Overview of ITI proposals from Spain Marco Freire, Marco Guglielmi Oct. 29 slide1
Outline of Presentation i Overview of ITI i Statistics on Spanish ITI proposals i Conclusions Oct. 29 slide2
Introduction ITI characteristics What is ITI: A mechanism, originally set-up by ESA in 24, to support the introduction and fast validation of innovative concepts or technologies for space applications. ITI main characteristics: i Implemented through a continuously opened Call for Ideas with a standing Evaluation Board meeting periodically i Proposal submitted through simple online templates Short time to contract i Aims specifically at technologies novel to space Oct. 29 slide3
Introduction the Innovation Triangle Concept The Innovation Triangle concept states that a rapid and successful introduction of disruptive innovations in Industry requires the collaboration of three different entities: an INVENTOR, a DEVELOPER and a CUSTOMER. Inventor: an R&D entity that is not necessarily involved in space already Developer: An entity that has the know-how to develop the idea to space standards Customer: an entity that can actually use the idea in space products Oct. 29 slide4
Introduction to ITI: The 3 Types of Activities The ITI contains three basic types of activities aimed at the different elements of the triangle: i (A) Proof of Concept (for INVENTORS): fast validation of new ideas and demonstration of its advantages (<= 5 K ) i (B) Demonstration of Feasibility and Use (for DEVELOPERS): component and/or breadboard development up to validation in the laboratory or in a relevant environment (<= 15K ) i (C) (New Type) Technology Adoption (for CUSTOMERS): component and/or breadboard development up to validation in a relevant environment, with the final objective of including the technology developed in the Customer s services, products or processes (<= 2 M (5% Co-funded)) Oct. 29 slide5
Current Status i First 4 AOs of ITI (24-7) resulted in 358 proposals submitted; 85 were approved = 8.M of committed contracts (~24% accept. rate) i Last year: 77 proposals were submitted in reply to the 28 AO of ITI; 25 proposals approved (3M )! (Type C proposals not included). i Current Status of 29 AO: 3 rd evaluation round on-going. ITI AO of Proposals submitted Proposals approved Approval rate Total value [M ] 24 137 27 19.7% 2.27 25 97 29 29.9% 2.71 26 72 13 18.1% 1.39 27 51 15 29.4% 1.64 28 77 25* 33.3% * 3. * * Not including 2 Type C proposals Oct. 29 slide6
Current status i These 5 years of operation of ITI have shown that ITI is indeed a valid instrument to support innovation in Space by: Fostering collaboration between different type of companies Financing rapid validation of innovative ideas Supporting spin-in of technologies from non-space sectors ITI is cost-effective, given the modest level of funding in individual projects. ITI is a valuable tool that fills a significant gap in the program landscape of ESA. Oct. 29 slide7
The ITI Brochure i The ITI Brochure is published once per year in order to cover the ITI activities concluded in the last 12 months i The aim of this brochure is to enhance visibility on the expertise and innovation capability of the industry and academic organizations being supported by ITI and to foster the use of their technologies Oct. 29 slide8
ITI proposals per ESA MS and their current status MS \ Status Rejected under review on-going completed Total % of success Austria 6 1 1 8 33% Belgium 5 1 6 2% Denmark 5 5 % Finland 3 2 5 67% France 26 5 5 36 38% Germany 36 17 7 6 67% Greece 6 1 7 17% Ireland 5 4 1 1 1% Italy 91 1 9 11 21% Luxemburg 1 1 2 % Netherlands 18 3 3 24 33% Norway 5 1 1 7 2% Portugal 24 6 4 34 42% Spain 42 2 1 45 7% Sweden 3 3 % Switzerland 8 3 2 13 63% United Kingdom 4 14 5 59 48% 324 7 4 434 Oct. 29 slide9
List of rejected ITI proposals from Spain 1. A792 - PASSIVE MULTI MODE DAMPING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES 2. B7562 - Scalable Multi-Purpose Video for UAS in BLOS scenarios 3. B882 - Pulsar-based autonomous navigation system (PULNAV) 4. A6942 - III-V SAW filters on diamond substrates - Electric Sail Numerical Demonstration 5. A5742 - Optical Fiber based sensor system for extreme Temperatures 6. A642 - DAMPING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES WITH MAGNETOSTRICTIVE MATERIALS 7. B6142 - SURFACE NANO-ENGINEERING OF PASSIVATED HEAT SHIELDS FOR PLANETARY RE-ENTRY 8. B6242 - IR Camera for Navigation purposes 9. B5466 Compact microwave filter 1. A5242 - VOICEOPS: Voice Technologies in Spacecraft Operations 11. A5483 - A Dust Wiper mechanism for cleaning large Solar pannels based on SMA actuators and Teflon microfibers 12. A4421 - DYNAMICS INTERACTIONS 13. A495 - THERMAL TORQUER 14. B3987 - Advanced Tracking System (ATS) for LEO satellites 15. B4727 - Sequential Switching Shunt (Maximum Power) Regulation with High Parasitic Capacitance Solar Arrays 16. B4769 - Feasibility study of an Integrated Wearable Monitoring System for Astronauts (IMoSA) 17. B4866 - eglobe.feeder - Feasibility and Use of Space Imaging Product Feeds into Globe Visualization Internet Consumer Services 18. B4982 - Robust mission-independent G&C for launcher: application to VEGA-derived vector 19. B3987 Advanced Tracking System (ATS) for LEO satellites 2. B3621 Advance Gyroscopic Actuator Engineering Model 21. A363 Advanced Gyroscopic Actuator (AGA). Technological Demonstrator 22. B364 Auto-rotation based concept feasibility for Mars descending and landing 23. B3661 Technical Feasibility of Coherently Radiating Periodic Structures (CORPS) 24. B372 Asteroid Penetrators Precise Deployment 25. C3623 Use of an Advance Gyrocope Actuator (AGA) in a 15 kg satellite 26. A326 Exploitation of application of ECSS standards into non space industrial sectors 27. A3343 A COMPACT SYSTEM FOR THE THERMAL CONTROL OF SPACECRAFTS 28. B2882 DRLFC - DETECTION AND REWORKING OF LEAD-FREE COMPONENTS 29. B31 Feasibility study of a SEE LASER based test facility 3. B323 Development of an animal in-vivo metabolic imager for scientific space missions 31. B3383 Auto-rotation based system for Mars descending and landing 32. A1642 A NOVEL APPROACH FOR AUTONOMOUS LANDING AND OPERATION OF ROVERS ON THE SURFACE OF MARS 33. B2341 Advanced Materials for high frecuency filters 34. B2381 UAV Rotorcraft Configuration and GNC Design for Mars Exploration 35. B2421 Multi-agent Planning and Scheduling for a Space System Formation 36. B2422 Three-Axis Infra Red (IR) based Earth Sensor with Novel Coastal Line Recognition 37. A945 Bubble Injector by a Collapsing Free Surface 38. B1421 Advanced Gyroscopic Actuator (AGA). Technological Demonstrator 39. B1682 Geodesic dome for phased array antennas 4. A381 Metamaterial Based Coaxial and Waveguide Filters 41. A51 Dual use of autonomous space habitats concept study 42. B973 Advanced Blind Pedestrian Navigator for Mobile Phones 15 Type A 26 Type B 1 Type C Oct. 29 slide1
Other ESA Innovation Triangle Initiative (ITI) Main Reasons for Rejection 12 1 8 6 4 2 Oct. 29 slide11 Multiplr-submisssion System Study No Clear Solution Wrong ITI Type Lack of Novelty Technical Content Limited relevance
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI i Verify the compliance to the ITI scope i Contact first potential Space Customers to confirm interest or to identify problematic issues linked to concrete applications before formulating proposals i Do not apply for Type B if the basic idea is not yet proven (target Type A first to establish credibility for new technologies) i Contact ESA technical experts, for guidance on novelty and relevance i Propose a specific solution to be implemented (no trade-offs or system studies allowed) Oct. 29 slide12
ITI proposal (A, B or C) ESA Innovation Triangle Initiative (ITI) YES Is an assessment Is the proposal a NO YES at System level Advice System for Study? preparing a "good proposal to ITI still required? NO NO B/GIPR u sable fo r ESA purposes? YES Problem and application well identified? NO YES Previously reject ed and not updated? YES Out of scope NO Out of scope B Type A, B or C? A C NO Concept demonstrated? Feasibility demonstrated? YES NO YES Customer commitment? NO NO Clear Industrial Interest? YES YES Evaluation by ESA Delegation Support? YES NO Oct. 29 slide13
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI i Verify the compliance to the ITI scope i Contact first potential Space Customers to confirm interest or to identify problematic issues linked to concrete applications before formulating proposals i Do not apply for Type B if the basic idea is not yet proven (target Type A first to establish credibility for new technologies) i Contact ESA technical experts, for guidance on novelty and relevance i Propose a specific solution to be implemented (no trade-offs or system studies allowed) Oct. 29 slide14
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI Oct. 29 slide15
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI i Verify the compliance to the ITI scope i Contact first potential Space Customers to confirm interest or to identify problematic issues linked to concrete applications before formulating proposals i Do not apply for Type B if the basic idea is not yet proven (target Type A first to establish credibility for new technologies) i Contact ESA technical experts, for guidance on novelty and relevance i Propose a specific solution to be implemented (no trade-offs or system studies allowed) Oct. 29 slide16
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI Oct. 29 slide17
Advice for preparing a "good proposal to ITI i Verify the compliance to the ITI scope i Contact first potential Space Customers to confirm interest or to identify problematic issues linked to concrete applications before formulating proposals i Do not apply for Type B if the basic idea is not yet proven (target Type A first to establish credibility for new technologies) i Contact ESA technical experts, for guidance on novelty and relevance i Propose a specific solution to be implemented (no trade-offs or system studies allowed) Oct. 29 slide18
Conclusions i i i i Unfortunately, many ITI proposals submitted by Spanish entities were not successful Understanding better the ITI selection process and scope will result in more ITI contracts for the Spanish Industry and Academia In the future, we would like very much to keep receiving ITI proposals from Spain, and to be able to award ITI contracts. Therefore, our goal today is to help you by clarifying the scope and selection process of ITI and to answer any other questions you may have regarding the submission of ITI proposals. Oct. 29 slide19
Thank you for your attention! Oct. 29 slide2