NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 European Commission - DG Research Directorate G – Industrial Technologies Priority 3 “NMP” in FP6 The Next Calls for 2005 Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices - NMP

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 FP6: A changing role for EU Research Programmes Objective “Lisbon”: Objective “Lisbon”: to become the most dynamic and most competitive knowledge-based economy within 10 years Objective “Göteborg”: Objective “Göteborg”: sustainable development (environment, health, economy, employment) European Research Area (ERA): European Research Area (ERA): … Integrating, reinforcing, structuring… and stimulating investment in R&D (1.9% < 3.0%)

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Focusing and Integrating ERA Pr 1 genomics and biotech for health 2255 Pr 1 genomics and biotech for health 2255 Pr 2 information society technologies 3625 Pr 2 information society technologies 3625 Pr 3 nanotech, intelligent mat, production 1300 Pr 3 nanotech, intelligent mat, production 1300 Pr 4 aeronautics and space 1075 Pr 4 aeronautics and space 1075 Pr 5 food safety and health risks 685 Pr 5 food safety and health risks 685 Pr 6 sustainable dev & global change 2120 Pr 6 sustainable dev & global change 2120 Pr 7 citizens and governance 225 Pr 7 citizens and governance 225 Pr 8 anticipating needs (INCO, CRAFT, JRC, etc) 2080 Pr 8 anticipating needs (INCO, CRAFT, JRC, etc) 2080 Structuring the ERA 2605 research & innovation, human resources, infrastructures, science & society Strengthening the Foundations of ERA 320 coordination of activities, development of policies TOTAL (Millions €) FP6 Budget 2002 – 2006 (excluding Euratom) 16270

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Thematic Priority 3 Thematic Priority 3 concentrates on: i) Nanotechnology, as a flagship of the next industrial revolution ii)Multi-functional knowledge-based Materials, as critical drivers of innovation iii)New Production processes and devices, as the key to sustainable development

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Transition towards knowledge-based society & sustainable development, from resource-based to knowledge-based enterprises Strong impacts aimed at EU level Promotion of real industrial breakthroughs not incremental research Integrated, multidisciplinary and holistic approach SME emphasis Overall approach and objectives of Priority 3

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 From 2004 to 2005 Analysis of the results of previous calls

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 NMP: M€ (NI); M€ (TI) IP SME: M€ (IP) NMP-IST: 25 M€ (NI); 10 M€ (CA,SSA)+ 180 M€ - NMP-ACC; NMP-NSF; NMP-Steel; NMP-NCPs: 30M€ In total over 1000 proposals involving participants (20% of FP6) NMP - highest number of participations under FP6 in 2003 for all Thematic Priorities! NMP calls in 2003/04: very large participation

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Need for selective use of instruments Need for increased focus of topics Two stage procedure simplified (from « outline » to « incomplete » proposals) Need for better training of coordinators …as well as experts Importance of NCPs …towards the Work Programme 2004, and 2005 Lessons learnt from the first call - High subscription in the 1st call - Good S&T quality - Good coverage of topics - Need for more industrial participation - However very good SME participation

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Priority 3 NMP: From 2004 to 2005 What does it cover? What is new?

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Ever increasing emphasis on industrial participation Higher integration of topics (see Area 4) Selective use of instruments: one single instrument per topic More topics addressed by IPs and STREPs Emphasis on integration and multidisciplinarity Work Programme 2005 What’s new?

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 WP 2005 … *including 70 M€ joint call IST ** including 20 M€ joint call IST

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Areas 1, 2 and 3 : re-focused topics Area 4 “ Integration”: focus on construction; mat. Manufacturing; industrial biotechnology; technical textiles; components for transport; biomaterials; security Area 5 NEW AREA - cross priority activities: * coordinated call with Energy: * cooperation with third countries Most significant changes in RTD areas (according to the Work Programme 2005 for NMP Priority) WP 2005 and next calls

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Focus on 6 topics 1.1 Long-term interdisciplinary research into understanding phenomena, mastering processes and developing research tools   Towards converging technologies (STREP)   Standardisation for nanotechnologies (SSA) 1.2Nano-biotechnologies   Using nature as a model for new nanotechnology-based processes (STREP) 1.3 Nano-metre-scale engineering techniques to create materials and components   Three-D nano-structures based on elements other than carbon (STREP) 1.4Development of handling and control devices and instruments (none) 1.5Applications in areas such as health and medical systems, chemistry, food and the environment   Nanotechnology-based targeted drug delivery (IP)   Interaction of engineered nanoparticles with the environment and the living world (STREP) AREA 1: Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies WP 2005 and next calls

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Focus on 8 topics: Focus on 8 topics: 2.1 Development of fundamental knowledge   Interfacial phenomena in materials (STREP)   New generation of tools for advanced materials characterisation (STREP)   Methods of computational modelling of multifunctional materials (CA) 2.2Technologies associated with the production, transformation and processing of knowledge-based multifunctional materials   Advanced materials processing (CA)   Development of nanostructured porous materials (IP)   Multifunctional ceramic thin films with radically new properties (STREP) 2.3Engineering support for materials development   Multifunctional organic materials (STREP)   Materials for solid state ionics (STREP) WP 2005 and next calls AREA 2: K-B multifunctional materials

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Focus on 5 topics: Focus on 5 topics: 3.1 Development of new processes and flexible, intelligent manufacturing systems   New prod. technologies for new micro-device ultra precision engineering techniques (IP)   New generation of flexible assembly technology and processes (IP)   New concepts for global delivery (STREP)   Roadmapping and foresight studies on Manufuture (SSA)   Coordination of EU Manufacturing Research Activities (CA) 3.2Systems research and hazard control (none) 3.3Optimizing the life-cycle of industrial systems, products & services (none) WP 2005 and next calls AREA 3: New Production Processes / Devices

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January Multifunctional materials-based factory of the future (IP) New construction products and processes for high added value applications (IP) Mastering ‘industrial biotechnology’ – environmental tech. for sustainable production of added value products (IP) Multifunctional technical textiles for construction, medical applic. and protective clothing (IP-SME) Simultaneous engineering and production of integrated high-tech components for EU transport (IP-SME) Biomaterials technologies for implants (IP-SME) Nanotechnological approaches for improved security systems (IP-SME) WP 2005 and next calls AREA 4 (NEW FOCUS) Integration of NMP for more cost and eco-effective sectoral applications

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Focus on : Basic materials ands industrial process of functional materials for fuel cells (STREP - in coordination with Energy) Improved, energy efficient hydrogen storage systems especially for transport (STREP - in coordination with Energy) Cooperation with 3rd countries in the field of NMP (SSA) WP 2004  closing date 19 October 2004 call now closed ! But also: WP 2004  closing date 19 October 2004 call now closed !: * IST-NMP1: Fast and flexible Manufacturing enterprise (IP, STREP, SSA) * IST-NMP2: Bio-sensors for diagnosis and healthcare (IP, STREP, SSA) * IST-NMP3: Materials, equipment and processes for production of nanophotonic and nanoelectronic devices (IP, STREP, SSA) * EU-NSF coordinated activities in computational materials research (STREP) WP 2005 and next calls AREA 5 (NEW FOCUS) Cross-priorities activities

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Call CodeInstrumentDeadlineBudget (provis.) NMP-NI-4 IP only!March 17, M€ September 15, 2005 NMP-TI-4 STREP, CA, SSASeptember 15, M€ NMP-SME-4 IP for SMEsMarch 17, M€ September 15, 2005 WP 2005 and next calls

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 From 2004 to 2005 What makes a good proposal?

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 * As in 2004 : “Stage 1” IP proposals are “Incomplete”, * As in 2004 : “Stage 1” IP proposals are “Incomplete”, i.e: 20 pages strict maximum – Font 12 3 Evaluation criteria: Relevance to call; Potential Impact; S/T Excellence Go/No-go after “Stage 1”  Full proposal for “Stage 2”  Hearings Go/No-go after “Stage 1”  Full proposal for “Stage 2”  Hearings N.B. – Electronic submission ! N.B. – Electronic submission ! NMP calls in 2005

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Integrated Projects (IP) Aim: flagship, ambitious, leading to radical innovation and transformation of industry in the long term Strong industrial participation and preferred leadership Clear deliverables - new “knowledge” / new application of existing knowledge… (need for breakthroughs) Positive image of industrial research Include all inter-related activities - ”mini programme” New Instruments

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Integrated Projects For SMEs (IP SMEs) Aim: flagship projects leading to long term transformation of industry, involving high-tech SMEs serving the needs of more traditional, SME-intensive industrial sectors Aim: flagship projects leading to long term transformation of industry, involving high-tech SMEs and serving the needs of more traditional, SME-intensive industrial sectors Provide high-tech SMEs with an opportunity to have a leading and decisive role in an Integrated Project. Substantial industrial participation IPs to provide the integrated approach shaped to the needs of identified sectors New Instruments

Reminder of Specific Conditions for IP-SME Reminder of Specific Conditions for IP-SME At least 50% of the partners must be an eligible SME At least 50% of the partners must be an eligible SME SMEs must have the majority vote in the decision making structure SMEs must have the majority vote in the decision making structure SMEs are encouraged to manage the project but the coordinator does not need to be an SME SMEs are encouraged to manage the project but the coordinator does not need to be an SME No condition for budget participation of SME but a considerable percentage is expected No condition for budget participation of SME but a considerable percentage is expected

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Title page and partnerships (1 page) Title, acronym, core participants’ list Title, acronym, core participants’ list Confidential summary (1 page) Overall objectives, appropriateness of IP and its impacts Overall objectives, appropriateness of IP and its impacts Relevance to call (3 pages) See specific “bullet point” in the WP; approach; activities; critical mass See specific “bullet point” in the WP; approach; activities; critical mass Potential Impact (4 pages) Societal and economic benefits; EU dimension; contribution to ERA Societal and economic benefits; EU dimension; contribution to ERA S/T excellence (10 pages) Clear objectives, S/T approach (incl. exploitation); progress beyond SoA Clear objectives, S/T approach (incl. exploitation); progress beyond SoA Budget (1 page) Breakdown by partners and activities Breakdown by partners and activities Go/No go – min. score 12 out of 15 IPs “Stage 1”: 20 pages

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Administrative forms – part A To be filled in for eligibility and not given to evaluators! Background information on: - coordinator and partners (in part B) - overall budget and financial distribution  to be finalised for stage 2 Stage 1 – IP evaluation criteria

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Evaluation issues... Integrated Projects Stage 1: 3 criteria - min threshold 12/15 Relevance to call 3/5 Relevance to call 3/5 Potential impact 3/5 Potential impact 3/5 S & T excellence 4/5 S & T excellence 4/5 Quality of the consortium 3/5 Quality of the consortium 3/5 Quality of the management 3/5 Quality of the management 3/5 Mobilisation of the resources 3/5 Mobilisation of the resources 3/5 Stage 2: all 6 criteria – min threshold 24/30 Same criteria common for all priorities

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Relevance to the objectives of the call, in terms of: Relevance to the objectives of the call, in terms of: – scope of the IP vis à vis the WP/call/ topic – appropriate industry involvement and support to its transformation, addressing real bottlenecks and key problems – breakthrough in new applicable knowledge (generation/use of knowledge) – ambition (adequate critical mass; relationship and coherence between modules) – appropriateness of the use of an IP – IP-SMEs: emphasis on specific objectives; SMEs evident Stage 1 – IP evaluation criteria

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Potential impact, in terms of: Potential impact, in terms of: – Competitiveness (i.e: new markets and new products; impacts on industry/SMEs; clear relevance for SME in the case of “IP for SMEs”) – Support to EU policies (e.g:health, employment, sustainability, enlargement, etc..) as well as S tandardisation/regulations – Potential impact within Europe and at international level – Commitment of partners related to exploitation and resulting impacts (corresponding to their strategy) – Contribution to ERA – Science & Society issues Stage 1 – IP evaluation criteria

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 S & T excellence, in terms of: – – Research objectives, activities and results (work plan, milestones & deliverables) and progress beyond state of the art – – implementation plan - full duration of IP; interrelation between the various components of the IP to ensure radical innovation (TT, education, IPR aspects, etc) – – multidisciplinarity, efficient and coherent approach (key to achieving objectives) Stage 1 – IP evaluation criteria

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 Specific Targeted REsearch Projects (STREP) at frontiers of knowledge: Specific Targeted REsearch Projects (STREP) at frontiers of knowledge: support long-term innovation and transformation of industry Coordination Actions (CA) links CA  NE!!! Coordination Actions (CA) to strengthen links between national, regional and EC RTD projects, co-ordination with EUREKA, COST and ESF actions: CA  NE!!! Specific Support Actions (SSA) Specific Support Actions (SSA) to prepare future research activities, roadmaps and scenarios, effective communication Traditional Instruments unchanged…

NMP-NCP meeting – Brussels, 27 January 2005 New technologies: a future for Europe ! For more information … … europa.eu.int/comm/research/industrial_technologies europa.eu.int/comm/research/