FW6 project DETECT-it 2
Rein Ruubel, PhD
Tallinn Technology Park TEHNOPOL, ESTONIA
DETECT-it 2–the process
Bottom-up –If you have a new idea for research
Top–downIf you want to get involved in
research projects led by other partners?
…OR BOTH. WHY NOT?
Why should SMEs get involved?
Common SME problems & DETECT-it2 solutions:
• Lack of awareness and understanding about FPs: SMEs have access free of charge to a regional BIC who can explain about FPs
and how to get involved through DETECT-it2.
• Perception that FP opportunities are too large scale and complex for SMEs;
In some cases they are! but DETECT-it2 FP7 experts will help to find the most suitable instrument for SME research proposals and put SMEs in touch with other suitable partners to build bottom up proposals.
DETECT-it2 aims to ensure SMEs have a meaningful role in projects.
• Costs of proposal preparation versus low success rates; The DETECT-it2 FP7 expert panel is available free-of-charge to provide feedback
on new research ideas and in some cases to provide hands on technical expertise to help build new bottom up proposals coming from regional clusters. This will help to improve the success rate and lower costs.
Common SME problems & DETECT-it2 solutions:
The long term priority areas of European research do not always correspond with the short term research priorities of SMEs;
Each research idea is examined by an FP7 expert panel. If there isn’t a good match with EC research priorities you will get this feedback so you don’t waste time preparing a full proposal.
However DETECT-it2 aims to work with regional clusters on identifying suitable bottom up proposals which do correspond with EC funding.
• Shared or cooperative approach to research leads to concerns about IPR protection for SMEs;
Expert advice on this subject is available from FP7 experts who specialise in SME involvement in FP projects with larger partners
Common SME problems & DETECT-it2 solutions:• Identifying suitable partners from other EU member states can be
difficult for SMEs who do not have international networks in place.
There are over 1000 SMEs looking for partners on the DETECT-it database. Through online forums, BIC advice and networking brokerage events, DETECT-it will help find the most suitable partners for each SME
• Innovate or die! SMEs need to know about emerging technologies in their sector
DETECT-it2provides SMEs with opportunities to become involved in both top down and bottom up European FP research projects which bring together the leading researchers in Europe in different industry sectors.
Why should research institutes get involved?
• DETECT-it2 and the BIC network provide access to a network of partners not accessible through other initiatives. The BICs work with specialised high tech start-ups and developing companies with high innovation potential.
• DETECT-it2 is taking a bottom up approach to building FP proposals. We need research partners to turn the ideas of SMEs and clusters into successful research proposals.
• DETECT-it2 wants to work with research institutes who are new or emerging players in European research. Many established research institutes don’t need DETECT-it2 – they have their own networks in place. DETECT-it2 is set up to help the new players – SMEs, research institutes and industry associations.
Why should clusters get involved?
• Innovation is the key to future growth. Cluster members, in particular SMEs, need to know about emerging technologies in their sector
DETECT-it2 provides SMEs and other cluster members with opportunities to become involved in European FP research projects
FP projects bring together the leading researchers in Europe in different industry sectors
• Cluster managers bring new services to their members The DETECT-it2 FP7 expert panel is available free-of-charge to evaluate and
help build new bottom up proposals coming from regional clusters
• Clusters aim to stimulate networking among members DETECT-it 2 provides opportunities to network with other clusters across Europe
through online forums and networking brokerage events
DETECT-IT2 works – through regional clustering
Food clusterGer/Esp/Italy
Bio-Alpscluster
OtherBiotechclusters
ACADEMIC, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRY, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
IDENTIFY PRIORITY RESEARCH TOPICS
Other EnergyClusters
Energy clusterBiomass (Hu)
Eco-buildingsCluster (Fr)
BICs SEEK ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THEIR
REGIONAL CLUSTERSBIC ANIMATORS
STIMULATE NETWORKINGINTERNATIONALLY
IDENTIFY COMMON RESEARCH PRIORITIES &
BUILDNEW BOTTOM UP
PROPOSALS INICT/BIOTECH/ENERGY
Photonics Cluster
UK/Germany
Mobile/Games –Finland/UK
Ubiquitoustechnologies
RESULT: DIRECT INCREASE IN SME PARTICIPATION
IN FP7 RTD PROJECTS
Examples of clusters
Food clusterGer/Esp/Italy
BioAlpscluster
OtherBiotechclusters
ACADEMIC, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRY, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
IDENTIFY PRIORITY RESEARCH TOPICS
Other EnergyClusters
Energy clusterBiomass (Hu)
Eco-buildingsCluster (Fr)
BICs SEEK ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THEIR
REGIONAL CLUSTERSBIC ANIMATORS
STIMULATE NETWORKINGINTERNATIONALLY
IDENTIFY COMMON RESEARCH PRIORITIES &
BUILDNEW BOTTOM UP
PROPOSALS INICT/BIOTECH/ENERGY
Photonics Cluster
UK/Germany
Mobile/Games –Finland/UK
Ubiquitoustechnologies
RESULT: DIRECT INCREASE IN SME PARTICIPATION
IN FP7 RTD PROJECTS
Examples of clusters
Target research themes in FP7 for DETECT-IT 2:
ICT
Energy
Food, agriculture & biotechnology
Want to be Partner in EU project?Want to be Partner in EU project?
TOP DOWN APPROACH
Complete non-confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partnerComplete non-confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partner
Added to Automatic Mailingfor relevant sectors
Added to Automatic Mailingfor relevant sectors
Automatic Participation in Relevant Clusters
Automatic Participation in Relevant Clusters
New opportunities to participate in European projects sent out
in Partner Searches
New opportunities to participate in European projects sent out
in Partner Searches
Interested?
Send Expression of Interest with BIC assistance
Send Expression of Interest with BIC assistance
Cluster activities:• FP7 Updates in your sector• Meet other SMEs in your sector• Get FP7 expert assistance
Cluster activities:• FP7 Updates in your sector• Meet other SMEs in your sector• Get FP7 expert assistance
YESNO
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SME
= SME tasks = FP7 Expert primary role = BIC/BIC Animator primary role
SME
Want to be Partner in EU project?Want to be Partner in EU project?
TOP DOWN APPROACH
Complete non-confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partnerComplete non-confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partner
Added to Automatic Mailingfor relevant sectors
Added to Automatic Mailingfor relevant sectors
Automatic Participation in Relevant Clusters
Automatic Participation in Relevant Clusters
New opportunities to participate in European projects sent out
in Partner Searches
New opportunities to participate in European projects sent out
in Partner Searches
Interested?
Send Expression of Interest with BIC assistance
Send Expression of Interest with BIC assistance
Cluster activities:• FP7 Updates in your sector• Meet other SMEs in your sector• Get FP7 expert assistance
Cluster activities:• FP7 Updates in your sector• Meet other SMEs in your sector• Get FP7 expert assistance
YESNO
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SME
= SME tasks= SME tasks = FP7 Expert primary role= FP7 Expert primary role = BIC/BIC Animator primary role
SME
New Research Idea?New Research Idea?
SME
Complete confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partnerComplete confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partner
All ideas evaluated by FP7 Expert PanelAll ideas evaluated by FP7 Expert Panel
GO NO GO
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SMEFP7 Expert discussions with SMEFP7 Expert discussions with SME
Proposal Building & Submission : Partner Search / Brokerage Event / Negotiations
Proposal Building & Submission : Partner Search / Brokerage Event / Negotiations
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SME
= SME tasks = FP7 Expert primary role = BIC/BIC Animator primary role
BOTTOM UP APPROACH
New Research Idea?New Research Idea?
SME
Complete confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partnerComplete confidential online questionnaire with local BIC partner
All ideas evaluated by FP7 Expert PanelAll ideas evaluated by FP7 Expert Panel
GO NO GO
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SMEFP7 Expert discussions with SMEFP7 Expert discussions with SME
Proposal Building & Submission : Partner Search / Brokerage Event / Negotiations
Proposal Building & Submission : Partner Search / Brokerage Event / Negotiations
BIC feedback to SMEBIC feedback to SME
= SME tasks= SME tasks = FP7 Expert primary role= FP7 Expert primary role = BIC/BIC Animator primary role
BOTTOM UP APPROACH
DETECT-IT2 HELPDESK in ESTONIA
Tel.: +372 680 0204 Languages: English/Russian/Finnish/Estonian
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.detect-it.org Fax : +372 680 0210
Project Co-ordinator: Rein Ruubel, PhD TEHNOPOL, Akadeemia tee 19
EE-12618 Tallinn