the Competitive industries objective
aims at making europe a more attractive
location to invest in research and
innovation, by promoting activities
where businesses set the agenda. it will
provide major investment in key
industrial technologies, maximise the
growth potential of european
companies by providing them with
adequate levels of finance and help
innovative Smes to grow into world-
leading companies.
Horizon 2020 reflects the policy
priorities of the europe 2020 strategy
and addresses major concerns shared by
citizens in europe and elsewhere. A
challenge-based approach will bring
together resources and knowledge
across different fields, technologies and
disciplines, including social sciences and
the humanities. this will cover activities
from research to market with a new
focus on innovation-related activities,
such as piloting, demonstration, test-
beds, and support for public
procurement and market uptake.
European Research Council (ERC) Dr Peter CliffordScience Foundation [email protected]
ERC Physical Sciences & Engineering and Life Sciences domains
Graeme HorleyScience Foundation ireland 01-6073118 086 8567661 [email protected]
ERC Socio-Economic Sciences & Humanities domain
Paul Kilkennyirish Research [email protected]
Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Jennifer Brennan irish Universities [email protected]
Euraxess IrelandJennifer ClearyeURAxeSS [email protected]
Magda WislockaeURAxeSS [email protected]
European Research InfrastructuresMichael Ryan Science Foundation [email protected]
Legal & financial assistance, spreadingexcellence/widening participation andEuropean Institute of Technology
Catriona Wardenterprise ireland01-7272007 087 [email protected]
Science with and for societyAlva O CleirighScience Foundation [email protected]
Future and emerging technologiesStephen O’Reillyenterprise ireland021-4800217 087 [email protected]
EURATOM/Joint Research Centre Imelda Lambkinenterprise ireland01-7272665 087 [email protected]
SMEs Sean Burkeenterprise ireland061-777048 087 [email protected]
Jill Leonardenterprise ireland01-7272751 087 [email protected]
Access to finance & contact in BrusselsEvelyn Smithenterprise ireland00 32 2 673 98 6600 32 490 44 46 [email protected]
Information and CommunicationsTechnologies
Stephen O’Reillyenterprise ireland021-4800217 087 9281449 [email protected]
Gerard Kennedyenterprise ireland061-777052 087 [email protected]
Enterprise Europe NetworkJan Gerritsenenterprise europe network - ireland01-7272729 087-9146117 [email protected]
Nanotechnologies, advanced materials andadvanced manufacturing, and processingand biotechnology
Sergio Fernandez-Ceballosenterprise ireland01-7272704 087 [email protected]
Space/Nanotechnologies, advancedmaterials and advanced manufacturing andprocessing and biotechnology
Conor Sheehanenterprise ireland01-7272381 087 [email protected]
Health, demographic change and wellbeing
Patricia ClarkeHealth Research [email protected]
Kay Duggan-WallsHealth Research [email protected]
Ciarán Duffyenterprise ireland 01-7272760 087 [email protected]
Secure, clean and efficient energy
Matthew KennedySustainable energy Authority ofireland01-8082070 087 [email protected]
Philip Cheastyenterprise ireland021-4800216 087 [email protected]
Food security, sustainable agriculture andforestry, marine and maritime and inlandwater research and the bioeconomy
Richard Howell Department of Agriculture, Foodand the marine01-6072572 086 [email protected]
Patrick BarrettDepartment of Agriculture, Foodand the marine01-6072302 086 [email protected]
John Evansmarine institute, Rinville,oranmore, Co. Galway091 [email protected]
Fiona Grantmarine [email protected]
Europe in a changing world; inclusive,innovative and reflective societies
Paul Kilkennyirish Research [email protected]
Smart, green and integrated transportBob Flynnenterprise ireland061-777050 087 [email protected]
Climate action, environment, resourceefficiency and raw materials
Brian Donlon environmental protectionAgency021-4875540 087 2868188 [email protected]
Alice Wemaereenvironmental protectionAgency01-2680146 087 996 [email protected]
Mark Sweeneyenterprise ireland01-7272616 087 [email protected]
Secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens
Michael Murphyenterprise ireland01-7272516 086 [email protected]
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
Rita Wardenterprise [email protected]
Horizon 2020 will raise the level of
excellence in europe's science base and
ensure a steady stream of world-class
research to secure europe's long-term
competitiveness. it will support the best
ideas, develop talent within europe,
provide researchers with access to
priority research infrastructure, and
make europe an attractive location for
the world's best researchers.
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Raising the level of excellenceand ensuring a stream of
world-class research to securecompetitiveness in Europe.
Making Europe an attractive location for theworld’s best researchers.
Driving research andinnovation by promoting
activities where businesses set the agenda.
Helping innovative Europeansmall and medium-sized
companies grow into world-leading companies.
Addressing major concernsshared by citizens in Europe.
Using commercial research to improve the quality of life
in Europe.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HORIZON 2020 VISITGeneral information on Horizon 2020: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm
Irish website for Horizon 2020: www.horizon2020.ie
Documents and work programmes: http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm?pg=h2020-documents
