1. Companies and the Sixth Framework Programme

2. Agenda Overview of the 6 th Framework Programme (FP6) Why participate ? Industry participation in FP6 What’s in it for SMEs ? ! PROVISIONAL

3. Overview of The 6 th Framework Programme FP6 is a collection of the actions at EU level to fund and promote research and technological development. Two main strategic objectives: Strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy Serve the objectives of other EU policies Thematic priorities and instruments are chosen on the background of these objectives.

4. Overview of 6. framework Programme Integration and strengthening European Rresearch Area Koncentration and integration (7 themes) 11.285 MEuro Specific aktivities covering a wider field of research 1.300 MEuro Strenghtening the foundation of ERA 320 MEuro Structuring European Research Area Research and innovation 290 MEuro Human resources and mobility 1.580 MEuro Research infrastructures 655 MEuro Science & Society 80 MEuro

5. Koncentration and integration European research Thematic priorities Euro million Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health 2.255 Information Society Technologies 3.625 Nano-technologies and nano-sciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, new production processes and devices 1.300 Aeronautics and space 1.075 Food quality and safety 685 Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems 2.120 Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society 225 Total 11.285

6. Specific activities for a wider field of reseach RTD supporting European policies and new and emerging science and technologies (555 MEuro) Special actions for SMEs (430 MEuro) Co-operation with the rest of the world - Specific measures in support of international cooperation (315 + 285 MEuro)

7. Why participate ? Co-financing Results of project Network Significance at the time of decision Long term significance Scientific opportunities, partnerships, international benchmark……

8. Industry participation in FP6 Available instruments and schemes Network of Excellence (NoE) Integrated Project (IP) Article 169 Specific Targeted Project (STP) Coordination Action (CA) Specific Support Action (SSA) Specific Projects for SMEs Research infrastructures Marie Curie actions on mobility

9. What’s in it for SMEs ? Old and New instruments (IP, NoE, STREP) 1.7 billion Euro (15 % of 11.825 MEuro) This is where the majority of the money is! From start or as a response to calls during IP or NoE Collective Research & Co-operative Research (CRAFT) 430 million Euro

10. Collective Research,1 Objective: To expand the knowledge base of large communities of SMEs and thus improve their general standard and competitiveness. Can address any subject across the whole field of Science and Technology. Participants: At least: 1 European Industrial Association/grouping or 2 independent National Industrial Associations/groupings In addition both of the following: At least 2 independent RTD Performers, from Member States or Associated States IPR: Ownership to the results to the industry association or industry groupings

11. Collective Research,2 Indicative budget: 100 million Euro Projects: Typically between 2 to 5 million Euro and a duration of 2 to 3 years Activities: Research and Innovation (EC contribution up to 50%) Training (EC contribution up to 100%) Consortium Management (EC contribution up to 100% - max. 7% of EC contribution) Promotion and dissemination (EC-contribution up to 50%) Call: End 2002 Dead-line: Step one 19/3-2003, step two 10/9-2003

12. Co-operative Research (CRAFT),1 Objective: To support SMEs to respond to their needs for research and innovation Can address any subject across the whole field of Science and Technology. Participants: At least: 3 independent SMEs (established in two different Member States or Associated States, of which at least one shall be established in a Member State or Associated Candidate Country) 2 independant RTD performers In addition: Other enterprises and end-users may participate to the project IPR: Ownership of results to SMEs

13. Co-operative Research (CRAFT),2 Indicative budget: 295 million Euro Projects: Typically between 0.5 and 2 million Euro and a duration of 1 to 2 years Activities: Research and Innovation (EC contribution up to 50%) Consortium Management (EC contribution up to 100% - max. 7% of total EC contribution) Call: End 2002 Dead-line: 27/3-2003

14. Current need for action by industry Find your place in FP6 Thematic priority? Instruments? Establish partnerships Start preparing proposals

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