FET 2018-2020: FET OPEN 11.12.2017 David Kolman, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
HORIZON 2020 STRUCTURE Excellent Science European Research Council (ERC) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA) Research infrastructures Industrial Leadership Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies Access to risk finance Support innovation in SMEs Societal Challenges Health, demographic change Food security, water Secure, clean and efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, resource efficiency & raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Protecting freedom and security Widening Participation Science in Society EIT JRC Euratom
FET MISSION To create a ground for multi-disciplinary collaborations on future technologies for kick-starting new European research and innovation ecosystems around them as seeds for future industrial leadership and for tackling society's grand challenges New Knowledge New technologies and their applications 2
The power of FET complementary schemes THREE COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAM LINES Open, light and agile Roadmap based research FET-Open FET Proactive FET Flagships Early Ideas Individual research projects Exploration and Incubation Critical mass making a case Large-Scale Partnering Initiatives Common research agenda Exploring Developing Addressing novel ideas topics & communities grand challenges Consortia of at least 3 independent legal entities from at least 3 different EU countries or countries associated to H2020
FET-OPEN RIA What will be funded: Embodiment of novel ideas into radically new technologies TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM! Optimal project results: Proof of concept of the proposed technology Early lab demonstrator 4
FET OPEN RIA: GATEKEEPERS Selection for funding is based on three gatekeepers = necessary features that any proposal with a chance to be funded has to have 5
FET OPEN RIA: 1st GATEKEEPER Radical vision The project must address a clear and radical vision, enabled by a new technology concept that challenges current paradigms. Research to advance on the roadmap of a well-established technological paradigm, even if high-risk, will not be funded. 6
FET OPEN RIA: 2nd GATEKEEPER Breakthrough technological target The project must target a novel and ambitious scienceto-technology breakthrough as a first proof of concept for its vision. In particular, blue-sky exploratory research without a clear technological objective will not be funded. 7
FET OPEN RIA: 3rd GATEKEEPER Ambitious, interdisciplinary, foundational Ambitious interdisciplinary research for achieving the technological breakthrough and that opens up new areas of investigation. In particular, projects with only low-risk incremental research, even if interdisciplinary, will not be funded. 8
FET OPEN RIA: 4th REQUIREMENT High risk The inherently high risks of the research proposed shall be mitigated by a flexible methodology to deal with the considerable science-and-technology uncertainties and for choosing alternative directions and options. 9
FET OPEN RIA: CALL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Proposal has to demonstrate: S&T contribution to the foundation of a future technology Potential for future social or economic impact Increase of the EU innovation capacity by involvement of key actors of the future (researchers, SMEs ) 10
FET OPEN RIA: STANDARD H2020 REQUIREMENTS Proposal has to include: Plan for Exploitation and Dissemination of Results (PEDR) Strategy for Knowledge Management and Protection incl. measures for Open Access to sci. publications Communication strategy After the project start: Data Management Plan 11
FET OPEN RIA: TYPICAL PARAMETERS Typical projects: Smaller budget: 3 M Smaller consortia: 3-6 partners Shorter execution time: ~3 years
FET OPEN RIA: TYPICAL PARAMETERS Light scheme: Light submission: single-stage, 15 pages Light administration: mid-term and final reviews based on periodic S&T reports P.S. SMEs in FET-OPEN projects can benefit from the business couching provided by the EIC
FET OPEN RIA: EVALUATION CRITERIA Watch out for deviations from the standard rules of H2020! Criterion Treshold Weight Excellence 4/5 60% Impact 3.5/5 20% Implementation 3/5 20%
FET OPEN RIA: PAST H2020 PROJECTS Six cut-off dates in H2020 so far: Cut-off Budget Proposals submitted Proposals funded Success rate 30. Sept. 2014 ~ 80 M 639 24 3,8% 31. March 2015 ~ 41 M 665 11 1,7% 30. Sept. 2015 ~ 38 M 800 11 1,4% 11. May 2016 ~ 88 M 544 22 4,1% 17. January 2017 ~ 84 M 365 26 7,1% 27 Sept. 2017 ~ 84 M 395 26 (est.) 7,0% (est.)
FET OPEN RIA: PAST H2020 PROJECTS List of running FET Open projects: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020- section/fet-open Official instructions to FET Open evaluators: https://ec.europa.eu/info/remote-evaluators-fet-open-ria-cutdate-27-september-2017-useful-info_en International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET OPEN RIA: FUTURE CALLS Future Cut-off Dates & Tentative Budgets: Date Budget 16 May 2018 124 M 24 January 2019 160 M 18 Sept. 2019 160 M 13 May 2020 200 M
FET OPEN VS. ERC FET OPEN ERC Topic free Topic free Collaborative project One Principal Investigator (PI) Objective: Research Objective: Career development Idee crucial Idee & PI quality crucial Turning science into technology Blue-sky research ~ 3 M ~ 1,5-3 M ~ 3 years ~ 5 years International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET OPEN RIA: H2020 ONLINE HELDESK Open Access: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/crosscutting-issues/open-access-data-management/open-access_en.htm Data Management http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-funding-guide/crosscutting-issues/open-access-data-management/data-management_en.htm Exploitation & Dissemination http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-fundingguide/grants/grant-management/dissemination-of-results_en.htm Communication http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs/h2020-fundingguide/grants/grant-management/communication_en.htm International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman
FET OPEN RIA: EXAMPLES OF PROPOSAL PREPARATION Get inspiration from: FET Open Project NEMF21: How we wrote an FET Open Grant Gregor Tanner, University of Nottingham, https://connect.innovateuk.org/documents/414751/30349009/nott_ GT_slideset.pdf FET Open Project LEVITATE, Sriram Subramanian, University of Sussex, http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/document.cfm?doc_id=44429 International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET OPEN RIA: PERSONAL HINTS Balance between ground-breaking and feasibility = high risk, but realistic 'Less is more': it's the idea that counts, do not attempt to cover everything FET character needs to be visible early in the proposal! Consortium 'fit for purpose If feasible, devote certain project budget to an SME (high potential actor) International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET OPEN CSA 3 projects to be funded to support the EC in the management of the FET programme: a. FET Communication and Outreach b. FET Innovation (new) c. FET Observatory Deadline: 11. April 2018 26
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD Since WP 2016/2017, a new minor funding line within the FET OPEN line of action Objective: Funding further innovation-related work: to verify and substantiate the innovation potential of ideas arising from FET funded projects and to support the next steps in turning them into a genuine social or economic innovation. 27
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD EC contribution: max. 100 k over 18 months Single step submission, 7 pages Eligibility criterion: Anyone can submit, but the proposal has to be linked to an ongoing or recently finished FET project ( 1 year): No direct link with originating consortium needed Single participant possibility Ownership of the IP to be exploited has to be demonstrated
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD Possible activities: Definition of a commercialization process to be followed Market and competitiveness analysis Technology assessment Verification of innovation potential Consolidation of IPR and IP strategy Business case development Developing contacts and support relevant activities with technology transfer partners, potential license-takers, investors, societal organizations or potential end-users
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD Excluded activities: No funding of activities that are/were already foreseen in the original FET project No funding of substantial R&D activities without clear and necessary role in the proposed innovation strategy No full funding for construction of prototypes (i.e. H2020 rules apply)
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD Two cut-off dates in H2020 so far: Cut-off Budget Proposals submitted Applicants: ~50% universities ~25% public research organisations ~25% industry & SMEs Proposals funded Success rate Sept. 2016 ~ 1,6 M 88 16 18 % Sept. 2017 ~ 1,8 M 54 18 36 %
FET INNOVATION LAUNCHPAD Future Cut-off Dates and Tentative Budgets Date Budget 16 Oct. 2018 2,5 M 8 Oct. 2019 2,7 M 14 Oct. 2020 3,0 M
FET PROACTIVE EMERGING PARADIGMS & COMMUNITIES Objective: to nurture emerging themes and research communities to the stage that the results can be handed over to R&I projects under LEIT or societal challenges R&I Activities: establishing a solid baseline of knowledge and skills fostering the emergence of a broader innovation ecosystem for a new technology and for its future take-up possibly going beyond research community if sensible critical mass in the consortium Projects could provide internal grants to 3 rd parties
FET PROACTIVE TOPICS IN 2018 Broadly defined topics developed in dialogue with stakeholders: a. Artificial organs, tissues, cells and sub-cellular structures (15 M ) b. Time (13 M ) c. Living technologies (20 M ) d. Socially interactive technologies (15 M ) e. Disruptive micro-energy and storage technologies (15 M ) f. Topological matter (10 M ) International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET PROACTIVE TOPICS IN 2018 a. Artificial organs, tissues, cells and sub-cellular structures: Objective: engineer hybrids Long-term goal: artificial cell; organ replacement; also contribution to drug development (body on chip) b. Time: Technological posibilities inspired by notions of time e.g. Time and subjective time-awareness Time and ageing c. Living technologies: Artefacts with certain features such as physical autonomy, growth, evolution International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET PROACTIVE TOPICS IN 2018 e. Micro-energy and storage technologies: Cold be either or combination of both Next generation technologies It should also address scalability of that technology It could include integration with smart grids etc. f. Topological matter (quantum physics): Should go beyond pure theoretical aspects, we want proof of concept International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET PROACTIVE - TYPICAL PARAMETERS Typical project: Budget: 4-7 M Duration: 5 years Consortium: 6-12 partners Medium size proposals: one stage, 30 pages mix of smaller and larger projects
FET PROACTIVE: EVALUATION CRITERIA Watch out for deviations from the standard rules of H2020! Criterium Treshold Weight Excellence 4/5 60% Impact 3.5/5 20% Implementation 3/5 20%
FET PROACTIVE: PAST H2020 PROJECTS Two deadlines in H2020 so far: Date Status 1. April 2014 13 RIAs funded 12. April 2016 12 RIAs funded Success rate in 2016: ~ 7%
FET PROACTIVE: PAST H2020 PROJECTS List of running FET Proactive projects: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/news/firstfuture-and-emerging-technologies-fet-proactive-projectsunder-horizon-2020-framework (Deadline 2014/15) https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/12-newfet-proactive-projects-defy-bounds-innovation (Deadline 2016/17) International Master in European Project Planning and Management David Kolman FFG
FET PROACTIVE: FUTURE CALLS This call (6 topics): Deadline Budget 2 March 2018 88 M At least two highest-ranked proposals for each sub-topic will be funded provided they attains all thresholds. Same budget expected in 2020 for a new round of topics
FET PROACTIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING IN NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTING Coordination and support action Topic came from a HBP Workshop 3.2.2017 in Brussels Objective: to stimulate pick-up and technology transfer by private players (industry, investors) Important is also benchmarking and matrix to measure progress Deadline: 22 March 2018
FET PROACTIVE ERANET COFUND Follow-up action to CHIST-ERA III Objective: To organize joint transnational call(s) on FETlike topics EC finances: 33% of the joint call lump-sum for additional activities The partnership is expected to aim at being pan-european and as inclusive as possible Deadline: 18 December 2018
HPC FUNDING IN H2020 Access to best HPC for industry and academia (PRACE) Specifications of exascale prototypes Technological options for future systems FET/HPC: development of exascale technologies Collab. of HPC centres and application CoEs Provision of HPC capabilities and expertise Excellence in HPC applications (Centres of Excellence) Identify applications for co-design of exascale systems Innovative methods and algorithms for extreme parallelism
FET PROACTIVE HPC International Cooperation on HPC (Deadline 10 April 2018): a. Cooperation with Mexico b. Cooperation with Brazil In both case 1 project à 2 M will be funded Extreme scale computing technologies, methods and algorithms for key applications and support to the HPC ecosystem (24 Sept. 2019): a. System software and management b. Programming environments c. I/O and storage environment for data-centric extreme scale computing d. Data-intensive supercomputing and emerging HPC use modes e. Mathematical methods and algorithms Project size 5-10 M Coordination and support action in HPC (24 Sept. 2019)
FET FLAGSHIPS: CHARACTERISTICS Large scale initiatives with pre-defined topics emerging in a consultation with stakeholders and funders (EU Member States) Objectives: To tackle grand S&T challenges that require a common European effort and long term support (up to 10 years): To enable alignment of national, regional and EU actions and initiatives To deliver transformational impact on S&T and society
FET FLAGSHIPS: FUNDING Budget of 1 B per Flagship (10 years): 50% direct EU Funding (FET programme) 50% funding via partnering projects funded by private stakeholders (industry) and EU Members States: in cash or in kind
FET FLAGSHIPS WP 2018-2020 Three calls: Preparatory Actions for new Flagships ERANET Cofund Quantum Technologies
TIMELINE FOR FUTURE FLAGSHIPS Identifying topics (2016 2017) Horizon 2020 Preparing 4 to 6 Candidate Flagships (2018-2020) Next Framework Programme Launching 1 or 2 new Flagships? (2021 2027) Open Consultati on 24 ideas Consultation Round-table Commissioner GH Oettinger FET WP 18-20 Call for preparatory actions Flagships Preparatory phase ~12 months Flagships Operational phase Consultation WP preparation WP 18-20 Execution 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2027
PREPARATORY ACTIONS: TOPICS ICT and Connected Society Smart Materials and Nanoscale Engineering Robotics, Interfaces and Artificial Intelligence ICT for Social Interaction & Culture Health and Life Sciences Disruptive technologies to Revolutionise Healthcare Understanding Life by Exploring the Genome and the Cell Energy, Environment and Climate change Earth, Climate Change and Natural Resources Radically new Energy Production, Conversion and Storage
PREPARATORY ACTIONS: PROPOSAL CONTENT What makes this a FET Flagship: What is the unifying goal, the grand S&T challenge and the underlying vision; why is this a grand challenge and what makes it a "game-changer"; what are its main goals and objectives; what are the technologies it would advance Impact: Why is it good for European economy, society as well as S&T Integration and European added value: Integration across disciplines and between academia, industry and society at large; does critical mass in terms of research excellence and industrial capabilities exist in Europe; what is the added value of such an European effort.
PREPARATORY ACTIONS: PROPOSAL CONTENT Implementation: How the activities of the preparatory action will involve stakeholders over the course of up to 12 months to arrive at a complete design and description of the candidate FET Flagship
PREPARATORY ACTIONS: CALL DETAILS Indicative project duration: 12 months Indicative project size: 1 M Total call budget: 6 M Two stage submission: 1 st stage = only Excellence and Impact will be evaluated (20 pages) Deadline: 20 February 2018 Information on the outcome of the evaluation: max. 3 months after the 1 st deadline 2 nd stage = evaluation of full proposal if succesfull in 1 st stage Deadline: 18 Sept. 2018
FET FLAGSHIPS ERANET COFUND Follow-up action to FLAGERA II Objective: To organize joint transnational call(s) on Graphene and Human Brain topics EC finances: 33% of the joint call lump-sum for additional activities Deadline: 17 April 2018
FET FLAGSHIPS QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES Strategic objectives: To build a strongly networked European QT community around the common goals defined in the Strategic Research Agenda To create the European ecosystem that will deliver the knowledge, technologies and open research infrastructures and testbeds necessary for the development of a worldleading knowledge-based industry in Europe To move advanced QT from the laboratory to industry with concrete prototype applications and marketable products while advancing at the same time the fundamental science
FET FLAGSHIPS QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES The Flagship will be implemented via a coordinated set of multiple larger projects. Proposals are to be submitted to one of 5 domains: a. Quantum Communication b. Quantum Computing Systems c. Quantum Simulation d. Quantum Metrology and Sensing e. Fundamental science
FET FLAGSHIPS QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES Call deadline: 20 February 2018 Call budget : 130 M Short proposals: 15 pages Project duration: 3 years EU contribution per project: Technology development 10 M Fundamental science: 2-3 M Projects could provide internal grants to 3 rd parties
FET FLAGSHIPS QT CSA Flagship Coordination Office Follow-up action to a recently aproved QT CSA project Call deadline: 20 February 2018 Call budget : 2 M
SAFE THE DATE 17. Januar 2018: FFG Webinar Antragstellung FET Proactive 28. Februar 2018: FFG Webinar Antragstellung FET Open www.ffg.at/ausschreibungen/horizon2020_fet
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION David Kolman National Contact Point for Future and Emerging Technologies Tel: +43 (0)5 7755 4208 david.kolman@ffg.at