Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

1. Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF 1

2. 1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7(*Info provided by the European Commission)2. TRANS REG NCP services 3. Research-driven clusters: success stories Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

3. Regions of Knowledge (RoK) • FP7 new regional dimension, under “Capacities” Specific Programme CAPACITIES • Research Infrastructures • Research for the benefit of SMEs • Regions of Knowledge: 126 Meuro • Research Potential • Science in Society • Support to the development of coherent research policies • International Cooperation 3 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

4. Regions of Knowledge (RoK) • Development of regional ‘research-driven clusters’ to: • Strengthen regions’ capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities • Produce research strategies that contribute to regional economic development 4 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

5. Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK Triple helix: • At least one research entity, one business entity and one regional authority from the same geographical region • Other actors (consultants, associations, etc.) and actors from different geographical area additionally to triple helix 5 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

6. Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK 6 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

7. Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1 • Trans-national cooperation of regional research driven clusters • Participants • Consortia of at least 3 regional research-driven clusters from 3 different Member States or Associated countriesCoordinator : either a regional authority or a fully fledged RDC (with legal entity) • Enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources and of the natural and man-made environment, covering four themes: • Water management, • Forest management • Soil and land management • Waste management • … in support of the Lead Markets Initiative 7 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

8. Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1 Deadline for submission : 27/01/2009 Budget: 16,1 Meuro (1-3 Meuro per project) Duration: up to 36 months Financing rate: up to 100 % of eligible costs Funding scheme: CSA –CA, coordinating action …and synergies with Structural Funds to reinforce R&D investment 8 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

9. Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1 • Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas • Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile for capacity building (compulsory) • Initiatives to improve integration: definition of joint action plans, business plans – following SWOT analysis and definition of RTD needs • Measures towards the implementation of the JAP • International cooperation activities (optional) • Dissemination activities • but: - JAP finalized during the first half of the project - Implementation of JAP/research not funded under RoK 9 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

10. Expected impact/outcome • Regional economic growth and competitiveness through the definition of strategies integrating research • Response to the needs of regional business communities • Mobilisation of local, national and community funds (including SF) to implement defined regional action plans in support of regional economic development • Increase in and more effective investment in R&D • Inclusion of more regions into the ERA Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

11. 1. Regions of Knowledge under FP72. TRANS REG NCP services 3. Research-driven clusters: success stories Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

12. TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are: • European Network of National Contact Points for FP7 – RoK programme • Consortium of 11 National Contact Points, representing all 36 NCPs Regional • Partners from PL (Coordinator), RO, GR, BG, ES, DE, FR, LV, TR, LT, IT • 4-year project, co-funded by EU FP7 Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

13. TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are: Coordinator: IPPT PAN, Poland DisseminationEKT, Greece Networking & Knowledge Transfer MER-NASR, Romania Support to trans-national cooperation MES CRA, Bulgaria Trainings CSIC, Spain Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

14. TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat we target at: • Provide high level services for information and support to potential participants • Reduce the entry barriers for less experienced regional actors • Enhance partnerships between different regional players • Disseminate good practices and successful examples of research driven cluster • Encourage synergies with other EU policies/networks for an integrated approach to the cohesion of regions in Europe. Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

15. TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat We Offer: • Comprehensive information for the programme (up-to-date information on the website, e-newsletter, FAQs, etc) • Partner Search Facility: tool to promote trans-national cooperation among regional authorities, research organizations, enterprises, throughout Europe • Success stories: successful examples of research driven cluster in Europe and third countries • Information on complementary EU policies: links and contacts for other funding sources, Networks, etc. • Dissemination at European level: promotion of research clusters in European events, electronic publications, etc. Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

16. Find on www.transregncp.eu • Funding opportunities • Supporting documents • Success stories • Partner Search Facility • RDC Database • Links & Sources • News & Events Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

17. Partner Search soon online! • Dissemination of validated proposal ideas • Promotion of trans-national cooperation between regional clusters • Benchmarking/exchange of know-how among clusters Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

18. Our Newsletter • Calls Updates • News & Events • Online Publications • Promote your own activities ! 18

19. Conferences & Workshops Present in high level European events: • Euroscience Open Forum (Barcelona, July 2008) • Open Days(Brussels, October 2008) Workshops on research-driven clusters: • Experts presentations, conclusions, tips online!

20. 1. Regions of Knowledge under FP72. TRANS REG NCP services 3. Research-driven clusters: success stories Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

21. Success story in Agrofood RAF Regions: Bringing the Benefits of Research to AgroFood SMEs of the Regions of Greece - Central Macedonia Italy-Puglia Bulgaria - Pazardjik Consortium: Technology Consultants Regional Authorities, SME Associations, Research Entities Coordinator: Euroconsultants, GreeceProject: 30 months, 880.000 € http://www.rafregions.eu/

22. Success story in Agrofood RAF Regions Results • Identification of key players and competencies in AgroFood • Development, transfer and take-up of knowledge and research results for the AgroFood Industry • Assessment of Regional AgroFood RTD needs • Elaboration of Action Plan • Facilitation of the efficient programming and use of FP7, CIP, SFfunding • Collaboration with European regions and projects(Food Cluster Initiative, FINE project, Food Valley organisation, ETP Food for Life)

23. Success Story on Life Sciences BRIDGE BSR Project: Regions from Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia Coordinator: ScanBalt, DenmarkProject: 30 months, 871.995 € http://www.scanbalt.org/ * Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008

24. Key Deliverables: • Identifying barriers between academic research and SMEs, by analysis of:- Regional Innovation Strategies - Regional IP Bottlenecks - Regional Financing Bottlenecks • Create and Implement a Joint SME Innovation Agenda • Develop Shared SME Support Services between clusters • Initiate a Top of Europe Life Science Foundation/Network • Implement IP-Indicators and business models in 2 existing networks • Develop/Implement a Scoreboard model for cluster impact on regional economy * Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008

25. More information: www.transregncp.eu Thanks for your attention! Georgia TzenouEKT/NHRF