Workshop EMTA on European programmes

Rotterdam, 15 May 2014

Johan DiepensRonald Jorna

European workshop programme

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1. Introduction to Horizon2020, TEN-T and Interreg:

Focus of the programmes Relevant topics How does it work Example: CIPTEC proposal

2. Workshop: Working in small groups Identification of key challenges EMTA members

are facing Topics for European project(s)

Part 1: EU funding programmesRonald Jorna

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European funding programmes

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Why participate in European projects?

Address common needs

Pooling resources

Integrating research

Learn from each other

Funding

European funding programmes

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Three relevant programmes (2014-2020):

Horizon 2020 focus on research

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) focus on TEN-T corridors and nodes

Interreg focus on regional cooperation and development

Horizon2020

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What is Horizon 2020:EC programme for € 80 billion Research & InnovationPriority 3: Focus on societal challenges, including health, clean energy and transport

€ 7,7 billion for ‘smart, green and integrated transport’

€ 6,5 billion for ‘secure, clean and efficient energy’

Funding: 70-100% of (labour costs + 25% overhead) + 70-100% of other costs (travel, subcontracting, etc.)A project should consist of at least 3 partners from 3 different countries, but in general 10-20 partners are common, but also larger consortia consist (>50 partners).

Horizon2020

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Horizon 2020

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Relevant topics in Horizon 2020:In ‘smart, green and integrated transport’, call 2015:• Strengthening knowledge and capacities of local authorities

(SUMP)• Demonstrating/testing innovative solutions for clean and

better urban transport and mobility (CIVITAS)• Transport societal drivers• Facilitating market take-up of innovative transport infra

solutions• Smart governance, network resilience and streamlined

delivery of infrastructure innovation December 2014 call open, submission in March 2015

In previous call (2014):• Smart rail services• Advanced bus concepts• Tackling urban road congestion CIPTEC proposal• Transforming use of conventionally fuelled vehicles in urban

areas• ITS connectivity and seamless mobility

CIPTEC proposal

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Characteristics:Full title: Collective Innovation for Public Transport in European CitiesExploring how a favourable environment can be created for a significant growth in public transport at limited extra costs. Total budget: around € 3 millionLimited involvement of EMTA: participation in meetings/workshops, advise, stakeholder involvementFunding EMTA: approx. € 32.500 (100%)Evaluation result first round expected in June 2014.

CIPTEC proposal

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Possibility for additional partner (transport authority, transport operator)

CIPTEC proposal

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Project activities1.Market trends and users’ needs per customer group 2.Mapping/evaluation of innovative services and practices 3.Promoting innovation in PT by crowdsourcing, co-creation, engaging people and bridging PT with other sectors4.Performing advanced marketing research and consumer experimentation and synthesizing the findings5.Developing a Toolbox for PT operators/authorities towards integration of services and customers’ satisfaction.6.Developing of a “model” strategy plan for public transport operators/authorities

CIPTEC proposal

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Possible role of EMTA and EMTA members:•Provide input on market trends and users’ needs, review outcomes•Indicate your research questions on innovative services and practices •Assist researchers in getting access to PT users for crowd-sourcing and co-creation•Facilitate researchers in doing advanced marketing research and consumer experimentation•Help define format and type of tools needed for the toolbox•....

Connecting Europe Facility

Supports efficient, integrated, sustainable, multimodal transport network in Europe.

Budget: €26,3 billion for 2014-2020, of which €11,3 billion for cohesion countries

Special focus on border crossing projects and bottlenecks on core network corridors.

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Connecting Europe Facility

Relevant for EMTA members: Optimizing integration and links between transport

modes, incl. horizontal projects (ERTMS, ITS):• Actions on implementation of transport infrastructure at

nodes of the core network, including urban nodes

Innovative projects (cities as living lab) Both works and studies Funding ranges from 20% for investments, 50% for

studies and 85% for cohesion countries Link to corridor coordinator required Expected: 1 September 2014 (closing: February 2015)

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What is Interreg A, B, C:Interreg A: cross-border cooperation through joint local and regional initiativesInterreg B: transnational cooperation aiming at achieving an integrated territorial developmentInterreg C: interregional cooperation and the exchange of experience Interreg Europe

The EU provides approximately €9 billion for the European Territorial Cooperation from 2014

Interreg

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11 Funding prioritiesStrengthening research, technological development and innovationEnhancing access to and use and quality of ICTEnhancing the competitiveness of SMEsSupporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectorsPromoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and managementProtecting the environment and promoting resource efficiencyPromoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructuresPromoting employment and supporting labour mobilityPromoting social inclusion and combating povertyInvesting in education, skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructureEnhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration

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Interreg A €6.6 bln for the cross-

border cooperation (INTERREG VA),

Chart: all cross-border regions of Germany

Example: new bus connection between German/Dutch border region Euregio (funding: €50.000)

Interreg VB

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Interreg B: €1.8 bln for the

transnational cooperation (INTERREG VB)

Chart: NWE region Example: BAPT

project: Boosting advanced public transport systems (7,6 mln funding)

Interreg VB

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Interreg Europe

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Interreg VC: €500 mio for the

inter-regional cooperation (INTERREG Europe)

Chart: eligible countries

Example: EPTA project: Enabling Public Transport Authorities in Europe (funding: €1,0 mln)

How do European programmes work?

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Influencing the programme content

EC publishes Calls for proposals

Identify relevant topics Set up or join a consortium Write and submit proposal (1 or 2 stage process)

EC carries out evaluation (with external experts)

Contract negotiation Start of project

Total duration from call to start of project: 12-15 months

How to get involved in EU programmes?

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Think about networking and building links with potential partners: Who are the key players? Who has been involved in previous projects /

stakeholder groups? How can you meet them? Attend events (info

days, workshops), join EU evaluators database, join stakeholder groups, LinkedIn groups

Position yourself as a key partner Get yourself known by European Commission

staff, national representatives

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Part 2: WorkshopJohan Diepens

Workshop approach

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1. All participants will be divided in small groups2. Each group to answer the following questions: What are the top-3 challenges/problems you

are facing in your work (e.g. issues from strategic plan, workprogramme, etc.) in the next 10 years?

Related to the above: what topic(s) would you like to address in a potential European cooperation with other EMTA members, PT companies, vehicle manufacturers, research institutes, consultancies, etc.?

3. Plenary presentation of results4. Ranking of results

Groups

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Workshop questions

1. What are the top-3 challenges/problems you are facing in your work in the next 10 years?

1. What topic(s) would you like to address in a potential European cooperation with other EMTA members, PT companies, vehicle manufacturers, research institutes, consultancies, etc.?