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Knowledge alliances

Knowledge alliances. Erasmus+ Key action 2 – Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices Version October 2013. General objectives European education and training. Horizontal policy priorities Erasmus+. Erasmus+.

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Knowledge alliances

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  1. Knowledge alliances Erasmus+ Key action 2 – Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices Version October 2013

  2. General objectives European education and training

  3. Horizontal policy priorities Erasmus+

  4. Erasmus+

  5. Key action 2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

  6. Partnerships between the world of work and education and training institutions

  7. Knowledge alliances:specific objectives and expected results

  8. Which activities are supported?

  9. Boosting innovation in higher education, business and the broader socio-economic environment

  10. Stimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education and enterprises

  11. Developing entrepreneurship mind-set and competences

  12. Mobility in Knowledge Alliances • Mobility activities of students, researchers, teaching and company staff is possible but only when added value is clear • Mobility activities are not the main focus here • Extensive mobility activities need to be funded through Key Action 1

  13. Programme & Partner countries Erasmus+ • Programme countries • EU-28 (including Overseas Country and Territory depending on Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom ) • Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland • Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia • Rest of the world = Partner countries (limitations per action and calls may apply)

  14. Knowledge alliances minimum requirements • Consortium • Min. 6 public/private organisations from at least 3 different programme countries • Max. 1 public/private organisation from a partner country • Min. 2 higher education institutions, each having a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education • Min. 2 enterprises • Coordinator = organisation from Programme Country • Associated partners that do not receive fund

  15. Award criteria Are taken into account: proposals with min. 70% in total and at least half of the maximum number of points for each criterion

  16. Call management and selection • Centralised action, by EACEA • First calls in November 2013 (to be confirmed) • Deadline = March 26 2014, 12:00pm (to be confirmed) • Budget first calls = ca. 6 million euros • Highly competitive • Large consortia with clear indication of added value of each partner • Project duration= 2 or 3 years • Maximum EU co-financing = 80%

  17. In need for some inspiration? • 2011 and 2012 calls for Knowledge Alliances • Opening up Education (September 2013) by European Commission • Self-assessment tool for entrepreneurial universities

  18. KU Leuven advice and support • Before submission via International Office • As soon as possible, inform International Office about intentions • Advice available on request for call specifications, possible (non) academic partners, consortium management structure, … • Compulsory consultation in case of joint curriculum initiatives with HEI in Belgium or beyond via ‘Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen’ • Submission through International Office (rector as legal representative) • After selection via International Office • Communication to EACEA for budget revise, clarifications, … • Grant agreement • Advice on consortium agreement and other documents commiting KU Leuven via‘Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen’

  19. More information (will be available when final) • Erasmus+ Programme Guide - Kwowledge Alliances • Erasmus+ workprogramme 2014 - Knowledge Alliances • Calls

  20. Johan EversInternational Officejohan.evers@kuleuven.be016/37 98 54 Your contact person for Erasmus+ Knowledge alliances

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