Targeted services for the development of regional and transnational nanotechnology assets: NANORA

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1 Targeted services for the development of regional and transnational nanotechnology assets: NANORA HORIZON 2020 EUROPEAN UNION FUNDING FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION

2 Introduction to NANORA What is NANORA? NANORA s key aims NANORA key services Matchmaking Building of Competence Pools NANORA Convoy trade missions Masterclasses Outlook on the future of NANORA Targeted Targeted services services for for the the development development of of regional regional and transnational and transnational nanotechnology nanotechnology assets: assets: NANORA NANORA

3 What is NANORA? a network originating from an INTERREG IVB NWE project. a cooperation of European regions. an alliance combining players along the Triple Helix (industry, government, and research). a support structure for European nanotech SMEs. a linkof the participating regions to comprehensive EU platforms and initiatives(e.g., Nanofutures, HLG, JU ECSEL). a tool for smart specialization

4 Who is NANORA?

5 Where is NANORA?

6 Why is NANORA important? Nanotechnology is one of the most important key enabling technologies and cross-sectoral by nature. Due to the heterogeneous nature of nanotechnology the best partners for a project are not always available in a single region. Regional actions alone cannot generate enough impact for the breakthrough of nanotechnology. Transnational actions are needed to bring our regions into a leading position in the global competition

7 NANORA s key aims Foster the further development and commercialization of nanotechnology in the participating regions. Support nanotech SMEs in the region by facilitating individually tailored collaboration among SMEs or between SMEs and research institutions along the value chain across sectors and across borders within the Alliance area. Develop new market opportunities for SMEs through joint transnational actions. Overcome regional "competitive egoism

8 NANORA s key services Matchmaking Building of Competence Pools Joint NANORA Convoy trade missions Masterclasses

9 Matchmaking Between SMEs or between SMEs and research institutions. No standardized procedure, based on close personal contact in the regions. Tools and resources: Circulation of requests/offers between NANORA Access Points. Use of TINCA(Transnational Interactive Nanotechnology Competence Atlas), NANORA s specially developed database, ca. 600 entries. Liaising with other initiatives (e.g., Enterprise Europe Network, IraSME ) Some resultsso far: around one dozen matches engaged in ongoing talks for cooperation example of successful conclusion: H2020 project CO-PILOT (Pilot Scale Manufacturing of Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites, budget 5.4 MEUR)

10 Matchmaking: TINCA

11 Building of Competence Pools Idea: identify European nanotech players with similar expertise(initially through TINCA) and get them in contact. Aim: support SMEs active in a specific key subfield of nanotechnology to get an overview of the players in their field in the NANORA area discuss current trends of joint interest to the subfield engage in B2B conversation to identify potential partners for collaborative action. Format: two-step approach: webinars => on-the-spot seminars Nanobiotechnology Nanocoatings Nanoelectronics Nanocomposites & Resource Efficiency Synthesis & Characterization

12 Building of Competence Pools Some results so far: Nanobio: Strengthening of Irish-German ties, stepping up of collaborative talks. Reinforcement of funded German SME network NanoPharm, demonstration of international options for extension (IraSME). Nanocoatings: Development of a collective research project proposal on graphene in polymers to be submitted through CORNET

13 NANORA Convoy trade missions Idea: offercompanymissionstopromising nanotechnologymarketsoutside NANORA area that are open to companies from all participating regions at once Rationale: critical mass of excellent companies possible Aim: focus on user industries in targeted markets Destination Nov. 2014: Poland(robust economy, strong industry) Some resultsso far: All participants engaged in follow-up activities with business/research contacts made during the trip. PreparationsforjointH2020 projectapplicationgermany-poland-ireland(tbc) underway. JU ECSEL intensifying activities in Poland. NANORA network enlarged by Polish partner Nanonet

14 Masterclasses Idea: gettingdevelopers, usersandstudentsin contactaroundspecific(potential) applications Intensive several-days interactive format including company and lab visits with integration of practical test/analysis requests Topics: Flow Chemistry (09-10/2014) Bio-Inspired Materials (05-06/2015) Printed Electronics in Automotive (06-07/2015) Some resultsso far: Series of follow-up experiments at involved applied sciences labs Fostering of cross-border cooperation NL-BE in Flow Chemistry teaching and research, including a Flow Chemistry network around Zuyd University (NL) Ongoingtalksbetweenresearchers, SMEs anda multinational on cooperationon the production of nanocellulose

15 NANORA in the future Project/INTERREG IVB NWE funding formally ends 12/2015. Network growing, will continue to function: annual meetings and light decision-making structure continued matchmakingthrough close personal contact and maintenance, updating and extension of TINCA database collaboration on targeted events ( Competence Pool format, particularly webinars; joint presence at international conferences + fairs ) lobbyingwith policymakers on the different levels (regional, national, EU) alignment of policy papers/strategies collaboration on future Interregand H2020 projects(not as a simple NANORA 2.0) Extension by taking on board more regions (not restricted to NWE)

16 To continue the discussion Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Regional Development, State of Hessen Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring Wiesbaden, Germany wirtschaft.hessen.de