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Bioresources Research Centre ( BRC ) University College Dublin

Bioresources Research Centre ( BRC ) University College Dublin. RENEW A FP6 Integrated Project Professor Shane Ward shane.ward@ucd.ie. Bioresources Research Centre ( BRC ) University College Dublin. RENEW

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Bioresources Research Centre ( BRC ) University College Dublin

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  1. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin RENEW A FP6 Integrated Project Professor Shane Ward shane.ward@ucd.ie

  2. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin RENEW • classic example of how the EC FP can enable Ireland contribute to a global research project! • DESPITE the fact that (in this case) we are “small players” in the global automotive industry

  3. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin • We started in FP4 (Concerted Action) Contacts within the CA • We co-ordinated a STREP in FP5 EXPERIENCE – became an asset to the IP leader • Partner in an IP (RENEW) under FP6

  4. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin RENEW Biomass-to-Liquid (BTL) Fuels for the cars of the future FP6 IP €38 M (EC €10 M) Led by VW (R&D, Wolfsburg)

  5. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin RENEW 31 Partners across Europe – comprising the automotive, oil & electricity industries, energy research institutes & universities (e.g. Shell, BP, Renault, Daimler Chrysler (Mercedes), Volvo, EDF, etc) The Irish partner is: BRC - University College Dublin with support from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) Enabled BRC meet its original commitments

  6. VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research & Daimler Chrysler

  7. VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research 70 cent/ litre

  8. VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research RENEW

  9. China RENEW

  10. Demonstration of Synfuel Technology

  11. VW VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research Powertrain efficiency is fundamental to resolving the GHG problem The 1-Litre Car: Demonstrating the levels of efficiency attainable i.e. 100 km/l Can buy a 3-Litre VW Lupo (3 l/100 km)

  12. RENEW

  13. Engines

  14. This is where BRC contributes

  15. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin • How did we get involved in RENEW? • I attended an INFORMATION MEETING in Brussels – organised by the Commission in advance of CLOSING DATE • I heard the VW presentation – a winner!!! • I presented VW with our potential contribution - Biomass, English, Led a FP5 • VW very interested!

  16. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin Enterprise Ireland / Sustainable Energy Ireland • Got a travel grant to attend the meeting! • Now received matching funding from SEI for a shortfall in FP6 funding (an error due to AC v. FC followed by budget cuts!)

  17. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin • The spin-offs from our involvement: • Now involved in formulating a 2nd submission under FP6, emerging from the RENEW Partnership PLUS • invited as a partner in another separate submission, due to the fact that we LED a FP5 project!

  18. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin Additional “softer” benefits: • 1) Masters student placed at DC; • 2) 2 masters students placed at TUV; • 3) possible Masters student at Volvo; • 4) aware of what’s happening and new opportunities! (e.g. the China factor!)

  19. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin • CONTACTS and EXPERIENCE (Track Record) are essential for continued success! • only ENGLISH speaking partner – so I’m proof reader!! – a pivotal role!!

  20. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin To do (if you want to lead a project): • Read the CALL carefully! – your proposal / research area must fit within the CALL • However, what’s written on paper (text of CALL) may not reflect the reality of the emphasis in the CALL • MUST contact / meet the key person in the COMMISSION – go to Brussels!

  21. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin • Even if you are not the project leader, it is important to find out these details – perhaps accompany the project co-ordinator to Brussels! • Be realistic – drop aspects that Brussels has no interest in!!

  22. Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)University College Dublin The project should address: • Relevance to the CALL • Potential Impact • S & T Excellence • Quality of the Partnership • Quality of the Management • Synergisms with regard to utilisation of resources

  23. Contact details: Professor Shane Ward Bioresources Research Centre (BRC) University College Dublin Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 IRELAND Phone: + 353 1 716 7351; Fax: + 353 1 475 2119 e-mail: shane.ward@ucd.ie

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