1 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Towards the Seventh Framework Programme Building Europe Knowledge

2 Directorate General for Energy and Transports R&D – European weaknesses EU- 25 USJapan R&D intensity (% of GDP) (3) Share of R&D financed by industry (%) (2) Researchers per thousand labour force (FTE) (3) Share of world scientific publications (%) (3) Scientific publications per million population (3) Share of world triadic patents (%) (1) Patents per million population (1) High-tech exports as a share of total manufacturing exports (%) (3) Share of world high-tech exports (%) (2) Note: (1) 2000 data (2) 2002 data (3) 2003 data

3 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Why research at European level? Pooling and leveraging resources –Resources are pooled to achieve critical mass –Leverage effect on private investments –Interoperability and complementarity of big science Fostering human capacity and excellence in S&T –Stimulate training and international mobility of researchers –Improve S&T capabilities –Stimulate competition in research Better integration of European R&D –Create scientific base for pan-European policy challenges –Encourage coordination of national policies –Effective comparative research at EU-level –Efficient dissemination of research results

4 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Why double the FP7 budget? Tackle under-investment by exerting leverage on national and private investment –Increase EU spending on R&D : 1.97% of GDP vs 2.59% (US) –Help leverage business R&D (EU wide projects, solutions and market) –Brings EU public R&D spending to 0.96% of GDP (close to 1% target) –Encourage Member States

5 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Why double the FP7budget? Tackle fragmentation of research effort in the EU and enhance its efficiency and effectiveness –Achieve critical mass, share knowledge and facilities –Better dissemination across the EU –More excellence through EU wide competition –Less fragmentation through stronger coordination

6 Directorate General for Energy and Transports What’s new ? Main new elements compared to FP6: Annual budget doubled (EUR 5 billion ►10 billion) Basic research (~ EUR 1.5 billion per year) Simplification of procedures Logistical and administrative tasks transferred to external structures

7 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom + FP

8 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 9 Thematic Priorities 1.Health 2.Food, agriculture and biotechnology 3.Information and communication technologies 4.Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies 5.Energy 6.Environment (including climate change) 7.Transport (including aeronautics) 8.Socio-economic sciences and the humanities 9.Security and space + Euratom: Fusion energy research, nuclear fission and radiation protection Cooperation – Collaborative research

9 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 5. Energy Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Renewable fuel production CO2 capture and storage techn. for zero emission generation Smart energy networks Energy efficiency and savings Knowledge for energy policy making Renewables for heating and cooling Clean coal technologies More on Energy

10 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation Cooperation – Collaborative research Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to addressboth Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas Support will be implemented across all themes through:

11 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Joint Technology Initiatives Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Energy Future Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches Embedded systems Aeronautics and Air Transport Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe Other possible themes to be identified later… More on Technology platforms and JTI

12 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants Specific actions Excellence awards Specific actions Excellence awards People – Human Potential More on Human Potential

13 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 1.Research Infrastructures 2.Research for the benefit of SMEs 3.Regions of Knowledge 4.Research Potential 5.Science in Society 6.Activities of International Cooperation Capacities – Research Capacity

14 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Dissemination of EU R&D results Need to strengthen the diffusion and use of project outputs (industry, policy makers, standardization bodies, etc.) At project level, funding of : –Innovation-related activities within RTD projects : knowledge protection and management, technology transfer, take-up by SMEs, etc. –Assistance by external experts (as necessary) In all thematic areas : –Funding of networking initiatives, seminars, brokerage events (most notably FP results) –Focused on specific fields or user groups

15 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Dissemination of EU R&D results (2) Complementary actions under the new CIP : –Networks providing knowledge/technology transfer services (e.g. Innovation Relay Centres) –Assistance service for IPR management (in particular to participants in FP projects) (IPR-Helpdesk) –Actions to foster innovation networks and innovation clusters –Support to projects or programmes for the dissemination and take- up of innovative technologies CORDIS (dissemination of results, incl. “CORDIS Marketplace”)

16 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Complementarities between FP7 and CIP FP7-RTDCIP Funding of projects Research, technological development and demonstration Take-up of proven technologies: environmental, ICT and Energy-efficiency SMEs participation in Research Simplification Definition of thematic content Specific schemes for SMEs Actions promoting SMEs participation in FP7 Access to finance « Risk Sharing Finance Facility » for large European RTD projects and infrastructures (with EIB) Risk capital (start-up and expansion) SMEs Guarantee facility SMEs loan securitisation Dissemination of knowledge Within projects In thematic areas Networks providing innovation support services Regions Research driven clustersInnovation clusters

17 Directorate General for Energy and Transports FP7 Timetable

18 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 5. Energy KEY CHALLENGES  Global energy demand predicted to increase by 60% over the next 30 years  EU energy dependency could rise from 50% to 70% by 2030; damaging volatility of oil prices and geopolitical instability  Over 90% of EU CO2 emissions, causing climate change, are attributable to energy  Global energy investments of €12 trillion required up to 2030 – huge market potential, but EU under severe threat from global competitors KEY CHALLENGES  Global energy demand predicted to increase by 60% over the next 30 years  EU energy dependency could rise from 50% to 70% by 2030; damaging volatility of oil prices and geopolitical instability  Over 90% of EU CO2 emissions, causing climate change, are attributable to energy  Global energy investments of €12 trillion required up to 2030 – huge market potential, but EU under severe threat from global competitors

19 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 5. Energy OBJECTIVE Transforming the current fossil-fuel based energy system into a more sustainable one based on a diverse portfolio of energy sources and carriers combined with enhanced energy efficiency, to address the pressing challenges of security of supply and climate change, whilst increasing the competitiveness of Europe’s energy industries. OBJECTIVE Transforming the current fossil-fuel based energy system into a more sustainable one based on a diverse portfolio of energy sources and carriers combined with enhanced energy efficiency, to address the pressing challenges of security of supply and climate change, whilst increasing the competitiveness of Europe’s energy industries.

20 Directorate General for Energy and Transports 7th Framework Programme Budget

21 Directorate General for Energy and Transports The Competitiveness & Innovation framework Programme ( )

22 Directorate General for Energy and Transports CIP and the renewed Lisbon A more attractive place to invest and work Knowledge and innovation are the beating heart of European growth Allowing our businesses to create more and better jobs

23 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Challenges The EU entrepreneurial spirit remains weak Europe lags behind the US in 10 out of 11 innovation indicators, particularly in investing in ICT Europe is not fully exploiting its potential in bringing to market environmentally-friendly technologies

24 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Why CIP? Bring together EU programmes relevant to productivity, innovation, competitiveness Better impact, visibility and effectiveness Common instruments for better synergies & simplification Principle of continuity Autonomy in subprogrammes

25 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Consultation messages Innovation and synergies with 7 FP RTD SMEs should be transversal Genuine integration between components Take stock of what has been done User friendly to enhance SME participation

26 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Joining the Dots MAP Enterprise Programme Intelligent Energy Europe LIFE Environment eTEN eCONTENT Modinis 1. ENTERPRISE (PARTICULARLY SME) COMPETITIVENESS 2. INNOVATION AND ECO-INNOVATION 3. COMPETITIVE, INNOVATIVE & INCLUSIVE INFORMATION SOCIETY 4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY & NEW/RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Innovation 4 common objectives

27 Directorate General for Energy and Transports CIP Structure Common Objectives Overall budget & Instruments The Enterprise & Innovation Progr. ICT Policy Progr. Intelligent Energy Europe Progr. LEGAL ACT (Arts. 157(3), 175(1), 156) SMEs ECO Technologies

28 Directorate General for Energy and Transports The Intelligent Energy programme “SAVE” = Energy efficiency & rational use of resources –Specific measures in industry & buildings and for energy using products; support legislative measures “ALTENER” = New & renewable energy sources –Energy Diversification; integrate new and renewable energy sources; support legislative measures “STEER” = Energy in transport –Energy efficiency and diversification in transport, renewable fuels; support legislative measures The external dimension – Coopener – will continue, but in the frame of the international cooperation instruments

29 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Intelligent Energy: the challenges EU’s Supply Security: external dependence at 50% (70% in 2030) Environment: CO 2 emissions in 2030 can exceed those of 1990 by 14% –Energy consumption represents 94% of greenhouse gases emissions; –Transport alone accounts for 90% of the increases of CO 2 emissions ▼ Negative impact on implementation of Lisbon Strategy competitiveness position of EU industry Union’s trade balance respecting international environmental commitments

30 Directorate General for Energy and Transports Intelligent Energy Projects Promotion and Dissemination, incl. awareness raising, education/training, networking, energy agencies, strategic studies for preparation/review of legislation, monitor implementation of regulatory framework Market Replication of just-proven technologies of European interest, bridging the gap between the demonstration and the mass deployment of innovative technologies management assisted by Intelligent Energy Executive Agency

31 Directorate General for Energy and Transports CIP Budget breakdown