european technology platforms

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European European Technology PlatformsTechnology Platforms

……a new concepta new concept

……a new way to achieve Lisbon’s goalsa new way to achieve Lisbon’s goals...priority for 2004 -2005...priority for 2004 -2005

put forward by the Members States and fully supported by the put forward by the Members States and fully supported by the CommissionCommission

Event : Launching of Polish Technology Platform ProgrammeWarsaw 10-01-2005

Christos Tokamanis DG RTD/G2

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Content :

i) Policy Framework

(ii) E.T.P.: purpose, structure, function

(iii) Implications for Research Initiatives

(iii) Role of National Platforms

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Political Political referencesreferences

• Lisbon CouncilLisbon Council• Barcelona CouncilBarcelona Council• Spring European Councils : Spring European Councils :

invest on Knowledge creation, Research and Innovation.Priority Actions for 2004:

Member state level Policy level Sector/cluster level through European European Technology PlatformsTechnology Platforms

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Political referencesPolitical references

• Commission Communication Commission Communication “ “ Investing in Research:an Action Plan for Investing in Research:an Action Plan for Europe” Europe” adopted adopted 30 April 2003 30 April 2003 putting forward an putting forward an action planaction plan..

• Commission Staff Working Document annexed to the Communication presenting:annexed to the Communication presenting:– R & TD investment for Growth R & TD investment for Growth – Developments in national polices towards BarcelonaDevelopments in national polices towards Barcelona– Response from business sectorResponse from business sector– Contribution from 6FPContribution from 6FP– Approach to the open method of co-ordination Approach to the open method of co-ordination – European Technology PlatformsEuropean Technology Platforms– Supply chain of human resources Supply chain of human resources

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Political references Political references

The Kok report[1] on the Lisbon Strategy has identified

1. “increasing Europe's attractiveness for researchers and scientists” and

2. “making R&D a top priority” among the policy areas requiring urgent action. [1] http://europa.eu.int/comm/councils/bx20041105/kok_report_en.pdf

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What is an What is an European Technology European Technology

Platform?Platform?• Initiative for mobilisation of stakeholders

(research, industry and regulatory and finance stakeholders, public and private bodies) sharing an EuropeanEuropean long-term visionlong-term vision on high impact sectors or leading technologies;

• Primary output: European Strategic Research trategic Research AgendaAgenda for the next decade(s)for the next decade(s) with recommendations for its implementation;

• Final goal: to achieve EU industrial leadershipEU industrial leadership & meet society’s needssociety’s needs through investment in through investment in RTD.RTD.

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A new way of A new way of GovernanceGovernance

• Provide an open mechanism and consensus building process;

• Joint initiatives by industry, Members states and Commission, with wide scope ( beyondbeyond RTD );

• • Foster co-operation and synergy among public authorities, users,

regulators, industry, consumers etc.;

• Optimise the use of instruments and resources to encourage investment in research and innovation;

• Support the coherent implementation of different polices (industrial, environment, research, education, etc);

• Provide a mechanism to overcome barriers (norms, regulation, standards, safety, incentive measures, social acceptance etc) to innovation;

• Strengthen and organise EU research – ERA.

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Mobilisation of Resources

Added ValueDeployment

•Elements of Technology Platform (1)Elements of Technology Platform (1)

•EUROPEAN EUROPEAN RESEARCH RESEARCH

AREAAREA

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AIMSAIMS

•STREAMLINE RESEARCH EFFORT with

INVESTMENT (TP)

•ESTABLISH FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS FOR

ENGAGEMENT (TP)


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STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

•KEY STAKEHOLDERS(AC)

•BUILT-UPONEXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE (AC)


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FUNCTIONFUNCTION

•JUSTIFIED PURPOSE (AC)

•AUTONOMY (AC)

•REPRESENTATION (AC)

•OPEN and CONSENSUS DRIVEN (AC)


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MEANS

•FINANCIAL RESOURCES (TP)/(AC)

•EXISTING INSTRUMENTS

•LEGAL ENTITY (JETI)

(JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171,169)•VISION (AC)•SRRA (AC)

(and Technical Annexes)


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•EXISTING INSTRUMENTS of FP 6•NEW MECHANISM (JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171)

•Joint European Technology Initiatives (JETI)

Stages/Criteria for approvalStages/Criteria for approval

•Scientific and Technological excellenceScientific and Technological excellence

•Economic benefits and returnsEconomic benefits and returns

• European Added ValueEuropean Added Value

RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION

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Next step … focus attention on Next step … focus attention on ACTION for more and better RTD ACTION for more and better RTD

investment in Europeinvestment in Europe

• A Communication from the Commission(2004) reporting on existing models for TPs, added value of clustering at EU level, links between these TPs and knowledge development and competitiveness, impacts on national polices and EIB.

• Kick-of new Platforms– Road Transport– Hydrogen

• Development and stimulation of new initiatives (Manufuture, Photo-voltaics, Maritime ,Paper Pulp, Sustainable Chemistry, etc)

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Automotive manufacturers

Suppliers

Research providers

Road infrastructure

Intelligenttransport

system

Energy/fuels suppliers

Cities &regions

European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil

(ERTRAC)

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StructureERTRAC

PLENARY

Environment, Energy & Resources

Transport, Mobility & Infrastructure

Safety & Security

Design & Production

SUPPORT GROUP

WORKING GROUP

Forum of all stakeholders

Management-level working body

Expert-level support

R.Kunze (Ford)

J. Affenzeller (AVL)

N. Thompson (CONCAWE) I. Ackermann (Ford) D. Gorle (FEHRL) Claude Wozniak (CLEPA)

D. Rickeard (ExxonMobil): WG Secretary and SRA Integration

K. Lansford (Renault): WG Communication and SRA Integration

European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil

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Commission H/FC Project Team(Inter-service Group)

Advisory Council(incl. Executive Group)

Deployment Strategy(incl. policy framework)

Strategic Research Agenda

Public awareness

Safety, codes & standards

Business development

Education & training

Member States’ Mirror

Group

TP SecretariatInformation OfficeIT Support Service

Steering Panels :

(possible) Initiative Groups :

H2/ FC TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

PLATFORM OPERATIONS

New and on-going projects and initiatives (EC + MS national, regional and local)

HLG Vision

GENERAL ASSEMBLY(Bi-)annual Technology Platform Forum

H2/ FC Roadmap

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ERRAC PLENARY

ERRAC SUPPORT GROUP

5 THEMATIC GROUPS 3 WORKING GROUPS

Inteoperability Intelligent Mobility

Safety & Security

Innovative Materials & Production Methods

Communication, Promotion , Review

European RTD & Investment Programmes

Future RTD Needs

European Rail Research Advisory Council

StructureForum of all Stakeholders

Management-level working body

Environment

Expert-level support

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36 Members from Governments, Industry, Airlines, Airports,

Research Establishments, Universities, Regulators, EC

Launched in Le Bourget 2001

Advisory Council for Aeronautical Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE)Research in Europe (ACARE)

Quality &Affordability

Emissions SafetyEfficient

AT-SystemSecurity

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Realistic planning for future business success

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Investment in Co-operative Research schemes

For the 7FP

The consultation process

may end up with consensus view expressed in the

Vision & Strategic Research Agenda(s)

deriving… Actual thematic priorities for…

Coordination of National Research Programmes

Research

Infrastructure

Support to SMEs

Technology Initiatives

(JETI)

Collaborative

Research

Human Resource

Basic

Research

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Example of Example of EuropeanEuropean Construction Construction TP (i)TP (i)

At EU level to At EU level to enhance openness, participation enhance openness, participation and reduce complexityand reduce complexity::

• Set up links & new participation in ECTP• Improve the awareness of the ECTP at National level• Collaborate for the ECTP, vision 2030, SRA &

roadmap• Promote the creation of new National TPs (best

practices)• Disseminate the ECTP Outcome within all MS• Involve & represent National authorities in the ECTP

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Example of Example of NationalNational Construction TP Construction TP (ii)(ii)

• At National level a key role for a At National level a key role for a real impactreal impact::– Set up links with regional & local stakeholders– Improve the involvement of SME’s (drivers of

innovation);– Define better a complete list of research needs;– Implement a dedicated training & education strategy;– Feedback to ECTP level (eg. National Social acceptance

and awareness of actual needs…)– Identify & involve National/Regional research

programmes; – Identify the gaps between National & EU regulations &

policies that s will enhance innovation;– Bring at ECTP level only if there is an EU added value;– Identify and enhance National financial support

schemes…...

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Summary :

• ETP is a consensus building process for Strategic Investment in Research,

Education/Skilling and Innovation;

• ETP is an Industrial/Govermental forum of Europe’s Industrial and Policy leaders deciding the true relationship between research and economic growth;

• ETP is a recommmended plan of research activities for individual or collective use as well as for European or National implementation;

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THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIONFOR YOUR ATTENTION

EC Contact DG RTD/G.2:Christos Tokamanis [email protected] Lesniak [email protected]

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