Energy Research Funding other sources Polish-German Energy

Energy Research Funding , other sources Polish-German Energy Brokerage Event 04 th November 2008, Wroclaw Piotr Świątek, Energy NCP Germany

Energy Research Funding Theme ENERGY • 7 th Framework Programme • Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) • LIFE d. € r 54 M • ESF 86 Mrd. € … COOPERATION with 10 themes, e. g. > ENERGY Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 rd. € 3, 6 M • … IEE Intelligent Energy Europe Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 2

Energy Research Funding ENERGY-relevant instruments – "GETTING THROUGH THE MAZE" • FP 7, CIP, Structural Funds should assure. „complementary financing“, (no „double financing“) • „The Commission therefore strongly encourages Member States to improve the arrangements for cross-departmental and vertically co-ordinated preparation and use of Community instruments to support research, innovation and cohesion at the national and regional levels“. • New COM document: „ PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EU FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION“ Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 17. 09. 2008 ISET Kassel Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, Kontaktstelle Energie: eu-energie@fz-juelich. de www. nks-energie. de Nationale eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; 3

Energy Research Funding ESF European Structural Funds, how much ? • 2007 -2013 there is around € 86 billion – € 50 billion are allocated to R&D and innovation in the narrow sense (RTD infrastructure and centres of competence, for investment linked to research, R&TD activities in research centres, for technology transfer and the improvement of cooperation of networks, developing human potential in the field of R&I and assistance to SMEs) – € 8. 3 billion to entrepreneurship – € 13. 2 billion to innovative information and communication technologies – € 14. 5 billion to human capital Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 4

Energy Research Funding FCH JTI Joint Technology Initiative on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen) • Public-Privat-Partnership , ca 900 M€ • The FCH JU shall support RTD activities following open and competitive calls for proposals, Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 5

Energy Research Funding FCH JTI (Joint Technology Initiative on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen) • • 1 st call published on 8 October 2008 Deadline for applications on 15 January 2009 Indicative budget for the first call 28. 1 M€ Areas: – – – Transportation and Refuelling Infrastructure Hydrogen Production and Distribution Stationary Power Generation & CHP Early Markets Cross-Cutting activities • During the interim phase, the Commission shall be responsible for • the JTI operations. Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 6

Energy Research Funding FCH JTI : rules of participation • Minimum 3 independent legal entities from different MS/AC (except for support actions) • At least one legal entity must be member of the Industry • Grouping or Research Grouping in each project • In general, the co-ordinator will be IG/RG member • All legal entities and international organisations can participate • As a rule, third country participants are not eligible for funding Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 7

Energy Research Funding FCH JTI : Upper funding levels for reimbursement of direct costs • RTD Industry (other than SME) max 50% • Collaborative projects SME max 75% • Other activities Non profit RO, Universities, PB max 75% • Demonstration Industry (other than SME) max 50% • Collaborative projects SME max 50% • Coordination and support actions: Non profit RO, Universities, PB max 50% Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 8

Energy Research Funding FCH JTI : Reimbursement of Indirect Costs • Either a maximum of 20% of the direct eligible costs (*) (This option is mandatory for Industry) • Or a Flat rate of 20% of the direct eligible costs (*) excluding subcontracting costs and the costs of resources made available by third parties which are not used on the premises of the beneficiaries. Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 9

Energy Research Funding RFCS, Research Fund for Coal and Steel • Following a Protocol annexed to the Treaty of Nice • unique from financial point of view • Since 2003, research activities in the area of coal and steel have been financed by the interest accrued each year by the assets of the ECSC (1, 600 M€) at the time of the Treaty's expiry. This annually accrued interest amounts to around 60 M€, and is used to finance the RFCS research programme. • cordis. europa. eu/coal-steel-rtd/ Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 10

Energy Research Funding European Science Foundation, Instrumente • Since 1974; now 76 Member Organisations (MO) (research councils, academies and other national scientific institutions) from 29 countries. • ESF pays for its activities through the contributions of its MO. These are made both through the ESF general budget (proportional contributions based on GDP), and to specific scientific programmes and projects in which MO decide to participate. Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 11

Energy Research Funding ESF Instruments • EUROCORES (ESF Collaborative Research Programmes) mechanism for funding basic research at a European level. • EURYI Awards (European Young Investigators Award) • ESF Scientific Forward Looks - to develop perspectives and analyses of future research developments in multidisciplinary topics. • Research Infrastructures - to provide scientific advice and assesments on a range of topics covering both medium scale and large infraestructure facilities. • ESF exploratory Workshops. • ESF Scientific Networks - coordinating activities • ESF Scientific Programmes - long term activities focused on specific themes Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 12

Energy Research Funding INTERGOVERNMENTAL INSTRUMENTS • COST • EUREKA Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 13

Energy Research Funding COST • In 1971 COST Actions only form of cooperation in science and technology in Europe • In 1974 the European Science Foundation, in 1983 the First Framework Programme and in 1985 the EUREKA Programme • From 19 countries in 1971 to the present 35 countries • From 7 Actions in 1971 to an average of 200 Actions each year , ca 100 k€/action/y, 4 years duration • New collection date 27 March 2008 Additional funding in some countries !! Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 14

Energy Research Funding COST - Modern Power Plant Technologies • 50 Materials for gas turbines • 505 Materials for steam turbines • 522 Power generation in the 21 st century : ultra-efficient, lowemission plant • 536 Alloy development for Critical Components of Environmental friendly Power plant. T (ACCEPT ) • 538 High Temperature Plant Lifetime Extension Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 15

Energy Research Funding What is EUREKA? > > > > > Intergovernmental European initiative Market-oriented R&D Launch in 1985 36 full and 4 associated members Bottom-up National financing Last 20 years: 12, 000 partners (40% SMEs) 2, 000 projects € 23 bn of public & private funding mobilised

Energy Research Funding 1. The two pillars of EUREKA • • Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 A. Individual projects B. Strategic initiatives Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 17

Energy Research Funding 1. EUREKA – individual projects > Small, short-term projects > Partners from at least 2 member states > Ready-to-market results > A product, process or service based on > advanced technologies Often led by an SME Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 18

Energy Research Funding EUREKA Strategic Activities • EUROGIA+ succeeds to EUROGIA, a EUREKA Cluster dedicated to fossil fuels only (coal excepted) that was launched by France during the 2004 Ministerial Conference in Paris. • EUROGIA+ extends its thematic to all energy technologies that will: - reduce the carbon footprint - facilitate the migration to the hydrogen economy, - develop new technologies for energy such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, energy efficiency, etc. • It aims at promoting and supporting European industry competitiveness in the Oil & Gas engineering, manufacturing, supply and service industry as well as the renewable energies industries. Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 19

Energy Research Funding EUREKA Strategic Initiatives • EUROGIA : 18 companies, 14 Research Laboratories, 2 government agencies and 3 associations representing another 6 countries (Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Norway and Spain) Collaborative projects will involve SMEs, specialised Research Institutes and University laboratories. • EUROGIA+ label has been supported by 15 countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Monaco, Poland, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey (others later ? ) • The 1 st Call for proposals September 2008, the first EUROGIA+ approved projects can start early 2009. http: //www. eurogia. com/ Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 20

Energy Research Funding Eurostars Joint Programme • the FP 7 contribution to the Eurostars programme ~ € 100 million. • The Eurostars Joint Programme aims to create an easily accessible and sustainable European Research & Development support mechanism for businesses by primarily funding research and development activities involving one or more SMEs, as well as research organisations, universities and large companies. In addition, • Eurostars will assist enterprises in promoting their technological • and business development. • bottom-up approach • http: //www. eurostars-eureka. eu/ Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 21

Energy Research Funding European Research Area Networks ERA-NET Das Ziel: • die wissenschaftlichen Ressourcen in Europa bündeln und damit die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Europäischen Union stärken – mit diesem Ziel sind so genannten ERA-NET - Projekte ins Leben gerufen • die Forschungsförderung auf regionaler, nationaler und europäischer Ebene enger aufeinander abzustimmen • ERA-NETs veröffentlichen eigene Calls Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 22

Energy Research Funding European Research Area Networks ERA-NETs • The objective : to step up the cooperation and coordination of research activities carried out at national or regional level in the Member States and Associated States through networking of research activities conducted at national or regional level, and mutual opening of national and regional research programmes • PV-Net – photovoltaic solar energy • INNER – advances in basic science and new energy research • FENCO – Fossil Energy Programmes • HY-CO – hydrogen and fuel cells (closed) New initiative “Joint Programming” in progress Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 23

Energy Research Funding Contact details Nationale Kontaktstelle Energieprogramme der EU Projektträger Jülich PTJ, 52425 Jülich Tel. : +49(0)2461 – 4624 (secretariat) Fax: +49(0)2461 – 2880 E-Mail: eu-energie@fz-juelich. de INFO –Ma der il NKSENER GIE beste llen ! !! Information & Advice Degenhard Peisker Claudia Häfner Piotr Swiatek Wroclaw, 04. 11. 2008 d. peisker@fz-juelich. de c. haefner@fz-juelich. de p. swiatek@fz-juelich. de - 3266 - 5277 - 1848 Nationale Kontaktstelle Energie, eu-enregie@fz-juelich. de; Tel. : 02461 -61 -3266; www. nks-energie. de 24