Welcome to the webinar
Horizon Europe
The next EU research & innovation funding programme (2021 – 2027
)Esther Verhoeven
Lieke Michiels van Kessenich 29 October 2020
1. Introduction
2. Horizon Europe
3. Policy background
4. Horizon Europe: 3 Pillars
5. Missions
Programme
2. Horizon Europe
2014-2020
€ 70 billion
2021-2027
€ 80 billion
Evolution not revolution
Focus on Impact and Excellence
Global
Challenges Innovative Europe
Widening participation & strengthening ERA Excellent
Science
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Horizon Europe – Structure
Support breakthrough innovations
Create more impact through mission- orientation and citizen’s involvement
Strengthen international cooperation Increase openness
Rationalise funding possibilities
Launch of the
European Innovation Council 5 missions in the research and
innovation area
Extended association possibilities
Adoption of Open Science policies 3 types of partnerships for
more efficiency Recommendations interim evaluation
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Timeline Horizon Europe
Orientation paper
Pre-draft Strategic
Plan
Draft Strategic
Plan
with (shadow) strategic configurations of HE PC
Orientation paper R&I days
22-24 Sep 2020
Adoption of Strategic Plan
Dec 2019 Apr-May 2020 Jun-Jul 2020 Q4/2020 Q1/2021
3. Policy background
6 Commission priorities (2019-2024)
• A European Green Deal
• A Europe fit for the digital age
• An economy that works for people
• A stronger Europe in the world
• Promoting our European way of life
• A new push for European democracy
4. Horizon Europe: 3 Pillars
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Global
Challenges Innovative Europe
Widening participation & strengthening ERA Excellent
Science
Pillar 1
Excellent Science
Pillar 1
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ERC changes in panel structure
https://erc.europa.eu/news/new-erc-panel-structure-2021-and-2022
More information:
• horizon.erc@rvo.nl
• horizon.mariecurie@rvo.nl
• saske.hoving@rvo.nl for Research Infrastructures
Minimal changes
Pillar 2
Global challenges
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Focus on impact!
Pillar 2
Instruments Research and Innovation Actions Innovation Actions
Coordination and Support Actions
From policy priorities to designing your project
6 Priorities 4 KSOs
Strategic Plan
15 Impact Areas
A. […] leading the development of key digital and enabling technologies [for] digital and green transitions
B. Restoring Europe’s ecosystems and biodiversity, […] to ensure food security and a clean and healthy environment.
C. Making Europe the first digitally led circular, climate-neutral and sustainable economy […]
D. Creating a more resilient, inclusive and democratic European society, […] empowering all citizens to act in the green and digital transitions.
Key Strategic Orientations (KSOs)
17 Sustainable food systems and nutrition security
# 30 Food and nutrition security for all from farm to fork
Example 4 KSOs B
4 KSOs 4 KSOs
15 Impact Areas 15 Impact Areas
32 Expected Impacts
From policy priorities to designing your project
6 Priorities 4 KSOs Destinations Calls
Topics
Expected Outcomes
Strategic Plan
Cluster 5: Climate, Energy & Mobility
Example
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Expected EU contribution between EUR X and & million
Type of action Research and Innovation Action (RIA) Technology or societal readiness level activities are expected to achieve TRL 6
Topic structure
Expected outcomes:
• …
• …
• …
Your project starts here!
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced testing time by 30%
- Increase of battery life-time by 30%
Call / Topic
NextGen EV components:
Innovative Battery Management Systems
Destinations
- Clean & competitive solutions for all transport modes
- Zero emission road transport
Expected Outputs
- e.g. new simulation tools
THE DESTINATION IS CLEAR - HOW YOU GET THERE,
IS UP TO YOU
Pillar 3
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Innovative Europe
Bringing deep tech
innovations to market Pillar 3
EIC Yearly work programmes Programme managers Rebuttal
AI tool
Transparancy Fast Track
European Innovation Council
ACCELERATOR PATHFINDER
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TRANSITION
Number of partners
3 6 9 TRL
Horizontal
Widening participation & Strengthening the ERA
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Horizontal Optimising impact
Geographical spread Capacity building
Networking of and access to excellence
Questions? Get in touch with our National Contact Points
https://www.rvo.nl/subsidie-en-financieringswijzer/horizon-europe-onderzoek-en-innovatie/horizon-europe-overzicht-adviseurs
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5. Missions
5 missions proposed by Mission Boards
A Climate Resilient Europe - Prepare Europe for climate disruptions and
accelerate the transformation to a climate resilient and just Europe by 2030
Mission Starfish 2030: Restore our Ocean and Waters
100 Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030 - by and for the citizens
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THE KEY TO SUCCESS:
Ask the EC to fund your research Help the EU to solve its problems!
6. How can RVO help you?
Covid-19 and crisis
Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF)
Budget
Brexit
Context & uncertainties
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Official start Horizon Europe: January 2021
Expected pre-publication of Work Programmes: Beginning of 2021
information today is based on DRAFT WPs
RVO Horizon Europe start events: February / March 2021
Timeline
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Communication about calls via newsletters, social media…
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Infodays & webinars
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Partner search, matchmaking
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Proposal proofreading
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Financial & legal advice
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Training
Further RVO support
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Support Dutch delegation in Horizon Programme Committees
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Gather input for work programmes via
“klankbordgroepen”
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