Horizon 2020 Overview Jerome de Barros NCP Health

1.Horizon Overview 2.How to apply 3.Support available

Basic concepts of Horizon 2020  The main European Union programme for research and innovation for  A core part of Key European policy initiatives: – Europe 2020 – Innovation Union – Responding to the economic crisis to invest in jobs and growth – Strengthening the EU’s global position in Research, Innovation and technology

Three pillars

Health Research & Innovation in H2020

SC1 Work Programme 2016/2017 in brief  Call “Personalised Medicine” - 21 Call topics: 34 in 2014/2015 (10 in 2016, 10 in 2017, 1 open in 2016 & 2017) - ‘Coordination activities (HCO)’ - 15 topics (17 in ): 12 in 2016, 3 in SME Instrument topics: Supporting innovative SMEs in the healthcare biotechnology sector (Cell technologies in medical applications and biomarkers) Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well Budget €500.17M (2016) €433.81M (2017)

WP 2014/2015 stats  Key Figures – €1.36 Billion EC Contribution – €1.69 Billion Total Project costs – Number of projects: 376 – Average contribution by projects: € – Number of participations: 2,863 – Number of organisations: – Average number of participants by project: 8

WP 2014/2015 stats  Overall success rate of the Health programme (SC1): 5.9%  Success rate Single stage: 10.3%  Success rate Two stage: 2.9%

WP 2014/2015 stats

Other relevant beneficiaries  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust  University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust  NHS Blood and Transplant  NHS Health & Social Care Information Centre

1.Horizon Overview 2.How to apply 3.Support available

1. Find a suitable call  EC Participants’ Portal  Work Programme 2016/2017  Other funding opportunities (i.e. Third Health Programme)  Contact your NCP

Health R&I in H2020 – Open opportunities

2. Find project partners  Most opportunities require 3 different partners from different countries  Partner Search facilities can help o Fit for Health o EEN o CORDIS  Application as individual (i.e. ERC or Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions)

3. Register  Create account on Participants’ portal Create  Register your organisation Register o Check first that it does not already exist! o Participant Identification Code (PIC)

4. Get all the documentation  Eligibility conditions  Evaluation criteria  Proposal template  Annotated Grant Agreement  FAQs

5. Submit your proposal  Electronic Proposal Submission (bottom of call topic page on PP)  Two main parts o Part A: Administrative forms o Part B: Technical Annex  Mandatory or optional annexes (e.g. supporting documents for ethics issues, Clinical trials template, etc.)

6. Evaluation of proposal (1)  Evaluation of proposal by independent experts (3 to 5 experts)  Evaluation criteria (Max score: 15) o Excellence (5) o Impact (5) o Implementation (5)

6. Evaluation of proposal (2)  Evaluation process o Phase 1 — Individual evaluation o Phase 2 — Consensus group o Phase 3 — Panel review  Evaluation Summary Report (ESR)  Ranking list  Length process: 5 Months

Remember  You should perform EXCELLENT research and innovation  Your project must have an IMPACT  Show ADDED VALUE, be multidisciplinary and well-implemented

1.Horizon Overview 2.How to apply 3.Support available

Role of NCPs  Feedback to/from EC on work programmes  Clarification of documentation and rules  Guidance on choosing thematic priorities and instruments  Scope queries with Project Officers  Advice on administrative procedures and contractual issues  Support with the application process (workshops and 1-2-1)  Feedback on draft proposals  Assistance with partner search o through network support (EEN and KTN)  Feedback on results

H2020 support structure  Enterprise Europe Network – generic local support  Knowledge Transfer Network – thematic national support/Partner search  National Contact Points – dedicated experts providing specialist H2020 advice  Innovate UK Brussels office – Policy/ Engagement with EC representatives  Catapult centres (Digital, Cell Therapy, Precision Med.) - Infrastructures

Jerome de Barros – Horizon 2020 Health NCP Mobile: 44(0)

NHS European Office Support for NHS Organisations

NHS European Office Who are we? –Established 2007 –Part of the NHS Confederation –Funded by national NHS bodies What do we do? –Represent NHS organisations in EU policy-making and legislation –Assist the NHS with the implementation of EU law –Offer strategic advice on EU funding opportunities –Promote partnerships between NHS organisations and bodies from other sectors/countries.

1.Information and briefings on EU funding programmes and intelligence on EU funding opportunities; 2.Advice on finding the right partners from other European countries; 3.Feedback on draft proposals; 4.Linking your ideas and proposals with the EU policy agenda; 5.UK National Focal Point for EU Health Programme. How can the NHS European Office help NHS Organisations?

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