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Policy Research and
Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 1
Fabio Fava
Italian Representative, H2020 SC2 committee, European Commission, DG Research and
Innovation &
University of Bologna
Horizon 2020: structure and objectives
Policy Research and
Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 2 This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission.
What is Horizon 2020? The EU Commission research and innovation
funding programme (~79 Billion, 2014-2020) A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union &
European Research Area: − Strengthening the EU’s global position in research,
innovation and technology − Addressing people’s concerns about their livelihoods,
safety and environment − Responding to the economic crisis to invest in future
jobs and growth
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Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 3 This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission. 3
Investment in R&D is part of the solution to exit from the economic crises
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Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 4
Three priorities
Excellent science
Industrial leadership
Societal challenges
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Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 5 This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission. The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
77 billion
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Priority 1. Excellent science European Research Council (ERC) Frontier research by the best individual teams
13 095
Future and Emerging Technologies Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation
2 696
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) Opportunities for training and career development
6 162
Research infrastructures (including e-infrastructure) Ensuring access to world-class facilities
2 488
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Priority 2. Industrial leadership
Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (LEITs) (ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space)
13 557
Access to risk finance Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation
2 842
Innovation in SMEs Fostering 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
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Priority 3. Societal challenges
1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing (7.472 Bln)
2. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy (3.851 Bln)
3. Secure, clean and efficient energy (5.931 Bln) 4. Smart, green and integrated transport (6.339 Bln) 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials (3.081 Bln) 6. Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies (1.310 Bln) 7. Secure societies (1.695 Bln)
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Innovation EFFoST Bologna 13/11/2013 9
Societal Challenge 2: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy
Societal Challenge 2: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy (a)
In Italy: about 230 Billion €/y and 2 Million of jobs In Europe: about 2 Trillion €/y and 22 Million of jobs
Objectives:
§ Productive and resource-efficient primary production systems
§ Sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and bio-based products, including bioenergy
§ Competitive and low carbon supply chains.
The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
Making the best from our biological resources accelerating the transition to a sustainable European bioeconomy
EU Bioeconomy Strategy
Societal Challenge 2: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy (b)
Societal Challenge 2: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy (c)
In Italy: about 230 Billion €/y and 2 Million of jobs In Europe: about 2 Trillion €/y and 22 Million of jobs
Activities:
Agriculture and
forestry
Agri-food sector for a
safe and healthy diet
Aquatic living
resources
Bio-based industries
and bioeconomy
Marine and maritime research
Societal Challenge 2: Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy (d)
Activity 2.1. Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Main challenges/ Orientations
more efficient production systems (crops, livestock, wood)
innovative technologies for more efficient use of inputs
improved plant and animal health
innovative plant & animal breeding
wiser use of natural resources (biodiversity, ecosystems)
climate change mitigation and adaptation practices (GHGs)
ecological intensification approaches (conventional & organic)
relation between urban and rural areas
support to EU policies (CAP; Environment; Food) The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
Activity 2.2 Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
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Achieving food safety and security;
Decreasing the burden of food- and diet-related diseases;
Reducing water and energy consumption;
Reducing food waste;
Main challenges/ Orientations
Activity 2.3. Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources
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Sustainable and environmentally-friendly fisheries: • Healthy & productive ecosystems, CFP Reform; MSFD; EAFM. • Adaptation to climate change; mitigation impact. • Biology, genetic, dynamics fish populations, role of key species. • Ecolabelling; regionalisation;socio-economic.
Competitive and environmentally-friendly aquaculture: • Domestication of new species for aquaculture production; diversification; health and
disease; nutrition; breeding; innovative production systems; • Market and consumers; healthy, safe and competitive products. • Environmental services (bioremediation ..); energy production.
Boosting marine & maritime innovation through biotechnology • Explore & exploit marine biodiversity • Aquatic biomass, new innovative and sustainable processes, products and services. • Markets; applications chemical&material industries, pharmaceutical,
fisheries&Aquaculture, energy supply, cosmetic.
Main challenges/ Orientations
Activity 2.4. Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries and bioeconomy
Discovery and exploitation of biological resources for biomass
Development of biobased products and biologically active compound: • New opportunities, aspects of trade off between uses, improved
sustainability, new and resource efficient processes etc
Supporting market development for bio-based products. Opening new markets for innovation: • Demand side measures, standardisation, certification, need to research
activities support
The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
Main challenges/ Orientations
Activity 2.5. Cross-cutting marine and maritime research
Sustainably exploiting the diversity of marine life • Atlantic marine ecosystems • Effects of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture • Marine biomolecules and marine derived enzymes
The new offshore challenge • Innovative offshore economy • Response capacities to oil spills and marine pollutions
Sea bed mining • Sub-seabed technologies
Ocean observation technologies/system • Atlantic Ocean observation • Acoustic and imaging technologies
The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
Main challenges/ Orientations
Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry
Sustainable and Competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources
Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries and supporting the development of a European bio-economy
Cross-cutting marine and maritime research
WORK PROGRAMME Calls 2014-2015
Sustainable Food Security
Blue Growth
Innovative, Sustainable and
Inclusive Bioeconomy
Waste (SC5)
Personalising Health and Care (SC1)
Water Innovation (SC5)
Implementing H2020 SC2 From Specific Programme to Work Programme 2014-2015
Activities:
SC2: WP 2014-2015
Types of actions: • 29 Research and Innovation Actions • 2 Innovation actions • 13 Coordination and Support actions • 1 ERANET Cofund • 2 SME instrument à multiple deadlines
Budget
à Two-stage
à Single-stage
CALLS 2014 2015
Sustainable Food Security 138 M€ 110,5 M€ Blue Growth 100 M€ 45 M€ Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Bioeconomy
44,5 M€ 42 M€
Deadlines in 2014 and 2015: Two-stage (RIA, IA):
2014: 12/03/2014 and 26/06/2014 2015: 24/02/2015 and 11/06/2015
Single-stage (CSAs, ERANETs): 2014: 26/06/2014 2015: 11/06/2015
Home page
https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal
How get information and participate
Interlinked rural areas: harnessing cooperation and synergies to foster economic activities
Territorial linkages: urban/rural, rural/rural, land-sea – enhance delivery of private/public goods, governance models,...
Modern tools in the service of rural communities: capitalising on opportunities arising from new tools (e.g. ICT) and approaches
ICT in food systems, logistics, new governance and business models, new products and services / value chains, diversification strategies, ...
Innovation and skill development: enhancing natural and human capital to foster innovation in rural areas
Fostering the delivery of the AKIS, networks, enterpreneurial skills, ...
Scoping Paper For WP 2016/2017
Rural Renaissance: scope
Supported by
A Public-Private Partnership on Bio-Based Industries
Realising the European Bio-economy Potential € 3.7 Billion (1/3 public, 2/3 private) 2014-2020
http://www.biconsortium.eu/join-us
■ 77 Full members • 43 Large industries • 19 SMEs • 15 Clusters
■ 142 Associate members • 47 Universities • 71 RTOs • 10 European Associations • 7 Associations • 5 Technology platforms • 1 Public institution • 1 Bank
Our members More than 200, from Agriculture, Agro-food, Forestry / Pulp and
Paper, Biotechnology, Chemical, and Energy sectors
Focus
• Fostering a sustainable biomass supply and building new value chains Feedstock
• Optimising efficient processing through R&D and upscaling in large-scale demo/flagship biorefineries Biorefineries
• Developing markets for bio-based products and optimising policy frameworks
Markets, products and
policies
Projects funded: R&D projects, Demonstration projects, Flagship projects , Supporting projects
Long term stability and predictability; A joint approach, across sectors, across nations; Joint financial commitment and a jointly defined programme; Leverage further investments (e.g. regions funding); Industry driven and therefore result and market-oriented.
As in Horizon 2020 evaluation and selection are made on the basis of excellence, impact and quality, and efficiency of the implementation.
Annual call for proposals (indicative timeline)
Ø 2014 Call (50 M): 16 topics, 38 proposals (4 from IT);
signing of final grant agreements: June 2015
Ø 2015 Call (200 M):
• Launch: End of April / June
• Info Day: May 29, 2015 (Brussels)
The call will be published on the Research Participant Portal and follows the standard Horizon 2020 rules.
Implementation through calls for proposals 2014-2020
http://www.biconsortium.eu/join-us
HORIZON 2020
Thank you for your attention!
Useful links: Horizon 2020 and draft WPs: www.ec.europa/research/horizon2020
Participant Portal and final WPs: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal Bioeconomy Portal and Info Day: http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/
The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
Fabio Fava, [email protected] Serena Borgna, [email protected]
Acknowledgements: Jürgen Lucas, Antonio di Giulio, Elisabetta Balzi (European Commission, DG Research & Innovation) for some of the slides
presented
L’Italia appare 525 volte fra i progetti sottoposti e ha coordinato 41 full proposals. Il Paese e’ presente solo 91 volte nelle full proposals finanziate, con soli 2 coordinati finanziati (+1) e 9 nella “reserve list”.
IT 1°come presenza nei progetti sottoposti, 4° come presenza in quelli finanziati, 6° come budget ricevuto (8.6%)
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RETAINED SUBMITTED
SMEs - Participants
Limited: Only for the use within the European Institutions and for the Programme Committee Representatives
This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission
SMEs Success rate: 20%
H2020 Societal Challenge 2 2014 calls SFS, BG, ISIB
Budget 2014: € 138,0 Mil 2015: € 110,5 Mil The Sustainable food production systems priority will be given in 2014 to minimizing pre-harvest losses (including in aquaculture and fisheries), improving soil management and genetic resources supporting agricultural diversity and regional products, while 2015 will be on improved livestock and crop productivity and genetics for sustaining agriculture. q SFS-1-2014/2015: Sustainable terrestrial livestock production (1st on genetics/nutrition/alternative feedstocks; 2nd on vacination swine, poultry, ruminants; China suggested; 3rd sustainability and socio-economical and farming community impacts of different EU animal productions) q SFS-2-2014/2015: Sustainable crop production (precise farming, nutrients, water) q SFS-3-2014: Practical solutions for native and alien pests affecting plants (2 topics: 1st integrated strategies combating pests and invasive species agro, orthiculture and forest; 2nd on organic farming EU-China initiative) q SFS-4-2014: Soil quality and function (impacts of land use and management on soil properties and function and in turn on crop productivity and yields) (China and third country suggested) q SFS-5-2015: Strategies for crop productivity, stability and quality (smart approaches and tools for improving identification, the introduction of useful genetic variation in crops etc –briding- to improve productivity, tolerance vs environmental stress )
Call for Sustainable Food Security (a)
SFS-6-2014: Sustainable intensification pathways of agro-food systems in Africa SFS-7-2014/2015: Genetic resources and agricultural diversity for food security, productivity and resilience (description, assessment, management of local/traditional crop, forest, livestock resources for agriculture and food chain; management –acquisition, conservation and characterization- and sustainable use of genetic resources)
SFS-8-2014/2015: Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing (resource efficiency, improved products quality and sustainability food SMEs)
SFS-9-2014: Towards a gradual elimination of discards in European fisheries (innov.tech, practices for reducing unwanted catches and discards) SFS-10-2014/2015: Tackling disease related challenges and threats faced by European farmed aquatic animals (detection and cure of parasite in conventional and organic aquaculture; pathogens, including virus, vs major mollusc species SFS-11-2014/2015 (CSA): Implementation of an Ecosystem-based approach for European aquaculture (initiatives and tools to support aquaculture in Europe; existing and new tools for predicting and assessing aquaculture production and sustainability )
Call for Sustainable Food Security (b)
The Safe food and healthy diets and sustainable consumption section supports food safety and sustainable/competitive food production (2014), and nutrition 2015:
SFS-12-2014: Assessing the health risks of combined human exposure to multiple food-related toxic substances (new tools for assessing risk for multiple toxicants across differing life stages) SFS-13-2015: Biological contamination of crops and the food chain (technical, managing and organizational solution for reducing of risk of mycotoxins along feed and food chains) SFS-14-2014/2015: Authentication of food products (development of methods and protocols for detecting undesired processing and adulteration in the oil production;3rd Countries; exchange of info and cooperation on the identification of future R&I and tools for confirming authenticity SFS-15-2014: Proteins of the future (new/improved, assessed chains to produce proteins) SFS-16-2015: Tackling malnutrition in the elderly (dietary fiber to prevent and treat malnutrition in elderly) SFS-17-2014: Innovative solutions for sustainable novel food processing (prototyping, testing, demonstrating, piloting more sustainable solutions)
Call for Sustainable Food Security (c)
The Global drivers of food security section focuses on improving the understanding of current and future drivers of food security for 2014 the contribution of the small farming sector in 2015. SFS-18-2015: Small farms but global markets: the role of small and family farms in food and nutrition security SFS-19-2014: Sustainable food and nutrition security through evidence based EU agro-food policies (two topics: 1st development of indicators and analytical tools for improving monitoring food and nutrition securities in different countries; 2nd: assessing issues impacting the agrofood sector in EU) SFS-20-2015: Sustainable food chains through public policies: the cases of the EU quality policy and of public sector food procurement Other opportunities can be found also under Work Programme of the Societal Challenges 5 on 'Climate Action, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials'; as in WASTE 2 – 2014: A systems approach for the reduction, recycling and reuse of food waste WASTE 7 - 2015: ensuring sustainable use of agricultural waste, co-products and by-products.
Call for Sustainable Food Security (d)
Budget 2014: €44.5 M , Budget 2015: €42.0 M
This call includes actions aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture and forestry management processes providing public goods and innovative products, fostering innovation (including social innovation) in rural areas and enhancing innovation in the bio-based industry. ISIB-1-2014: Provision of public goods by EU agriculture and forestry: Putting the concept into practice (tools and strategies for mapping the valuable products coming from agriculture and forest under different temporal and spatial scales, and a variety of conditions). ISIB-2-2014/2015 (CSA): Closing the research and innovation divide: the crucial role of innovation support services and knowledge exchange (integrate the cooperation between scientists and farmers, on approaches in agricoltures, supply chain and rural areas). ISIB-3-2015: Unlocking the growth potential of rural areas through enhanced governance and social innovation ISIB-4-2014/2015: Improved data and management models for sustainable forestry (harmonization of forest data flowing into the European Sharing Environmental System, to have more accurate info, to develop more robust polity in the sector).
Call for Innovative, Sustainable, Incl. Bioeconomy(a)
Most activities related to sustainable and competitive bio-based industries will be implemented through the PPP/JTI on Bio-based Industries (BBI). ISIB-5-2014: Renewable oil crops as a source of bio-based products (development of tailored oil crops; use of the whole biomass; quantity/quality and homogeneity of biomass are required) ISIB-6-2015: Converting CO2 into chemicals ISIB-7-2014: Public procurement networks on innovative bio-based products
The call also integrates cross-cutting activities such as Communication, technology transfer and dissemination activities, seeking to foster citizens' engagement and promote participative governance of the Bioeconomy, respecting a Responsible Research and Innovation
ISIB-8-2014: Towards an innovative and responsible bioeconomy ISIB-9-2014: Supporting National Contact Points for Horizon 2020 SC2 and (KET) IB ISIB-10-2014: Networking of Bioeconomy relevant ERA-NETs ISIB-11-2014: Coordination action in support of the implementation by participating States of a JPI FACCE ISIB-12-2015: Public-Public Partnerships in the bioeconomy
Call for Innovative, Sustainable, Incl. Bioeconomy(b)