“Funding opportunities under Horizon 2020 -

Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy”

9th of October 2015 | 8th International Scientific Conference

Energy and Climate Change

Christiana Siambekou | National Contact Point for Horizon 2020

“Secure, Clean & Efficient Energy”

Topics

What is “Horizon 2020”

Horizon 2020 priorities

The Work Programme: “Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy”

ΕΚΤ - National Contact Point for Horizon 2020

Enterprise Europe Network services

Horizon 2020 – Overall objectives

http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020

Responding to the economic crisis by investing in future jobs and growth

Strengthening the EU’s global position in research, innovation and technology

Addressing people’s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment

Contributing to sustainable development (at least 35% of the overall budget)

Supporting EU policies (e.g. Europe 2020 / Energy Union)

Horizon 2020 Programme

A single programme bringing together three separate

programmes/initiatives:

- The 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7)

- Innovation aspects of Competitiveness & Innovation Framework Programme (CIP)

- EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean

energy and transport

Strong focus on SMEs (20% of total budget for societal challenges)

Simplified access for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU

countries and beyond

http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020

Horizon 2020: THREE PRIORITIES

Horizon 2020: THREE PRIORITIES

Excellence Science:

High-level scientific research & world-class research infrastructure

in order to attract the best scientists of the EU in the world

Industrial Leadership:

Strategic funding in key-enabling technologies to attract private

investment in research and innovation (i.e. ICT, nanotechnologies,

materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space)

Societal Challenges:

Addressing key societal challenges (climate, environment, energy,

transport etc) through multi-disciplinary applied research including

social sciences & humanities

Horizon 2020 - Overall budgets

Total budget H2020: EUR 74,83 billion Budget of the Energy Challenge: EUR 5,69 billion

PRIORITY 1 : Excellent Science

Why:

World class science is the foundation of tomorrow’s

technologies, jobs and wellbeing

Europe needs to develop, attract and retain research talent

Researchers need access to the best infrastructures

Excellent Science:

Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)

European Research Council (ERC)

Frontier research by the best individual teams

13 095

Future and Emerging Technologies

Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation

2 696

Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA)

Opportunities for training and career development

6 162

Research infrastructures (including e-infrastructure)

Ensuring access to world-class facilities

2 488

PRIORITY 2 : Industrial Leadership

Why:

Strategic investments in key technologies (e.g. advanced

manufacturing, micro-electronics) underpin innovation across

existing and emerging sectors

Europe needs to attract more private investment in research

and innovation

Europe needs more innovative small and medium-sized

enterprises (SMEs) to create growth and jobs

Industrial leadership:

Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)

Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (LEITs)

(ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space)

13 557

Access to risk finance

Leveraging private finance and venture capital for research and innovation

2 842

Innovation in SMEs

Fostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs

616 + complemented by

expected 20% of budget of societal challenges + LEITs

& 'Access to risk finance' with strong SME focus

PRIORITY 3 : Societal Challenges

Why:

Concerns of citizens and society/EU policy objectives

(climate, environment, energy, transport, etc) cannot be

achieved without innovation

Breakthrough solutions come from multi-disciplinary

collaborations, including social sciences & humanities

Promising solutions need to be tested, demonstrated and

scaled up

Societal Challenges:

Funding (€ million, 2014-2020)

Health, demographic change and wellbeing 7 472

Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the Bioeconomy

3 851

Secure, clean and efficient energy * 5 690

Smart, green and integrated transport 6 339

Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials

3 081

Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies 1 310

Secure societies 1 695

Science with and for society 462

Spreading excellence and widening participation 816

*Additional funding for nuclear safety and security from the Euratom Treaty activities

(2014-2018)

Type of actions

Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

Innovation Actions (IA)

Coordination and Support Actions (CSA)

Other actions: ERC, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, SME Instrument, Fast track to innovation

RIA: funding for research projects tackling clearly defined

challenges, which can lead to the development of new knowledge

or a new technology

IA: funding is more focused on closer-to-the-market activities. For

example, prototyping, testing, demonstrating, piloting, scaling-up

etc. if they aim at producing new or improved products or services

CSA: funding covers the coordination and networking of research

and innovation projects, programmes and policies.

Type of actions

Rules for Participation (1/2)

1. A single set of rules:

- Adapted for the whole research and innovation cycle

- Covering all research programmes and funding bodies

- Aligned to the Financial Regulation, coherent with other new EU Programmes

2. One project – one funding rate:

- Maximum of 100% of the total eligible costs (except for innovation actions,

where a 70% maximum will apply for profit making entities)

- Indirect eligible costs: a flat rate of 25% of direct eligible costs

3. Simple evaluation criteria:

- Excellence – Impact – Implementation (Excellence only, for the ERC)

4. New forms of funding aimed at innovation:

- pre-commercial procurement, inducement prizes, dedicated loan and equity

instruments

Rules for Participation (2/2)

5. International participation: facilitated but better protecting EU

6. Simpler rules for grants: broader acceptance of participants accounting

practices for direct costs, flat rate for indirect costs, no time-sheets for

personnel working full time on a project, possibility of output-based grants

7. Fewer, better targeted controls and audits:

- Lowest possible level of requirements for submission of audit certificates

without undermining sound financial management

- Audit strategy focused on risk and fraud prevention

8. Improved rules on intellectual property:

- Balance between legal security and flexibility

- Tailor-made IPR provisions for new forms of funding

- A new emphasis on open access to research publications

Total budget for 2015: 647 million + Contribution to JTI Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in 2014: 70.5 million

Total budget for 2014: 607 million + Contribution to JTI Fuel Cells and Hydrogen in 2014: 60 million

Energy work programme 2016-17

Fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system: secure, sustainable,

competitive and affordable energy for EU consumers

Important milestones for this transformation are the EU's energy and climate

targets for 2030:

- at least 40% domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to

1990

- at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the EU

- at least 27% improvement of energy efficiency and an electricity

interconnection target of 10%

Priorities of the Energy WP 2016-17

Enable the participation of consumers in the energy transition

Improve the efficiency of the energy system, especially as regards the

building stock

Develop the next generation of renewable energy technologies and their

integration in the energy system (including energy storage)

Enhance the cooperation with national funding programmes

The 2016-2017 calls of the Energy Challenge

Energy Efficiency (EE) • Heating and

Cooling • Engaging

consumers • Buildings • Industry,

services and Products

• Innovative financing

Competitive low-carbon energy Technologies (LCE) • Energy system

(grids, storage)

• Renewable energies

• Decarbonising fossil fuels

• Socio-economic research

• European Research Area in energy

SME instrument (SIE)

Smart Cities and Communities (SCC) • Light-house

demonstration projects

Call 2016 2017

EE 93 101

LCE 352,66 367,62

SCC 60 71,50

SME 46 50

Call budgets (in Mio €)

Indicative budget distribution per area for

Energy calls 2016-2017

Total budget 2016-2017: EUR 1 344 million * Other Actions = actions not implemented through calls for proposals (e.g. Risk Finance, procurements, subscriptions, contributions, grant to identified beneficiaries)

Systemic approach of the Energy Challenge

Energy system transformation

Develop new technologies

Demonstrate technologies in real-life

Social, economic and

regulatory context

Integrating components into a smart

system

Support deployment

Low Carbon Energy

Smart Cities &

Communities

Energy Efficiency

SMEs and Fast Track

to Innovation

ENERGY CHALLENGE

(2016-2017)

Heating and cooling

Engaging consumer

Buildings Industry,

services and products

Innovative Financing

Call Energy

Efficiency

1. Heating and cooling

The aim is to:

moderate the demand for heating and cooling

increase energy efficiency in supply

maximise the use of renewable energy

reduce costs of heating and cooling to affordable levels for all

achieve the development and effective management of district

heating/cooling systems with cost-effective and efficient management

as well as reuse of waste heat

2. Engaging consumers towards energy efficiency

Change in consumer behaviour with respect to the uptake of energy

efficiency solutions and growing use of renewable energy sources:

consumers need to be at the centre of the energy system

Research and Innovation Actions are needed to better understand how

consumers take decisions

ICT-based solutions could help them to adopt more energy efficient

behaviour

Innovative strategies are sought to raise the capacity of public authorities

to increase public engagement in the energy transition

3. Buildings representing 40% of final energy consumption → highest potential

for efficiency improvement

Focus :to reduce the cost of renovations targeting improved energy

efficiency, with the aim of achieving Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings

(NZEB) performance

5. Innovative financing for energy efficiency

Improve the energy efficiency of products, production processes and

technologies in support of the competitiveness of EU industry and

services

Main focus on: manufacturing processes, energy recovery, energy

audits and energy management systems, re-use of industrial waste,

optimisation of the value chain and industrial symbiosis

4. Industry, products and services

Focus: development of innovative financing mechanisms, investment

instruments and schemes for energy efficiency that allow the

demonstration and uptake of business cases related to energy

savings, and kick-starting a large scale market for energy efficiency

finance

Low Carbon Energy

Smart Cities &

Communities

Energy Efficiency

SMEs and Fast Track

to Innovation

ENERGY CHALLENGE

(2016-2017)

Integrated EU energy

system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic

and human aspects

European Research Area in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

1. Towards an integrated EU energy system

The electricity network has a central role to play

2016: emphasis on the electricity distribution system

2017: opened for demonstration projects in the field of transmission

The new integrated approach of the Set-Plan is reflected through

topics which integrate demand response, smart grid, storage and

links with other networks

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

Integrated EU energy

system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic

and human aspects

European Research Area in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

2. Renewable energy technologies

Main priorities:

To support the next set of cost-effective technologies, introduced in the

market as soon as possible (off-shore wind, certain areas of PV, CSP,

tidal and wave energy, and geothermal energy)

To support to technologies that have started to reach cost-

competiveness but where continued efforts are needed to increase this

(on-shore wind, areas of PV, advanced biofuels, and solar heating and

cooling)

To support new and emerging technologies (e.g. advanced and solar

fuels, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), etc.)

To fully mature technologies where further innovation remains

important (hydropower, PV-thermal)

To replace critical pollutant/expensive materials by eco-

friendly/sustainable materials

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

Integrated EU energy

system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic

and human aspects

European Research Area in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

3. Enabling the decarbonisation of the use of fossil

fuels during the transition to a low carbon economy

Fossil fuels will be used in Europe's power generation as well as in

industrial processes for decades to come.

A forward-looking approach to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

and Carbon Capture and Use (CCU) for the power and industrial

sectors is crucial for reaching the 2050 climate objectives in a cost-

effective way.

Shale gas can contribute to our energy security, provided that issues

of public acceptance and environmental impact are adequately

addressed.

The integration of (fluctuating) renewable electricity generation in our

energy system requires new solutions for fossil fuel power plants to

provide highly flexible yet efficient back-up power to stabilise the grid

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

Integrated EU energy

system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic

and human aspects

European Research Area in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

4. Social, economic and human aspects of the

energy system

Transition to a low-carbon energy system is a complex societal problem because it changes the interrelations

between all relevant actors in the system (-> policy, economic, governance challenges)

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

Integrated EU energy system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic and

human aspects

European Research Area

in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

5. Supporting the development of a European

research area in the field of energy

• Encourage coordination of national and EU efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency;

• Pool resources and create critical mass to address challenges that no country can tackle alone;

• Align efforts to develop a European Research Area in energy and to create the Energy Union, one of the political priorities of the Juncker Commission;

• The new Integrated SET Plan provides the strategic framework for setting priorities and for discussing implementation;

Call Competitive Low Carbon

Energy

Integrated EU energy

system

Renewable energy

technologies

Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels

Social, economic

and human aspects

European Research Area in Energy

Cross-cutting issues

6. Cross-cutting issues

Support to the energy stakeholders to contribute to the SET-Plan

(LCE-36-2016-2017)

Areas supported:

• Photovoltaics

• Ocean energy

• Zero emission fossil fuel power plants and energy intensive

industry

• Biofuels

Coordination and support action (up to one project per area)

Budget: 2.4 M€ (~ 0.6 M€ / project)

Recommended grant duration: 2 years

Deadline: 16 February 2016

Low Carbon Energy

Smart & Sustainable

Cities

Energy Efficiency

SMEs and Fast Track

to Innovation

ENERGY CHALLENGE

(2016-2017)

Improving quality of live,

competitiveness and

sustainability

Exporting European knowledge

in a strong growth market

estimated globally at €1.3 trillion

in 2020

Topic SCC-1-2016-2017:

● Sustainable, cost-effective and replicable district-scale solutions at the

intersection of energy and transport enabled by ICT

● Intelligent, user-driven and demand-oriented city infrastructure and

services

● Continuation of the 'Lighthouse project' approach

● Integrating smart buildings, smart grids, energy storage, electric vehicles,

smart charging infrastructures and the latest generation of ICT platforms

based on open specifications

Low Carbon Energy

Smart Cities &

Communities

Energy Efficiency

SMEs and Fast Track

to Innovation

ENERGY CHALLENGE

(2016-2017)

SMEs & Fast Track to Innovation for energy

1. SME Instrument: stimulating the innovation potential of SMEs for a low

carbon and efficient energy system

Phase 1: feasibility study/Phase 2: innovation project/Phase 3:

commercialisation phase

Continuously open call

2. Fast Track to Innovation – Pilot

Covering all fields across LEITs (Leadership in enabling and industrial

technologies) and Societal Challenges

Maximum of 5 partners/maximum €3 M per project

Continuously open call/Time to grant not exceeding 6 months

EKT: National Infrastructure for Research & Innovation

National Information System for Research and Technology

Interoperable e-infrastructure for open

access to scientific content & services

http://www.epset.gr

Metrics (www.ekt.gr/metrics):

Assigned by national authorities to

provide RDI indicators to Eurostat

(additional publications on

bilbiometrics)

ΕΚΤ – National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon 2020

Excellence Science

• European Research Council (ERC)

• Future & Emerging Technologies (FET)

• "Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions“

• Research Infrastructures

Industrial Leadership

• Access to finance

• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)

www.ekt.gr/horizon2020

Societal Challenges

• Health, Demographic Change & Wellbeing

• Secure, clean and efficient energy

• Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies

• Science with and for society

&

Euratom

www.ekt.gr/horizon2020

ΕΚΤ – National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon 2020

Digital services to research & business community

Information on Research & Innovation in Greece and abroad

Access to Funding: information, trainings, pre-screening of proposals

International Collaboration: partner search support, networking

Exploitation of results: business coaching, technology audits,

partnership agreements for technology transfer, venture capitals

Open Access to research results: national OpenAIRE node,

repositories, e-journals, policy support

Intellectual Property Rights: helpdesk, signposting

Metrics for scientific-based research policies: Eurostat indicators,

bibliometrics, intelligence reports per field

Research & Innovation for growth and competitiveness!

Enterprise Europe Network - Hellas

The Enterprise Europe Network is the largest network of integrated business support

Its scope is: • To boost competitiveness in enterprises (especially SMEs)

• To support the development of the less-favoured regions in the country

• To promote and facilitate innovation in enterprises as well as in research organisations

• To strengthen the links between research, business, finance

• To foster economic and environmentally sustainable growth and employment

• To enhance European interaction in business, technological, economic & political terms

Enterprise Europe Network

More than 600 partner organisations in 63 countries

Participants Portal: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html

Research Enquiry Service: http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=enquiries

Presentations of the Energy Info Day 2015: https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/H2020-Energy-Infoday-presentations

Horizon 2020 Homepage: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/

Joint Undertaking on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH JU): http://www.fch.europa.eu

Useful links for Horizon 2020

Contact

Christiana Siambekou E-mail: schris@ekt.gr

E-mail (EKT): horizon2020@ekt.gr

www.ekt.gr

www.enterprise-hellas.gr

Thank you for your attention!