Peter Harmsma TNO 20170921

ACTPHAST Access CenTer for PHotonics innovAtion Solutions and Technology Support FP7 framework (Grant Agreement No. 619205, FP7-ICT-2013-11). 1/11/2013 + 4 years + 6 months extension Total budget EUR 10M EU contribution EUR 8M

Photonics “PHOTONICS” is the science and technology that innovates with the unique properties of light

PHOTONICS Optical Datacom Photovoltaics LED Lighting Lasers in Manufacturing Machine Vision Medical Optics Optical Components Displays PHOTONICS

Promise: Innovation Investments New technologies, Competitive advantage New companies Economic growth Create jobs

Photonics innovation show-stoppers for companies Human resources and expertise in-house photonics experts and expertise are missing supporting in-house photonics R&I is too expensive identifying external experts is time-consuming and inefficient Technology in-house cutting-edge photonics technology is missing multiple-stop technology shopping fails partial solutions are often incompatible investment risk is too high or financially irresponsible

especially adapted to the needs of SMEs One-Stop-Shop for Supporting European Companies driven by their Photonics Innovation Needs especially adapted to the needs of SMEs ACTPHAST is an Integrated Project funded by the European Commission under FP7 Grant Agreement N° FP7- 619205.

ACTPHAST Provides a complete solution Expertise in photonics Feasibility studies Prototyping Test and measurement It is not a money provider Not to support companies that have the expertise to solve it themselves

23 partners across EU, > 200 experts

7 Technology Platforms VUB VUB KIT free-space optics specialty fibers polymer-based optics 7 Technology Platforms CNRS LioniX MOEMS SiN-SiO PICs IMEC TU/e Si -PICs InP -PICs

Flow (0): outreach team Website, promotion video Mailings, webinars, company visits, events, …ANYTHING!

200 experts Flow (1): experts team Each participant must have followed ACTPHAST training session 200 experts

Flow (2) SME contacts Central Contact Point (CCP) CCP applies first filter Company credibility, expertise Does it fit the scope of ACTPHAST Is there a potential business case EU identity Potential conflicts of interest …

Flow (3) CCP appoints responsible from Technical Coordination Team (TCT)

Flow (4) TCT responsible appoints scout Not necessarily from his/her own organization TCT members can also act as scout Scout visits company / vice versa Gain in-depth understanding of the request Technology Business Scout and TCT responsible select the best approach, the relevant ACTPHAST partners A project leader is appointed by the TCT responsible

Flow (5) PL writes proposal, jointly with SME Proposal is reviewed by TCT (meetings 2-monthly) Accept: start the project Minor modifications: small and specific adjustments requested, review by CCP only (TCT can object) Major modifications: resubmit new proposal (only once) Evaluation criteria Innovative character Plan, technical approach, timing, budget Business case Company credibility & commitment Project agreement is signed (formalities, confidentiality, …)

Flow (6) Progress reports are submitted every 2 months After completion of the project Consensus report: deviations from the plan Customer satisfaction report: evaluation CCP periodically contacts the company if the business aspects are according to plan

Financially 75% by ACTPHAST (80 kEUR per project max.) 25% by participating ACTPHAST partners SME: in-kind, no cash The in-kind contribution must be reasonable given the activities in the project Medium sized companies receive 50% funding, and must contribute in cash Up to two projects per SME during ACTPHAST Budgets for scouts and PLs

IP, confidentiallity TCT and CCP members are subject to proxy-NDA The company can sign this before in-depth discussion The other ACTPHAST partners are NOT formally under NDA Taken care of in project agreement Scouting is usually under bi-lateral NDA Bi-lateral NDAs during project plan drafting can be in place if needed In case of conflict of interest, specific TCT members can be excluded from reviewing. IT infrastructure is in place for this. Upon request of company, also on request of TCT members Project results not shared, only over-all satisfaction. CCP/TCT have no access to confidential results.

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Follow-up Follow-up project has been submitted Even more focus on business case, business coaching Approval very likely