Horizon 2020 & Space Research

Panel 2 : Implementing Aspects and Services

by Axelle PomiesGS Permanent Representative

5th June 2012, BrusselsEuropean Parliament

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Focus: GNSS Downstream SegmentApplications, Services, Equipment

SpaceSegment

Ground Segment

UserSegment

Galileo/EGNOS Infrastructure

Applications / Downstream Segment

Other GNSS

Upstream Segment

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Bigger GNSS Market Share

Jobs & Wealth Creation

ROI in EU GNSS

SpaceSegment

Ground Segment

User Segment

Galileo/EGNOS Infrastructure

Other GNSS

Galileo Full Success

Independence / Autonomy with regard to other GNSS

(GPS, GLONASS…)

In Europe

Applications / Downstream Segment

Some key GNSS Applications

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GNSS market capacity vs. Public R&D Funding (1/2)

* GSA estimates

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GNSS market capacity vs. Public R&D Funding (2/2)

* GSA estimates

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+ 400 000 Jobs in Europe

Galileo Services Position Paper

1. Challenges & Ambitions for Europe

2. The necessity of EU public funding for GNSS applications R&D

EU public funding is necessary for Europe to reach excellence, be competitive in a global market and expect future commercial and societal benefits

GNSS applications constitute one of the most promising markets for Europe

3. EU public funding level required for maximizing the benefits for Europe

4. The critical GNSS technologies, applications & services

5. Crucial importance of users’ involvement in EU projects

6. Horizon 2020 - “Galileo Services” Recommendations

GNSS technologies and services

Enabling Activities to support market penetration and development

Other support activities from European InstitutionsAvailable at: www.galileo-services.org

SATELLITE NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS REALIZING THE AMBITIONS OF EU2020

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Horizon 2020 - Galileo Services Recommendations

Galileo Services Position Paper

Need for dedicated budget line within Horizon 2020 for GNSS applications R&D

To provide the European GNSS downstream Industry with the means to reach excellence, remain competitive in a global market and expect future commercial and societal benefits

To guarantee the use of Galileo and EGNOS by securing substantial EU public investments in their applications development

To dramatically and quickly increase the level of EU public funding in GNSS applications R&D to a minimum of EUR 100-200 M per year to optimize EU benefits and not miss the window of opportunity for Europe

To support the European industry in investing and developing critical GNSS technologies, applications and services

GNSS technologies and servicesEnabling Activities to support market penetration and developmentOther support activities from European Institutions

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Conclusion

GNSS application industry can act :to take up EU challenges

to reach EU 2020 ambitions

Public funding for GNSS Applications R&D is crucial to maximize the socioeconomic

benefits for European citizens !!!

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Thank you for your attention

We would be delighted to provide

the European Parliament with any further support

Axelle Pomies, Permanent Representativeaxelle.pomies@galileo-services.org

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Galileo Services Overview (1/2)

Non-profit Making Association aiming at developing, promoting and maximizing the potential of the GNSS applications’ market

Comprising key GNSS Downstream Industry players

Representing all elements of the value chain and covering the different application sectors (aviation, maritime, road, rail, telecom…)

Missions:Voice Industry concerns & expectations toward the institutionsShare market experience and knowledge of user needsSupport the implementation of the Galileo and EGNOS Programmes

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Galileo Services Overview (2/2)

Network (160 Members – 20 countries)