1. Value chain analysis of promising KETs-based products
Value chain analysis of promising KETs-based products
EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME),
Department A – COSME, H2020 SME and EMFF,
Unit A1 - COSME
KETs Observatory Phase II
Smart Specialisation Platform for Industrial Modernisation - 2nd Steering Committee Meeting, Valencia, 8 November 2017
Brussels, 14 January 2014
Pre-event to the GROW your REGIOn Conference

2. Value chain analysis of promising KETs-based products Objectives and scope
to provide stakeholders with an analytical base helping to strengthen cross-regional cooperation mechanisms to boost the deployment of KETs in Europe
Focus on products with a high potential for large-scale manufacturing in Europe:
products where Europe could maintain/achieve global leadership specifically in manufacturing;
Manufacturing potential stemming from capacities of multiple EU-based companies located in different regions/MS.
Selection of 8 cases based on the inputs and priorities from the regions (S3P- Industrial Modernisation)
Bottom-up approach
S3P-Industrial Modernisation, 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
8 November 2017

3. Value chain analysis of promising KETs-based products Report structure
Introduction
Background, objectives and target audience
Key product facts
Nature of product, market potential, relevance to the EU competitiveness
Value chain analysis
Value chain structure, key players, key constraints
Analysis of the EU competitive positioning
Strengths, potential and opportunities for the EU regions, key risks and challenges
Policy implications
Measures with immediate and long-term focus
S3P-Industrial Modernisation, 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
8 November 2017

4. Overview of produced analytical reports on promising KETs-based products 8 Analytical reports:
Smart textiles for sports  (Textile innovation)
Bio-based aromatics (Bioeconomy)
Perovskite solar cells (New nano-enabled products)
Refurbishment of medical equipment (ESM)
Indium Phosphide- (InP) based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for data centre applications (Photonics)
3D-printed medical devices (3DP)
Cyber-Physical Production Systems for less developed European regions (PPMS)
Sensing & monitoring systems for offshore wind turbines in harsh environments (ADMA Energy)
S3P-Industrial Modernisation, 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
8 November 2017

5. Sample value chain Value chain for Perovskite solar cells (stand-alone perovskite modules)
Research & Development
Design
Production
Logistics
Marketing
Services
Value-adding activities
Inputs
Product development and manufacturing
Product
Distribution & support
Markets
Substrate preparation
Company-owned dealers/distributors
Independent accredited installers
Construction
Fine chemicals
E.g. smart glass, building-integrated PV (BIPV), outdoor furniture, portable devices, etc.
Blocking layer deposition + firing
Automotive
Direct sales
Mesoporous layer deposition + firing
Substrates
Electronics
Sensitizer deposition
Combined with other components
Systems
EPC sales
Utility
Equipment
Hole transport layer deposition
Arrays …
Conductor deposition + curing
Agents
Partners
Super-stores
Modules of perovskite solar cells
Final assembly + encapsulation
Supply chain
Supporting environment
Research support and facilities
Demonstration and piloting support and facilities
Business development support
Finance
Trade & industry organisations
S3P-Industrial Modernisation, 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
8 November 2017

6. Value chain analysis of promising KETs-based products Examples of identified common patterns
Need to stimulate SME engagement in development and commercialisation activities (SME support centres);
Need for fully operational pilot lines (to demonstrate the feasibility of every step of the production process);
Need for ensuring continuous investments in research (both basic research and research targeted at the highest TRL levels);
Need for measures ensuring long-term protection of Europe’s investment in cutting edge innovations (e.g. protection from IP looting);
Need for state-of-the-art education and training (dual learning, solving real-world problems in the classroom, lifelong learning);
Need for accelerated development of relevant standards.
S3P-Industrial Modernisation, 2nd Steering Committee Meeting
8 November 2017

7. Thanks a lot for your attention!
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