Improved Production and Maintenance Processes in Shipyards (IA) | 3 December 2019 | 21 April 2020

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The call opened the 3 December 2019 and it is classified as a “ IA –  Innovation Action ” and the focus area is: Smart, green and integrated transport.

European Ship building, repair, modification and maintenance has been founded upon a technology based competitive advantage which has enabled it to build, improve and maintain the world’s most advanced ships. However, competitors are also becoming more advanced and seeking to enter European high technology markets. Europe is still a global leader for very high technology ships such as large passenger vessels, but this is a niche and competitors have a strategy to also enter these markets.

The market is particularly challenging for smaller shipyards across Europe who can be agile to develop and maintain niche products or to be integrated within smart supply chains yet do not have significant resources to undertake research and innovation. Consequently, continuous innovation is needed for the sector to remain competitive.

Scope

  1. The development of innovative technologies and systems to enhance the competitiveness of production and maintenance processes within European shipbuilders and ship yards, particularly those with potential to reduce CO2 and/or other polluting emissions.
  2. To identify and adress the necessary related skills development needs and strategies in order to maximise the value from innovative production technologies and practices.
  3. Testing and physical demonstration of the developed technologies to at least TRL 5
  4. Development of business plans and roll out strategies.
  5. IPR and or other measures to reduce leakage of the developed innovations outside of Europe.

Whilst not excluding very large shipyards, an emphasis on the competitive needs of smaller and medium size shipyards across Europe would be welcome in cases where the incremental benefits from Research and Innovation maybe higher.

More information here.

Deadline

The deadline is  21 April 2020 17:00:00 Brussels time (single stage)

Project duration

The signature of grant agreement is usually expected maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission. Maximum project duration not yet indicated.

Financial allocation

The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of up to between EUR 4 and 6 million would allow the specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. The total budget expected for this call is €15million. The funding rate is equal to 70%. Exception: the eligible costs of non-profit beneficiaries may be reimbursed at 100%.

Partnership

The list of eligible countries for funding can be found in Annex A. However, some non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects.

Eligibility conditions for participation in IA : At least three legal entities. Each of the three must be established in a different EU Member State or Horizon 2020 associated country. All three legal entities must be independent of each other.

Sole participants formed by several legal entities (e.g. European Research Infrastructure Consortia, European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation, central purchasing bodies) are eligible if the above-mentioned minimum conditions are satisfied by the legal entities forming together the sole participant.

Further information

Further details on the scope and expected impact of of the call can be found in the “Work Programme 2018-2020 – 11. Smart, green and integrated transport” pp. 88-89.

Further info on eligibilities could be found in Annex B and Annex C.

Offshore wind basic science and balance of plant (RIA) | 3 December 19 | 21 April 2020

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The call opened the 3 December 2019 and it is classified as a “ RIA –  Research and Innovation Action ” and the focus area is: Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future (LC).

The contribution of offshore wind power to the energy mix is expected to increase significantly by 2030. Better knowledge of basic wind energy science and related areas contributes to the cost reductions required to achieve that goal.

Scope

Proposals are expected to address one or more of the following research areas for offshore, identified in the SET-Plan Implementation Plan:

  1. Atmospheric multi-scale flow modelling (from meso-scale to wind farm flows);
  2. Understanding and modelling key uncertainties and physical phenomena of offshore wind energy design and operation (e.g. fluid-structure, soil-structure and electro-mechanical interaction, large motion prediction, turbulence, wave modelling, mooring line behaviour);
  3. High performance computing and digitalisation (e.g. data processing, machine learning and data analytics methods for implementation in data‑driven design, digital twins and control and monitoring for O&M);
  4. Development and validation of models of structural damage and degradation for offshore wind turbines and/or for their components as functions of loads and environment;
  5. Numerical and test methods for accurate assessment of system and component reliability when introducing new materials and technologies;
  6. Other offshore balance of plant aspects related to the manufacturing, construction, installation and/or decommissioning of large-scale wind turbines.

While offshore wind must be the cornerstone of the proposal addressing any bullet point above, onshore wind may also be covered when synergies may be exploited from including both. This is just a possibility and not a requirement.

The proposals are expected to bring new technologies/models/methods to TRL 4-5 (please see part G of the General Annexes).

Proposals should lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE); those addressing any of the first four bullet points above should also aim to increase the market value of wind power.

More information here

Deadline

The deadline is 21 April 2020 17:00:00 Brussels time (single stage).

Project duration

The signature of grant agreement is expected maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission (Evaluation results: maximum 5 months from the deadline for submission). No maximum project duration indicated.

Financial allocation

The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 2 to 4 million would allow this challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. The total budget expected for this call is €8million. The funding rate is equal to 100% of eligible costs of eligible costs.

Partnership

The list of eligible countries for funding can be found in Annex A. However, some non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects.

Eligibility conditions for participation in RIA : At least three legal entities. Each of the three must be established in a different EU Member State or Horizon 2020 associated country. All three legal entities must be independent of each other.

Sole participants formed by several legal entities (e.g. European Research Infrastructure Consortia, European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation, central purchasing bodies) are eligible if the above-mentioned minimum conditions are satisfied by the legal entities forming together the sole participant.

Further information

Further details on the scope and expected impact of of the call can be found in the “Work Programme 2018-2020 – Secure, clean and efficient energy”pp. 106-107.

Further info on eligibilities could be found in Annex B and Annex C.

Training course “Financing the cooperation in the Mediterranean through European programs” | 2 – 3 April 2020 | Lyon

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France Clusters is launching its brand new training session “Financing the cooperation in the Mediterranean through European programs”.

The training programme will focus on Erasmus+ Call for proposals Capacity Building in the field of higher education 2020 and 2014-2020 ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme.

The general objectives of the training

  • Acquire knowledge and practical information about EU funding opportunities to support cooperation in the Mediterranean, notably Erasmus+ call for proposals Capacity Building in the field of higher education 2020 and 2014-2020 ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme, through specific and project-oriented sessions
  • Improve practical skills related to the application process (including how to interpret correctly a call for proposal, how to design and develop effective project ideas, how to fill the application form) through cooperative compilation of application forms and the analysis of successful projects
  • Learn and get guidance on the preparation and management of financial, budgeting and contractual aspects through concrete examples and direct evidences
  • Get news on the funding opportunities for the next programming period 2021-2027
  • Make contacts with potential project partners both from Europe and South-Mediterranean countries

Please check the flyer for more details on the programme of both days.

Who can attend

The training session targets most notably cluster managers, members of cluster management teams (innovative managers, project managers, etc), but also representatives of business networks and higher education institutions both from Europe and South-Mediterranean countries. The working language is English.

Where & when does the training session take place?

02 and 03 April 2020, in Lyon, France.

Participants can decide to participate either to one or both days.

Training fees
1 day: EUR 480 VAT excluded/ per person (for France Clusters’ members) or EUR 780 VAT excluded/ per person (for NOT members)
2 days: EUR 960 VAT excluded/ per person (for France Clusters’ members) or 1560 VAT excluded/ per person (for NOT members)

South-Mediterranean clusters

Training fees and travel costs for cluster managers or members of cluster management teams from South Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia) can be supported by THE NEXT SOCIETY project.

Why should I participate?

Participants will receive practical information on 2 different types of funding opportunities offered by EU programmes supporting the cooperation between European and South Mediterranean organizations, including clusters and business networks, which are expected to launch new calls for proposals in the next few months.

Projects approved in the past, involving European and/or South-Med clusters, include for instance:

  • FOSTEX– Fostering innovation in the Jordan and Moroccan textile industry  (Erasmus+ programme)
  • TEX-MED ALLIANCES– Textile Mediterranean Alliances for Business Development, Internationalization and Innovation (2014-2020 ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme)
  • MedSNAIL– Sustainable Networks for Agro-food Innovation Leading in the Mediterranean (2014-2020 ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme)

 I am interested, how to participate?

Please fill the application form ( available here: https://forms.gle/a4JLw2cXQvBaxPAy7) to confirm your interest.

Looks interesting for my network, how can you support?

  • Know any cluster manager or cluster colleague both at national/international level potentially interested  in our training? please connect us!
  • Alternatively, please share this information around you

Additional information or clarifications?

Reach out Sara Botti, Europe and international project officer at France Clusters

sara.botti@franceclusters.fr; +33 (0)4 72 91 27 07;  Skype: botti.sara

 

Source: European Cluster Collaboration Platform

APPLY FOR A STAND at European Maritime Day EXPO | Postponed

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logo of EMD with a view on Cork

European Maritime Day 2020 (Cork, Ireland, 14 &15 May) offers the opportunity for maritime stakeholders to participate at European Maritime Day EXPO.

The official launch of registration for participating in the conference will take place later in February. In the meantime you have now the possibility to apply for a stand at EMD EXPO during the two-day conference.

European Maritime Day and EMD EXPO is an ideal place for stakeholders to showcase innovative ideas, products and services related to the themes of the conference, to meet, exchange experience and discuss the latest developments on blue economy.

Space is limited!

Apply at: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/things-to-do/festivals-events/european-maritime-day/european-maritime-day-expo-2020.

 

Deadline for applications: 15 March 2020

Read more at EMD website.

Call for application: EU Sustainable Energy Week Awards | 10 February

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This call is relevant for projects dealing with energy efficiency and renewables within the European Union. Projects must be ongoing or concluded after 30 June 2019.

During the EU Sustainable Energy Week, the year’s most outstanding projects will be crowned winners of the EU Sustainable Energy Awards, also known as the EUSEW Awards.

If you are focused on clean, sustainable and renewable energy and think that your project deserves pan-European recognition, then you should apply for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards!

The competition features 3 categories:
• Engagement – recognising activities of high social value, inspiring and motivating citizens to change their energy use habits
• Innovation – honouring outstanding EU-funded events that show an original and innovative approach to the sustainable energy transition
• Youth – identifying exceptional activities carried out by people under 30

 

Apply until 10 February 2020

Read the guidelines for more information on the eligibility, evaluation criteria and application process!

Need some inspiration? Take a look at last year’s winners:

Appel à Petits Projets spécifique sur les approches de co-gestion des AMP.

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Le réseau MedPAN a mis en place un dispositif d’aide à petits projets dans l’objectif d’appuyer les AMP dans leur rôle de protection durable de la biodiversité méditerranéenne, tout en assurant un développement économique durable des activités humaines.

L’appel cible les approches de co-gestion des AMP et est uniquement ouvert aux six pays suivants : Maroc, Algérie, Tunisie, Liban, Turquie et Albanie.

 Ces Appels à Petits Projets sont ouverts aux organisations en charge de la gestion d’une AMP en Méditerranée, ainsi qu’aux autres organisations (ONG, entreprises privées, institutions scientifiques, etc.) collaborant avec les autorités en charge de la gestion d’AMP en Méditerranée.

Les gestionnaires d’AMP et les organismes désirant en bénéficier devront envoyer un Formulaire de Demande de Subvention complet au Secrétariat MedPAN avant le 5 février 2020.

Tous les détails concernant l’éligibilité des participants ou les types de projet qui seront retenus ainsi que le processus de sélection sont présentés en détail dans le Règlement de l’Appel à Petits Projets spécifique.

Pour déposer un dossier de subvention :

  1. Lisez attentivement le Règlement de l’appel pour évaluer si votre projet répond aux critères.
    Téléchargez le Règlement de l’Appel à Petits Projets spécifique sur les approches de co-gestion des AMP.
  2. Remplissez le Formulaire de Demande de Subvention.
    Téléchargez le Formulaire de Demande de Subvention.
  3. Envoyez votre dossier avec tous les documents requis à projet[at]medpan.orgau plus tard le 5 février 2020 à minuit.

 

Pour plus d’information

https://medpan.org/fr/activites_principales/appels-a-petits-projets-2/

2019 European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Info Day | 25 November | Brussels

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Save the date – EMFF Info Day will take place on Monday 25 November 2019 at Albert Borschette Congress Center, in Brussels.

New blue economy call will be presented in a series of presentations organised by EASME and the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission.

The aim of the Info Day is to present funding opportunities under the 2019 « Blue Economy Window » call for proposals and to attract new applicants and potential beneficiaries.

Our project advisers will be on the spot to answer your questions. You will also have the opportunity to hear testimonials from a successful company that benefited from the European funding in the previous years.

You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the match-making session and meet your potential partners, stakeholders and other professionals in the field of blue economy.

Registration will open soon.

The session will be web-streamed.

 

Practical Information

When: Monday, 25 November, 2019 – 14:00 to 19:00
Where: Albert Borschette Congress Center, Brussels, Belgium

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/easme/en/2019-european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund-info-day

MedPAN | Appel à Petits Projets spécifique Gestion durable des tortues marines | 30 Septembre 2019

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MedPAN lance aujourd’hui un Appel à Petits Projets spécifique, destiné à soutenir les actions menées dans les Aires Marines Protégées (AMP) de Méditerranée. Les Appels à Petits Projets ont pour but de renforcer la gestion des AMP du réseau MedPAN. Veuillez noter que cet appel a un règlement spécifique. Vous trouverez tous les détails ci-dessous.

L’Appel à Petits Projets MedPAN est ouvert aux :

  • Organisations en charge de la gestion d’une AMP en Méditerranée,
  • Ainsi qu’aux autres organisations (ONG, entreprises privées, institutions scientifiques, etc.) collaborant avec les autorités en charge de la gestion d’AMP en Méditerranée.

Appel à Petits Projets spécifique Gestion durable des tortues marines

L’appel cible la gestion durable des tortues marines par les AMP.

Les AMP éligibles doivent démontrer la présence récurrente ou occasionnelle de sites de ponte de tortues marines.

Les gestionnaires d’AMP et les organismes désirant en bénéficier devront envoyer un Formulaire de Demande de Subvention complet au Secrétariat MedPAN avant le 30 septembre 2019.

Tous les détails concernant l’éligibilité des participants ou les types de projet qui seront retenus ainsi que le processus de sélection sont présentés en détail dans le Règlement de l’Appel à Petits Projets spécifique.

Pour déposer un dossier de subvention :

  1. Lisez attentivement le Règlement de l’appel pour évaluer si votre projet répond aux critères.
    Téléchargez le Règlement de l’Appel à Petits Projets spécifique sur la gestion durable des tortues marines.
  2. Remplissez le Formulaire de Demande de Subvention.
    Téléchargez le Formulaire de Demande de Subvention.
  3. Envoyez votre dossier avec tous les documents requis à projet@medpan.org au plus tard le 30 septembre 2019 à minuit.

N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute question relative à cet Appel à Petits Projets.

Cet Appel à Petits Projets est mené avec le soutien financier de la fondation MAVA.

Source: MedPAN

Information days Horizon 2020 Calls | 16-17 September 2019 | Brussels

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This event, organised by EASME, targets potential applicants to the 2020 calls for project proposals under the Horizon 2020 Challenge 5 « Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials ».

 

REGISTRATION

Organisers aim to keep, to the best level possible, equilibrium between applicants from different countries and organisations by screening registration requests before accepting them. You are kindly requested to limit participation to maximum two people per organisation.  Organisers reserve the right to refuse registrations if there are too many participants from the same organisation/institution. Priority will be given to those who register early.

Only one e-mail address per participant can be registered in the system. You are free to choose the sessions you are interested in and design your own programme.

 

MATCHMAKING

From 3 July onwards, you will have the option to schedule bilateral meetings and present your interests in certain topics, your expertise on specific matters and/or your project ideas to possible project partners.

A matchmaking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners to judge a possible future collaboration. People meet and greet at high speed.  A few minutes are usually enough to build connections, then the bell rings and the next meeting starts.

 

Register here

Horizon 2020 | Empower SME clusters to bring SMEs ‘across the valley of death’ | 4 April – 4 September 2019

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4 April – 4 September 2019

The call opened the 4th of April 2019 and it is classified as a Bio-based Industries Coordination and Support action (BBI-CSA)

CSA: actions consisting primarily of accompanying measures such as standardisation, dissemination, awareness-raising and communication, networking, coordination or support services, policy dialogues and mutual learning exercises and studies, including design studies for new infrastructure, and may also include complementary activities of networking and coordination between programmes in different countries.

 

BLUE ECONOMY TOPIC: Clusters

The specific challenge is to design the appropriate tools and system to build the capacity of SME clusters so that they can train SMEs to devise excellent projects that are scalable, investment ready and which convey these qualities to potential investors.

Identify possible systems for enabling SME clusters to set up a platform where SME entrepreneurs in the bio-based industry and investors can exchange expertise and business opportunities that could lead to successful cooperation. The scope includes the necessary steps to ‘train the trainers’ as well as practical steps SMEs can use when preparing and presenting projects with a high level of investment readiness and building the capacity of SME clusters to build links with investors.

Proposals should devise a framework that can be used to select the best projects through a competition in which investors evaluate and select winning SME proposals at regional level. If the winner’s reward is a cash prize, its value is not an eligible cost in the framework of the grant agreement.

Proposals should also set the basis for a European final of regional winners, and hence, proposers should link up with relevant and interested regional authorities.

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) will set up an industry and market expert group from among its members to provide expertise on the implementation and follow-up of the different tasks and help organise meetings. This expert group is not to be a part of the proposal, but will be offered to the project consortium to assist as needed.

 

More information