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REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT WORKING TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH, INNOVATION AND

COMPETITIVENESS OF PRODUCTION IN LOMBARDY

TOPICS

ENVIRONMENT STRUCTURE & ACTIVITY ORGANIZATION

NETWORKSUSTAINABILITYMONITORING & QUALITY

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WELCOME TO LOMBARDY

Welcome to Lombardy, the leading region in Italy

for its economic vitality and the quality of its

knowledge system and human capital.

Considered one of the four “Engines of Europe”,

Lombardy leads the way in innovation and

development in the energy cleantech field.

THE LAND OF KNOWLEDGE

28,4% 27,7% 21,3% 16,3%

Source: Elaborazioni su dati Istat (popolazione e export) e Istituto Tagliacarne (valore aggiunto) e Smart Specialisation Strategy Regione Lombardia

PopulationExportAdded Value on Manufacturing

Added Value on Economy

• 32.980 € Pro Capita Income• 800.000 Firms• 110.000 Manufacturing Firms• 1,5 milioni Workers (Manufacturing)

LOMBARDY REGION

• 12 Universities 550 RCs• 4 Airports• 707 km Highway• 2000 km Railroad

Percentages on the total (national)

Absolute Data

Research institutions

10 Universities and 5 Research centers provide

the most advance researches in the field. Research

groups are very active in exploring the extreme

horizons of technology in the cleantech energy

field through 440 joint projects with other

universities

More than 3,000 academics animate the

scientific scene of Lombardy. These include

Professors, lectures, doctoral/post-doc.

researchers

People

Lombardy has all of the ingredients of a dynamic ecosystem through which theCleantech Energy Sector thrives and prospers.

LOMBARDY REGION

Labs

94 Departments, research centers and

other institutions act as agents for

technology transfer from universities to

companies in the area

300 cleantech companies in the

region (both members and non-

members of cluster organization)

Companies

“A cluster is a geographical proximate group of interconnected

companies and associated institutions in a particular field, linked by

commonalities and externalities"

(Michael E. Porter)

LOMBARDY REGION

2. STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES

MAKING THE MULTIPLE HELIX MODEL A REALITY

3Media NEW!

6Institutions from the

Public Sector

9Universities and

Research Centers

10Organizations of Industrial

Associations as well as No-Profit Bodies

95Large, small and medium

enterprises

4Financial Institutions - Banks

Founded in 2009

by 8 leading companies

First Italian cluster with

Bronze Label

Recognized association

(Legal Entity) Lombardy

Energy Cleantech

Cluster (LE2C)

LE2C is recognized by the Lombardy

Region asRegional

Cleantech and Energy Cluster

GOLD LABEL EXCELLENT

CERTIFICATION

2009 2011 2014 2014 2015

OUR HISTORY - HIGHLIGHTS

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TODAY - 2018

NEW PRESIDENT

NEW BOARD

RENEWED

BRAND

NEW WEBSITE

ENERGYCLUSTER.IT

STRATEGICPLAN

2017-20

MATCHING Facilitating networking,

bilateral cooperation between firms and among other regional

actors, keeping a business oriented approach

INNOVATION Facilitating the

collaboration among research and enterprises

Participating in European and regional Projects

INTERNATIONALIZATION Promoting international visibility, market knowledge, competencies

and ability to operate on international markets as unique supplier, but also realizing worldwide cooperation with other cluster organizations

OUR STRATEGY

MAKE LE2C ENTERPRISES STRONGER & COMPETITIVE

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LE2C STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-20

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Bottom-up & top-down relationship to advocate for memberneeds to regional decision makers

• LE2C contributes to the Regional Policy on Research andInnovation

• LE2C contributes to the regional Work-Program (POR) onResearch and Innovation 2017-2018 and to the S3

• Organization of joint events and workshops

• LE2C was granted Financial support, dedicated call forRegional Technology Clusters (2015, 2017)

• LE2C supports associated SMEs members in the submission ofprojects under Regional call for proposals

COOPERATION WITH LOMBARDY REGION

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LE2C has identified four priority action Areas, where research centers, universities and companies can work together boosting innovation, technology transfer and create business opportunities

FOCUS AREAS

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CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED

Production and distribution of conventional energy –decommissioning of nuclear plants, development of new

technology and innovative systems for energy storage.

Renewable energy – maintenance and repowering ofplants with a focus on Extended Life Time; development

of new applications for biofuels, hydrogen and PV.

Smart Grids – commitment to making the electricityindustry more flexible, integrating electricity technology

as part of a Smart City and Smart Metering approach

(remote control of energy, gas, electricity and waterdistribution and public transport), encouraging the

consumer proactiveness (consumer to prosumer).

CLUSTER OBJECTIVES

To accelerate development and broaden the field ofapplication of new renewable energy technology in

Lombardy, encouraging the launch of integrated, multi-

disciplinary products and the diffusion of model cases

To encourage and support the planning of demonstrative,

integrated action between industry, research and public

administration to spread the maintenance andrepowering of plants culture.

To raise awareness and increase training activities for

SMEs in relevant supply chains..

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CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED

Development of new technology and low-energy-

consumption tools for the treatment and reuse of

water

Development of integrated technology supporting

the planning, management and monitoring of

waters as part of an Industry 4.0 approach, in

order to measure quantity and quality within the

integrated urban water management system.

CLUSTER OBJECTIVES

To identify and promote industry supply chains in Lombardy that operate in water management and purification.

To incentivise participation in research and development projects in the sector and to promote initiatives on a regional, national and European scale.

To promote an integrated approach to water management, encouraging the industrial-scale application of new IT solutions.

To expand regional advocacy activities around issues of energy and the environment.

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CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED

Development of sustainable construction materials and

systems

Development of innovation “Building-Plant” systems to

promote the effective and efficient integration of renewable

sources in construction

Development of innovative construction technology and

techniques to facilitate redevelopment and energy

upgrading .

Development of integrated innovative systems to monitor

the energy consumption of buildings and the development

of innovative tools and models for the management and use

of building information .

CLUSTER OBJECTIVES

To enhance industrial participation among the construction supply chain in activities organised by the Green Building department, by promoting and discussing challenging issues of strategic importance for the sector

To develop case studies in the supply chain on new builds and energy redevelopment activities in existing buildings in order to meet the obligations set out in the Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEB)

To increase the financeability of redevelopment works for high-energy-potential buildings

Development of technology, intelligent materials and/or innovative components for “non-structural” elements in order to improve human safety in natural or human-caused accidents

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CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED

Increasing operational efficiency by reducing costs and

waste

Integrating sustainability across all company functions

Increasing the focus on the long term and on extended

product lift time

Protecting and strengthening brand and reputation and

establishing a bond of trust with external stakeholders

Building long-term profitability and success of companies

Adhering to regulatory limits and making use of the

opportunities offered by regulation

CLUSTER OBJECTIVES

To develop a system of industrial sustainability indicators (economic, environmental and social) for companies, groups, supply chains and districts

To identify the factors and conditions that prevent the adoption of action to improve industrial sustainability and the incentives available to local government to stimulate this

To develop circular economy models for supply chains and industrial districts

To incentivise participation in research and development projects in the sector

To expand regional advocacy activities around issues of industrial sustainability

To implement a process of integration as per the European Commission-sponsored Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) model

3. ORGANIZATION

4 RESEARCHCENTERS

8 LARGE COMPANIES

1 INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION

6 SMEs

OUR GOVERNANCE: THE BOARD 2017-20

4. NETWORK

IMPORTANCE OF NETWORK

Local Global

Either

Best Practices

InsightsIdeas

CLUSTERS IN LOMBARDY

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SMART CITIESADVANCED MANUFACTURING

LIFE SCIENCE

MOBILITY

TECHNOLOGIES FOR LIVING ENVIRONMENTS

AEROSPACEENERGY&CLEANTECH AGROOFOOD

GREEN CHEMISTRY

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

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ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a project financed by European Commission, is composed by around 600 member from over 50

European and Non-European Countries

The goal of EEN is helping SMEs in making the most out of the business opportunities in theEuropean Union

ACTIVITIES:

Information and support one to one on EU funding (screening of european calls, reviewproject proposals, etc)

Organization of information events and matchmaking events between companies (B2B)Innovation support and internationalization for SMEs

Helping with partners search for business, technological transfer and European projects, implementing an international database with over 10,000 profiles

VANGUARD INITIATIVE NETWORK

The Vanguard Initiative (VI) was established in January 2014 with the political commitment of EU regions to engage in growth-oriented collaborations based on combined strengths linked to EU priorities.These regions are committed to applying Smart Specialisation principles and priorities to support EU ambitions in the areas of Innovation and Industrial Policy.

The VI’s recent activity has seen these 18 regions working together to generate an evidence base to support the Commission in the development of Smart Specialisation Platforms in key growth areas

http://www.s3vanguardinitiative.eu/

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FOR ENERGY RELATED APPLICATIONS

IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

BIOECONOMY – INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION ON INNOVATIVE USE

OF NON-FOOD BIOMASS

LE2C is partner of the NeSSIE Project«North Sea Solutions for Innovation in Corrosion for Energy»

co-funded by DG Mare - 24 months durationwww.nessieproject.com

VANGUARD INITIATIVE A EUROPEAN NETWORK OF REGIONS

LE2C is member of the following 2 pilot projects:

Wastewater - an integrated

approach between

legislation, research and

technological innovation

Varese – September 2016

Smart Metering - Water

Resources Management

through Measurement and

Control Technologies 4.0

Monza – February 2017

80+ PARTICIPANTS 50+ PARTICIPANTS 100+ PARTICIPANTS

ROADSHOW: local seminars with legislators and administrators, businesses and research centres, water service managers and users

Internationalisation and

innovation instruments in

support of energy and the

environment

Legnano – May 2016

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEBATE

Green Roofs - Energy,

environmental,

technological and market

aspects for climate

sustainability

Milan – January 2018

100+ PARTICIPANTS

NeSSIE «North Sea Solutions for Innovation in Corrosion for Energy» ongoing, 24-month project (2017-2019)

Objective: Identifying new materials and industrially advanced technologicsolutions (TRL>5) to be tested in the North Sea, capable of tackling theproblem of corrosion by increasing the competitiveness of offshorerenewable energy sources through a containment of the Levelized Costof Electricity.

Activities: Mapping of corrosion protection solutions for offshore projects; Existing and ongoing investment technologies and plans; Supply Chain and Value Chain Analysis; Develop and scope 3 offshore renewables demonstration projects (possibility of offering themselves as suppliers)Budget: €860.000

LE2C: €95,230 of which 75% financed29

www.nessieproject.com/

EUROPEAN PROJECT

«Value added Innovation in fooD chAins»Duration: 36 months (2018-2020)

Objective: Utilise and leverage Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) of SMEs toencourage transformative change across and beyond food, energy and watersectors.

Activities: Online collaborative platform with B2B, distance learning, matchinginitiatives; Support for collaborative innovation (vouchers; technology challengevouchers with supply/demand and financing of a range of large-scaledemonstration projects)

Budget: € 4,988,766, of which 81% of the project budget will be allocated tosupport innovation activities of SMEs. LE2C: non-repayable grant of € 124 392.

Funding: INNOSUP di HORIZON 2020,

Countries involved: NL, IT, PT, ES, DE, CZ, DK

EUROPEAN PROJECT

Project: an effective model of network of laboratories existing in research centresand universities in Lombardy working on energy materials for the sharing of knowledge, machinery and researchers.

Objective: to allow Lombardy companies access to a network capable of promoting the development of prototypes of components and devices of industrial interest through a progressive scale up of the production capacity of the laboratories involved.

Beneficiaries: RSE Research for Energy Systems

Other stakeholders : Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca (UNIMIB), CNR,

Petroceramics and RibesTech, Lombardy Energy Cleantech Cluster (LE2C)

Budget: 80.000€

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SUSME PROJECT NETWORK LAB

5. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Membership FEES70%

European PROJECTSVar %

Local, Regional and NationalFUNDSVar %

SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS

CLUSTER ORGANIZATION

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