feasibility (S&T and commercial) Part 2 R & D, Demonstration, Market Replication Part 3 Towards commercialisation & access to private finance Market opportunity Market Support network

20. Next steps From 30/11: Parliament and Council negotiations on the basis of the Commission proposals Ongoing: Parliament and Council negotiations on EU budget 2014- 2020 (including overall budget for Horizon 2020) Mid 2012: Final calls under 7th Framework Programme for Research to bridge gap towards Horizon 2020 By end 2013: Adoption of legislative acts by Parliament and Council on Horizon 2020 1/1/2014: Horizon 2020 starts; launch of first calls

21. Alexandre Bonnyns NCP Coordinator NCP for legal & financial matters The Brussels Enterprise Agency Tour & Taxis Avenue du Port 86C B211 B-1000 Brussels Email: abo@bea.irisnet.beabo@bea.irisnet.be Direct landline: +32 2 422 00 45 Mobile: + 32 486 980 802 Skype: abo_at_bea Thank you for your attention