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Knowledge alliancesErasmus+

Key action 2 Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Version January 2014Knowledge Alliances in a nutshellKnowledge Alliances are calls for large-scale collaboration between higher education and business

Focus is on entrepreneurship mindset and skillsjointly developed/performed education and training activities

2 or 3 year projects, min. 6 organisations

Max. EU-contribution for 2-year project = 700 000 EURMax. EU-contribution for 3-year project = 1 000 000 EUR

Yearly deadline = 3 April 200XStart not earlier than = 1 November 200X

OverviewKey policy priorities 2014-2020General objectives European education and trainingHorizontal policy priorities Erasmus+

Erasmus+Partnerships between the world of work and education and training institutions Objectives of this actionKnowledge alliances:specific objectives and expected resultsOpen to any discipline, sector and cross-sectoral cooperationTransational, Innovation & sustainability & impact driven10Results, dissemination & exploitation Results, dissemination & exploitation Which activities are supported?Boosting innovation in higher education, business and the broader socio-economic environmentStimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education and enterprisesDeveloping entrepreneurship mind-set and competencesEligibilityEligible participating organisationsEligible countries Erasmus+Programme countriesEU-28 (including Overseas Country and Territory depending on Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom )Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and SwitzerlandTurkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Rest of the world = Partner countriesHigher education institutionsAcademic consortium members from Programme countries must hold an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020 (check: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/funding/2014/call_he_charter_en.php; KU Leuven = 27945-LA-1-2014-1-BE-E4AKA1-ECHE )Academic consortium members from Partner countries: interinstitutional agreements

Mobility in Knowledge AlliancesMobility activities of students, researchers, teaching and company staff is possible but only when added value is clearMobility activities are not the main focus hereExtensive mobility activities need to be funded through Key Action 1 Knowledge alliances minimum requirementsConsortiumMin. 6 public/private organisations from at least 3 different programme countriesMax. 1 public/private organisation from a partner countryMin. 2 higher education institutions, each having a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher EducationMin. 2 enterprisesCoordinator = organisation from Programme CountryAssociated partners do not receive fund

Award criteriaAre taken into account: proposals with min. 70% in total23Call management and selectionIn need for some inspiration?2011 and 2012 calls for Knowledge Alliances

Opening up Education (September 2013) by European CommissionSelf-assessment tool for entrepreneurial universities Funding rulesBudget guidelinesMax. EU-contribution for 2-year project = 700 000 EURMax. EU-contribution for 3-year project = 1 000 000 EURBasic eligible costs = impementation supportDepends on profile of staff involved (manager, teacher/trainer/researcher, technician and admin. staff)Country of the particpating organisation whose staff is involvedOptional funding for mobility activitiesTravel costsSubsistence costStaffLearners

Belgium eligible costsFinancing mechanism AmountsImplementation support (basic)

Unit cost (per day)

Manager (336 EUR)Teacher/Trainer/Researcher (257 EUR)Technician (194 EUR)Administrative staff (157 EUR)

Travel (optional)

Unit cost (per participant)Between 100km and 1999km (275 EUR)Above 2000km (360 EUR)Subsistence (optional)

Unit cost (per day)Staff between day 1 and 14: 100 EURbetween day 15 and day 60: 40 EURLearnersbetween day 1 and 14: 55 EURbetween day 15 and day 60: 40 EURWhat else should you know?Impact has to go beyond consortium partnersBudget needs to be foreseen for presentation at University-Business Forum or other relevant events (max. 4/project) Reports, handbooks, guidelines etc. should be made available as Open Educational Resources (OER)KU Leuven support and proceduresKU Leuven advice and supportBefore submission via International OfficeAs soon as possible, inform International Office about intentionsAdvice available on request for call specifications, possible (non) academic partners, consortium management structure, Compulsory consultation in case of joint curriculum initiatives with HEI in Belgium or beyond via Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire OpleidingenSubmission through International Office (rector as legal representative)After selection via International OfficeCommunication to EACEA for budget revise, clarifications, Grant agreement (and amendments)Advice on consortium agreement and other documents commiting KU Leuven via Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen

Deadlines call spring 2014Whether KU Leuven will be coordinator or partnerMarch 3 2014 = internal deadline application forms (via johan.evers@kuleuven.be) if joint curriculum or new course programmes are included in proposal then approval or rejection by Executive Board (GeBu) April 1 2014April 3 2014 = external deadline (allow at least three working days before deadline for signature rector ) Golden rule: inform International Office as early as possible and in case of doubt contact International Office (johan.evers@kuleuven.be) More information Erasmus+ Programme Guide - Knowledge Alliances (p. 109-116)Erasmus+ intranet page International Office

Johan EversInternational Office

johan.evers@kuleuven.be016/37 98 54Your contact person for Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliances