INEA. Innovation and Networks Executive Agency. Making implementation happen

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1 INEA Innovation and Networks Executive Agency Making implementation happen Michal KLIMA H2020 Transport Research, INEA Transport Research Arena 2016 Warsaw, 21 April 2016

2 Agenda Presentation of INEA H2020 Transport Calls 2017 Tips on proposal preparation 2

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4 INEA in short Executive Agency with 4 Commission parent DGs: ENER, MOVE, RTD, CNECT 34 billion: largest budget of all EAs for Solid experience in programme implementation and project management Rapid expansion from 100 staff in TEN-T EA to around 300 staff managing around projects by 2020 Currently >200 staff in a team of 26 EU nationalities 4

5 INEA's programmes CEF Transport CEF Energy CEF Telecomms H2020 Transport H2020 Energy Marco Polo legacy from (before managed by EACI now EASME) TEN-T legacy from

6 Budget to be managed by INEA (Total: 34 billion) 6

7 Organisational Structure 7

8 INEA: Partnership with the Commission European Commission Defines the policy Defines strategy, objectives and priority areas/work programmes Selects projects for co-financing Makes programme decisions Evaluates the programme and the Agency's performance INEA (Executive Agency) Turns policy into action Organises Calls for proposals Monitors the technical and financial implementation of projects Manages project lifecycle Ensures sound financial management 8

9 INEA's added value for you Single access point for programmes Full coverage of the R&I life cycle (H2020 > CEF) Synergies between transport and energy, and across programmes Improved and harmonised procedures across programmes Better financial management and faster response time Increased services and targeted flow of information Improved visibility for EU support 9

10 H2020 Transport Calls 2017 Mobility for Growth Total Budget: million 7 single stage topics 13 two stage topics Automated Road Transport Total Budget: 50.0 million 3 single stage topics Green Vehicles Total Budget 128 million 8 single stage topics Blue Growth (Transport) Total Budget 8 million 1 single stage topic 10

11 Tips on proposal preparation Workprograme Read the Workprogramme pay attention to your topic Understand what size of budget is allocated to your ranking group, how many topics are competing within one ranking group Check if the topic is single stage / two stage and which stage is applicable for particular deadline Read also Annex to the WP especially admissibility and eligibility conditions and evaluation rules 11

12 Tips on proposal preparation Topic description Read the topic description carefully. Understand whether it is expected that all bullet points / only some / only one of them should be covered In case of multiple bullet points, make sure that impacts are consistent with the scope (some impacts can be only applicable to some bullet points) Differentiate the type of action. IA should primarily consist of activities directly aiming at producing plans / designs / arrangements of new products / process / services Check expected EU contribution Check if there is expected starting / ending TRL (see Annex) 12

13 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal drafting / submission Follow the structure of the template Make sure that you do not exceed the page limit Attach all required annexes Attach the last version of your documents Address all ethics issues does your research involve humans? Does it collect personal data? Is there a potential for dual use? Are there any other ethics issues? Submit within the deadline (and expect heavy internet traffic last hours before the deadline) 13

14 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal evaluation Please note that following tips might not be always applicable for all instruments and first stage proposals. Please check specific evaluation criterions in Annex of the Workprogramme. 14

15 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal evaluation criterion Excellence Make sure that the objectives are clear, if possible quantified and relevant to the topic Make clear what domains / bullet points are addressed Demonstrate sufficient ambitions including the level of innovation / progress beyond the state of the art Consider stakeholder knowledge how stakeholders will be involved or how stakeholder knowledge will contribute (especially for small consortium). 15

16 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal evaluation criterion Impacts Makes sure that the baseline for calculation of impacts is clear and sufficiently identified. Make sure that the impacts are sufficiently quantified. Described credibly how impacts (quantified) will be achieved Try to identify also other potential positive impacts (not mentioned in the WP) improvement of innovation capacity, competitiveness, climate change / environment Differentiate between dissemination and exploitation plans Address also IPR issues and management of research data (if relevant) 16

17 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal evaluation Criterion Implementation 1 / 2 Describe clearly work packages. Make sure WP description is consistent with proposal objectives Make sure that deliverables are properly identified. Dissemination level should be consistent with IPR Make sure that milestones are properly identified, are appropriate to control the project progress and are verifiable Make sure that allocated resources are in-line with activities in the proposal 17

18 Tips on proposal preparation Proposal evaluation criterion Implementation 2 / 2 Make sure that management structure is consistent with description and procedures Address also innovation management Properly identify risks, they should include technical / regulatory (if relevant) / project management risks. Make sure mitigation actions are not generic and are credible Make sure that the consortium has sufficient expertise, complementary and is suitable to delivering the project including expected impacts Make sure that each partner has its role, avoid significant overlaps 18

19 For more information Look for INEA! 19