Priority 3 NMP A Review & Preview The new Work Programme 2004 Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices - NMP In general, good participation so far in quantity (proposals) and quality (proposals retained for negotiations or those passed to stage 2) in terms of partners involved, but also in terms of excellent scientists Disappointment (for both ACC and MS) due to over-subscription Important to register the feedback from ACC’s scientific community and stakeholders in order to better focus next calls The entire evaluation process is not yet complete so that conclusions cannot be drawn to date Increase participation in IP an NoE: contacts, be known, learn renzo.tomellini@cec.eu.int DG Research, Unit G-4 “Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies”

Structure of Presentation First NMP calls in 2003 Work Programme in 2004 and next calls In general, good participation so far in quantity (proposals) and quality (proposals retained for negotiations or those passed to stage 2) in terms of partners involved, but also in terms of excellent scientists Disappointment (for both ACC and MS) due to over-subscription Important to register the feedback from ACC’s scientific community and stakeholders in order to better focus next calls The entire evaluation process is not yet complete so that conclusions cannot be drawn to date Increase participation in IP an NoE: contacts, be known, learn

First NMP calls in 2003: very large participation NMP 1: 260 M€ (NI); 140 M€ (TI) NMP-SME 1: 40 M€ (IP) NMP-IST 1: 25 M€ (NI); 10 M€ (CA, SSA) In total over 1000 proposals involving 21960 participants, 20% of all FP6 NMP - highest number of participations under FP6 in 2003 for all Thematic Priorities! In general, good participation so far in quantity (proposals) and quality (proposals retained for negotiations or those passed to stage 2) in terms of partners involved, but also in terms of excellent scientists Disappointment (for both ACC and MS) due to over-subscription Important to register the feedback from ACC’s scientific community and stakeholders in order to better focus next calls The entire evaluation process is not yet complete so that conclusions cannot be drawn to date Increase participation in IP an NoE: contacts, be known, learn

First NMP calls in 2003 Type of partners per instrument IP NE IP/SME STREP

First NMP calls in 2003 Comparison between FP6-FP5 FP5 FP6

First NMP calls in 2003 Lessons learnt Good response, but high subscription Good S&T quality Good coverage of topics Need for more industrial participation, however very good SME participation Need for selective use of instruments and increased concentration of topics Networks of excellence, not always understood; need for better information Two stage procedure to be simplified Project coordinators crucial role; Importance of NCPs as sources of information and advice

Simpler, shorter “Stage 1” Incomplete outline 2004 calls: What’s new? - (i) Revision of 2-stage submission and evaluation procedure Simpler, shorter “Stage 1” Incomplete outline Full proposal in “Stage 2” Go/No-go after “Stage 1”

Revision of 2-stage evaluation… (cont) “Stage 1 - outline” IP NE Relevance to call Relevance to call Potential Impact Potential Impact S/T excellence Threshold :12/15 8/10 20 pages strict maximum (use font 12)

Go/No go – min. score 12 out of 15 IPs “Stage 1”: 20 pages Title page and partnerships (1 page) Title, acronym, core participants’ list Confidential summary (1 page) Overall objectives, appropriateness of IP and its impacts Relevance to call (3 pages) See specific “bullet point” in the WP; overall approach; activities and critical mass Potential Impact (4 pages) Societal objectives, direct/indirect economic benefits; EU dimension and contribution to ERA S/T excellence (10 pages) Clearly defined objectives, S/T approach and work packages (incl. exploitation); clear progress beyond State of the Art Budget (1 page) Breakdown by partners and activities Go/No go – min. score 12 out of 15

Go/No go – min. score 8 out of 10 NEs “Stage 1”: 20 pages Title page and partnership (1 page) Title, acronym, core participants’ list Confidential summary and objectives(1 page) Overall objectives and cost-effectiveness, appropriateness of NE towards lasting integration, partnership, impact Relevance to call (8 pages) See specific “bullet point” in the WP; outline activities (JPA) and its different components Potential Impact (11 pages) Clear added value at EU level; strategic impacts of the activities towards integration and related indicators; effectiveness of management and resources Go/No go – min. score 8 out of 10

2004 Calls WP 2004 and next calls What’s new? - (ii) More emphasis on industrial participation Selective use of instruments (usually only one single instrument per topic) More topics addressed by IPs than by NE Higher integration of topics (see Area 4) Emphasis on integration and multidisciplinarity

Most significant changes in RTD areas: NMP WP WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls Most significant changes in RTD areas: NMP WP Area 1 Nanotechnologies and nanosciences: re-focused topics Area 2 Knowledge-based multi-functional Materials: re-focused topics Area 3 New Production processes and devices: re-focused topics Area 4 Integration: focus on construction, chemicals, surface transport Area 5 NEW AREA - cross priority activities: steel processes; electro-mechanics; bio-sensing systems; nano- photonics/nano-electronic circuits Area 6 NEW AREA – Co-ordination of activities in an enlarged Europe

AREA 1: Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls AREA 1: Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Focus on: Self-organisation and self-assembling (STREP) Molecular motors (STREP) Expanding knowledge in size-dependent phenomena (SSA) New knowledge on interfaces for new applications (STREP) Nanostructured surfaces (IP) Industrially relevant production of nanoparticles (IP) Characterisation and/or manipulation devices & techniques (STREP) Impact on human health and environment (SSA; CA) Ethical, legal, social aspects of research in nanotechnology (SSA)

AREA 2: Knowledge-based multifunctional materials WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls AREA 2: Knowledge-based multifunctional materials Focus on: Understanding materials phenomena (NE, CA) Modelling and design of multifunctional materials (STREP) Materials processing by radically innovative technologies (STREP) Development of nanostructured materials (IP) “Intelligent” biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration (STREP) Tribology-related surface engineering for multifunctional materials (IP) Materials by design: Bio-inspired materials and Organic/Inorganic Hybrid materials (STREP) Higher performance multi-materials for macro-scale applications (IP) Measurement and testing of new multi- functional materials (CA) Mapping and foresight activities on multifunctional materials (SSA)

AREA 3: New Production Processes and Devices WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls AREA 3: New Production Processes and Devices Focus on: New and user-friendly production technologies, and their incorporation into the factory of the future (IP, CA) New production technologies for high added value products, exploiting and using nanoscale precision engineering techniques (IP) Support to the development of new knowledge based added value products and services in traditional less RTD intensive industries (IP for SMEs) Hazard reduction in production plant and storage sites (IP) Support to the development of new knowledge based and sustainable processes and eco-innovation (IP for SMEs) New life-cycle optimised safety and environmental technologies for industrial production (STREP) Increasing the "user awareness" for sustainable consumption (CA, SSA)

WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls AREA 4 (NEW FOCUS) : Integration of NMP for improved construction, chemicals, surface transport integration challenge foster breakthrough applications Integrated Projects (IP) Human-friendly, safe and efficient construction, New generation of multifunctional materials and technologies for surface transport, Mastering chemicals and creating new eco-efficient processes and synthesis routes (NE also)

WP 2004 and next calls 2004 Calls AREA 5 (NEW FOCUS) : Cross-priority activities and links to other research topics Focus on areas such as: Very low CO2 and GHG steel production processes (IP) Integrating technologies for fast and flexible manufacturing (IP, STREP, SSA) “Bio-sensors” -for better diagnostics (IP, STREP) Nano-Photonics / Nano-Electronic circuits (IP, NE, STREP, SSA) Joint/Co-ordinated calls with Priority 2 (Spring 2004 – under discussion) and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel AREA 6 – Co-ordination of activities in an enlarged Europe – better integration of research actors (CA should emphasize role of NCPs)

WP 2004 and next calls Calls 2004 13 December 2003 Publication of 2nd Call 2 March 2004 First deadlines

WP 2004 and next calls Call Code Instrument Deadline Budget (provis.) FP6-2003-NMP-NI-3 IP and NE March 2, 2004 250 M€ June 22, 2004 FP6-2003-NMP-TI-3 STREP, CA, SSA May 12, 2004 100 M€ FP6-2003-NMP-SME-3 IP for SMEs March 2, 2004 80 M€ FP6-2003-NMP-STEEL-3 IP (single stage) March 17, 2004 30 M€ (20 for P3) FP6-2003-IST-NMP-3 IP,NE,STREP to be defined 180 M€ (90 for P3)

of projects to be selected WP 2004 and next calls Estimation of number of projects to be selected No. of topics covered 15 14 11 25 18 2 3 16 57 9 50 13 6 4 8 5 1 7 40 M€ 80 M€ 475M€ 430M€ 285 M€ (a) 245 M€ 150 M€ 105 M€ 2003 2004 CA SSA IP SMEs Instruments IP NE STREP Joint calls: - ‘Steel’: 1 Topic – IP – 25 M€ - ‘NMP/IST’: 3 Topics – under discussion (90 M€)

International Co-operation in Priority 3 Broader international co-operation through participation of 3rd Countries in the NMP calls In NMP scientific and technical challenges are global; Critical mass is required for reaching mutual objectives; International collaboration can lead to better focused research and thus close knowledge gaps more rapidly; Synergies can be created thus contributing to improve the quality of life in all parts of the world. Developing countries of ACP, Asia, Latin America, the Mediterranean partner countries, Russia, Newly Independent States and Western Balkans States may receive Community funding within budgetary limits

Key-recommendations for preparing of proposals WP 2004 and next calls Key-recommendations for preparing of proposals Be sure that your objectives fit properly the call topic For the New Instruments: - ensure the appropriate critical mass - ensure sufficient industrial participation - be sure that supporting modules for RTD actions are included! (e.g. training, TT, spin-offs, IPR, ethics, etc.) Develop an ambitious plan of activities Ensure effective management e.g. board of management, permanent secretariat For IP: highlight how results can be translated into products and services For NE: long lasting integration (different from co-ordination!) is CRUCIAL

in STAGE 1 only KEY-ELEMENTS of IP and NE… REMINDER in STAGE 1 only KEY-ELEMENTS of IP and NE… Study objectives and content of the individual bullet point carefully Understand the purpose of the « instrument » Be clear in your presentation Keep to the guidelines In general, good participation so far in quantity (proposals) and quality (proposals retained for negotiations or those passed to stage 2) in terms of partners involved, but also in terms of excellent scientists Disappointment (for both ACC and MS) due to over-subscription Important to register the feedback from ACC’s scientific community and stakeholders in order to better focus next calls The entire evaluation process is not yet complete so that conclusions cannot be drawn to date Increase participation in IP an NoE: contacts, be known, learn

For more information on EC funded research (RTD)… General information EC research www.cordis.lu/fp6/europa.eu.int/comm/research/ Thematic Priority 3 - NMP www.cordis.lu/fp6/nmp.htm Horizontal specific SME activities www.cordis.lu/fp6/sme.htm Model Contracts www.cordis.lu/fp6/contractpreparation/