KIC EIT Raw Materials Text Text Dr. Lisa Maria T. O Donoghue Dublin 18.10.17 Picture source http://www.falconautoonline.com/incoming-material/
What is a EIT-KIC KIC (acronym of Knowledge Innovation Community) is: A thematic innovation community that develop innovative products and services, foster new business, encourage growth and nurture young entrepreneurial talent Characterised by a high degree of integration, a longterm perspective, efficient governance, the co-location model and the entrepreneurial culture Unique partnerships that increase Europe s capacity for innovation by bringing together leading companies, universities and research labs Driven by a pursuit of excellence
EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) The EIT is an EU body that enhances Europe s ability to innovate by nurturing young entrepreneurial talent and supporting new ideas through the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). The EIT is the first EU initiative bringing together the three sides of the knowledge triangle : business (companies and SMEs), higher education institutions and research centres. The EIT aims to increase the cooperation and integration between higher education, business and research to facilitate the transition from: student to entrepreneur idea to product lab to customer
EIT Community
KIC EIT Raw Materials Mission: to boost the competitiveness, growth and attractiveness of the European raw materials sector via radical innovation and entrepreneurship. Vision: to develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe Goals: Creating and developing new game changing businesses across Europe; Boosting the existing RM sector through the market introduction of new materials, investment in new production and processing units, system integration and the setting up of new partnerships across the value chain using innovative ICT solutions and smart product design; Creating new entrepreneurial education approaches addressing the development needs of graduates and professionals in the RM sector to support the effective transformation of ideas into businesses and contribute to a resource and cost-efficient industry.
Strategic perspectives and focus markets
EIT Raw Materials Co-Location Centers
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in Northern CLC
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in the Baltic Sea CLC
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in the Eastern CLC
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in the Western CLC
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in the Central CLC
EIT Raw Materials Core and Associated Partners in the Southern CLC
EIT Raw Materials Governance
EIT Raw Materials Themes Exploration and raw materials resource assessment Mining in challenging environments Increased resource efficiency in mineral and processes metallurgical Recycling and materials chain optimisation for End-of-Life products Substitution of critical and toxic materials in products and for optimised performance Design of products and services for the circular economy
EIT Raw Materials Activities Matchmaking & Networking Validation & Acceleration Business Creation & Support Learning & Education
KIC activities KIC ACTIVITIES = KIC ADDED-VALUE ACTIVITY + Total KIC KIC funding COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITY (max 100%) Portfolio of activities from: Education Research and innovation Entrepreneurship Contributing to the integration of the knowledge triangle and the overall objectives of the EIT Establishment, administration and coordination of activities May be financed up to 100% by the EIT Having a clear and described link with at least one KIC addedvalue activity Not financed by the EIT
KIC Funding and Activities
EIT Raw Materials KAVAs and Activities Matchmaking & Networking Validation & Acceleration Learning & Outreach Business Creation & Support 1. InfoCenter Service desk / network / data base for providing knowledge of (a) Lab & test environment (b) Research & expertise (c) Idea& innovation 2. Raw MatTERS Matches Combining existing technology with new business models for licensing, joint ventures, access for students to find a job and a job to find a student, a platform for EU wide internships, SME needs for skills & expertise 3. IDEA Camp Event for idea exchange, starting event e.g. for SME Fast Track 4. Intrapreneurship Facilitator Event for generation & acceleration of intrapreneurship 5. Up-scaling An innovation project that is at or near a TRL of demonstration or prototyping and needs a specific additional step to be taken These projects aim at (a) Integration of existing technology (b) De-siloing and value chain co-operation (c) Bringing technologies to the market 6. Network of Infrastructure Combining existing facilities to reach critical mass in the areas of (a) Pilot plants / technical centres (b) Analytical and modelling infrastructure 7. PhD Modules Raw MatTERS relevant courses / seminars / workshops 8. Interdisciplinary Masters Modules Modules for Masters Programmes focusing on Raw MatTERS Themes and industry needs 9. Continuing Education Lifelong learning approaches address the industry's needs for qualified professionals 10. Social Awareness Raising Aims to raise society s and decision makers awareness through events and media coverage 11. Incubator Services Providing entrepreneurship services for supporting new start-ups (scouting, business model development, access to funding and technology, coaching, etc.) Supporting new spin-offs and existing SMEs in creating their business 12. Raw MatTERS prize Aiming to create buzz 13. Growth booster Providing soft landing for SMEs expansion abroad and tailor made benchmarking and matchmaking of local / regional actors 14. Funding instruments Using own Raw MatTERS fund for pushing the best projects
Current updates Calendar of events: https://eitrawmaterials.eu/events/ Call for projects Q1 each year Partnering : Core partner see website for list Associate partner see website for list Task partner- any organisation can get involved as a task partner
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Thank you for your attention RawMaterials is supported by the EIT, a body of the European Union