EU Research & Innovation: What’s next? 2012-2020 Opportunities for Socio-economic Sciences & Humanities (SSH)

Stijn Delauré 1

K.U.Leuven Research Coordination Office

INNOVATION-CENTRED

Summarizing… Participation by SSH in FP often requires building bridges with other disciplines

Oportunities for SSH are hidden

EU is interested in IMPACT (on society, economy, policy, research careers,…

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Overview of presentation • FP7: 2007-2013 – K.U.Leuven in FP7 – Relevant upcoming novelties – Opportunities for SSH

• Horizon 2020: 2014-2020 – Proposed structure – Opportunities for SSH – Call for action 3

EU budget for research increases (so far)

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EU: Annual Framework Programme budgets (1984-2013)

FP7 (2007-2013): €55 billion Still ~€20 billion to be spend…

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4th interim FP7 report (published in August 2011)

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7th Framework Programme for RTD B€

2007-2013

2.5 B€ for SSH (not hidden) another ~4 B€ for SSH is hidden (Cooperation) 6

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K.U.Leuven participation per FP7 theme >350 approved FP7 projects, ~110 M€

⇔ Critical mass ⇔ Excellent scientists

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HW success stories in FP7

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FP7-SSH: Johan Swinnen, Bart Van Looy, Marie-Claire Foblets, Otto Toivanen, Luc Van Liedekerke, Jan Wouters, Geert Bouckaert, Geert Loosveldt, Renilde Veugelers, Paul De Grauwe, Stef Proost FP7-Health: Rudi D’Hooge, Jos Dumortier FP7-ICT: Jos Dumortier, Dirk De Grooff FP7-KBBE: Johan Swinnen FP7-NMP: Kris Dierickx FP7-Environment: Denise Van Regemorter FP7-Space: Jan Wouters FP7-Security: Jos Dumortier, Jan Wouters, Ivo Aertsen

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FP7-Infrastructure: Frank Van Eynde, Geert Loosveldt Marie Curie ITN: Reine Meylaerts, Siegfried Dewitte, Luc Reychler ERC: Jo Van Biesebroeck, Michael Schiltz

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CIP-ICT-policysupport: Fred Truyen, Jos Dumortier

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K.U.Leuven central EU-team • DOC (Research Coordination Office) • Stijn Delauré, An Jansen, Mary Ann Doumen, Karine Aert • +32-16-320-944 or +32-16-320-946 • [email protected]

• LRD (Tech Transfer Office) • Elke Lammertyn, Sofie Heroes, Tine Heylen, Sarah Malevé, Myriam Witvrouw, Monique Vanhaeren • +32-16-320-621 or +32-16-326-520 • [email protected]

• FMPC (Financial Monitoring Dep.) • Natalie Van Geel, Patricia Pardon, Karen Franck, Sofie Guilmet, Ellen Wauters • +32-16-328-408 • [email protected]

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Overview • FP7: 2012-2013 – K.U.Leuven in FP7 – Relevant upcoming novelties – Opportunities for SSH

• Horizon 2020: 2014-2020 – Proposed structure – Opportunities for SSH – Call for action 10

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ERC Synergy Grant • General – Call deadline: 25 Jan. 2012 (pilot call) – Budget per project: up to 15 M€ – Interdisciplinary collaboration of 2 to 4 PI’s

• Particularities: – 10 to 15 Synergy Grants in 2012 (intense competition) – ‘Bottom-up’-research priorities and the configuration of the group determined by the individual investigators (‘genuine collaboration’) – PIs must be strongly committed to the project. – PIs expected to spend significant periods of ‘core time’ together, but groups not required to be physically located in the same place. – Evaluation will be on the sole criterion of excellence. – PIs with excellent track records of independent creative thinking, 11 regardless of their career stage.

FP7-People: Marie Curie Actions

ESR: early-stage researcher, 0-4y post master degree ER: experienced researcher, >4y or PhD degree

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Programme • FP7: 2012-2013 – K.U.Leuven in FP7 – Relevant upcoming novelties – Opportunities for SSH • Within and outside FP7

• Horizon 2020: 2014-2020 – Proposed structure – Opportunities for SSH – Call for action 15

www.Net4Society.eu

= network of SSH National Contact Points

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Listing all SSH-relevant topics! Some examples from current calls for proposals: •

KBBE.2012.2.2-03: Impact of lifestyle on well-being & diet-related disease

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ICT-2011.8.2 ICT for access to cultural resources

– SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Economics, Gender Science, Psychology, Sociology – SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Anthropology, Sociology, Arts

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NMP.2012.1.4-5 Improving education in nanotechnologies to match the skill needs of EU industry and society

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SEC-2012.6.5-1 Legitimacy and effectiveness of legal measures against security threats

– SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Education, Finance, Gender Sciences, Sociology

– SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Law, Sociology

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SiS.2012.2.2.1-1: Supporting actions on Innovation in the classroom: teacher training on inquiry based teaching methods on a large scale

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INFRA-2012-1.1.3. Research infrastructures for archaeological datasets and related technologies

– SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Education, Psychology, Sociology

– SSH Relevant Scientific Field: Archaeology, Conservation and Heritage Research

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FP7-SSH-2012 Call deadline: 2 Febr. 2012 • Large-scale projects: 5.5 - 6.5 M€ / project • Small- or medium-sized projects: 3 countries

Examples of topics, relevant for K.U.Leuven researchers: • SSH.2012.1.1-1: Education systems in the 21st century • SSH.2012.1.1-2: Unveiling creativity for innovation in Europe • SSH.2012.2.2-1: Governance of cohesion and diversity in urban contexts • SSH.2012.2.2-2: European energy security, incl. economic dimension • SSH.2012.3.2-1: Families in transition • SSH.2012.3.2-2: Understanding disabilities in evolving societies • SSH.2012.4.2-1: Human rights in EU external relations & internal policies • SSH.2012.5.1-1: Exercising EU citizenship 18

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Forward looking: FP7-SSH-2013 (1) Call to be published in summer 2012, deadline early 2013 “List of potential research topics” (18 Oct. 2011) Activity 8.1: Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society - European case 1. Overcoming youth unemployment in Europe 2. ERA-NET Plus on the future of the welfare state 3. Impact of ageing societies on tax systems in Europe 4. Economic underpinnings of social innovations - strengthening innovation towards European societal challenges Activity 8.2: Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective: Paths towards sustainable development 1. Social entrepreneurship for innovative societies 2. The role of multinational companies in addressing global societal challenges 3. Prospects for green economy and sustainable lifestyles in 4. Single market, innovation and regional convergence Activity 8.3: Major trends in society and their implications 1. Social Innovation – empowering people, contributing to welfare and work 2. The gender factor in innovation policies 3. Origins, impact and governance of short term seasonal and circular migration in the EU 4. Development of the Third Sector and its social and economic impact 19

Forward looking: FP7-SSH-2013 (2) Activity 8.4: in the world 1. Security and democracy in the neighbourhood: the case of the Caucasus 2. Media in conflicts and peace-building 3. ERA-NET on social sciences with India 4. Facing the transition in the Mediterranean area: empowering the young generation Activity 8.5: The Citizen in the European Union 1. The multilingual challenge for the citizen: unity in diversity 2. Transmitting and benefiting from cultural heritage in Europe 3. Public/private relationships in public policy making 4. The fight against trafficking in human beings Activity 8.6: Socio-economic and scientific indicators 1. Mapping data needs on childhood and youth in Europe Activity 8.7: Foresight activities 1. Post carbon cities in : A long-term outlook Activity 8.8: Horizontal actions 1. Impact assessment of SSH research in Europe 2. Net4Society NCP network

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Member states funding for EU projects • Joint Programming Initiatives (JPI) – launch in 2012 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Neurodegenerative diseases (pilot) Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change Cultural Heritage and Global Change A Healthy diet for a healthy Life The microbial challenge Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe More Years, Better Lives - Demographic Changes Urban Europe - Global Challenges, Local Solutions Water Challenges for a Changing World Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans

“Virtual common pot”

• JPI-like initiatives (co-funding from member states) – SET-Plan (energy) 21 – FET-flagships, EIT, ambient-assistent living, JTIs,…

JPI Cultural Heritage ⇒ Overcome fragmentation of cultural heritage research initiatives in EU ⇒ Improve efficiency of the scarce financial resources, exploit synergies Economical impact of cultural heritage – – – –

Impact on tourism: 335 billion euro/year Impact on employment: 9 million jobs Market for conservation: 5 billion euro/year EU: worldwide leadership

Environmental impact – Re-use of buildings

Socio-cultural impact – Cultural heritage: collective past of EU – Contributes to European identity – Stimulates cohesion, stability and continuation

⇒ BE representative in Scientific Advisory Board: prof. Koen Van Balen – K.U.Leuven network for Cultural Heritage will be called together in Dec/Jan

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CIP: Competitiveness & Innovation

• Funding for pilot actions, involving both public and private organisations, for validating in real settings, innovative and interoperable ICT based services in areas such as: ICT for health, ageing and inclusion; Digital Libraries; ICT for improved public services; ICT for energy efficiency and smart mobility; Multilingual web and Internet evolution. 23 • http://ec.europa.eu/cip/ict-psp (6th call deadline: June 2012)

Programme • FP7: 2012-2013 – K.U.Leuven in FP7 – Relevant upcoming novelties – Opportunities for SSH

• Horizon 2020: 2014-2020 – Proposed structure – Opportunities for SSH – Call for action 24

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Towards FP8: integration of programs • • •

FP7 Cooperation (pre-competitive) ERC, Marie Curie Joint Technology Initiatives, PPPs (industry-driven)

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Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (innovation activities, SMEs are primary target)

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European Institute of Innovation and Technology (knowledge triangle: education-research-innovation) –

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Horizon 2020

2013: Food4Future, Healty Ageing

Structural Funds

https://www.kuleuven.be/gedocumenteerd/k/d/KP7/towards_FP8.html

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How much?

• Overall amount for Horizon 2020: • €80 billion in constant 2011 prices (€90 billion in current prices) • 46% increase compared to current period (2007-2013)

• Research and innovation increases to 8.5% of EU budget • Publication: 30 November 2011 • For decision by European Council and European Parliament 26

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Horizon 2020 – Objectives and structure Europe 2020 priorities European Research Area

International cooperation Shared objectives and principles Tackling Societal Challenges − Health, demographic change and wellbeing − Food security and the bio-based economy − Secure, clean and efficient energy − Smart, green and integrated transport − Supply of raw materials − Resource efficiency and climate action − Inclusive, innovative and secure societies EIT contribute to addressing these challenges

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Simplified access

Creating Industrial Leadership and Competitive Frameworks − Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies : Micro- & nanoelectronics, Photonics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Advanced materials, Advanced manufacturing & processing systems,(Key Enabling Technologies), ICT, Space − Access to risk finance − Innovation in SMEs

Excellence in the Science Base Frontier research (ERC) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Skills and career development (Marie Curie) Research infrastructures

Common rules, toolkit of funding schemes

Dissemination & 27 knowledge tranfer

What are the priorities? 1 Excellence in the science base • World class excellence; developing and attracting talent – ERC: Frontier research (European Research Council) – Starting Grants, Advanced Grants, Proof of Concept, Synergy Grants

– Marie Curie Actions: Skills, training, career development – Only 4 remaining actions

– ESFRI: Research infrastructures (ESFRI roadmap) – Incl. DARIAH (digital research infrastructure for the arts & humanities)

– FET: Future and emerging technologies – Across all themes, not only ICT/Energy – FET Flagships (Human Brain Project, ITFoM, GuardianAngels,...) 28

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What are the priorities? 2 Tackling societal challenges • Responding directly to EU objectives; whole chain from research to market – – – – – –

Health, demographic change & wellbeing Food security, sustainable agriculture & bio-based economy Secure, clean & efficient energy Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action and resource efficiency including raw materials Inclusive, innovative and secure societies

Observation: plenty of opportunities for socio-economic sciences, but not for humanities... 29

Societal challenges •

Health, demographic changes & wellbeing: – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Understanding the determinants of health, improving disease prevention Developing cost-effective screening programmes Improving surveillance Understanding disease Improving diagnosis Using in-silico medicine for improving disease prediction & mgmt Treating disease Transferring knowledge into clinical practice & scalable innovation actions Better use of health data Improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making Active ageing, independent and assisted living Individual empowerment for self-management of health Promoting integrated care Optimising the effectiveness of health care systems 30

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Societal challenges •

Food security, sustainable agriculture, bio-economy: – Sustainable agriculture & forestry • • • • • •

Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change Providing ecosystems services and public goods Empowerment of rural areas, support to policies Informed consumer choices Healthy and safe foods and diets for all Sustainable and competitive agri-food industry

– Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources • Developing sustainable fisheries • Developing competitive European aquaculture • Boosting marine innovation through biotechnology

– Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries • Fostering bio-economy and bio-based industries • Developing integrated biorefineries • Supporting market development for bio-based products and processes 31

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Secure, clean, efficient energy: – Reduction of energy consumption and carbon footprint • Bring to mass market technologies for smart and efficient energy use • Efficient and renewable heating-cooling systems • Foster European smart cities and communities

– Low cost, low carbon electricity supply • • • •

Wind energy Develop efficient, reliable, and cost-competitive solar energy systems Safe technologies for CO2 capture, transport and storage Develop geothermal, hydro, marine, other renewable energy options

– Alternative fuels and mobile energy sources • Make bio-energy competitive and sustainable • Reducing time-to-market of hydrogen and fuel cells technologies • New alternative fuels

– A single, smart European electricity grid – New knowledge and technologies – Robust decision making and public engagement, empowering markets

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Societal challenges •

Smart, green and integrated transport: – Resource efficient transport that respects the environment • Making aircraft, vehicles, vessels cleaner and quieter, reducing noise & vibration • Developing smart equipment and infrastructures • Improving transport & mobility in urban areas

– Better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security • • • •

Reduction of traffic congestion Improvements in the mobility of people and freight Developing new concepts of freight transport and logistics Reducing accident rates and fatal casualties

– Global leadership for the European transport industry • • • •

Developing next generation of transport means, securing future market Smart control systems on board Advanced production processes Exploring entirely new transport concepts

– Evidence-based transport policy for the long term 33

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Climate action and resource efficiency, incl. raw materials: – Fighting and adapting to climate change • Improving understanding of climate change, reliable climate projections • Assess impacts, vulnerabilities, cost-effective adaptation measures • Support mitigation policies

– Sustainable managing natural resources and ecosystems • Understanding of functioning of ecosystems, interaction with social systems • Knowledge and tools for effective decision making and public engagement

– Ensuring sustainable supply of non-energy & non-agricultural raw materials • Improve understanding of availability of raw materials • Promote sustainable supply, incl exploration, extraction, processing, recycling • Find alternatives for critical raw materials

– Enabling transition towards green economy through eco-innovation • • • •

Eco-innovative technologies, processes, services & boost market uptake Support innovative policies and societal challenges Measure progress towards green economy Foster resource efficiency through digital systems

– Global environmental observation & information systems

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Societal challenges •

Inclusive, innovative, secure societies: – Inclusive societies • • • •

Promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth Building resilient and inclusive societies in Europe Strengthen Europe’s role as global actor Closing the research and innovation divide in Europe

– Innovative societies • • • •

Strengthening evidence base and support for Innovation Union Supporting new forms of innovation, incl social innovation & creativity Ensuring societal engagement in R&I Promoting coherent and effective cooperation with third countries

– Secure societies • Fighting crime and terrorism and providing border and cyber security • Responding to and managing crises and disasters • Enhancing societal dimension of security & ensuring privacy and freedom in the internet 35

What are the priorities? 3 Creating industrial leadership; competitive frameworks • Business led R&I; raising private investment – Enabling and industrial technologies – Key Enabling Technologies – Micro- & nanoelectronics – Photonics – Nanotechnology – Biotechnology – Advanced materials – Advanced manufacturing & processing systems – ICT research – Space

– Access to risk finance – Debt instrument & Equity instrument

– Support for innovation in SMEs – Combination of CIP-EIP and Reseach for SMEs

• Grant to European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT) 36

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KET •

ICT: – – – – –

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Nanotechnologies: – – – –

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New generation components & systems Next generation computing Future internet Content technologies & information mgmt Advanced interfaces and robots Next generation nanomaterials, -devices, -nanosystems Ensuring safe development & application + societal dimension Efficient synthesis and manufacturing of nanomaterials, - systems Developing capacity-enhancing techniques, measuring methods

Advanced materials: – – – – –

Materials development & transformationi Mgmt of materials components Materials for sustainable and for creative industries Metrology, characterisation, standardisation, quality control Optimisation of the use / substitution of materials

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Biotechnology: – Boosting cutting-edge biotech as future innovation drivers – Biotechnology-based industrial processes – Innovative and competitive platform technologies

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Factories of the future Energy-efficient buildings Sustainable technologies in energy-intensive process industries New, sustainable business models

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Enabling European competitiveness & independence in space activities Enabling future space missions Enabling exploitation of space data Enable European participation in global space endeavours 38

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What are the priorities? • Cross-cutting priorities: – – – –

Simpler access, openness to newcomers Dissemination & knowledge transfer European Research Area International cooperation

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Programme • FP7: 2012-2013 – K.U.Leuven in FP7 – Relevant upcoming novelties – Opportunities for SSH

• Horizon 2020: 2014-2020 – Proposed structure – Opportunities for SSH – Call for action 40

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Call for action: positioning of SSH @ K.U.Leuven level • Build bridges: creation of cross-disciplinary critical mass @ Flemish/Belgian level • Funding for Joint Programming(-like) Initiatives – Cultural Heritage, and others – HERA (joint research program on cultural encounters) (event 21/2)

@ European level • European Science Foundation “open letter” to the EC • LERU: Humanities position paper? (Leiden initiative) 41

Social Sciences open letter • www.eash.eu/openletter2011

• But: no effect from CSF consultation (May 2011) – 42% of respondents asked for “separate SSH program in H2020”…

• Better: “build in incentives for cross-disciplinary collaboration” 42

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Summarizing…

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