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Copernicus the EU's Earth Observation

Programme

OBIETTIVI

ARCHITETTURA

6 operational Services

Application Domains

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Satellite Navigation (Galileo and EGNOS)

Earth Observation (Copernicus)

Competitiveness of the European Space sector

Protection of the European Space Assets

Applications

EGNSS evolution

Copernicus evolution

Technologies for European non-

dependence and competitiveness

Independent access to space

Space Science and Exploration

Space Surveilance and Tracking

Space Weather, Space Debris,

Near Earth objects

Data

Applications

Bottom-up engagement of SMEs in space R&D (SME Instrument)

Fast Track to Innovation pilot

H2020 Space building blocks

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• Innovation actions (Funding rate: 70% - exception: 100% for non-profit legal entities): Projects aiming to produce plans, arrangements or designs for a new or improved product, design, process or service by possibly including large-scale product validation and market replication.

• Research and innovation actions (Funding rate: 100%): Projects aiming to establish new knowledge, new or improved technology by possibly including basic and applied research, technology development, testing and validation on a small-scale prototype.

• Coordination and support actions (Funding rate: 100%): Projects consisting of

accompanying/complementary measures (standardisation, awareness-raising, communication, policy dialogues, networking, studies, etc.)

Full detailed description can be found in the General Annexes 20 – part D of the Work Programme 2016-2017 [not yet published]

Types of actions and Funding rates

2017 call topics

Image credits: ESA

Earth observation

Indicative budget: 22 M€ Deadline: 1 March 2017

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EO-1-2017 Reccomended project size Indicative budget

Type of action

Downstream applications

Copernicus data and information are expected to unleash unique market opportunities. Proposals may address a wide variety of applications stemming from the use of Earth observation and its smart integration with other related technologies… The outcome of this innovation project should be a commercial service platform, sustained by a production process capable to deliver to the user a product which is validated and accepted as a marketable product… Corresponding validations and customisations are to be undertaken, and the business case for the application is to be demonstrated… The choice of EO application is left to the proposer…

1 to 2 M€

12 M€ Innovation Actions

Copernicus Value Chain

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• Process View

Source: GMV/SpaceTec partners/FDC /NOVELTIS

Important role for H2020 to enable

To be kept in mind: The focus must be on innovation with a quick path to market Demonstrated involvement of new customers Integrate EO data into markets, esp. non-space contexts Integration of contributors such as Internet of Things (IoT), sensorwebs,

UAV and/or other space and non-space data Engagement with existing and emerging content delivery channels e.g. In-

Car Information systems, Health Platforms, Renewable Energy, Insurance Innovative application environments that e.g. facilitate the handling of EO

data in a big data context Extract additional benefit from Copernicus/EO and other data by using big

data analytics

Excellence EO-1

• 1.1. Clarity and pertinence of the objectives … foster market development exploiting the added value of … foster market development exploiting the added value of integration of EO observation technologies … with positioning ones and ICT … across different market segments through the development of applications, The outcome of this innovation project should be a commercial service platform, sustained by a production process capable to deliver to the user a product which is validated and accepted as a marketable product

1.2. Soundness of the concept, and credibility of the proposed methodology This needs to be achieved in an environment integrated at the level of the user, in order for users to accept the innovative potential which the product promises. This will require also specific attention to be given to the various processes in place in the users’ workflows which incorporate the EO information. Copernicus should be considered as part of the solution which may include other space or non-space inputs. The choice of EO application is left to the proposer.

1.3. Extent that the proposed work is beyond the state of the art, and demonstrates innovation potential (e.g. ground-breaking objectives, novel concepts and approaches, new products, services or business and organisational models) … and encourage their insertion into the market.

1.4. Appropriate consideration of interdisciplinary approaches and, where relevant, use of stakeholder knowledge For such applications and developments to succeed in the market, the product needs to be shaped according to users’ needs and their value to users must be openly demonstrated to the wider user community. Service level models are to be developed, with appropriate quality of service definitions for the application.

EO-1 ……………… • 2.1. The extent to which the outputs of the project would contribute to each of the expected impacts

mentioned in the work programme under the relevant topic ● Establish sustainable supply chains for innovative EO value added products and services with demonstrated commercial value with targeted client communities. Complete integration, based on international standards, into the customer’s existing business processes and processing chains, as well as the economic viability of the application is to be demonstrated; ● Enhance the European industry’s potential to take advantage of market opportunities and establish leadership in the field, and to boost business activity; ● Lead to new or improved products, processes or services on the market, by industry including SMEs, which are capable of generating, after the end of public funding, turnover and thus create new jobs.

2.3. Quality of the proposed measures to exploit and disseminate the project results (including management of IPR), and to manage research data where relevant and to communicate the project activities to different target audiences A business model, and a value chain market analysis, which includes the phase of the project following the end of the public funding, should be part of the proposal. Transnational collaboration has a key role to play in this context, as it enhances access to markets beyond the national borders, …. Corresponding validations and customisations are to be undertaken, and the business case for the application is to be demonstrated. Application products are expected to adopt open standards for data documentation, data models and services including data processing, visualisation and cataloguing.

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EO-2-2017 Reccomended project size Indicative budget

Type of action

EO Big Data Shift

Effective access to Copernicus data & information is a sine qua non condition. Technical challenges are … • Sheer volume of data and information • Data at higher spatial and temporal resolutions • New Big Data techniques emerging • Bring user to data with embedded processing capabilities • Need for new approach for data curation and dissemination • Need for an effective and scalable access system • Need to cover the full data cycle needs

Activities are expected to address the adaptation of big data technologies to Copernicus user scenarios Activities to include the development of tools Take into account needs of non-experts, expert users, SME innovative enterprises

1 to 2 M€ 6,5 M€

Research and Innovation Actions

Participation of industry, including SMEs, is encouraged

To be kept in mind: Copernicus context A further guidance document will be released by the Commission in the

next weeks. It is important for the projects to focus on solutions and applications that

are portable in different big data computing environments (scalable!). H2020 projects should be forward looking, beyond what exists at the

moment in Copernicus dissemination channels. Projects should provide an added value by addressing big data platforms

holding different types of EO data, amongst which Copernicus is a major source.

New tools and applications needed in the context of the exploitation of Copernicus data and information in a big data environment: • Not platform specific • Modular, and scalable • Aiming at new functions

• Facilitating third party front office deployment and use • Providing innovative tools for intermediary/end users • …

• Demonstrator • Business model service-based rather than software

licensing based (open source licensing much favoured to ease deployment on platforms)

EO-2-2017 cosa c’è nel testo?

1.1. Clarity and pertinence of the objectives • Activities are expected to address adaptation of big data technologies to Copernicus

user scenarios and should concentrate on the intermediate layers describe above. • […] enable Copernicus services, public and intermediate commercial users to

engage with and serve their constituency with localised/specialised higher value services. • […] without having to build up storage and processing capacities for Copernicus data and

information but benefiting from the storage and processing services provided by ICT companies.

1.2. Soundness of the concept, and credibility of the proposed methodology Activities should include the development of tools allowing for the chaining of different value adding activities increasing incrementally the information and knowledge content of EO and non EO data Activities should address any relevant aspect of the data lifecycle which can solve EO big data challenges, in particular data management activities […] and usage activities[…]. Big Data, activities shall bridge the gap between Earth observation and information technology sectors … and aiming at developing innovative solutions taking into account the needs of 1) non-expert users like policy makers involved in societal challenges, 2) experts involved, and 3) small and medium innovative enterprises. Activities shall rely on open source software/tools/modules/plug-ins and shall include small-scale demonstrations.

1.4. Appropriate consideration of interdisciplinary approaches and, where relevant, use of stakeholder knowledge Activities shall be complementary to activities enabled by the ICT and research infrastructures work programmes which address generic challenges in the area of data mining, open linked data, web ontology, digital earth.

EO-2-2017 / IMPACT 2.1. The extent to which the outputs of the project would contribute to each of the expected impacts mentioned in the work programme under the relevant topic

● Enable value adding services on generic data and information storage and processing facilities which can allow public and commercial users effective production environment to interact with and serve their user base without deploying their own storage and processing facilities. ● Make access to the Copernicus data and information easy and user friendly through scalable dissemination and exploitation software based on international standards. ● Foster the establishment of interoperable access facilities to all EU Member States. ● Link with other big data initiatives. ● Provide user community tools including best-practices. ● Ensure resilience of the overall dissemination and exploitation system. ● Optimise the use of Copernicus data by non-traditional user communities to meet societal challenges.

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EO-3-2017 Reccomended project size Indicative budget

Type of action

Preparation for a European capacity to monitor CO2 anthropogenic emissions

To bring together the key European stakeholders and competent entities to advance a coordinated preparation of a mature European capacity. Encompasses coordination of ongoing efforts (e.g. H2020, national and ESA studies) Includes identification of research and infrastructural gaps. Action is designed to support the COM-ESA process of task force activities to • Lay the mature foundation for an independent space borne

observation capacity for CO2 • Lay the foundation for the operational integration of all European

capacities as a subsequent step

single 3,5 M€

Coordination and Support Action

Meeting a user need through the Copernicus Space Component

Evolution Plan

European CO2

emission monitoring

capacity

CO2 expert report on need for space-

borne CO2 observation

capacity

Extended Sentinel life gives scope for Sentinel Evolution

ESA – programme renewal EOEP-5 (HPCM)

CMIN 2016; CMIN 2019 __________________

H2020 support to Copernicus evolution

__________________ Commission prep of next

MFF in 2019

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Identified user need

Scope in DA for preparatory activities

Complementary funding tools for short and long

term http://copernicus.eu/sites/default/files/library/CO2_Report_22Oct2015 pdf

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Where do we stand?

Member States (Copernicus UF and committee; ESA PB-EO) have been consulted.

The CO2 initiative is integrated in the context of the Copernicus Space Component evolution plan (supported by ESA through EOEP-4 & 5 programmes). Users consultation Workshop organized on March 11, 2016.

Nomination of a CO2 monitoring task force with two interactive WPs:

• Task A (co-convened by ESA-EC): Focus on the space component - more specifically a CO2 pre-operational mission (1st meeting July 11-12, 2nd meeting October 19-20).

• Task B (convened by EC with some common membership of Task force A): Address issues related to ground-based infrastructure –an end-to end operational emission monitoring system (1st meeting in November).

Fossil CO2 Emissions within Copernicus

Challenge for a European CO2 capacity

• Achieve a requirement-driven integration of existing remote-sensing, in situ and modelling capabilities for an end-to-end system design

• Optimise the necessary in-situ design in terms of measurements needed, by when and on what scale, to support the satellite retrievals (i.e., the CO2 column integrated content) as well as the relative contribution from anthropogenic emissions.

• Identify existing inverse modelling approaches with their respective pros and cons and the steps needed (i.e. studies) towards an operational system (e.g., particular attention to be given to reconciling –bias removal- ground-based and satellite retrieval estimates)

• Dimension the required system to achieve an operational analysis & forecast system Centre for CO2 ,also with regard to the computing, big data processing and storage/dissemination infrastructure needs.

• Define the R&D tasks which need to be followed-up through H2020 in post-2017 calls and/or other suitable funding opportunities.

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EO-3-2017

• CSA to establish the basis for an integrated end-to-end system design, that relies on existing remote-sensing, in situ and modelling capabilities • Reconcile Top-down and bottom-up estimates • Establish a library of simulations for emissions and atmospheric

transport • Quantify uncertainty trade-offs in fossil fuel emissions • Establish a basis for attributing CO2 emissions from in-situ

measurements

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http://copernicus.eu/main/tenders-grants

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Copernicus in COSME WP2016 • Competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) • GRO/SME/16/C/05 - CLUSTER INTERNATIONALISATION PROGRAMME FOR SMEs: • "Strand 3) Supporting preparatory actions for the establishment and shaping of up to two 'European

Strategic Cluster Partnerships – Going International' (ESCP-4is) in the Space and Digital sector (use of earth observation data and related applications), specifically for downstream users of earth observation data in the context of Copernicus – the EU's Earth Observation and Monitoring programme. The objective will be to promote access to international markets for European clusters and networks involved in the development and provision of earth observation products and services (e.g. geo-information services and ICT applications supporting societal goals in a broad range of areas such as management of natural resources, precision agriculture or smart cities).

• It will be open in January 2017:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/contracts-grants/calls-for-proposals_en

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Cross-cutting support activities

New!!!

http://www.copernicus.eu/sites/default/files/library/Copernicus_Market_Report_11_2016.pdf

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