H2020UK Horizon 2020 - Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and Production opportunities Craig Sharp National Contact Point Nanotechnologies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing and processing Craig.Sharp@innovateuk.gov.uk

Horizon 2020 National Contact Points (www.h2020uk.org) National Contact Points (NCPs) are publicly funded (many by the Technology Strategy Board) to provide advice and assistance to UK participants within specific areas of Horizon 2020 (H2020) All member states have NCPs across Horizon 2020 calls UK NCPs are on www.h2020uk.org/national-contact-points (Full Member State list - search on “NCP Horizon 2020” – or through the Participant Portal)

National Contact Points – what we do.. Feedback to/from Commission on work programmes • Clarification of documentation and rules • Guidance on choosing thematic priorities and instruments Scope queries with Project Officers • Feedback on proposals • Assistance in partner search - through theme specific databases or across the network of other Member State NCPs - through network support (Knowledge Transfer Network, Enterprise Europe Network) Some feedback on results.. www.h2020uk.org

Horizon 2020 (2014-20) - what’s new? Successor to FP7 (2007-13) – EU Collaborative R&D programme ~ €79Bn programme, much of it collaborative More innovation: through introduction of ‘close-to-market actions’ (e.g. prototyping, testing, demonstrating). Greater SME involvement - “SME instrument” A single set of rules for participation and dissemination - for the whole innovation chain Simplified funding rates for research and innovation projects; flat rate for indirect costs Faster time-to-grant : to be reduced to 8 months (5 + 3) Fewer, better targeted controls and audits

Why European R&D Funding? Through the EU, business can gain innovation support on a scale not available within the UK. This can bring UK companies new R&D funding, the chance to collaborate with other world-class companies and institutions, and reach into the world’s largest ‘home’ market

H2020 participation Hi-tech SMEs: Mid-tech SMEs: Spin outs from universities or firms with hi-tech and knowledge based products and in-house R&D capability. Mid-tech SMEs: With some R&D activity or that which could be stimulated and leveraged through Horizon 2020. Academic & Research Organisations: Experienced organisations in partnering and coordinating proposals within balanced consortia Large companies: With existing R&D activity or that which could be stimulated and leveraged through Horizon 2020. 6

UK share – previous FP7 NMP calls (2007-13) NMP budget €3.5Bn for projects across nano, materials & production topics (2007-13) UK position (NMP) 2nd only to Germany UK (NMP) successful projects (07-13) >€370m requested. UK (NMP) participations in projects (07-13): >950

Horizon 2020 - 3 Pillar Structure 1. Excellent Science TRL 1-3 (24.4€Bn) European Research Council (ERC) Marie Skłodowska- Curie actions Research Infrastructures Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) 2. Industrial Leadership TRL 4-7 (€17Bn) Innovation in SMEs Access to Risk Finance Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies 3. Societal (€29.7Bn) Challenges Health, demographic change and wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture, forestry, marine, maritime, inland water and bio-economy Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Secure societies – protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies NMBP Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation Science with and for Society EIT JRC 8 8

Excellent science (TRL 1-3) European Research Council Frontier research by the best individuals & teams Future & Emerging Technologies Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Opportunities for training and career development Research Infrastructures Ensuring access to world-class facilities

II. Industrial Leadership (TRL 4-7) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space Access to risk finance Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation Innovation in SMEs Fostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs

III. Societal Challenges 2. Food security; sustainable agriculture; forestry; marine, maritime & inland water research; & the bioeconomy 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 5. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials 6. Europe in a changing world – Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies 7. Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens

Technology Readiness Levels (Horizon 2020) 1 – Basic Research 2 – Technology concept 3 – Proof of Concept 4 – Technology validation in laboratory 5 – Validation in relevant environment 6 – Demonstration in relevant environment 7 – Demonstration in operational environment 8 – System complete and qualified 9 - Deployment 12

Horizon 2020 – still contains the following: Mix of R&D, Innovation, SME focused and CSA topics Involving partners from Multiple Countries - usually at least 3 * (*SME instrument topics can be single company..) In topics identified by the Commission’s Work ....Programme In response to specific calls for proposals 13

H2020 - New Funding model Direct costs: Indirect costs: Up to 100% of total eligible costs for research actions Up to 70%* of total eligible costs for ‘close-to-market actions’ Non profit organisations get up to 100% direct Indirect costs: A further 25% of total eligible direct costs No full cost option 14

H2020 Call Information – the Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/home

Call area – NMBP (Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and Processing) Mix of: Nanotechnologies Advanced Materials Biotechnology Advanced manufacturing & Processing Public Private Partnerships – Factories of the Future, Energy Efficient Buildings, Process Industries (SPIRE) ~ €500m p.a. budget – Feb/March 2015 deadlines (check topics) Mainly Collaborative projects – 3 Member States (SME topics exception)

Work programme topic structure Reflects the challenge-based approach - 3 key features: • Specific Challenge - sets context, problem to be addressed, why intervention is needed • Scope - outlines the problem, specifies the focus and the boundaries of the potential action BUT without overly describing specific approaches - indication of the targeted TRLs and of the average EU funding of the expected proposal in order to suitably address the level of ambition of the topic • Expected Impact - describes the key elements of what is expected to be achieved in relation to the specific challenge

Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) – topic range In FP7-NMP, the concept of TRLs was recognised, but only the wording for TRLs 5-6 was used in some topics for pilots, because the approach had not been standardised. In the LEIT part of H2020, there is a more uniform approach to the use of TRLs in the context of KETs; TRLs are covered in the LEIT Introduction (and may be generalised across H2020). NMP in FP7: TRLs 1 – 4; up to 5-6 in 2012-13 (pilots and demonstrators) H2020 NMP: TRLs 3/4 – 8; centre at TRLs 5-7 Emphasis on project exploitation/impact

H2020 NMP topics (2015 call focus) NMP 2 - 2015: Integration of novel nanomaterials into existing production lines NMP 3 - 2015: Manufacturing and control of nanoporous materials NMP 6 - 2015: Novel nanomatrices and nanocapsules NMP 7 - 2015: Additive manufacturing for table-top nanofactories NMP 11 - 2015: Nanomedicine therapy for cancer NMP 12 - 2015: Biomaterials for treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease NMP 15 - 2015: Materials innovations for the optimisation of cooling in power plants NMP 16 - 2015: Extended in-service life of advanced functional materials in energy technologies (capture, conversion, storage and/or transmission of energy)

H2020 NMP topics (2015 call focus) NMP 19 - 2015: Materials for severe operating conditions, including added- value functionalities NMP 22 - 2015: Fibre-based materials for non-clothing applications NMP 23 - 2015: Novel materials by design for substituting critical materials NMP 24 - 2015: Low-energy solutions for drinking water production NMP 25 – 2014/2015: Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies, advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs NMP 31 – 2015: Increasing the capacity to perform nano-safety assessment NMP 32 – 2015: Next generation tools for risk governance of nanomaterials NMP 34 - 2015: Societal engagement on responsible nanotechnology NMP 40 – 2015: Support for clustering and networking in the micro- & nanofluidics community

H2020 NMP: Public Private Partnership topics Factories of the Future FoF 8 – 2015: ICT-enabled modelling, simulation, analytics and forecasting technologies FoF 9 – 2015: ICT Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs (I4MS) FoF 10 – 2015: Manufacturing of custom made parts for personalised products FoF 11 – 2015: Flexible production systems based on integrated tools for rapid reconfiguration of machinery and robots FoF 12 – 2015: Industrial technologies for advanced joining and assembly processes of multi-materials FoF 13 – 2015: Re-use and re-manufacturing technologies and equipment for sustainable product life cycle management FoF 14 – 2015: Integrated design and management of production machinery and processes

H2020 NMP: Public Private Partnership topics Energy Efficient Buildings topics EeB 5 – 2015: Innovative design tools for refurbishment at building and district level EeB 6 – 2015: Integrated solutions of thermal energy storage for building applications EeB 7 – 2015: New tools and methodologies to reduce the gap between predicted and actual energy performances at the level of buildings and blocks of buildings EeB 8 – 2015: Integrated approach to retrofitting of residential buildings

H2020 NMP: Public Private Partnership topics SPIRE (Process Industries) topics SPIRE 5 – 2015: New adaptable catalytic reactor methodologies for Process Intensification SPIRE 6 – 2015: Energy and resource management systems for improved efficiency in the process industries SPIRE 7 – 2015: Recovery technologies for metals and other minerals SPIRE 8 – Solids handling for intensified process technology

Finding Partners Normally…. Partner finding Existing Contacts Look to your own supply chain first and ask if there.is European CRD experience Knowledge Transfer Network, EEN services Project database can indicate projects in your area and help identify key players - http://cordis.europa.eu/projects/home_en.html Partner search facilities www.nmpteam.com, Cordis partner search, PPP associations, etc) Go to brokerage events, European conferences in your target area if you can (13/11 Brussels) Start early… Normally…. Partner finding Existing Contacts Friends of Existing Contacts

NMP info & Partner Search site (www.nmpteam.com) NMP Partners in Europe & beyond nmpteam.com

www.h2020uk.org

UK Knowledge Transfer Network Funded by Innovate UK Many have extensive European Contacts Strong Sectoral Focus Willing to built consortia and partners, particularly in the UK but with increasing focus internationally https://connect.innovateuk.org/knowledge-transfer-networks

Sources of Help available The NCP networks The UK Knowledge Transfer Networks Enterprise Europe Networks Your own Supply Chain! Use them to fit your purpose as a business H2020 National Contact Point for NMP www.h2020uk.org