1. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 The Eurostars Programme Kenny Legg R&D Funding for the Environmental Sector – 29 June 2010 European Commission Enterprise and Industry

2. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Overview What is Eurostars? How is it structured? Timescales How to apply 2008/9 figures Contact

3. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Enterprise Europe Network Aims to offer a “one-stop shop” to meet all the European information needs of SMEs in Europe. Facilitate European Technology transfer  Partner Alert Service  Intellectual Property & Asset management support  Brokerage events Activities to promote and help companies access European R&D funding

4. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars The Eurostars Programme is the first European funding and support programme to be specifically dedicated to R&D performing SMEs.

5. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars - Structure Any technology area. Bottom up approach. Minimum 1 European partner from 1 Eurostars country. Administered by national funding bodies - in UK by TSB. Deadlines  30th September 2010/February 2011

6. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars - Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Eurostars – Participating Countries

7. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars - Timescales Maximum project duration of 3 years. Ready for launch onto market within 2 years of project completion. 4 months from deadline to decision

8. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars - Eligibility No partner or country contributing more than 75% of costs. Lead partner must be an R&D performing SME. At least 50% of the project’s core activity should be carried out by SMEs. Separate legal entities & trading for more than 12 months. Additional criteria for micro companies

9. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars – How do I apply? Project application form online via www.eurostars-eureka.eu www.eurostars-eureka.eu A certified copy of every participants annual financial report. A draft consortium agreement.

10. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars - Evaluation 1.Technical assessment by 2 independent experts. 2.Ranking by Independent Evaluation Panel Basic Assessment Technology and Innovation Aspects Competitiveness 3.Technology Strategy Board

11. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 EU Breakdown 2008 SUBMISSION STAGE Applications received and validated317 Total budget (M€)446 EVALUATION STAGE Applications eligible244 Applications above threshold111 FUNDING STAGE Projects funded85* Total budget (M€)126 Public funding53 > From member states40 > From European Commission13 Eurostars – 2008 Call Breakdown

12. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Eurostars – UK Breakdown 2008 Applications Made57 Eligible for funding42 Approved after ranking list22 Funded by TSB18 Grant£3.8 M Average project cost per application€ 1,138, 229 Average Project Duration26 months Average partners per project3.3

13. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 EEN Assistance Work with you and Eurostars NCP to ensure your application is as robust as possible. Review prior to submission. Partner search

14. © Enterprise Europe Network South West 2009 Contact Details kenny.legg@enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk 07980 795239 www.enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk www.eurostars-eureka.eu date