>> Als het gaat om innovatie 1
EU programmes 2014
other
25 November 2013 John HeynenEuropean programmes in 2014
• HORIZON 2020
• EUROSTARS
• LIFE+
• INTERREG
• Others
3
SC5 – Climate action, Environment,
Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials
WASTE*
WATER*
NEW
Climate change
Biodiversity & ecosystems
Raw materials
Global observation systems
Boosting SME potential (Eco-innovation)
*Strategic Programme>> Als het gaat om innovatie
4
Eurostars (2008-2013)
- International technological cooperation- For high tech SMEs
- Bottom-up AND close to market
- > 50% costs/activities must be carried by high tech SME - Funding max. 500.000 euro (grant)
- SMEs: 35% development, 45% research
- large companies/universities can participate and can receive funding
- Call 1-9: 117 approved projects, total grant 32 million - Final call (10): 119 applications
www.agentschapnl.nl/eurostars
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
5
LIFE
Innovative (environmental) technology or development and restoration of nature conservation
Target group: public and private bodies Dutch national allocation: 8.5 million Euro
2 million Euro per project, 60% funding (new)
LIFE+ focus on 3 strands:
1. Nature and Biodiversity
2. Environment Policy and Governance
3. Information and Communication
www.agentschapNL.nl/LIFE
ec.europe.eu/environment/LIFE
Wat is LIFE?
LIFE 1992-2006 3500 projecten, €2,5 miljard Environment & resource efficiency •Klimaatverandering •Water •Lucht •Bodem •Stedelijk milieu •Geluid •Chemicaliën •Milieu & gezondheid •Afval en grondstoffen •Bossen •Innovatie •Strat.aanpak Environmental Governance and Information •Gerichte milieucampagnes •bosbrandpreventie Nature & Biodiversity •N2000 gebieden verbeteren •Omstandigheden voor soorten uit Vogel- en habitatrichtlijn verbeteren LIFE+ 2007-2013 €2,1 miljard LIFE 2014-2020 € 3 miljard?Environment Climate Action
• Mitigation • Adaptation
• Governance and information
Aims in LIFE regarding Water 2014-2015
• Water, floods and drought
• Natural water retention
• Risk management
• Rive basin management
• Integrated nutrient management
• Marine and coastal management
• Reduce pressure of economic activity
• Reduce marine litter and microbial contaminant • Coastal management and maritime spatial planning
• Water Industry
• Drinking water, urban waste water treatment • Efficient water services in low population areas • Recycled/ reclaimed water
Projects companies LIFE+
Green plasma process Technology – FujiFilm, call 2012 Demonstration of new sustainable production
technology for flexible electronics; less toxic waste.
Low Emission Asphalt Pavement– BAM call 2012 Demonstrate cold asphalt / road construction
Projecten gemeenten LIFE+
Reversed Waste Collection – Arnhem, call 2012 € 7,75 ton
Meer inzamelgemak waardevolle stromen, restafval zelf brengen. 8000 huishoudens.
Winterwater- Winterswijk
Helophyten filter voor riooloverstroom. 2001-2004. € 3,64 ton.
Vertical flow reed bed at Leidsche Rijn- Utrecht
Zuiveringsfilter voor water uit sloten en plassen. 2005-2007 €6,7 ton
Wat is een goede Life+ aanvraag?
Natuur en milieuprobleem, kwantificeren
Weinig onderzoek, je weet al hoe je het probleem moet oplossen Groot project, vanaf €1 miljoen. 60% subsidie.
Verwacht resultaat concreet maken
Betrokkenheid van essentiële stakeholders in het project
Uitproberen: innovatief (pilot, demonstratie), natuur: best practice Monitoring: laat zien dat het werkt
Resultaten uitdragen
Meerwaarde voor Europa, value for money Effect, geen tools.
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
11
INTERREG strand B: Transnational cooperation
European regional development, in three strands, A, B and C. Strand B targets SMEs (in cooperation with NGOs, government and
knowledge institutions) as partner, subcontracted expert or observer. In current programmes ca 8% of Dutch beneficiaries are SMEs (against a budget of ca €120.000 ERDF);
Enterprises can participate in two strand B programs:
• North Sea Region and
• North West Europe. Co-financing is 50%
(European Regional Development Fund). Example: http://www.aquarius-nsr.eu/
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
12
INTERREG and water
Possibilities in Thematic Objectives:
4 Supporting the shift towards a low‐carbon economy in all sectors 5 Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and
management (North Sea Region)
6 Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency And Investment Priorities:
4e promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular urban areas
5a supporting investment for adaptation to climate change, including ecosystem based approaches (North Sea Region)
6f Promoting innovative technologies to improve environmental
protection and resource efficiency in the waste sector, water sector, soil protection or to reduce air pollution
Calls will open end of 2014, early 2015.
National Contact Point - http://www.agentschapnl.nl/subsidies-regelingen/interreg
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
13
MKB Innovatiestimulering Topsectoren (MIT call)
Enhancing SME innovation activities within the Dutch topsectors
- For SME companies only
- Financial support (differs per topsector) for: feasibility studies
R&D-cooperation projects
knowledge vouchers
hire high educated personnel
- First-come-first-served system - 1 MIT-application per SME per call
New calls expected in 2014
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
14
Innovatiekrediet
(successor to TOK 1954)Target: economic growth by innovation
Instrument: risk sharing and interest bearing loan for 25-35% of project development costs; max € 5 million per project
Budget 2013: € 80 million
Project profile:
• Unique and innovative products, processes, services or medicines • Excellent commercial perspective
• Proof of principle established
• Systematic approach of technical or clinical challenges • Good balance between return of investment and risks
For: Dutch SME and SME+ companies, starters and existing companies
Benefits: risk sharing, extended R&D budget, no dilution of capital, personal contact, flexibility during execution
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
15
Other instruments (1)
1. Starters for International Business (SIB)
Coaching of individual NL SMEs to develop international
business plan (export)
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/starters-international-business [email protected] ; 088 - 602 80 60
2. Partners for International Business (PIB)
Support consortia of NL SMEs with economic diplomacy and
matchmaking
www.agentschapnl.nl/pib; 088 - 602 80 60
3. Partners for Water (PvW)
Support consortia of NL SMEs (3+) in entering foreign
market
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
16
Other instruments (2)
4. Sustainable Water Fund (FDW) - BuZa
Public-private partnerships in developing countries
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/fdw\ ; [email protected]5. Facility for Infrastructure Development (ORIO) - BuZa
Public infrastructure development in developing countries
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/subsidies-regelingen/orio; [email protected]
6. Private Sector Investment (PSI) - BuZa
Innovative business with local partner(s) in dev. countries
http://english.agentschapnl.nl/subsidies-programmes/psi; [email protected]>> Als het gaat om innovatie
17
Other instruments (3)
7. Matchmaking activities Agentschap NL
- Technology:
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/subsidies-regelingen/eureka/technology-matchmaking- Business:
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/onderwerpen/internationaal-ondernemen/exportbegeleiding/missies-en-handelsreizen8. Support offices abroad:
- Innovation Attachés at NL Embassies
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/onderwerpen/innovatief-ondernemen/topsectoren/ia-netwerk
- Netherlands Business Support Offices
http://www.agentschapnl.nl/onderwerpen/tools/netwerkpartners-zoeken/internationale-zakenpartners/buitenlandnetwerk/nbsos
>> Als het gaat om innovatie
18
Find your National Contact Point
Algemeen [email protected]
www.agentschapnl.nl/horizon2020
SME instrument Martijn Lammers
Marie Curie Anna Goedhart / Doenja Koppejan
Food, sea, bioeconomy Koos de Korte
[email protected] Saske Hoving
Environment, Climate & resources Ben Kubbinga
LIFE+ John Heynen
Water Bart-Jeroen Bierens
