Second Training Session, “HORIZONTAL ISSUES- EU R&D Policy ICTtrain, Madrid, Spain 16/09/2008 September 2008

EU R&D POLICY PART -1 PART -1 GENERAL FRAMEWORK European action in research and innovation:  need for a common policy,  better coordination of activities,  the use of research applications to benefit other policies,  promotion of the role of science in modern societies. The European Research Area (ERA): new perspectives – Green paper  zone without borders within which scientific resources  freedom of movement available to individuals, infrastructures, organisations and funding  enhanced knowledge-sharing + international cooperation.  basis for a genuine European knowledge society.

September 2008 PART-1 GENERAL FRAMEWORK The focal points of the ERA concept are:  a European "internal market" for research where researchers, technologies and knowledge circulate freely;  effective European-level coordination of national and regional research activities, programmes and policies;  initiatives implemented and funded at European level ERA achievements:  " broad-based innovation strategy " which will improve the framework conditions for research and innovation;  a new Community framework for state aid for research, development and innovation;  guidance for a more effective use of tax incentives for R&D.  EU Research Framework Programmes  The European Technology Platforms and the "ERA-NET" scheme

September 2008 A broad based innovation strategy for the EU A comprehensive strategy is proposed to achieve an EU which is  more inventive,  innovate more and  react better to consumers' needs and preferences. The Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs of 2005 sets out policies and reforms to make Europe's regulatory and economic framework more innovation-friendly;

September 2008 ROADMAP Ten actions are prioritised under the Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs: 1.an increase MS public spending on education and innovation promotion 2.European Institute of Technology, to be operational by 2009; 3.development and implementation of a strategy to create an open European labour market for researchers; 4.promotion of knowledge transfer between universities, public research organisations and industry; 5.mobilisation of the EU's cohesion policy for the period in support of innovation, 6.adoption by the Commission of a new framework for state aid for research, development and innovation by the end of 2006, 7.presentation by the Commission of a new patent strategy and preparation of a more comprehensive IPR strategy; 8."copyright levies" to provide a legal framework for copyright which is more conducive to the development of new products and services; 9.introduction of a strategy in 2007 to facilitate the emergence of lead markets; 10.publication by the end of 2006 of a handbook on how public procurement can stimulate innovation.

September 2008 Investing in research: an action plan for Europe  EU must provide a stronger public research base and make it more attractive to private investment to attain the objective of devoting 3% of GDP to research by 2010 The action plan comprises four main sets of actions: 1.ENSURING A PROCESS OF EUROPEAN COORDINATION 2.IMPROVING PUBLIC SUPPORT TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION 3.REDIRECTING PUBLIC SPENDING TOWARDS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 4.IMPROVING FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN RESEARCH

September 2008 R & D in ICT  The EU starts form the idea that Europe must master both the development and use of Information and Communication Technologies to generate the economic growth required to fund its social model, and protect its environment and quality of life.  ICT sector is itself worth 6-8% of the EU’s GDP, ICTs are much more important than that figure suggests, playing a key role in everything from promoting innovation throughout the economy to meeting the demographic challenge of an aging society.  "Europe cannot afford duplication in ICT research..."  EU spends less than its competitors on ICT R&D. 25 countries carrying out their own research programmes -  duplication.  In today’s globalised world, Europe cannot afford this duplication. No single EU country or organisation can now afford to try and build all the know-how and skills to master these increasingly complex technologies.

September 2008 R & D in ICT - i2010: A Strategy for ICT Research & Innovation  Investment and innovation in research pillar of i2010 focuses on both the EU's own R&D programmes and stimulating cooperation with the private sector to promote innovation and technological leadership.  i2010 priority of Innovation and investment in ICT research  This priority of i2010 focuses on the EU’s research and development instruments and sets priorities for cooperation with the private sector to promote innovation and technological leadership.  Actions implemented under this priority aim to strengthen European innovation and research in ICT through instruments such as the Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7), the European Technology Platforms and Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs).  Other actions in this area aim to promote the take up of ICT by EU citizens, businesses and administrations, notably through projects supported by the ICT Policy Support Programme.

September 2008 Actions In ICT area the Commission's actions for are to:  Propose improvements to the EU's ICT standardisation system;  Adopt an Action Plan to further promote eSignature and e- authentication;  Implement the European electronic invoicing framework.  Launch the Joint Technology Initiatives as the first true Europe-wide public-private research partnerships;  Promote the European Technology Platforms, in particular closer cooperation among them;  Promote the role of the public sector as a first buyer of innovation;  Launch a process to ensure Europe’s leadership in ICTs with a Communication on ICT Research and Innovation;  Promote the role of e-Infrastructures in a changing and global research environment.

September 2008 PART -2 PART -2 PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES Lisbon Strategy and FP 7  Lisbon Strategy, research is a component of a knowledge triangle (the other two being education and innovation) meant to boost growth and employment in the EU in the context of a global economy.  EU support focuses on the essential work that has to be done at European level, funding research projects that bring together universities, research institutes, small and large companies and governmental organisations across Europe.  The aim is to focus maximum effort into the most critical areas where 'European added value' can have the greatest effect and to create a European Research Area (ERA).  This is not just about technology – experiences like the globally successful GSM standard show that Europe can lead the world if it can develop a common vision embracing researchers, industrialists, governments and societies across Europe.  Research and policy must therefore progress hand-in-hand, as embodied in the Commission’s i2010 Initiative.

September 2008 FP 7  FP7, - an opportunity for the EU to match its research policy to its ambitions in terms of economic and social policy by consolidating the European Research Area (ERA).  increase the EU's annual spending on research, generating more national and private investment in this field. 1.The Ideas Programme - to enhance exploratory research in Europe, i.e. aimed at discovering new knowledge that fundamentally changes our vision of the world and our way of life. 2.The People Programme - harness significant financial resources that can be used to improve the career prospects of researchers in Europe and attract more high-quality young researchers. 3.The Capacities Programme - to give researchers powerful tools that will enable them to enhance the quality and competitiveness of European research. 4.7th Framework Programme will finance the direct actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the actions covered by the Euratom Framework Programme in the fields of: research into fusion energy; nuclear fission and radiation protection.

September 2008 Activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)  Aim of the Joint Research Centre (JRC): to provide scientific and technical support for the policies of the European Union.  An interface between technological research and the practical applications of this research in Community policies.  The task of the JRC: to give users a greater role in drafting, implementing and following up Community policies, supporting and facilitating this process, but also reacting to new requests JRC actions will focus chiefly on the following policy themes:  prosperity in a highly knowledge-based society;  solidarity and the responsible management of resources;  security and freedom;  Europe as world partner

September 2008 Euratom  Sustainably developing fusion energy and meeting the requirements of the nuclear fission sector in terms of safety, waste management, efficiency and competitiveness are the main objectives of this Specific Programme for nuclear research and training activities.  EURATOM initiative of FP 7 defines the current issues and challenges posed by nuclear energy in Europe and sets out the characteristics and objectives of the Programme.  For each of the three thematic areas of research - fusion energy, nuclear fission and radiation protection - there are specific objectives, which determine a series of activities to be carried out  Euratom programme - runs until subdivided into 2 specific programmes. 1st covers research into nuclear fusion, nuclear fission energy and radiation protection. 2nd concerns activities by JRC in nuclear energy sphere.

September 2008 PART -3 PART -3 RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF OTHER POLICIES Developing a knowledge flagship: the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) create new reference models based on excellence; buffer the effects of fragmentation of the European knowledge sector; integrate the economic and innovative dimension into research and education; address the innovation gap  The EIT is a body dedicated to higher education, research and innovation. It will be primarily engaged in focusing the three sides of the knowledge triangle on a single, common goal: enhance European economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the EU and its Member States.

September 2008 PART -3 PART -3 RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF OTHER POLICIES  The integration of women in research  Admission and residence of researchers from third countries

September 2008 PART -3 PART -3 RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF OTHER POLICIES FIELDS OF RESEARCH 1. Energy 2. Enterprises Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme ( ) in brief Implementation of the partnership for growth and jobs Research and innovation serving growth and employment Innovation and the Lisbon strategy 3. Environment, health and safety 4. Space and transport 5. New technologies  Biotechnology  A European strategy for nanotechnology 6. Information society Technology Platform and Artemis JTI in brief

September 2008 PART -4 PART -4 ENLARGEMENT: Enlargement, Candidate countries  ONGOING ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS Croatia - compliance with the EU information society + science and research acquis chapters Turkey - compliance with the EU information society + science and research acquis chapters

THANK YOU September 2008