1. Danube region research and innovation fund Feasibility study Marián Cápay, Vladimír Kaštier 20. May 2014 Length: 15 minutes Main goal: Get them involved they acting as ambassador providing the country data aggregating opinions indirect negotiations INTRO Link with few words to other presentations Current state and visionary state The goal and structure of our 15 minutes CORE Introduce DRRIF Goal of DRRIF - links to documents, strategies, Quote Current phase - goal of our project Introduce MŠ Introduce EY Structure of the deliverables / documents + Timeline Open questions How they can support Questionnaires END Key DRRIF project info sum up Key requests Refer to take-away documents – with our contacts, timeline, questionnaire

2. Page 2 Overview The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund Zvazit: Vlozit nejaky medzikrajinovy graf a jedno cislo o sucasnosti A pod to ten isty graf a to iste cislo ale s vysnenym stavom 1 Introduce DRRIF 2 Describe ongoing project 3 Explain how you can support Activities, timeline Data, facilitate contacts, brainstorm Status, objective

3. Page 3 The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

4. Page 4 is the flagship project of Priority 7 [to develop the Knowledge Society (research, education ICT)] of the EU's Strategy for the Danube Region The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

5. Page 5 has the primary objective of mobilizing and distributing funding to support the development of research and innovation activities in the countries of the Danube Region The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

6. Page 6 Role of EY ► Complete a feasibility study for the DRRIF project and complete documentation (manuals and directives) to be used to provide a clear definition of the project, its management system, structure and activities based on the purpose and focus of the project. ► The goal is not the actual implementation of the proposed solution. The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

7. Page 7 DRRIF Feasibility study timeline The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

8. Page 8 DRRIF Feasibility study CURRENT FOCUS The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

9. Page 9 Analysis of absorption capacity Goal: ► To provide information on absorption capacity of EUSDR member states (public and private sector) ► Identify thematic areas with highest potential to effectively absorb additional financial support ► Macro data: R&D expenditures, patents (mostly non-EU) ► Unsatisfied demand for R&I grants (thematic areas / countries) Approach ► SWOT ► PESTEL ► Benchmarking (R&I inputs and outputs) ► Aggregate expert opinion The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

10. Page 10 Analysis of potential cooperation with relevant existing grant schemes Goal: ► To identify which programmes and grant schemes are most suitable and willing to cooperate with DRRIF Approach ► Identification of relevant existing European, regional and national grant schemes ► Evaluation of feasibility for cooperation (geographical legal, goal alignment) ► Analyze potential type and level of cooperation (financial, non- financial) ► Facilitate our contact with grant scheme representatives ► Review of grant schemes overview The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund Horizon, CE, SEE, Black see Interact, Bonus, Other schemes …

11. Page 11 Analysis of potential DRRIF thematic areas (12 Priority areas in EUSDR) Goal: ► Identify shortlist of thematic areas that will ensure competitiveness and further development of Danube Region. Approach ► Determine intersection between EUSDR priority areas and RIS3 strategies with stress on results of Analysis of absorption capacity. ► Obtain inputs from public officials, private sector representatives, EUSDR representatives, scientists and academics. ► Participation on brainstorming ► Country RIS3 Strategies The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

12. Page 12 Proposal of a system to raise funds Goal: ► Proposal of system that will ensure continuous financing of DRRIF Approach ► Contact potential sources (EU, regional, national, private) and evaluate their attitude to finance DRRIF ► Analyse obstacles resulting from common pot ► Estimate the size of the fund ► Facilitate our contact with grant scheme representatives The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

13. Page 13 Feel free to contact us! Marián Cápay Mobile+421 904 792 202 Emailmarian.capay@sk.ey.com Vladimír Kaštier Mobile+421 910 820 316 Emailvladimir.kastier@sk.ey.com Simona Katonová Mobile+421 904 792 202 Emailmarian.capay@sk.ey.com The Danube Region Research and Innovation Fund

14. Page 14 Thank you! Author: Sahehco (wikipedia)

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