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The Regional Dimension of the 7th Framework Programme for RTD

The Regional Dimension of the 7th Framework Programme for RTD. Dr Stefan Weiers. FP7 2007 - 2013. Specific Programmes. Cooperation – Collaborative research. Ideas – Frontier Research. People – Human Potential. Capacities – Research Capacity. +. JRC (non-nuclear). JRC (nuclear).

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The Regional Dimension of the 7th Framework Programme for RTD

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  1. The Regional Dimension of the 7th Framework Programme for RTD Dr Stefan Weiers

  2. FP7 2007 - 2013 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research Ideas – Frontier Research People – Human Potential Capacities – Research Capacity + JRC (non-nuclear) JRC (nuclear) Euratom

  3. FP 7- specific programme « CAPACITIES » 1. Research Infrastructures 2. Research for the benefit of SMEs 3. Regions of Knowledge (ROK) 126 M€ 4. Research Potential340 M€ 5. Science in Society 6. Activities of International Cooperation

  4. Increased research capacitiy of European Regions • Aim: • to intensify role of RTD in economic development • to invest in research • Actions: • to improve links between stakeholders • to foster transnational cooperation • to enhance mutual learning of regional actors • to exchange experience and best practice • to develop joint action plans

  5. « Regions of Knowledge » for ALL European Regions to encourage and support the development of « regional research driven clusters » Pre-defined topics « Research Potential » for Convergence & Outermost regions to unlock and develop their research potential to help researchers to successfully participate in research activities at EU level All scientific topics covered by EC FP 7 International cooperation (special calls) Two lines of action… but NO funding of (« hands on ») research

  6. Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 – key figures: TOTAL BUDGET : € 347 billion Three objectives: • Convergence (regions with GDP of less than 75% of EU average): € 282.8 billion = 81.5 % of total • Regional competitiveness and employment (168 regions): € 55 billion = 16% of total • Territorial Co-operation (cross-border, trans-national, inter-regional): € 8.7 billion = 2.5% of total See: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/policy/object/index_en.htm

  7. FP 7 has a new regional dimension, under “Capacities” … while Structural Funds will reinforce R&D investment R&D, innovation and entrepreneurship as the first priority in Convergence regions Innovation and the knowledge economy as the first priority for the competitiveness and growth objective Earmarking: at least 60% or 75% of funds for Lisbon priorities Complementary funding where possible … but no double funding FP7 and the Structural Funds: more synergies

  8. Research, innovation and cohesion policy:respecting difference while achieving synergiesCOMMON GOAL : Employment + Growth More details: COM(2007) 474, 16.8.2007 Practical guidelines published on CORDIS (draft)

  9. I – Regions of knowledgePolicy context The "Regions of Knowledge" initiative responds to a need to increase the overall capacity of regional players to enhance science and technology for economic development of all European Regions Expected Outcome improve links between stakeholders and local business community foster transnational / cross-border cooperation enhance mutual learning of regional actors exchange experience and best practice

  10. I - What is a regional research-driven cluster? Research Entity Regional Authority Regional Research–Driven Cluster Local Enterprise (e.g. SME) Other Actors (e.g. Banks)

  11. I – Regions of knowledgeFunded Activities • (coordination and support actions – CSA) • Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas • Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile or mutual learning • Initiatives to improve integration: definition of joint action plans, together with business plans – following SWOT analysis and definition of RTD needs • Dissemination activities

  12. I -Expected impact • Regional economical growth in selected domains • Response to the needs of regional business communities • Mobilisation of local, national and community funds to implement defined regional “action plans”

  13. II -RESEARCH POTENTIAL • Two objectives for CONVERGENCE & OUTERMOST regions only : • to stimulate the realisation of the full research potential by unlocking and developing the research potential in the EU’s convergence regions and outermost regions • to strengthen the capacities of their researchers to success fully participate in research activities at EU level

  14. RESEARCH POTENTIAL 1 • Unlocking and developing the research potentialin the EU’s convergence and outermost regions • Activities • Exchange of know-how and experience through trans-national two-way secondments of research staff Recruitment of incoming experienced researchers • Acquisition, development or upgrading of research equipment for the selected centres • Organisation of workshops and conferencesto facilitate knowledge transfer at (inter)national level • Dissemination and promotional activities • Participants • Any existing and autonomous public or privateresearch entity in the eligible regions

  15. RESEARCH POTENTIAL -2 • Providing evaluation facilities for research organisations in the EU’s convergence and outermost regions • Activities • Evaluation of research quality and infrastructures by high level independent experts (SWOT analysis) • Preparation of an Action Plan to upgrade and reinforce its RTD potentialby the selected centre • Participants • Public or private research centrein the EU'sconvergence regionsandoutermost regions

  16. II –Expected impact OPTIMISATION of : • international exposure and recognition • Leadership potential • Quality of their scientists • visibility of their research groups INCREASE of: • visibility of their research groups • participation in the ERA/FP

  17. I – Regions of knowledgeLessons learnt – 2008 calls (1) Scope of calls 1): FP7-2008-Regions-1 : Analysis, mentoring, integration of research agenda's and definition of Joint Action Plans( 9.3 M €) FP7-2007-Regions-2: Facilitating the emergence of new clusters and mutual exchange of information (0.8 €) Two thematic priority options for both calls: Maximising the benefits of research infrastructures […as a catalyst] for regional economic development Regional contributions to the reduction of CO2 emissions[enhancing the use of energy efficient technologies, meet increasing energy requirements of regional actors, system approach]

  18. REGIONS-1 47 proposals evaluated, of which 11 proposals to be negotiated (23 % success rate) 15 above all thresholds 32 below at least one threshold REGIONS-2 34 proposals evaluated, of which 4 proposals to be negotiated (12 % success rate) 16 above all thresholds 18 below at least one threshold I – Regions of knowledgeLessons learnt – 2008 calls (2) Results of 2008 evaluation Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  19. I – Regions of knowledgeLessons learnt – 2008 calls (3) Participation in successful proposals Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  20. I – Regions of knowledgeLessons learnt – 2008 calls (3) Conclusions High response to call Wide geographical and thematic coverage Both predefined topics i.e. infrastructure and CO2 reduction well understood Strong involvement of regional authorities (mandatory coordinator) Successful projects often with clear sectorial orientation and … …did better in defining the R&D and economic baseline to support the rationale of the proposal and its potential impact Lower success for more horizontal proposals dedicated to generic regional economic development or innovation issues Some problems with implementing RTD driven clusters in line with eligibility rules Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  21. II -RESEARCH POTENTIAL Lessons learnt – 2008 calls (1) Scope of calls: REGPOT-2007-1 (29 M€) Unlocking and developing the research potential of research entities established in the EU’s convergence and outermost regions REGPOT-2007-2 (1 M €) Providing evaluation facilities for research organisations in the EU’s convergence and outermost regions

  22. FP7-REGPOT-2007-1Lessons learned (2) • Tremendous increase of proposals received (475 – REGPOT 1; 30 – REGPOT 2) • 32 REGPOT 1 and 7 REGPOT 2 projects under negotiation • All FP7 Thematic Domains represented • High increase of demand for independent evaluation facility • 11 Members States and 4 Associated Countries represented in successful REGPOT 1 proposals • Excellent collaboration with World Class Institutions from Europe as well as SMEs and stakeholders • Very high oversubscription for REGPOT -1(success rate about 7 % of evaluated proposals) Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  23. FP 7 regional programmes: Agenda for 2009 / 2010 revised work programmes in process of approval new calls to be published in Sept. (ROK) and Oct. (REGPOT) 2008 continuity of actions both for Regions of Knowledge and Research Potential, but larger projects possible Significant budget increase for REGIONS 1 Basic concepts of research driven clusters maintained But:new thematic priorities for REGIONS New activity for international collaboration wihtin REGPOT call closure and evaluation – first half of 2008 Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  24. Conclusions: Both initiatives well perceived by target clients Wide geographical and technological coverage Bridging excellence (RTD) and cohesion (REGIO) and competitiveness (ENTR) approaches Promising projects identified for funding High political interest But: oversubscription and increased communication needs Disclaimer: not legally binding, inofficial and unpublishable information

  25. Thank you for your attention !

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