1. HORIZON 2020 Launch Conference 16 January 2014, Kyiv, Ukraine

2. A Single Set Of Rules A single programme bringing together three separate programmes/initiatives* More innovation, from research to retail, all forms of innovation Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean energy and transport Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond. * The 7th research Framework Programme (FP7), innovation aspects of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

3. Main features 1. 1. A single set of rules: Adapted for the whole research and innovation cycle Covering all research programmes and funding bodies Aligned to the Financial Regulation, coherent with other new EU Programmes 2. 2. One project – one funding rate Maximum of 100% of the total eligible costs (except for innovation actions, where a 70% maximum will apply for profit making entities) Indirect eligible costs: a flat rate of 25% of direct eligible costs 3. 3. Simple evaluation criteria Excellence – Impact – Implementation (Excellence only, for the ERC) 4. 4. New forms of funding aimed at innovation pre-commercial procurement, inducement prizes, dedicated loan and equity instruments 5. 5. International participation facilitated but better protecting EU interests 6. 6. Simpler rules for grants broader acceptance of participants accounting practices for direct costs, flat rate for indirect costs, no time-sheets for personnel working full time on a project, possibility of output-based grants 7. 7. Fewer, better targeted controls and audits Lowest possible level of requirements for submission of audit certificates without undermining sound financial management 8. 8. Improved rules on intellectual property Balance between legal security and flexibility Tailor-made IPR provisions for new forms of funding A new emphasis on open access to research publications

4. Minimum consortium requirement Three independent legal entities from three different Member States or Associated countries Three independent legal entities from three different Member States or Associated countries

5. Who can participate  Any undertaking, university or research centre or other legal entity, whether established in a Member State (MS) or Associated Country (AC)* or third country  JRC (Joint Research Centre) -is deemed to be established in another MS or AC  International organisations and participants from third countries can participate only if in addition to minimum consortium requirement *presently: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey. List given in Guide for applicants *presently: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey. List given in Guide for applicants

6. One Project - One Funding Rate Grants for Research and Innovation Grants for Research and Innovation R&D projects   Funding rate: 100%   Research&Development activities (including clinical trials) Grants for Innovation Grants for Innovation Close to market projects   Funding rate: 70%  except non-profit (100%)  100% (except non-profit (100%)   Demo&Innovation activities

7. Evaluation Criteria

8. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION As a general rule, the legal entities established in third countries and international organisations may participate. As a general rule, the legal entities established in third countries and international organisations may participate. In certain cases, the work programme may introduce restrictions to the participation of legal entities established in third countries In certain cases, the work programme may introduce restrictions to the participation of legal entities established in third countries Third countries legal entities and international organisations can receive EU funding if:   The third country is identified in the Work Programme   The participation of the entity in the action deems essential   The funding is provided under a bilateral scientific and technological agreement.

9. Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html  On this site you can find and secure funding for research & innovation projects under the following EU programmes:  2014-2020 Horizon 2020 - research and innovation framework programme  2007-2013 7th research framework programme  Competitiveness & Innovation Programme (CIP) Non-registered users  search for funding  read the funding guide & download the legal documents  check if an organisation is already registered  contact our support services or check our FAQs Registered users Registered users  submit your proposal  sign the grant  manage your project throughout its lifecycle

10. HOW TO PARTICIPATE http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/deskto p/en/home.html partner search services partner search services Participant Identification Code (PIC)

11. PIC organisation code http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/searchorg Contributing to the proposal

12. Management http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html

13. INFORMATION SUPPORT http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/ home.html

15. Strong participation by SMEs Integrated approach - around 20% of the total budget for societal challenges and LEITs to go to SMEs Simplification of particular benefit to SMEs (e.g. single entry point) A new SME instrument will be used across all societal challenges as well as for the LEITs A dedicated activity for research-intensive SMEs in 'Innovation in SMEs' 'Access to risk finance' will have a strong SME focus (debt and equity facility)

16. Useful sources of information Horizon 2020 http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/ Participant Portal http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/de sktop/en/home.html On-line Manual http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2 020-funding- guide/index_en.htm

17. Olena Koval NIP/Ukraine office 801, 180, Gorkiy Street, Kyiv, 03680, Ukraine Tel/fax: +380 44 529 0332 E-mail: nip@fp7-ncp.kiev.ua Web: http://www.fp7-ncp.kiev.uahttp://www.fp7-ncp.kiev.ua Thanks for your attention Thanks for your attention