Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Lieve Van Camp, Dr, Policy Officer Unit for Eco-Innovation Directorate for Climate Action and Resource Efficiency DG Research and Innovation IWT, Vlaamse thematische infosessie H2020 klimaat en energie. Brussel, 20 januari 2014
The Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 1. Smart & inclusive growth ( 451 billion) Education, Youth, Sport Connecting Europe Cohesion Competitive Business SMEs HORIZON 2020 2. Sustainable growth, natural resources ( 373 billion) 3. Security and citizenship ( 16 billion) 4. Global Europe ( 58 billion) 5. Administration ( 61.6 billion) TOTAL 960 billion 2
Europe 2020 Strategy Towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth Several Headline targets, including 3% of GDP invested in R&D 7 flagship initiatives: Innovation Union Digital Agenda for Europe Resource Efficient Europe Industrial policy for the era of globalisation Youth on the move An agenda for new skills and jobs European platform against poverty 3
Average R&D Investment, 2004-2009 Investment in R&D is part of the solution to exit from the economic crises GPD growth, 2010 4
Innovation Union: a strategy to innovate our way out of the crisis Innovation is our best option to help get the European economy back on track. Investments in R&I are driving long-term growth. The rate of return for publicly funded R&I is considered high. Countries that invest in R&I are recovering faster from the crisis 5
What is Horizon 2020 Research and innovation funding programme (2014-2020) about 70.2 billion A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union & European Research Area: Responding to the economic crisis to invest in future jobs and growth Addressing people s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment Strengthening the EU s global position in research, innovation and technology Constant 2011 prices 6
What's new A single programme bringing together three separate programmes/initiatives* Coupling research to innovation from research to retail, all forms of innovation Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean energy and transport Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond The 7 th Research Framework Programme (FP7), innovation aspects of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 7
State of Play Formal political decision on Multi-annual financial framework (2014-2020) Formal political decisions on Horizon 2020 Adoption of work programme 2014-15 and publication of first calls for proposals Horizon 2020 national launch events 2 December 2013 3 December 2013 11 December 2013 October to January 2014
Cross-cutting issues Mainstreaming of climate and sustainable development objectives Climate action, resource efficiency and sustainable development supported across the whole of Horizon 2020 At least 60% of the overall Horizon 2020 budget should be related to sustainable development Climate-related expenditure should exceed 35% of the overall Horizon 2020 budget
Cross-cutting issues International cooperation To effectively address the societal challenges and enhance the competitiveness of European industry To comply with the EU's international commitments Social sciences and humanities To contribute to the evidence base for policy-making at international, EU, national, regional and local levels To effectively tackle each of the societal challenges and enhance the impact of action Gender To rectify imbalances between women and men To integrate a gender dimension in research and innovation programming and content SMEs Stronger participation by SMEs New SME instrument
Strategic programming in H2020 To increase IMPACT of funding, and a more integrated approach by: Bringing together activities from different challenges and priorities Providing support across the innovation cycle 12 Focus areas Use of funding schemes available Work programmes expected to have a 2 year-duration First Work Programme 2014-15
Three priorities Excellent science Industrial leadership Societal challenges
Priority 3. Societal challenges Why: Concerns of citizens and society/eu policy objectives (climate, environment, energy, transport, etc) cannot be addressed without innovation Breakthrough solutions come from multi-disciplinary collaborations, including social sciences & humanities Promising solutions need to be tested, demonstrated and scaled up
7 SC: Proposed funding ( million, 2014-2020) 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing 7 472 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime and inland water research & the Bioeconomy 3 851 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy * 5 931 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 6 339 5. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials 3 081 6. Europe in a changing world-inclusive, innovative and reflective societies 7. Secure societies-protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens 1 309 1 695 Part IV Science with and for society 462 Part V Spreading excellence and widening participation 816 Additional funding for nuclear safety and security from the Euratom Treaty activities (2014-2018)
Societal Challenge 5: Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Objective: "to achieve a resource and water efficient and climate change resilient economy and society, the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, and a sustainable supply and use of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources and eco-systems."
Societal Challenge 5: Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Broad lines of activities: Fighting and adapting to climate change Sustainably managing natural resources and ecosystems Sustainable supply of non-energy and non-agricultural raw materials Transition towards a green economy through eco-innovation Global environmental observation and information systems Cultural heritage
Work Programme 2014/2015 focus areas 5 focus areas linked to 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials: Waste: A resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials (SC5) Water innovation: Boosting its value for Europe (SC5) Energy-efficiency Disaster-resilience: Safeguarding society and adapting to climate change Blue growth: Unlocking the potential of the oceans
Waste: A resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials Rationale: Major opportunity for European society Capitalising on EU strengths to reinforce EU position as a world market leader Whole production and consumption cycle Involvement of different stakeholders (incl. citizens), better organisation at EU level of different actors Supported by Public-Private Partnerships on Sustainable Process Industries (SPIRE PPP) and on Bio-Based Industries Contributing to the Resource Efficiency Road Map
Waste: A resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials Areas covered 2014/2015 Moving towards a circular economy through industrial symbiosis A systems approach for the reduction, recycling and reuse of food waste Recycling of raw materials from products and buildings Towards near-zero waste at European and global level Preparing and promoting innovation procurement for resource efficiency Promoting eco-innovative waste management and prevention as part of sustainable urban development Ensuring sustainable use of agricultural waste, co-products and byproducts
Water innovation: Boosting its value for Europe Rationale: Reinforce water innovation capacity and market uptake of successful research results Boost the competitiveness and growth of the European water sector Create leadership in water resources management and position Europe as a global market leader in water related innovative solutions Support the needs of relevant EU water, innovation and resource efficient policies, international commitments and related initiatives: EIP Water, EIP Agriculture, JPI on Water, SPIRE PPP, IPCC, Rio+20, etc.
Water innovation: Boosting its value for Europe Areas covered 2014/2015: Bridging the gap: from innovative water solutions to market replication Integrated approaches to water and climate change Stepping up EU research and innovation cooperation in the water area Harnessing EU water research and innovation results for industry, policy makers and citizens Strengthening international R&I cooperation in the field of water
Energy-efficiency Rationale and area covered Historic buildings provide essential infrastructure in European cities but mostly need more energy efficient solutions for upgrading and adaptation Energy strategies and solutions for deep renovation of historic buildings
Disaster-resilience: Safeguarding society and adapting to climate change Rationale and area covered 2014/2015 Science and innovation for adaptation to climate change: from assessing costs, risks and opportunities to demonstration of options and practices Natural hazards: towards risk reduction plans at national and European level Mitigating the impacts of climate change and natural hazards on cultural heritage sites, structures and artefacts
Blue Growth: Unlocking the potential of the oceans Rationale and Areas covered 2014/2015 The objective is to address wide and complex ocean challenges which are cross-cutting in nature Developing in-situ Atlantic Ocean Observations for a better management and exploitation of the maritime resources Improving the preservation and sustainable exploitation of Atlantic marine ecosystems Strengthening international cooperation in the field of marine sciences European polar research cooperation
Types of action: Research and innovation action Innovation action Coordination and support action SME instrument ERA-NET Cofund Pre-commercial procurement (PCP) Cofund and Public procurement of innovative solutions (PPI) Cofund
Fighting and adapting to climate change Rationale: Building the foundations for the development of European climate services Supporting climate policy through the development of strategic capabilities in climate projection, prospective economic analysis and international cooperation Preparing for future advances in IPCC reports
Fighting and adapting to climate change - Areas covered 2014/2015 Advanced Earth-system models The economics of climate change and linkages with sustainable development Coordinating and supporting research and innovation for climate action ERA for Climate Services Improving the air quality and reducing the carbon footprint of European cities
Cross-challenge issues Areas Covered 2014/2015 Boosting the potential of small businesses for ecoinnovation and a sustainable supply of raw materials (SME instrument) Coordinating and supporting research and innovation in the area of climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Facilitating transnational cooperation between NCPs in Societal Challenge 5 Mapping Member State research and innovation in climate change, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials
SME support: integrated approach 20 % budgetary target in LEITs & SC Collaborative projects 13% SME instrument 7% 'Innovation in SMEs' Eurostars II Enhancing Innovation Capacity Market-driven Innovation Access to Risk Finance 29
SME instrument? Concept & Feasibility Assessment Demonstration Market Replication Research Development Procurement Commercialisation SME window EU financial facilities IDEA business coaching throughout the project MARKET 30
Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) - speed up time from idea to market - increase industry participation and first-time applicants - contribute to innovation and competitiveness in Europe Close-to-market innovation actions maximum 5 partners, up to 3 million euro per project Bottom-up driven logic Higher weighting for criteria "impact" Continuously open call with three cut-off dates per year Time to grant not exceeding 6 months Covering any technology fields across LEITs and Societal Challenges Pilot FTI with cut-off date in 2015 (up to 100 projects) 31
Horizon 2020 and COSME are complementary programmes to generate growth and jobs Different focus Horizon 2020 = innovation driven growth COSME = support to create favourable business environment and competitiveness But closely coordinated, for instance: Integrated financial instruments (debt and equity), with facilities in both programmes serving complementary objectives Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) set up under COSME, but supports SMEs for EU funding 32
H2020 and Cohesion policy Keys to synergies Clearer division of labour Thematic concentration Smart Specialisation Strategies: Ex-ante conditionality 33
Structural Funds: 11 thematic objectives No 1 = Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Thematic concentration: Most advanced and transition regions: allocate 80% of ERDF funding for 4 objectives Less advanced regions: allocate 50% of the ERDF funding for the same 4 objectives These 4 thematic objectives = R&I, ICT, SME competiveness, low carbon economy 34
Smart Specialisation Strategies Concentrate resources on a limited and selected number of R&I priorities Priorities are to reinforce the regions' strenghts, In line with the national reform programme (NRP) The agreement on the Strategy is an ex-ante condition for the allocation of support from the Structural funds Commission assists regions to develop their strategies: Smart Specialisation Platform 35
Spreading excellence and widening participation through engaging those who commit less to R&I in EU Smoothen structural R&I disparities in Europe Tap into unexploited potential of lowperforming MS and regions Specific measures outside 3 pillars with dedicated funding: Building on the strenghts of leading partners: Teaming, Twinning, ERA chairs Policy support facility for low-performing MS Co-operation between NCPs 36
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WATER INNOVATION IN ACTION 24 January 2014 Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels CHARLEMAGNE building, JENKINS room Morning programme - draft WATER INNOVATION IN ACTION - Moderator: Luisa Prista (DG RTD) 9.00-9.30 Registration and Coffee SESSION 1 EU POLICY OUTLOOK ON WATER INNOVATION 9.30-10.00 Setting the scene in Water Innovation Kurt Vandenberghe (DG RTD) 10.00-10.30 Key Note Speech: market opportunities for innovations in the water sector Carlos Cosin (Abengoa Water) 10.30-10.50 EIP on WATER: priorities and forthcoming activities Robert Schröder (DG ENV) 10.50-11.10 Coffee Break 11.10-11.30 Investments in water innovation in the 2014-2020 ERDF and Cohesion Fund Mathieu Fichter (DG REGIO) 11.30-11.50 DESSIN project David Schwesig (IWW, Germany) 11.50-12.10 Water related EU funding opportunities in developing countries André Liebaert (DG DEVCO) 12.10-12.30 Getting to the market through Environmental Technology Verification Pierre Henry (DG ENV) 12.30-12.50 Open Debate
Afternoon programme - draft SESSION 2 - JOINT KICK-OFF MEETING FOR WATER-INNO-DEMO PROJECTS 14.00-14.10 Project presentations - Moderator: Luisa Prista (DG RTD) 14.10-14.20 SmartWater4Europe 14.20-14.30 DEMOWARE 14.30-14.40 WEAM4i 14.40-14.50 WaterPiPP 14.50-15.00 R3Water 15.10-15.20 BIOMETAL DEMO 15.20-15.30 demeaumed 15.30-15.40 MARSOL 15.40-15.50 SAID 15.50-16.00 INAPRO 16.00-16.15 Administrative and Financial Aspects of Project Management Tomas Turecki DG RTD Financial Officer (tbc) DG RTD 16.15-16.30 Conclusions Luisa Prista (DG RTD) 16.30-17:30 Brokerage Event and Cocktail YOU ARE ALL INVITED!
Useful links Participant portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opport unities/h2020/index.html Horizon 2020 Helpdesk https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/suppo rt/research_enquiry_service.html Guides for applicants http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/funding /index.html H2020 website http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/ Societal Challenge 5 functional mailbox RTD-H2020-SC5-CALLS-2014-2015@ec.europa.eu
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