SHAPING EGYPT S PLUS. FP7 Project coordinated by the Ministry of Scientific Research in Egypt

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1 SHAPING EGYPT S ASSOCIATION TO THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA AND COOPERATION ACTION PLUS FP7 Project coordinated by the Ministry of Scientific Research in Egypt

2 CONSORTIUM Ministry of Scientific Research (MoSR, Egypt) - Coordinator Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT, Egypt) Deutsches Zentrum Fuer Luft - Und Raumfahrt E.V. (DLR, Germany) Institut De Recherche Pour Le Development (IRD, France) Forum Euro-Mediterranean Pour L'innovation En Action (FEMIA, France) Centre For European Policy Studies (CEPS, Belgium)

3 OBJECTIVES Support the policy dialogue and contribute to the definition and implementation of joint strategic agendas for research, development and innovation between the European Union and Egypt.

4 ( ) Promoting Egypt Research Capacity at EU Level Enhancing EU- EG RI Partnership Synergizing with Bilateral & Regional Actions Monitor & Analyze EU-EG STI Cooperation ( )

5 ACTIVITIES Monitor and Analyze EU-Egypt STI cooperation Ensure coordination and coherence with other relevant actions Bi-lateral and Regional level Provide supportive measures to enable and increase EU-Egypt Collaborative projects Foster stakeholders awareness and engagement through communication and Outreach activities

6 Foresight Policy Review of STI System Monitor & Analyze EU- EG STI Cooperation Synergizing with Bilateral Programmes & Regional Actions EU-Egypt STI Cooperation Review Support NCP Structure Enhancing EU-EG RI partnership Promoting EG research capacities to EU Short mobility grants IPR Helpdesk Capacity building & Networking events Communication Strategy Study visits EU-EG STI Portal

7 IMPACT Enhanced EU-Egypt Research and Innovation Partnership: - Enhanced Egypt participation in bilateral and International EU funded programmes (H2020, CBC ENPI ) - Designing of new joint EU-Egypt collaborative activities based on specific mutually identified societal challenges - Increased visibility of Egypt research capacity at the EU level

8 EU Delegation to Egypt NCPs National STI Funding Agencies Central Liaison MSR Themati c Experts Institutional FPs Research Community

9 Egypt and H2020 EU level: Enhance visibility of EG R&I to EU and vice versa (Networking) Bilateral/Regional Level: Support to the bilateral and regional policy dialogue (ShERACA+, JSTCC, ERANETs, GSO, Article 185) National Level: Support to Thematic and Institutional Contact Points Increase national R&I funding Supporting Legislations Aiming at: Building on success stories, creating links, supporting innovation and fostering partnership based on mutual interests and shared benefits Supporting tools: Continuation of BILAT Project, Early access to information about calls and rules of participation, full linkage with H2020 NCPs network, updated statistics/analysis

10 CHALLENGES CONCERNING PARTICIPATION AND NETWORKING IN HORIZON 2020 IN EGYPT Limited topics of mutual interest Early access to information New administrative and legal procedures in H2020 (Appointing LEAR, PLSIGN, FSIGN ) Openness and awareness of EU researchers to international cooperation within the framework of H2020 Finding partners Visibility of Egypt Research Capacity at EU level

11 CHALLENGES CONCERNING PARTICIPATION AND NETWORKING IN HORIZON 2020 IN EGYPT Limited topics of mutual interest Early access to information New administrative and legal procedures in H2020 (Appointing LEAR, PLSIGN, FSIGN ) Openness and awareness of EU researchers to international cooperation within the framework of H2020 Finding partners Visibility of Egypt Research Capacity at EU level Suggestions for Improving Cooperation in H2020 More topics of mutual interest and shared benefits (JSTCC, MedSpring, targeted bioregional calls) Support to BILAT projects Early access to information and data More focused capacity building activities Enhance the engagement of Egypt NCPs with NCPs Network and their counterparts from the EU MS/AC Raising the awareness of International Cooperation dimension of H2020 to EU

12 EU-EGYPT STI COOPERATION REVIEW

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19 EU EGYPT STI COOPERATION REVIEW RECOMMENDATION During the 5th JSTCCM meeting held in 2012, the Egyptian delegation emphasized that despite the country's political and economic situation, the government remains committed to supporting research and innovation. The increase of funds that Egypt has placed to support ERA-Net initiatives, Article 185, as well as bilateral Joint Research Funds, clearly demonstrate the ongoing dedication and weight that the government has placed on STI and cooperation with international partners. With the launch of H2020 and the culmination of efforts at the regional level towards developing a common Euro-Mediterranean agenda for innovation, it is now is an opportune time to establish a renewed S&T framework of cooperation between the European Union and Egypt that is accompanied with the appropriate instruments and actions and reflects the contemporary geo-political and socioeconomic realities in Europe and the region.

20 CAPACITY BUILDING

21 STUDY VISITS Food Water Renewable Energy

22 EU-EGYPT STI COOPERATION PORTAL W W W. E U - J O R D A N N E T. E U 22 22

23 Synergies with Regional and Bilateral Actions 23

24 W W W. S H E R A C A. E G. N E T S H E R A C A P L U G M A I L. C O M