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Overview
• Horizon2020 Overview
• ERA-Can+ Project Overview
• Opportunities for Canadians in H2020
• Steps to Participation in H2020
Horizon 2020
• The new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation• 2014-2020• Current budget of ~€80 billion
• A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union and European Research Area:− Responding to the economic crisis by investing in future jobs
and growth− Addressing concerns about livelihoods, safety and the
environment− Strengthening the EU’s global position in research,
innovation and technology
Horizon 2020: Changes from FP7
• A single program bringing together three separate programs/initiatives*
• Coupling research to innovation from research to retail
• Focus on societal challenges facing EU
• e.g. health, clean energy and transport
• Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes inEU countries and internationally
The 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7), innovation aspects of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Pillar 1: Excellent Science
Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)
European Research Council (ERC)Frontier research by the best individual teams 13 095
Future and Emerging TechnologiesCollaborative research to open new fields of innovation
2 696
Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions (MSCA)Opportunities for training and career development 6 162
Research infrastructures (including e-infrastructure)
Ensuring access to world-class facilities 2 488
Pillar 2: Industrial Technologies
Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)
Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (LEITs)(ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space)
13 557
Access to risk financeLeveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation
2 842
Innovation in SMEsFostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs
616 + complemented by expected 20% of budget of societal
challenges + LEITs and 'Access to risk finance'
with strong SME focus
Pillar 3: Societal Challenges
Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)
Health, demographic change and wellbeing 7 472
Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research & the Bioeconomy
3 851
Secure, clean and efficient energy * 5 931
Smart, green and integrated transport 6 339
Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
3 081
Inclusive and reflective societies 1 309
Secure societies 1 695
Science with and for society 462
Spreading excellence and widening participation 816 Additional funding for nuclear safety and security from the Euratom Treaty activities (2014-2018)
ERA-Can+: project objectives
• ERA-Can+ promotes cooperation between Canada and the EU in science, technology and innovation to support and encourage their mutual prosperity, address common societal issues and meet global challenges together
• October 2013 - September 2016 (36 month project)
Canadians in FP7 (2007-2013)• Canadian participation in European Framework Programmes has
been increasing consistently since 1994• 328 Canadians participated in 284 projects under FP7• FP7 proposals that included Canadians had a 24% success rate
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Canadian Participation in FP7
By Sector
Sector Number of Participants
Percentage of Participants
Universities 237 72%Governments (Public Agencies) 43 13%Companies and NGOs 48 15%
Canadian Participation in FP7
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Canadian Participants in FP7 Projects by Province
By Province
Canadian Participation in FP7Program Applicants Participants
Capacities International 14 8 For SME 4 0 Infrastructure 14 8 Science in Society 13 4
Cooperation Energy 23 8 Environment 38 15 Food/Ag/Biotech 90 29
Health 66 30 ICT 142 22 Nanotechnology 32 14 Security 8 3 SSH 38 8 Space 39 5 Transport 53 28Ideas ERC 60 2People Marie-Curie Actions 656 138
EURATOM/JTI 8 6 TOTAL 1303 328
ERA-Can+ : project partnersOrganization Acronym CountryAgenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea
APRE Italy
Zentrum für Soziale Innovation ZSI Austria
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
CNRS France
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
DLR Germany
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
DFATD Canada
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
AUCC Canada
The Public Policy Forum PPF Canada
ERA-Can+: project goals
1. Enriching the EU-Canada policy dialogue by identifying areas of mutual interest, targeted opportunities, and implementation plans
2. Stimulating transatlantic cooperation in research and innovation by raising awareness of opportunities
3. Enhancing coordination among Canadian federal and provincial funding bodies, sector leaders and networks and their counterparts at the EU level and in European Members States. Strengthening and supporting the Canadian NCP network.
Oct 13 Nov 13 Dec 13 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr 14 May 14 June 14
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2nd Western Canadian tourApr-May 2014
KOM
1st Eastern Canadian tourJan 2014
Website lauch
Train the trainers
Helpdesk
Communication plan
CA signed
Identification of two new NCPs
First webinar EU
Canada-EU Association Coordination
Priority Setting ws EU - nano
Progamme Level Cooperation ws
Interim Meeting
Leaflet
H2020 Guide for Canadians
First year achievements
Jul 14 Aug 14 Sept 14 Oct 14 Nov 14 Dec 14 Jan 15 Feb 15 Mar15
Priority Setting on Marine and Arctic
STI Observatory
1° & 2nd webinar for CAN and 1st for EU
CAN NCP meeting
ERC meeting
Midterm meeting
Guide to Canadian STI Programmes for Europeans
Infosessions in EU
Recommendations 4 JSTCC
JSTCC meeting 18thNov
Train the trainers
First year achievements
ERA-Can+: project activities
• Producing reports on science, technology and innovation collaboration between Canada and the EU
• Guide to European programs for Canadian researchers
• Webinars on Horizon 2020, intellectual property rights and legal and financial considerations
• Roundtables on areas of mutual interest• European Brokerage Events• Holding symposia on research infrastructure and
innovation
ERA-Can+:online presence
Website www.era-can.net
On line Helpdesk [email protected]
Twitter @ERA_Can#ERACAN
Facebook Group European Research Area Canada
LinkedIn Group ERA-Can
Applicants from Canada are eligible to take part in Horizon 2020 programmes, even as coordinator
All proposals must meet certain minimum conditions (in Rules for Participation)
Rules of Participation
Minimum Conditions:
For standard (cooperative) research projects:
3 participants from different Member States or associated countries
In addition, participants from any other country in the world can also be included
For actions aimed at individuals, like European Research Council or Marie Skłodowska-Curie:
1 researcher 1 host institution1 project
Rules of Participation
Eligibility for Funding
Automatically funded: • Member States• Associated Countries• Countries listed in H2020 annexe
Third Countries are funded: • When an agreement exists between two funding bodies• When a provision made in the call text• When the Commission deems participation essential
• A strategy for international cooperation in Horizon 2020 has been adopted• May result in targeted opportunities for international cooperation
Collaborative Projects• Canadians can partner with Europeans to respond to calls under all three Pillars • Canadians do not normally receive funding
• To be deemed essential, Canadians must demonstrate that: (a) the project would not be successful without their contribution and (b) no one in Europe is able to make the same kind of scientific and innovative
contribution
• To be funded, Canadians need to: • Request funding at the proposal stage• Have the support of all other partners • Demonstrate that their participation is essential to the project’s success
• Under FP7, the EC funded 75 Canadian researchers
SME Participation
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/funding/sme_participation.html
Collaborative Projects• Canadian companies can partner with European organizations on calls under
the three Pillars
MSCA• Canadian companies can participate in MSCAs:
• Innovative Training Networks• Research and Innovation Staff Exchanges
SME Instrument• Canadian SMEs are not eligible for funding through the SME Instrument
Additional Information:
How to Participate
• H2020 Online Manual• Reference documents• Guide for SMEs
Steps to Participation
1. Find a call2. Find partners3. Create an account4. Register your organization5. Submit your proposal
Participant Portalhttp://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html
1. Find a Call• All H2020 calls are listed under the Funding
Opportunities section of the H2020 Participant Portal
• Search for calls by: • H2020 Pillar or Program• Key words
• Find the following information for each call: • Call description• Call documents• Support services
• Select a relevant topic under the call
2. Find Partners
• Pre-existing partnerships
• H2020 partner search tools• CORDIS Partner Search• Ideal-ist Partner Search• Partner Search of Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials
and New Production Technologies• Fit for Health• Innovative Medicines Initiative Partnership Service• Enterprise Europe Network Opportunities Database
Accessible through the Participant Portal H2020 Online Guide: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/grants/applying-for-funding/find-partners_en.htm
4. Register Your Organization
To participate in a Horizon 2020 project proposal, your organizations must be registered.
Check if your organization has been registered or register your organization: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/organisations/register.html
5. Submit a Proposal
How to submit a proposal
• Electronic submission system on Participants Portal through topic or call page
Who submits the proposal
• Collaborative projects: Contact person at coordinating organization must create and submit the proposal
• ERC and MSCA Individual Fellowships: Individual researcher creates and submits the proposal
5. Submit a ProposalSubmission Process
Part 1: Administrative Forms• basic administrative data• declarations of partners, organisations and contact persons
Part 2: Technical Annex• detailed description of the planned research and innovation project• work packages• costs
Support Services
Proposal Submission System User Manual: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/support/sep_usermanual.pdf
Canadian NCP Network
National Contact Point (NCP) Coordinators • Karen Johnstone-Hobbs, S&T Counsellor, Mission of Canada to the EU [email protected]• Debbie Kemp, Deputy Director, Innovation Outreach, DFATD
NCP Food, Agriculture, Bio Economy: • Sara Sarkar, Senior Analyst, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada ([email protected])
NCP Health: • Jacqueline Jorge, Policy Analyst, Canadian Institutes of Health Research ([email protected]) • Daniele St-Jean, Policy Analyst, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (
Canadian NCP NetworkNCP Space: • Jean-Pierre Arseneault, Counsellor (Space), Canadian Space Agency, Paris, FR
NCP ICT & Future and Emerging Technologies: • Debbie Kemp, Deputy Director, Innovation Outreach, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade
and Development Canada ([email protected])
Marine and Maritime Research• Karen Davison, Senior Science Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, (
NCP Arctic/Polar• Martin Raillard, Chief Scientist, Canadian High Arctic Research Station (
[email protected])• Cecilia Sithembile Silundika, Coordinator, External Affairs, Canadian High Arctic Research
Station ([email protected])
Canadian NCP NetworkNCP MSCA: • Rhonda Moore, Senior Policy Analyst, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (
[email protected]) • Gail Bowkett, Director, Research & International Relations, AUCC ([email protected])
NCP Smart, Green and Integrated Transport (focusing on Aeronautics)• Alain Aubertin, Canadian Aerospace Research & Innovation Consortium (CARIC) (