Do s and Don ts Lessons learned from previous H2020 Calls : How NCPs can help applicants

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1 Do s and Don ts Lessons learned from previous H2020 Calls : How NCPs can help applicants Anna CASAGRANDE NCP for H2020 Energy for the Brussels-Capital Region ERRIN - Brussels Supported by

2 Outline (à terminer) Horizon 2020 SCC : topics and budget H2020 Smart Cities: novelties between the WPs Horizon 2020 SCC : results and lessons learned General H2020 lessons learned and tips for future applicants National Contact Points (NCP): support to 2

3 Horizon 2020 SCC WP SMART CITIES AND COMMUNITIES SCC Smart Cities and Communities lighthouse SUSTAINABLE CITIES THROUGH NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SCC Demonstrating innovative nature-based solutions in cities SCC New governance, business, financing models and economic impact assessment tools for sustainable cities with nature-based solutions (urban re-naturing) SCC Sustainable urbanisation 3

4 Horizon 2020 SCC H2020 SCC BUDGET M SCC (IA) 60M 71,50M SCC (IA) 40M 40M SCC (RIA) 15M -- SCC (ERA-NET Cofund) 5M -- TOT 120M 111,50M NO budget for SCC-3 and 4 for 2017!! 4

5 Horizon 2020 SCC WP evolution (1) H2020 SCC BUDGET EVOLUTION Millions of 92,32 107, Budget line Societal Challenge 3 Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy Type of action Single or 2-stage proposal SCC : IA SCC SCC RIA SCC All single-stage proposals Separated WP Budget under SC3 and SC5 SCC : IA SCC : IA SCC : RIA SCC : ERA-NET Cofund SCC-1/2/3: single-stage proposals SCC-2: two-stage proposal 5

6 Horizon 2020 SCC WP evolution (2) NON ELIGIBLE Costs of construction (including scale of unit costs), Costs of retrofitting (including scale of unit costs), Full cost of purchasing of electric vehicles, Costs of acquisition of standard ICT tools, conventional RES and their mounting Insulation of the building envelope, good windows; heat pumps, and other appliances 6

7 Horizon 2020 SCC WP evolution (3) Lighthouse cities H2020 SCC Budget 2014: 90,32M 2015: 106,18M 2016: 60 M 2017: 71,5 M Envisaged projects budget From 18 to 25M From 12 to 18 M Nr stage Single-stage proposals Single-stage proposals Lighthouse cities Follower cities

8 Horizon 2020 SCC results Where to find the ecorda CORDIS That EC does not fund twice similar projects! 8

9 H2020 SCC LESSONS LEARNED TIPS for future applicants Realistic, convincing and replicable solutions Geographical coverage Role of follower Integration between the 3 sectors (Energy, Transport, ICT) Consider visual support Use of the SCIS Impact and performance monitoring Long-tem political commitment Stakeholders inclusion at all project stages 9

10 H2020 general LESSONS LEARNED TIPS for future applicants Exploitation and Dissemination/Communication strategy (IP Management) Knowledge of the sector/market/competition Ethical aspects Gender aspects Risk management Correlation between different sections of the proposal Objective: convincing the evaluator Correlation with EC documents (not only WP, but also Decisions, White Papers, etc.) 10

11 TIPS how to write a good proposal 10 Common mistakes: Proposal is hard to read and boring Unclear and over complex language Insufficient detail provided to understand the key aspects Inconsistencies between the sections Confusing work plan lacking in coherence and clear interrelation Unclear state of the art Overlapping expertise of partners Poorly defined and justified resources Insufficient details about potential impact Lack of evidence to support stated claims impulse.brussels

12 Need help? 2014 impulse.brussels

13 Who can help? The role of National Contact Points NCPs are appointed intermediaries between the European Commission and (potential) RDI projects participants We belong to European networks to help you find relevant partners for your project and future results exploitation We know the rules of the game Processes, jargon, legal and financial matters, administration Timeframe of calls for proposals Understanding of work programmes Latest versions of documents Privileged contact with EC Trained by the EC We are experienced coordinators and/or partners of European research and innovation projects We know where to find answers to complex questions and difficult situations «What does the EC exactly mean with that topic description» «What if a project partner goes bankrupt» «I made a mistake in my previous reporting» «We have an auditor coming over next week»

14 How NCPs can help you We provide free-ofcharge professional guidance reporting exploitation of results idea You get trustworthy and upstream information, workshops, specialised support proposal realisation contracting Adapt to your needs (beginner to experienced, punctual to global) Follow strict guiding principles (confidentiality, no conflict of interest ) NCPs are on your side to Support your research and innovation strategy Protect your interests (property rights, budgets ) Prepare, realise and exploit projects sucessfully

15 Where can you find your NCP NB some countries have several NCPs for one theme (ex: at regional level)

16 EEN: an International Regional consortia: 60 countries, 600 partner organisations (already in contact w/ local actors, mostly SMEs) The world s largest technology transfer database: open technology offers/requests! Circulate your research/technology/business partner search/offer!

17 Free of charge services Close collaboration with your local advisor An international network of local experts Brokerage services, organisation of BtoB meetings Innovation capacity management

18 Benefits We help companies to: We help companies Information provided and close collaboration with NCP Brussels Technology & Business match making : individual and collective services Innovation coaching & trainings : SME instrument & enhancement of SMEs innovation management capacity

19 Benefits Find your ideal partner and sign agreement partnerships related to the following Technical cooperation Subcontrating Outsourcing Research cooperation Technical assistance Licence Manufacturing agreement Investment Agency, distribution, franchise Reciprocal production Joint Venture Acquisition / merger Services. Either you offer or request any of those partnership s types, we can help you to find the best match

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