1. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 1 European Technology Platforms …a new concept …a new way to achieve Lisbon’s goals...priority for 2004 -2005 put forward by the Members States and fully supported by the Commission put forward by the Members States and fully supported by the Commission Event : Launching of Polish Technology Platform Programme Warsaw 10-01-2005 Christos Tokamanis DG RTD/G2

2. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 2 Content : i) Policy Framework (ii) E.T.P.: purpose, structure, function (iii) Implications for Research Initiatives (iii) Role of National Platforms

3. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 3 Political references Lisbon CouncilLisbon Council Barcelona CouncilBarcelona Council Spring European Councils :Spring European Councils : invest on Knowledge creation, Research and Innovation. Priority Actions for 2004: uMember state level uPolicy level European Technology Platforms uSector/cluster level through European Technology Platforms

4. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 4 Political references Commission CommunicationCommission Communication “ Investing in Research:an Action Plan for Europe” adopted 30 April 2003 putting forward an action plan. “ Investing in Research:an Action Plan for Europe” adopted 30 April 2003 putting forward an action plan. Commission Staff Working Document annexed to the Communication presenting: –R & TD investment for Growth –Developments in national polices towards Barcelona –Response from business sector –Contribution from 6FP –Approach to the open method of co-ordination –European Technology Platforms –Supply chain of human resources

5. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 5 Political references The Kok report[1] on the Lisbon Strategy has identified[1] 1.“increasing Europe's attractiveness for researchers and scientists” and 2.“making R&D a top priority” among the policy areas requiring urgent action. [1] http://europa.eu.int/comm/councils/bx20041105/kok_report_en.pdf

6. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 6 What is an European Technology Platform? Europeanlong-term visionInitiative for mobilisation of stakeholders (research, industry and regulatory and finance stakeholders, public and private bodies) sharing an European long-term vision on high impact sectors or leading technologies; trategic Research Agenda for the next decade(s)Primary output: European Strategic Research Agenda for the next decade(s) with recommendations for its implementation; EU industrial leadership society’s needs through investment in RTD.Final goal: to achieve EU industrial leadership & meet society’s needs through investment in RTD.

7. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 7 A new way of Governance Provide an open mechanism and consensus building process; beyondJoint initiatives by industry, Members states and Commission, with wide scope ( beyond RTD ); Foster co-operation and synergy among public authorities, users, regulators, industry, consumers etc.; Optimise the use of instruments and resources to encourage investment in research and innovation; Support the coherent implementation of different polices (industrial, environment, research, education, etc); Provide a mechanism to overcome barriers (norms, regulation, standards, safety, incentive measures, social acceptance etc) to innovation; Strengthen and organise EU research – ERA.

8. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 8 Mobilisation of Resources Added Value Deployment Elements of Technology Platform (1)Elements of Technology Platform (1) EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREAEUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA

9. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 9 AIMS STREAMLINE RESEARCH EFFORT with INVESTMENT (TP) ESTABLISH FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT (TP) Elements of Technology Platform (2)Elements of Technology Platform (2)

10. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 10 STRUCTURE KEY STAKEHOLDERS(AC) BUILT-UPON EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE (AC) Elements of Technology Platform (3)Elements of Technology Platform (3)

11. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 11 FUNCTION JUSTIFIED PURPOSE (AC) AUTONOMY (AC) REPRESENTATION (AC) OPEN and CONSENSUS DRIVEN (AC) Elements of Technology Platform (4)Elements of Technology Platform (4)

12. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 12 MEANS FINANCIAL RESOURCES (TP)/(AC) EXISTING INSTRUMENTS LEGAL ENTITY (JETI) (JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171,169) VISION (AC) SRRA (AC) (and Technical Annexes) Elements of Technology Platform (5)Elements of Technology Platform (5)

13. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 13 Elements of Technology Platform (6)Elements of Technology Platform (6) EXISTING INSTRUMENTS of FP 6 NEW MECHANISM (JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171) Joint European Technology Initiatives (JETI) Stages/Criteria for approval Scientific and Technological excellenceScientific and Technological excellence Economic benefits and returnsEconomic benefits and returns European Added Value European Added Value RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION

14. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 14 Next step … focus attention on ACTION for more and better RTD investment in Europe A Communication from the Commission (2004) reporting on existing models for TPs, added value of clustering at EU level, links between these TPs and knowledge development and competitiveness, impacts on national polices and EIB. Kick-of new Platforms –Road Transport –Hydrogen Development and stimulation of new initiatives ( Manufuture, Photo-voltaics, Maritime,Paper Pulp, Sustainable Chemistry, etc)

15. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 15 Automotive manufacturers Suppliers Research providers Road infrastructure Intelligent transport system Energy/fuels suppliers Cities & regions European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil (ERTRAC)

16. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 16 Structure ERTRAC PLENARY Environment, Energy & Resources Transport, Mobility & Infrastructure Safety & Security Design & Production SUPPORT GROUP WORKING GROUP Forum of all stakeholders Management-level working body Expert-level support R.Kunze (Ford ) J. Affenzeller (AVL) N. Thompson (CONCAWE) I. Ackermann (Ford) D. Gorle (FEHRL) Claude Wozniak (CLEPA) D. Rickeard (ExxonMobil): WG Secretary and SRA Integration K. Lansford (Renault): WG Communication and SRA Integration European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil

17. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 17 Commission H/FC Project Team (Inter-service Group) Advisory Council (incl. Executive Group) Deployment Strategy (incl. policy framework) Strategic Research Agenda Public awareness Safety, codes & standards Business development Education & training Member States’ Mirror Group TP Secretariat Information Office IT Support Service Steering Panels : (possible) Initiative Groups : H2/ FC TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM PLATFORM OPERATIONS New and on-going projects and initiatives (EC + MS national, regional and local) HLG Vision GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Bi-)annual Technology Platform Forum H2/ FC Roadmap

18. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 18 ERRAC PLENARY ERRAC SUPPORT GROUP 5 THEMATIC GROUPS3 WORKING GROUPS Inteoperability Intelligent Mobility Safety & Security Innovative Materials & Production Methods Communication, Promotion, Review European RTD & Investment Programmes Future RTD Needs European Rail Research Advisory Council Structure Forum of all Stakeholders Management-level working body Environment Expert-level support

19. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 19 36 Members from Governments, Industry, Airlines, Airports, Research Establishments, Universities, Regulators, EC Launched in Le Bourget 2001 Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE) Quality & Affordability Emissions Safety Efficient AT-System Security

20. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 20 Realistic planning for future business success

21. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 21 Investment in Co-operative Research schemes For the 7FP The consultation process may end up with consensus view expressed in the Vision & Strategic Research Agenda(s) deriving… Actual thematic priorities for… Coordination of National Research Programmes Research Infrastructure Support to SMEs Technology Initiatives (JETI) Collaborative Research Human Resource Basic Research

22. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 22 Example of European Construction TP (i) At EU level to enhance openness, participation and reduce complexity: Set up links & new participation in ECTP Improve the awareness of the ECTP at National level Collaborate for the ECTP, vision 2030, SRA & roadmap Promote the creation of new National TPs (best practices) Disseminate the ECTP Outcome within all MS Involve & represent National authorities in the ECTP

23. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 23 Example of National Construction TP (ii) At National level a key role for a real impact:At National level a key role for a real impact: –Set up links with regional & local stakeholders –Improve the involvement of SME’s (drivers of innovation); –Define better a complete list of research needs; –Implement a dedicated training & education strategy; –Feedback to ECTP level (eg. National Social acceptance and awareness of actual needs…) –Identify & involve National/Regional research programmes; –Identify the gaps between National & EU regulations & policies that s will enhance innovation; –Bring at ECTP level only if there is an EU added value; –Identify and enhance National financial support schemes…...

24. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 24 Summary : ETP is a consensus building process for Strategic Investment in Research, Education/Skilling and Innovation; ETP is an Industrial/Govermental forum of Europe’s Industrial and Policy leaders deciding the true relationship between research and economic growth; ETP is a recommmended plan of research activities for individual or collective use as well as for European or National implementation;

25. CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 25 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION EC Contact DG RTD/G.2: Christos Tokamanis christos.tokamanis@cec.eu.int Christophe Lesniak christophe.lesniak@cec.eu.int