European Association of Aerospace Industries

Paola Chiarini

Bordeaux, 17th January 2003

Project Manager AeroSME

The

AeroSME ProjectAeroSME Project

a tool for SMEs

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Table of Contents

How to participate in EU projects: some tipsHow to participate in EU projects: some tips22

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AeroSME

AeroSMEAeroSME is a joint activity between the aerospace industry and the European Commission

AeroSMEAeroSME is a joint activity between the aerospace industry and the European Commission

ObjectivesObjectives

1. Support and improve SMEs participation in EU funded

aeronautic RTD projects

2. Facilitate co-operation among SMEs and with

aeronautics related bodies in order to improve SMEs

position in the supply chain

ObjectivesObjectives

1. Support and improve SMEs participation in EU funded

aeronautic RTD projects

2. Facilitate co-operation among SMEs and with

aeronautics related bodies in order to improve SMEs

position in the supply chain

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BackgroundBackground 20 countries20 countries participate in AeroSME:

15 EU Member States, Czech Republic, Iceland, Israel, Norway and Switzerland

Activities envisaged also in the New Accession States

It targets SMEsSMEs, but

• not limited to AECMA members

• medium companies which are not SMEs under the EU definition will be assisted where possible

• Research Centres, Universities and other organisations can participate

AeroSME

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Services & ActivitiesServices & Activities

AeroSME

1. SME Database

2. Newsletters

3. Helpdesk

4. Website

5. Workshops

6. Support to research project proposals

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SME DatabaseSME Database www.aerosme.com/ www.aerosme.com/

AeroSME

To date: nearly 600 entries600 entries on it

Why to use the AeroSME database?

to find partners for European RTD projectsto find partners for joint commercial activities

The AeroSME database is freefree and has a high visibilityhigh visibility in

the Aeronautics Industry and the Commission

To register:To register: fill in the AeroSME QuestionnaireRegistration on-lineby e-mail, fax, post

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Newsletter and R&TD Project FlashNewsletter and R&TD Project Flash

AeroSME

What type of info?

Brief info on:

invitations to events / conferences

delivery dates for proposals

relevant R&TD possibilities

new trends

partner searches / information on projects for which partners (and other types of co-operation) are sought

How?

by e-maile-mail

TO: registered SMEs, National / Regional

Associations,Points of Contact

on AeroSME AeroSME websitewebsite

=> over 700 recipients

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Other services and activitiesOther services and activities

HELPDESK

Facilitate passage of information to SMEs

Provide a free-of-charge consulting service

WEB SITE www.aerosme.com

WORKSHOPS

In 20 countries

To disseminate information and develop networking opportunities

AeroSME

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AeroSMESupport to Research Project ProposalsSupport to Research Project Proposals

Individual consulting

Partner search

Support to the initial setting up of a proposal

Support to project proposals in view of the 1st call of FP6:

IP proposals to be submitted by Industry => IPs

lists of proposals are circulated in order to facilitate the aggregation of SMEs around common project ideas and the setting up of consortia => STREPs and CRAFT

http://www.aerosme.com/asp/pps1.asp

http://www.aero-scratch.net/projects/on-going.html

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Table of Contents

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Why and how to join a project?Why and how to join a project?

Applicant SME’s must be aware of pros and cons of EU research and joining IP’s particularly

EU research does not suit all companies

All projects should be part of the strategic development plan of the company

Each company has to find the right niche in an IP’s work programme

A company must apply to become a partner with a short technical offer to the co-ordinator. A brochure or the expression of a general interest is not sufficient!

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Company Strategy: What is needed ?Company Strategy: What is needed ?

To make best use of EC funding you need a clear company Strategy! – What is it you want to achieve ?

New technologies for a (new) product ? Build up?

Find partner(s) for a joint venture?

Get experience & reputation in European co-operation

You need new technologies or a RTD performer* ?

You want to strengthen the relationship with customer(s) ?

Work as developer (50%) ? Preferably as subcontractor (100%) ?

* A „RTD Performer“ develops new technology for you; see CRAFT projects

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EU Projects: How to get involved ?EU Projects: How to get involved ?

Finding opportunities for participation in projects requires a proactive and continuous effort.

Be proactive (projects will not come to you!)

Contact people, preferably potential project co-ordinator(s)

Utilise existing services, i.e. AeroSME, SCRATCH

Search for partners in existing projects !

Participate in match making workshops

Start your own project

In making contact with potential project partners

Always respond with concrete technical offers

Be prepared to participate with 25.000 Euro or more

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Set up your own project: The milestonesSet up your own project: The milestones

Set up a realistic project strategy

Get professional, free support, e.g. AeroSME, SCRATCH

Find a project co-ordinator and additional dedicated partners

You need at least two additional, committed partners

Agree project contents; assure financial feasibility

Many project ideas die because of missing finances

Write the proposal & meet the closing date of the Call

Be prepared to spend 6+ months for project preparation

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AeroSMEContact DetailsContact Details

AeroSME Project Office

c/o AECMA – European Association of Aerospace Industries

Gulledelle 94-b.5

B-1200 Brussels

Belgium

Tel: +32 2 775 82 98

Fax: +32 2 763 35 65

E-Mail: paola.chiarini@aecma.org

Web site: www.aerosme.com

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0. Framework Programme 6

• Working Programme Aeronautics: http://www.kowi.de/rp6/default.htm

• Integrated Projects & Networks of Excellence http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/nfp/networks-ip.html

• FAQs and a Fact Sheet on FP6 http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.html

1. General Interest

• Scholarships: http://www.cordis.lu/improving/src/rtn_wcome.htm

• European Patent Office: http://www.european-patent-office.org/espacenet/info/index.htm

• Register as  EU-expert: http://candidature.cordis.lu/expert-evaluators/

2. Search the CORDIS databases

• Technology Market Place: http://www.cordis.lu/marketplace/

• Search CORDIS for partners: http://partners-service.cordis.lu/index.cfm?pgname=Search+for+Partners

• Search CORDIS for offershttp://dbs.cordis.lu/fep/NEW_TM/EN/TM_OFFR_search.html

• Partner search for FP6http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/partners.htm

• Search for present and previous research projectshttp://dbs.cordis.lu/fep/NEW_TM/EN/TM_PROJ_search.html

• CORDIS list of funded active aeronautics projects in FP5 http://www.cordis.lu/growth/src/proj-fp5.htm

3. SME Interest

• Small & Medium Enterprises in CORDIShttp://sme.cordis.lu/home/index.cfm 

• Funding for SMEs in FP6 http://sme.cordis.lu/research/fp6_support.cfm

• Search for SME Partners http://dbs.cordis.lu/cordis-cgi/showsrch?CALLER=SMEADVANCEDSRCH

• SME Helpdesk http://sme.cordis.lu/assistance/sme_helpline.cfm

• Intellectual Property Rights - IPR Helpdesk  

4. Proposal Preparation

• Call for proposals http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/calls.htm

• Proposal submission service http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/subprop.htm

EU Project Information: The CORDIS serverEU Project Information: The CORDIS server