Business Opportunities with EU Entities & the Use of EU Structural Funds Helsinki, 25 th March 2014 The European Structural Funds in the Defence Sector
Content Objectives EDA Lines of action - Raising awareness - Supporting pilot projects - Developing a methodology Way ahead 2 www. eda. europa. eu
Objectives To promote innovation across the EDTIB developing key technological and industrial capabilities To identify innovative ways of funding dual use R&T projects To support defence SMEs; one of the key actions included in EDA’s Action Plan for SMEs 3 www. eda. europa. eu
EDA lines of action Raise awareness of Ministries of Defence and defence industry/SMEs; Identify and support eligible pilot projects in R&T and industrial capabilities for the European Structural Funds; Developing a methodology to be used by defence stakeholders to increase eligibility for future projects. 4 www. eda. europa. eu
Raising awareness • In 2013 EDA organized: ü Seminars in 4 Member States (PT, PL, BG, IE) ü Workshops with industry sectors ü Training sessions for Mo. D and industry experts ü S 3 seminar (joint EDA-EC) • Main objectives: To familiarize and mobilize key stakeholders at regional level in academia, research institutes, defence and security industries especially SMEs; and To influence better use of European Structural Funds for dual application projects in the field of defence and security. 5 www. eda. europa. eu
Raising awareness (2) More than 700 key experts, SMEs, universities, federal and regional administrations in charge of structural funds, innovation, defence and security, technology attended those seminars. Main outcomes: A first positive dialogue between Mo. Ds and the Ministries managing Structural Funds A knowledge transfer to the military and civilian R&T community Creation of good contacts with operational stakeholders in charge of the coordination of Cohesion Policy and ERDF programmes Initiate a new mind set and cooperation spirit regarding dual use R&T projects 6 www. eda. europa. eu
Supporting eligible projects 72 potential projects from 12 MS were identified 6 criteria: EDA key priorities for MS 7 projects selected, with focus on key R&T priorities Project readiness Project consistency The selection process was composed by two main steps: Impact on EDTIB Economic & social impact Preliminary Dual use technologies Project holder and co-funding Assessment 6 criteria 7 www. eda. europa. eu
Supporting eligible projects (2) Country Project Bulgaria Improvement of the urban security and defence through the implementation of advance detection sensors' system Poland Intruder detection and collision avoidance system for flight aircraft Germany Adaptation of SWIR technology for high resolution hyper spectral and imaging applications Portugal Turtle: increased sustainability of operations in the sea bottom by developing key technologies France European icing testing platform for aeronautics United Kingdom Microwave Epitaxial Spain Underwater signature monitoring and analysis (USMA) Centre 8 www. eda. europa. eu
Supporting eligible projects (3) • 2 projects (PL-PT) submitted successfully/ Both announced eligible to financial support by the regional authorities • One of them (PT) received 770 K ESF funds out of 1, 2 M eligible project budget (60% from EU SF) • 4 projects have been prepared for the new programming period • 44 projects advise to enhance eligibility 9 www. eda. europa. eu
Supporting eligible projects (4): TURTLE* Objectives • To develop Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) for a sustainable and long term presence in the ocean • To develop new robotic ascend and descent energy efficient technologies to be incorporated in robotic vehicles Duality • Defence: advanced underwater marine systems and robotics extending the range, endurance and depth of operations possible to be performed in Deep Sea • Civil: allowing the development of new and more capable automated robotic solutions for underwater use namely on exploration, scientific data gathering, fisheries etc. *Silva Matos Metalomecanica S. A, INESC PORTO, ISEP, CINAV 10 www. eda. europa. eu
Developing a methodology EDA upon experience and results of work so far will continue supporting defence stakeholders on accessing European Structural Funds 11 www. eda. europa. eu
Building on the experience!! • No obstacles identified in order to use structural funds for dual use projects • Concrete project ideas-Anticipating to the priorities • Committed project holders – Build the proper partnership • Apply the methodology • Mobilization-Bridging of all relevant stakeholders: Ministries/Regional authorities/Industry/Academia 12 www. eda. europa. eu
Way ahead Capacity building- Transfer of know-how • In 2014, EDA upon Mo. Ds invitation, will continue organizing seminars and training activities in the MS • Training or informative sessions will be organized also in the frame of the regular EDA working groups/Cap. Techs, with the participation of MS, industry and academia • EDA Handbook: practical information/steps to be followed by defence stakeholders to access structural funds • EDA will take advantage of EU, government or B 2 B events to promote use of structural funds for dual-use projects 13 www. eda. europa. eu
Way ahead (2) Supporting eligible projects • Upon EDA’s specific calls to be issued through the Mo. Ds, EDA will collect, asses and select project proposals for further support • EDA will provide free of charge support to the project holders in developing the application folders • EDA calls will include among others: areas of priority, predetermined criteria, application format etc. • Unsolicited project proposals delivered to EDA outside the EDA calls, will not be assessed 14 www. eda. europa. eu
Way ahead (3) Areas of focus: • Key Capability Priorities: Space, Cyber, RPAS • Addressing EDTIB priorities • Energy efficiency- Low carbon economy • Skills and competences • Territorial cooperation: Priority on Maritime Security • SMEs involvement • Boosting regional development 15 www. eda. europa. eu
Implementing EU Council Conclusions, Dec. 2013 • Support to SMEs • Stimulating dual-use research • Addressing EU key capabilities-priorities 16 www. eda. europa. eu
The upcoming opportunities of the 2014 -2020 programming period The next programming period slightly different from 2007 -2013: Be based on regional and national Research & Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisations (RIS 3) Focus on Thematic Objectives 1. Research & innovation 2. Information & communication technologies (ICT) 3. Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 4. Shift towards a low-carbon economy 5. Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management 6. Environmental protection & resource efficiency 7. Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures 8. Employment & supporting labour mobility 9. Social inclusion & combating poverty 10. Education, skills & lifelong learning 11. Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations The RIS 3 requires national/regional authorities to identify the unique characteristics and assets of each country and region, so as to focus on policy support and investments received through Structural Funds. Stakeholder participation and ownership is essential to the development of these strategies. 17 www. eda. europa. eu
The upcoming opportunities of the 2014 -2020 programming period The next programming period will be slightly different from 2007 -2013: O T Be based on regional and national Research & Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisations (RIS 3) Focus on Thematic Objectives Y D 1. Research & innovation 2. Information & communication technologies (ICT) 3. Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 4. Shift towards a low-carbon economy 5. Climate change adaptation & risk prevention and management 6. Environmental protection & resource efficiency 7. Sustainable transport & removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures 8. Employment & supporting labour mobility 9. Social inclusion & combating poverty 10. Education, skills & lifelong learning 11. Institutional capacity building & efficient public administrations A RT E O R P A P D U E S The RIS 3 requires national/regional authorities to identify the unique characteristics and assets of each country and region, so as to focus on policy support and investments received through Structural Funds. Stakeholder participation and ownership is essential to the development of these strategies. 18 www. eda. europa. eu
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