georgia tzenou, ekt/nhrf1. 1. regions of knowledge under fp7 (*info provided by the european...
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Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF
1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7(*Info provided by the European Commission)
2. TRANS REG NCP services
3. Research-driven clusters: success stories
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Regions of Knowledge (RoK)FP7 new regional dimension, under “Capacities”
Specific Programme CAPACITIES
Research Infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEs
Regions of Knowledge: 126 Meuro
Research Potential Science in Society Support to the development of coherent research policies International Cooperation
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Regions of Knowledge (RoK)
Development of regional ‘research-driven clusters’ to:
Strengthen regions’ capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities
Produce research strategies that contribute to regional economic development
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Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK
Triple helix:
At least one research entity, one business entity and one regional authority from the same geographical region
Other actors (consultants, associations, etc.) and actors from different geographical area additionally to triple helix
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Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK
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Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1Trans-national cooperation of regional research driven clusters
Participants Consortia of at least 3 regional research-driven clusters from 3 different Member States or Associated countries
Coordinator : either a regional authority or a fully fledged RDC (with legal entity)
Enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources and of the natural and man-made environment, covering four themes:
Water management, Forest management Soil and land management Waste management
… in support of the Lead Markets Initiative
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Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1
Deadline for submission : 27/01/2009
Budget: 16,1 Meuro (1-3 Meuro per project)
Duration: up to 36 months
Financing rate: up to 100 % of eligible costs
Funding scheme: CSA –CA, coordinating action
…and synergies with Structural Funds to reinforce R&D investment
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Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1
Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas
Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile for capacity building (compulsory)
Initiatives to improve integration: definition of joint action plans, business plans – following SWOT analysis and definition of RTD needs
Measures towards the implementation of the JAP
International cooperation activities (optional)Dissemination activities
but: - JAP finalized during the first half of the project
- Implementation of JAP/research not funded under RoK
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Expected impact/outcome
Regional economic growth and competitiveness through the definition of strategies integrating research
Response to the needs of regional business communities
Mobilisation of local, national and community funds (including SF) to implement defined regional action plans in support of regional economic development
Increase in and more effective investment in R&D
Inclusion of more regions into the ERA
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1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7
2. TRANS REG NCP services
3. Research-driven clusters: success stories
Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF
TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are:
European Network of National Contact Points for FP7 – RoK programme
Consortium of 11 National Contact Points, representing all 36 NCPs Regional
Partners from PL (Coordinator), RO, GR, BG, ES, DE, FR, LV, TR, LT, IT
4-year project, co-funded by EU FP7
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TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are:
Support to trans-national cooperation
MES CRA, Bulgaria
Networking & Knowledge Transfer
MER-NASR, Romania
Trainings CSIC, Spain
DisseminationEKT, Greece
Coordinator: IPPT PAN, Poland
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TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat we target at: Provide high level services for information and support to potential participants
Reduce the entry barriers for less experienced regional actors
Enhance partnerships between different regional players
Disseminate good practices and successful examples of research driven cluster
Encourage synergies with other EU policies/networks for an integrated approach to the cohesion of regions in Europe.
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TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat We Offer:
Comprehensive information for the programme (up-to-date information on the website, e-newsletter, FAQs, etc)
Partner Search Facility: tool to promote trans-national cooperation among regional authorities, research organizations, enterprises, throughout Europe
Success stories: successful examples of research driven cluster in Europe and third countries
Information on complementary EU policies: links and contacts for other funding sources, Networks, etc.
Dissemination at European level: promotion of research clusters in European events, electronic publications, etc.
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Find on www.transregncp.eu
Funding opportunities
Supporting documents
Success stories
Partner Search Facility RDC Database
Links & Sources
News & Events
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Partner Search soon online!
Dissemination of validated proposal ideas
Promotion of trans-national cooperation between regional clusters
Benchmarking/exchange of know-how among clusters
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Our Newsletter
Calls Updates
News & Events
Online Publications
Promote your own activities !
Conferences & Workshops
Present in high level European events:
Euroscience Open Forum (Barcelona, July 2008)
Open Days(Brussels, October 2008)
Workshops on research-driven clusters:
Experts presentations, conclusions, tips online!
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1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7
2. TRANS REG NCP services
3. Research-driven clusters: success stories
Success story in Agrofood
RAF RegionsRAF Regions: : Bringing the Benefits Bringing the Benefits of Research to AgroFood SMEs of Research to AgroFood SMEs of the Regions of of the Regions of Greece - Central MacedoniaGreece - Central MacedoniaItaly-Puglia Italy-Puglia Bulgaria - PazardjikBulgaria - Pazardjik
Consortium: Technology Consultants Regional Authorities, SME Associations, Research Entities
Coordinator: Euroconsultants, GreeceProject: 30 months, 880.000 €30 months, 880.000 €
http://www.rafregions.eu/
RAF Regions ResultsRAF Regions Results
Identification of key playersIdentification of key players and competencies in AgroFood and competencies in AgroFood
Development, transfer and Development, transfer and take-up of knowledge and research resultstake-up of knowledge and research results for for the AgroFood Industrythe AgroFood Industry
Assessment of Assessment of Regional AgroFood RTD needsRegional AgroFood RTD needs
Elaboration of Elaboration of Action PlanAction Plan
Facilitation of the efficient programming and Facilitation of the efficient programming and use of FP7, CIP, SFuse of FP7, CIP, SF fundingfunding
Collaboration with Collaboration with European regions and projectsEuropean regions and projects (Food Cluster (Food Cluster Initiative, FINE project, Food Valley organisation, ETP Food for Life)Initiative, FINE project, Food Valley organisation, ETP Food for Life)
Success story in Agrofood
BRIDGE BSR Project: BRIDGE BSR Project:
Regions from Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia Regions from Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia
Coordinator: ScanBalt, DenmarkProject: 30 months, 871.995 €30 months, 871.995 €
http://www.scanbalt.org/
* Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008
Success Story on Life Sciences
Key Deliverables: Key Deliverables:
Identifying barriers between academic research and SMEsIdentifying barriers between academic research and SMEs, by , by analysis of:analysis of:- Regional Innovation Strategies - Regional Innovation Strategies - Regional IP Bottlenecks - Regional IP Bottlenecks - Regional Financing Bottlenecks- Regional Financing Bottlenecks
Create and Implement a Create and Implement a Joint SME Innovation AgendaJoint SME Innovation Agenda
Develop Develop Shared SME Support ServicesShared SME Support Services between clusters between clusters
Initiate a Initiate a Top of Europe Life Science Foundation/NetworkTop of Europe Life Science Foundation/Network
Implement Implement IP-Indicators and business modelsIP-Indicators and business models in 2 existing networks in 2 existing networks
Develop/Implement a Develop/Implement a Scoreboard modelScoreboard model for cluster impact on regional for cluster impact on regional economy economy
* Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008
More information:
www.transregncp.eu
Thanks for your attention!
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