merika showcase

The MERIKA Project has received funding from

the European Union Seventh Framework

Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant

agreement n° 315925.

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UHI Research ConferenceElgin, Scotland

5-7th November 2014

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• Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator (MERIKA)

• An EU FP7 funded project at the University of the Highlands and Islands

• €3.95m from the EU over 3 years from February 2014 to July 2017

ABOUT MERIKA

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Create a leading Marine Energy research and innovation hub at UHI that addresses the science challenges for this emerging sector.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

“research where the resource is”

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BUILDING CAPACITY

• 12 new scientists to build and extend knowledge capacity.

• €750k Equipment Upgrade to strengthen physical infrastructure.

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KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

• Bilateral Exchange Programme with 7 European institutions

• 49 secondments

• Career Development

• Awareness & Dissemination

• Research Skills

• Cooperation Potential

• Equipment Upgrade

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IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS

• Resource Assessment and Risk (tidal current, wave and offshore wind);

• Understanding the effects of marine renewable energy devices on the environment and ecology;

• Understanding the social, economic and policy dimensions of marine renewable energy.

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• Coaching and Networking• Coaching and Training for UHI staff to

engage with H2020

• Networking with EU stakeholders, research organisations and industrial partners

ENHANCING CAPABILITY

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• Business and Industry Relations• Understanding technologies

and innovation markets

• Developing business engagement strategies

• Implementing an effective Innovation strategy

FORGING LINKS

The MERIKA Project has received funding from

the European Union Seventh Framework

Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant

agreement n° 315925.

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merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk

MERIKA OVERVIEW