Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 1 Warsaw FP6 Launch Conference - 26 Nov Small and Medium Enterprises - Role and Potential Participation in Different Activities of FP6 Sabine Herlitschka Deputy Director BIT - Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation National Contact Point - AUSTRIA

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 2 BIT`s Activities National Contact Point for EU FP, EUREKA, COST  Information & coaching for successful participation  Partner search  Final check of proposals  Assistance in legal & financial issues  Dissemination & exploitation of results  Promotion of successful projects and monitoring  EU project participation & coordination  individuals, organisations, 60% companies  60 experts covering all technology sectors  services free of charge

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 3 Starting Point  FP6: major instrument to create the European Research Area, keyword: increasing competitiveness  98% of European companies are SMEs  SMEs: to be beneficiaries of significant proportion of FP budget

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 4 Experience in 5 th Framework Programme  app SMEs received 1,4 billion Euro  65% of SMEs were newcomers to FP/SME Measures  35% of SMEs in CRAFT projects represent more traditional technology sectors  77% of contractors are small (< 50 employees)

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 5 Opportunities for SMEs in FP6  Thematic priorities: 15% foreseen for SMEs (app. 1,7 Billion Euro): Integrated Projects, STREPs, Networks of Excellence  Specific Measures for SMEs: CRAFT, Collective Research (430 Million Euro)  Mobility: SMEs as hosts for fellows  Appropriate information & assistance to SME participants

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 6 SME Participation in Thematic Priorities SMEs in Integrated Projects, STREPs, Networks of Excellence encouraged by  Pre-allocated budget for take-up measures  possibility to extend contracts to include new SMEs  Evaluation criteria related to SMEs  Participation of SME groupings  Targeting of calls in areas relevant for SMEs

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 7 Specific Measures for SMEs - CRAFT Opportunity for SMEs with inadequate research capabilities to innovate and increase their competitiveness, access international networks  3 SMEs from 2 countries* assign research & innovation activities to 2 RTD performers**  any topic across range of science & technology  0,5 - 2 Million Euro, 1-2 years * established in 2 different Member States or Associated States, of which at least 1 shall be in a MS or Associated CC ** independent from the SMEs and established in 2 different MS or Associated States of which at least 1 shall be in a MS or Associated CC.

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 8 Specific Measures for SMEs - Collective Research Research carried out by RTD performers on behalf of industrial associations/groupings on topics of interest to large communities of SMEs  2 National Industrial Associations, or 1 EEIG, or 1 European Industrial Association  SME Core Groupe, 2 RTD performers*  any topic across range of science & technology  Million Euro, 2-3 years, 2 step submission *from Member States or Associated States

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 9 Specific Measures for SMEs - Collective Research, cont. Any topic across range of science & technology, e.g.  Addressing common problems (safety issues, environmental,...)  Pre-normative research  Reinforcing technological basis of entire sector  Development of „technological“ tools (diagnosis, safety equipment,...

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 10 SMEs participating in Mobility Any topic across range of science & technology, e.g.  SMEs as hosts for individual fellows  SMEs applying as host organisations  SMEs participating in training networks Why interesting?  Mobility of researchers: open to the World,  no age limit of fellows,  high success rates expected, attractive funding

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 11 However.... SMEs must play a clear role SMEs` specific capacities & requirements considered Intellectual Property Rights are crucial for SMEs SMEs need specific training & coaching

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 12 Supportive Network for SMEs help you to access the Framework Programme

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 13 The European Life Sciences Network for SMEs Expert Networks Working in 28 Countries for the Benefits of European SMEs

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 14 From Network to Partners... Herlitschka/BIT 18 Contracting Countries 10 Additional Countries app. 4 million Euro budget Partners from: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 15 By sending 1 SMEs and researchers get... Facilitated Access to International Competitive Advantages via:  EU financing  experts from 28 countries  companies and research-institutes from 28 countries  matching of technology needs and trends  training  coaching for successful submission of EU proposals ò market competitiveness by international cooperation ò cost-sharing and risk-sharing ò....

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 16 Results after 18 months:  Contacts to approx SMEs in Life Sciences sectors,  1500 tech. Assessments,  200 training seminars,  300 partner searches,  280 proposals assisted  Technology trends/needs: Food Diagnostics study  National Networks FP6:  Partner search catalogue,  Brokerage Events, ...

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 17 The Future starts now... SMEs and their partners will have ample opportunities to take advantage of participation in the FP. Supportive Networks in Thematic Priorities will play an important role in assisting successful SME participation in the FP.

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 18 From Presentation to Action... First calls for proposals published 17 Dec First deadlines foreseen March/April 2003

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 19 Network of National Contact Points for SMEs at your disposal: in Poland: Dr. Aleksander Bakowski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research

Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation Herlitschka 20 For Further Information or Interest in Cooperation... Sabine Herlitschka, Dr. MBA Deputy Director BIT - Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation - AUSTRIA