European Technology Platforms

…

a new concept

…

a new way to achieve Lisbon’s goals ...priority for 2004 -2005 put forward by the Members States and fully supported by the Commission

Event : Launching of Polish Technology Platform Programme Warsaw 10-01-2005 Christos Tokamanis DG RTD/G2 CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 1

Content :

i) Policy Framework (ii) E.T.P.: purpose, structure, function (iii) Implications for Research Initiatives (iii) Role of National Platforms

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Political references

• Lisbon Council • Barcelona Council • Spring European Councils : invest on Knowledge creation, Research and Innovation.

Priority Actions for 2004:



Member state level



Policy level



Sector/cluster level

through Technology Platforms

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European

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Political references

• Commission Communication

“ Investing in Research:an Action Plan for Europe”

adopted 30 April 2003 putting forward an action plan. • Commission Staff Working Document annexed to the Communication presenting: – – – – – – –

R & TD investment for Growth Developments in national polices towards Barcelona Response from business sector Contribution from 6FP Approach to the open method of co-ordination European Technology Platforms Supply chain of human resources 4 CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005

Political references

The

Kok report

[1]

on the Lisbon Strategy

identified has 1.

2.

“

increasing Europe's attractiveness for researchers and scientists

” and “

making R&D a top priority

” among the policy areas requiring urgent action.

[1]

http://europa.eu.int/comm/councils/bx20041105/kok_report_en.pdf

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What is an European Technology Platform?

• Initiative for

mobilisation of stakeholders (research, industry and regulatory and finance stakeholders, public and private bodies) sharing an European long-term vision on high impact sectors or leading technologies;

• Primary output

: European Strategic Research Agenda for the next decade(s) with recommendations for its implementation;

• Final goal

: to achieve EU industrial leadership & meet society’s needs through investment in RTD.

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A new way of Governance

• Provide an open mechanism and consensus building process; • Joint initiatives by industry, Members states and Commission, with wide scope ( beyond RTD ); • • Foster co-operation and synergy among public authorities, users, regulators, industry, consumers etc.; • Optimise the use of instruments and resources to encourage investment in research and innovation; • Support the coherent implementation of different polices (industrial, environment, research, education, etc); • Provide a mechanism to acceptance etc) overcome barriers to innovation; (norms, regulation, standards, safety, incentive measures, social • Strengthen and organise EU research – ERA.

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•

Elements of Technology Platform (1)

•

EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA

Mobilisation of Resources CT/DGRTD/G2 Deployment 10-01-2005 Added Value 8

•

Elements of Technology Platform (2)

AIMS

•

STREAMLINE RESEARCH EFFORT with INVESTMENT

(TP)

•

ESTABLISH FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT

(TP)

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•

Elements of Technology Platform (3)

STRUCTURE

•

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

(AC)

•

BUILT-UPON EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

(AC)

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•

Elements of Technology Platform (4)

FUNCTION

•

JUSTIFIED PURPOSE

(AC)

•

AUTONOMY

(AC)

•

REPRESENTATION

(AC)

•

OPEN and CONSENSUS DRIVEN

(AC)

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MEANS

•

Elements of Technology Platform (5)

•

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

(TP)/(AC)

•

EXISTING INSTRUMENTS

•

LEGAL ENTITY

(JETI)

(JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171,169)

•

VISION

(AC)

•

SRRA

(AC)

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•

Elements of Technology Platform (6)

RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION

•

EXISTING INSTRUMENTS of FP 6

•

NEW MECHANISM (JOINT UNDERTAKING Art.171)

•

Joint European Technology Initiatives (JETI) Stages/Criteria for approval

•

Scientific and Technological excellence

•

Economic benefits and returns

•

European Added Value

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Next step … focus attention on ACTION for more and better RTD investment in Europe

• A Communication from the

Commission

(2004)

reporting on existing models for TPs, added value of clustering at EU level, links between these TPs and knowledge development and competitiveness, impacts on national polices and EIB.

• Kick-of new Platforms – Road Transport – Hydrogen • Development and stimulation of new

initiatives

etc) ( Manufuture, Photo-voltaics, Maritime ,Paper Pulp, Sustainable Chemistry, CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 14

European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil (ERTRAC)

Automotive manufacturers Research providers Energy/fuels suppliers Road infrastructure Cities & regions Intelligent transport system CT/DGRTD/G2 Suppliers 10-01-2005 15

European Road Transport Research Advisory Counsil

ERTRAC PLENARY

Forum of all stakeholders R.Kunze (Ford ) Management-level working body

SUPPORT GROUP Structure

Expert-level support

WORKING GROUP

J. Affenzeller (AVL)

Environment, Energy & Resources Safety & Security

I. Ackermann (Ford)

Transport, Mobility & Infrastructure Design & Production

Claude Wozniak (CLEPA) N. Thompson (CONCAWE) D. Gorle (FEHRL) K. Lansford (Renault): WG Communication and SRA Integration D. Rickeard (ExxonMobil): WG Secretary and SRA Integration

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HLG Vision Commission H/FC Project Team

(Inter-service Group)

H2/ FC TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM Member States’ Mirror Group Advisory Council

(incl. Executive Group)

TP Secretariat

Information Office IT Support Service

Steering Panels : Strategic Research Agenda

(possible)

Initiative Groups : H2/ FC Roadmap Public awareness Deployment Strategy

(incl. policy framework)

Safety, codes & standards Business development Education & training PLATFORM OPERATIONS

New and on-going projects and initiatives (EC + MS national, regional and local)

CT/DGRTD/G2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

(Bi-)annual Technology Platform Forum

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European Rail Research Advisory Council

Forum of all Stakeholders Management-level working body

ERRAC PLENARY

ERRAC SUPPORT GROUP 5 THEMATIC GROUPS Structure 3 WORKING GROUPS

Inteoperability Environment Intelligent Mobility Innovative Materials & Production Methods Safety & Security Communication, Promotion , Review Future RTD Needs European RTD & Investment Programmes

Expert-level support

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Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE) 36 Members from Governments, Industry, Airlines, Airports, Research Establishments, Universities, Regulators, EC Launched in Le Bourget 2001

Quality & Affordability Emissions Safety Security Efficient AT-System

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Realistic planning for future business success

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Collaborative Research Support to SMEs CT/DGRTD/G2

For the 7FP

The consultation process

may end up with consensus view expressed in the

Vision & Strategic Research Agenda(s) deriving… Actual thematic priorities for… Technology Initiatives Research (JETI) Infrastructure Basic Research Human Resource Coordination of National Research Programmes

Investment in Co-operative Research schemes

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Example of

European

Construction

TP (i)

At EU level to

enhance openness, participation and reduce complexity

:

• •

Set up links & new participation in ECTP Improve the awareness of the ECTP at National level

•

Collaborate for the ECTP, vision 2030, SRA & roadmap

•

Promote the creation of new National TPs (best practices)

•

Disseminate the ECTP Outcome within all MS

•

Involve & represent National authorities in the ECTP CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 22

Example of

National

Construction TP

(ii)

•

At National level a key role for a

real impact

:

– –

Set up links with regional & local stakeholders Improve the involvement of SME’s (drivers of innovation);

– – –

Define better a complete list of research needs; Implement a dedicated training & education strategy; Feedback to ECTP level (eg. National Social acceptance and awareness of actual needs…)

–

Identify & involve National/Regional research programmes;

–

Identify the gaps between National & EU regulations & policies that s will enhance innovation;

– –

Bring at ECTP level only if there is an EU added value; Identify and enhance National financial support schemes…...

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Summary :

•

ETP is a consensus building process for Strategic Investment in Research, Education/Skilling and Innovation;

•

ETP is an Industrial/Govermental forum of Europe’s Industrial and Policy leaders deciding the true relationship between research and economic growth;

•

ETP is a recommmended plan of research activities for individual or collective use as well as for European or National implementation; CT/DGRTD/G2 10-01-2005 24

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

CT/DGRTD/G2 EC Contact DG RTD/G.2:

Christos Tokamanis [email protected]

Christophe Lesniak [email protected]

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