1. Connect to China workshop - 3 rd Sept 2013 SFI International Strategic Cooperation Programme (ISCP) B Harrison

2. Introduction and Goals of ISCP  The International Strategic Cooperation Partnerships (ISCP) programme supports new and existing research-based collaborations between Irish HEIs and partner organisations in designated Partner Countries  Produce meaningful and valuable outputs through successful partnerships, which increase Ireland’s impact in areas of national priority (academic, commercial and financial benefits)  Target and execute research collaborations with companies in Partner Countries that are of particular relevance to the Irish economy  Link SFI Research Centres or other funded groups of scale collaboratively with cognate research centres of excellence in Partner Countries  Complement the SFI Industrial Fellowship Programme by bringing companies from Partner Countries to the attention of Irish-based researchers

3. Annual Budget ~ 150M Investigators Recruitment Industry Fellowships Conferences Workshops €25M €7M €1M € 2 - 500K Suite Of Awards International Peer Review

4. SFI SFI Industrial Fellowship Research Centres Spokes Conferences & Workshops ISCP Partnerships Academia Details on www.sfi.ie

5. Thank you!