1. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) INCREASE INNOVATION AND RESEARCH WITHIN SECURITY ORGANISATIONS

2. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) Module III Financing RDI at European level 2 ways for implementing RDI funding strategy Brainstorming activities How to apply? From the idea to the contract Added-value of INSEC project/Platform References

3. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) 2 ways for implementing RDI funding strategy Financing RDI at European level Basic Organisations must be prepared to take advantage of the existing programmes that aim the execution of forward powerful, integrated projects and skills development Advanced Professionalize the existing innovation funding management structure by defining a specialized team in searching financing resources and managing funded RDI programs. How Discover the right funding Take a scan of the programme Prepare proposals How Creation of a permanent structure dedicated to RDI funding Extension of funding sources Professionalization of the financing procedures

4. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) What is the difference between basic and advanced aproach?

5. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) To start – Brainstorming activities Financing RDI at European level What are the main reasons and interest for your organization to apply for a RDI European project? You have an idea for a research or innovation project? You need to upgrade the skills or the capacity of your research ? You would like to undertake research and innovation activities ? You are a cluster manager who seeks to internationalise a cluster and make it more innovative ? You are engaged in commercial innovation activities ?

6. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) How to apply? Financing RDI at European level Discover the right funding define the innovation areas in which the organisation wants to work by conducting an organisational analysis to understand what are the critical innovation needs the innovation team should focus on identifying which entities promote proper innovation programs and on selecting the type of funding that can be used by the organisation, generating a pipeline of funding programs covering a period of 2/3 years. Take a scan of the program run a full examination on the rules and legal implications of interesting programmes identify the requirements needed to apply to the funding decide which are the programs to target and put together a time plan for the application activities. Prepare proposals develop the proposal to meet the programme requirements take advantage of internal expertise to prepare these documents consider join an already functioning consortium as partner instead of taking the lead in the proposal preparation.

7. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the work Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Objectives Find the right EU programme to finance the idea Search for partners and create consortium Break down of work Writing of proposal, including calculation of budget Submission of proposal Evaluation by external experts - Project retained for negotiation Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinator Project approved, negotiations and signature of contract Project start

8. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Project idea – decision on the main research/ business reasons for undertaking the work YOUR IDEA Ask yourself Why bother? It is a European priority? The solution is already available? Why now? Why you? 3 broad categories 1.Enhance the research capacity of your organisation 2.You are interested in innovation 3.You wish to engage in enterprise development

9. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Abstract of project in accordance with Strategic Objectives YOUR IDEA A good abstract should have: Proposal name Objectives Solution Consortium Duration Human and physical resources Expected results

10. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Find the right EU programme to finance the idea YOUR IDEA H2020 National programmes

11. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Search for partners and create consortium YOUR IDEA Tips check your own existing international contacts business & academic contacts, conferences, fairs contact European Technology Platforms use the networks of NCPs, IRCs, EEN… attend Information Days, Brokerage Events, etc. Ideal Consortium Experienced coordinator Motivated and committed partners Well balanced: Geographically, expertise, type, etc Representatives of all stakeholders value chain

12. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Search for partners and create consortium YOUR IDEA General partner search sites https://cordis.europa.eu/partners/web/guest/home http://portal.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/ Several linkedin groups – http://www.linkedin.com http://www.westbalkanresearch.net/ http://ec.europa.eu/research/sme-techweb/index_en.cfm http://www.ncp-sme.net/ Security partner searches http://www.seren-project.eu/ http://www.osmosisecurity.eu/ http://www.insec-project.eu/

13. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Break down of work YOUR IDEA Define responsibilities Define Work Package leaders Define partners’ roles within the project Create a map of responsibilities / expected contributions / deadlines

14. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Writing of proposal, including calculation of budget YOUR IDEA TIPS Understand how it works Start early Read official documentation Study topics background Participate in info-days, events, ETPs Build a “perfect” consortium Build a “perfect” proposal – sell it Always keep the evaluation in mind

15. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Writing of proposal, including calculation of budget YOUR IDEA Principle of 8 C’s 1.Clear 2.Content 3.Concise 4.Creative 5.Complete 6.Consistent 7.Cohesive 8.Common Sense

16. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Writing of proposal, including calculation of budget YOUR IDEA Common mistakes not mature enough incomplete inappropriate for the call over optimistic or too simplistic poorly structured nice but not "needed" not quantified inappropriate dissemination plan or undetailed absence of external factors’ description

17. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Writing of proposal, including calculation of budget YOUR IDEA Eligible costs must be: Actual Incurred during the project’s duration Incurred at/by the Beneficiary In accordance with the beneficiary’s usual accounting and management principles Recorded in the accounts of the beneficiary Used for the sole purpose of achieving the objectives of the project

18. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) From the idea to the contract Financing RDI at European level Submission of proposal Evaluation by external experts - Project retained for negotiation Evaluation Summary Reports to coordinator Project approved, negotiations and signature of contract Project start YOUR IDEA These final 5 steps depend on the type of programme that you are applying, some key notes regarding FP7: Submission is made electronically, except for tenders 3 main criteria for evaluation Scientific and/or technological excellence (relevant to the topics addressed by the call) Quality and efficiency of the implementation and the management Potential impact through the development, dissemination and use of project results

19. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) Added-value of INSEC project/Platform Financing RDI at European level Seek partners and improve technology Use the tools available to look for partners, proposals and financing opportunities Social network The social network it’s a key functionality that will help you to expand you possibilities of participating in European RDI projects Related Innovation elements (available at Innovation management Tool Kit or via diagnosis) #25 Innovation Funding (basic) #26 Innovation Funding (advanced) #28 Networking boost (basic) #29 Networking boost (advanced)

20. Contract No. FP7- 285287 INSEC is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) Financing RDI at European level References Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/index_en.htm CORDIS Community Research and Development Information Service http://cordis.europa.eu/home_en.html European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association http://evca.eu/ The European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds and other Early Stage Market Players http://www.eban.org/