Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF1. 1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7 (*Info provided by the European Commission) 2. TRANS REG NCP services 3. Research-driven

Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF 1

Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF

1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7(*Info provided by the European Commission)

2. TRANS REG NCP services

3. Research-driven clusters: success stories


Regions of Knowledge (RoK)FP7 new regional dimension, under “Capacities”

Specific Programme CAPACITIES

Research Infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEs

Regions of Knowledge: 126 Meuro

Research Potential Science in Society Support to the development of coherent research policies International Cooperation


Regions of Knowledge (RoK)

Development of regional ‘research-driven clusters’ to:

Strengthen regions’ capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities

Produce research strategies that contribute to regional economic development


Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK

Triple helix:

At least one research entity, one business entity and one regional authority from the same geographical region

Other actors (consultants, associations, etc.) and actors from different geographical area additionally to triple helix


Research-driven cluster under FP7-RoK


Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1Trans-national cooperation of regional research driven clusters

Participants Consortia of at least 3 regional research-driven clusters from 3 different Member States or Associated countries

Coordinator : either a regional authority or a fully fledged RDC (with legal entity)

Enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources and of the natural and man-made environment, covering four themes:

Water management, Forest management Soil and land management Waste management

… in support of the Lead Markets Initiative


Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1

Deadline for submission : 27/01/2009

Budget: 16,1 Meuro (1-3 Meuro per project)

Duration: up to 36 months

Financing rate: up to 100 % of eligible costs

Funding scheme: CSA –CA, coordinating action

…and synergies with Structural Funds to reinforce R&D investment


Open CALL: REGIONS-2009-1

Analysis, development and implementation of research agendas

Mentoring of regions with a less developed research profile for capacity building (compulsory)

Initiatives to improve integration: definition of joint action plans, business plans – following SWOT analysis and definition of RTD needs

Measures towards the implementation of the JAP

International cooperation activities (optional)Dissemination activities

but: - JAP finalized during the first half of the project

- Implementation of JAP/research not funded under RoK


Expected impact/outcome

Regional economic growth and competitiveness through the definition of strategies integrating research

Response to the needs of regional business communities

Mobilisation of local, national and community funds (including SF) to implement defined regional action plans in support of regional economic development

Increase in and more effective investment in R&D

Inclusion of more regions into the ERA


1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7




TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are:

European Network of National Contact Points for FP7 – RoK programme

Consortium of 11 National Contact Points, representing all 36 NCPs Regional

Partners from PL (Coordinator), RO, GR, BG, ES, DE, FR, LV, TR, LT, IT

4-year project, co-funded by EU FP7


TRANS REG NCP Network Who We Are:

Support to trans-national cooperation

MES CRA, Bulgaria

Networking & Knowledge Transfer

MER-NASR, Romania

Trainings CSIC, Spain

DisseminationEKT, Greece

Coordinator: IPPT PAN, Poland


TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat we target at: Provide high level services for information and support to potential participants

Reduce the entry barriers for less experienced regional actors

Enhance partnerships between different regional players

Disseminate good practices and successful examples of research driven cluster

Encourage synergies with other EU policies/networks for an integrated approach to the cohesion of regions in Europe.


TRANS REG NCP NetworkWhat We Offer:

Comprehensive information for the programme (up-to-date information on the website, e-newsletter, FAQs, etc)

Partner Search Facility: tool to promote trans-national cooperation among regional authorities, research organizations, enterprises, throughout Europe

Success stories: successful examples of research driven cluster in Europe and third countries

Information on complementary EU policies: links and contacts for other funding sources, Networks, etc.

Dissemination at European level: promotion of research clusters in European events, electronic publications, etc.


Find on www.transregncp.eu

Funding opportunities

Supporting documents

Success stories

Partner Search Facility RDC Database

Links & Sources

News & Events


Partner Search soon online!

Dissemination of validated proposal ideas

Promotion of trans-national cooperation between regional clusters

Benchmarking/exchange of know-how among clusters

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Our Newsletter

Calls Updates

News & Events

Online Publications

Promote your own activities !

Conferences & Workshops

Present in high level European events:

Euroscience Open Forum (Barcelona, July 2008)

Open Days(Brussels, October 2008)

Workshops on research-driven clusters:

Experts presentations, conclusions, tips online!


1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7



Success story in Agrofood

RAF RegionsRAF Regions: : Bringing the Benefits Bringing the Benefits of Research to AgroFood SMEs of Research to AgroFood SMEs of the Regions of of the Regions of Greece - Central MacedoniaGreece - Central MacedoniaItaly-Puglia Italy-Puglia Bulgaria - PazardjikBulgaria - Pazardjik

Consortium: Technology Consultants Regional Authorities, SME Associations, Research Entities

Coordinator: Euroconsultants, GreeceProject: 30 months, 880.000 €30 months, 880.000 €

http://www.rafregions.eu/

RAF Regions ResultsRAF Regions Results

Identification of key playersIdentification of key players and competencies in AgroFood and competencies in AgroFood

Development, transfer and Development, transfer and take-up of knowledge and research resultstake-up of knowledge and research results for for the AgroFood Industrythe AgroFood Industry

Assessment of Assessment of Regional AgroFood RTD needsRegional AgroFood RTD needs

Elaboration of Elaboration of Action PlanAction Plan

Facilitation of the efficient programming and Facilitation of the efficient programming and use of FP7, CIP, SFuse of FP7, CIP, SF fundingfunding

Collaboration with Collaboration with European regions and projectsEuropean regions and projects (Food Cluster (Food Cluster Initiative, FINE project, Food Valley organisation, ETP Food for Life)Initiative, FINE project, Food Valley organisation, ETP Food for Life)

Success story in Agrofood

BRIDGE BSR Project: BRIDGE BSR Project:

Regions from Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia Regions from Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia

Coordinator: ScanBalt, DenmarkProject: 30 months, 871.995 €30 months, 871.995 €

http://www.scanbalt.org/

* Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008

Success Story on Life Sciences

Key Deliverables: Key Deliverables:

Identifying barriers between academic research and SMEsIdentifying barriers between academic research and SMEs, by , by analysis of:analysis of:- Regional Innovation Strategies - Regional Innovation Strategies - Regional IP Bottlenecks - Regional IP Bottlenecks - Regional Financing Bottlenecks- Regional Financing Bottlenecks

Create and Implement a Create and Implement a Joint SME Innovation AgendaJoint SME Innovation Agenda

Develop Develop Shared SME Support ServicesShared SME Support Services between clusters between clusters

Initiate a Initiate a Top of Europe Life Science Foundation/NetworkTop of Europe Life Science Foundation/Network

Implement Implement IP-Indicators and business modelsIP-Indicators and business models in 2 existing networks in 2 existing networks

Develop/Implement a Develop/Implement a Scoreboard modelScoreboard model for cluster impact on regional for cluster impact on regional economy economy

* Info from project’s presentation in the Open Days event, Brussels, 2008

More information:

www.transregncp.eu

Thanks for your attention!

Georgia TzenouEKT/NHRF

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Georgia Tzenou, EKT/NHRF1. 1. Regions of Knowledge under FP7 (*Info provided by the European Commission) 2. TRANS REG NCP services 3. Research-driven