KP7 Infodag Publiek Private Partnerschappen 'Energy-efficient Buildings, Factories of the Future and Green Cars', ging door op 9 juli 2010 in het Charlemagne gebouw in Brussel
DG's Onderzoek, Informatiemaatschappij en Media, Energie en Mobiliteit en Transport van de Europese Commissie organiseerde op 9 juli een gemeenschappelijke infodag rond Onderzoeks- PPP's. Hier leest U thematische informatie en resulaten van de workshop.
To support preparation of proposals for the Research Public Private Partnerships, an Info Day was held on 9 July in Brussels. Around 850 participants attended the event which was opened by the new Director General of DG Research, Mr. Robert-Jan Smits. Afterwards a good overview of the activities going on in the PPPs was given by industrial representatives.
The aim of this event was also to provide information about the second Cross-thematic Coordinated Calls related to the PPPs which will most likely be published on 20 July 2010. In particular, the research areas open were explained and these can be found in the so-called 'Annex 5'. This document is not yet officially adopted. It is therefore subject to change in the course of the adoption process.
Meer lezen : http://ec.europa.eu/research/industrial_technologies/lists/events-fp7-information-day-2010_en.html
Thema's
Despite growing globalisation and challenges from low-wage economies, manufacturing has a bright future in Europe in a sustainable, knowledge-based society. There is a strong indication of the re-emergence of the EU manufacturing sector as part of the new sustainable economy – in technical, environmental and social terms. But it is clear that such sustainable development requires continuing innovation in the underpinning products and processes, with a need for consistent and effective research over the next decade based on a clear and long-term vision.European companies, particularly SMEs, must evolve and modernise their production processes. New engineering approaches exploiting nanotechnologies, flexible manufacturing, stimulating working environments, ambient intelligence and clean processing should be fostered. This requires more networking, increased flexibility, adapted structures, stronger links between research and innovation, increased added value in products, production and services, and decreased environmental impacts. Research into production processes is therefore a key issue.
Mastery of materials is essential to improve EU competitiveness and fulfil people's aspirations. Great strides have been made in understanding structural materials meeting everyday needs – from buildings and infrastructure to transport. History has been defined in series of materials ages – from the bronze and iron ages to the silicon age dominating the end of the 20th century. Now a much wider range of possibilities is opening up as attention turns to multifunctional materials to improve performance, while conserving resources and caring for the environment.
The importance of leadership in the field of multifunctional materials is reflected in the prominent position accorded to such research within the Commission's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). Under the previous FP5, materials research was classified as a 'generic activity', playing a supporting role to key actions in the Competitive and sustainable growth (GROWTH) programme. The advent of FP6 marked a significant change. Materials now represent a major part here in the Thematic Priority 3.
The speed of innovation and the rapid uptake of new developments in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnologies are improving the quality of life of European citizens as well as helping meet the Lisbon European Council objective for the EU to become the most competitive knowledge-based society by 2010. Advances in nano-scale technologies will develop into mass markets in the coming years, with new products and services capable of enhancing human health, while also conserving resources and protecting the environment.
However focused European-level research and technological innovation is essential to master the properties of matter that can only be understood and controlled at the nano-scale and make possible the assembly of nano-elements that could lead to new functional, mechanical and other characteristics. New attitudes, world-class infrastructures and interdisciplinary skills are essential to underpin the potential nanotechnology revolution.
The core objective of Theme 4 – Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies (NMP) – is to fund research, development, demonstration and coordination projects that will effectively contribute to the transformation of European industry from a resource-intensive to a knowledge-intensive industry, thus meeting the challenges imposed by the new industrial revolution and competition at a global level.
This transformation is essential in order to not only stop the relocation of European industry, but also create new industries, and hence growth and employment. Furthermore, it should be driven and supported by a competitive knowledge production capacity at the global level.
The NMP Theme pursues the overall objective of enhancing the competitiveness of European industry by generating step changes in a wide range of sectors. The aim is also to implement decisive knowledge for new applications at the crossroads between different technologies and disciplines.
Research will be focused on generating high added value products and related processes and technologies to meet customer requirements as well as growth, public health, occupational safety, environmental protection prerequisites, and societal values and expectations. The competitiveness of more mature industries is also largely dependent on their capacity to integrate knowledge and new technologies.
Coordination with other Themes in Framework Programme 7 (FP7)
The cross-sectoral nature of Theme 4 – NMP – means that obvious links also exist between NMP and the other Themes of Framework Programme 7 under the Specific Programme “Cooperation”, in particular Health, Food, Security, Space, ICT, Energy, Environment, Transport. Joint calls will be published with other Themes addressing cross-thematic areas, ensuring that the same objectives are achieved. By using Coordinated calls, complementary objectives will be addressed via a coordinated approach. The NMP Theme will also seek synergies with the Specific Programme “Capacities” of the 7th Framework Programme.
Resultaten
This section of the website will show the results of previously funded projects of the NMP activity within Framework Programme 6 (FP6) and of the corresponding parts of the Growth programme within Framework Programme 5 (FP5).
"Completed projects" will link to the publishable summaries prepared as part of the final technical reports.
"Research impacts" links to the ex-post impact assessments which have been performed on a large number of projects in previous programmes, with focus on the recently completed evaluation and impact assessment of finished projects of the Growth programme (FP5).
"Support to exploitation" links to activities set up in order to better valorise the results of the projects. Assessment studies have clearly demonstrated that there is a wide gap between the scientific-technical performance and the socio-economic performance of the projects. For example, 75% of the NMP FP5 projects achieved all or most of their scientific-technical objectives, but only 54% achieved all or part of their exploitation objectives. Looking into the causes of the gap shows that business/exploitation issues should receive more attention in the setting up and follow up of projects. Therefore the ESIC (Exploitation Strategy and Innovation Consultants) service was set up by DG RTD. All NMP projects can, for example, ask for an Exploitation Strategy Seminar, which is strongly recommended.
Lees ook : the ICT 2010 Conference in Brussels 27-29 September 2010 : (met PPP future internet)
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/ict/2010/conference/index_en.htm
