Towards HORIZON 2020: the EU s research, development and innovation framework

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1 Towards HORIZON 2020: the EU s research, development and innovation framework Hervé PERO Simon WEBSTER DG Research and Innovation European Commission SNETP 3 rd General Assembly, 29 Nov. 2011

2 Contents SNETP a retrospective The role of & links with Euratom FP6 & 7 Successes & challenges SNETP the future Euratom FP Horizon 2020 & the Euratom FP post-2013

3 SET-Plan Technology push in low-carbon energy Regarding key EU technology challenges for the next 10 years to meet 2020 targets: Maintain EU competitiveness, together with longterm waste management solutions Regarding key EU technology challenges for the next 10 years to meet 2050 vision: Complete the preparations for the demonstration of a new generation of fission reactors for increased sustainability Regarding priority initiatives to be implemented: European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative Joint Programme on Nuclear Materials

4 FP7: EC ( ) & EURATOM ( )

5 Euratom Framework Programme for Nuclear Research and Training Activities DG-Research indirect actions Fusion DG-Research indirect actions Fission & Radiation Protection JRC direct actions Nuclear-related activities 1947 M 287 M 517 M 2209 M 118 M 233 M Euratom FP7 ( ) = 2751 M Euratom FP = 2551 M

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7 IMPLEMENTING GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM MULTIDISCIPLINARY EUROPEAN LOW-DOSE INITIATIVE

8 2009: EU Directive on nuclear safety 2011: EU Directive on management of radwaste 2011: new BSS EU Public Authorities

9 NUGENIA Now with >100 members ESNII Three pillars: Maintain safety & competitiveness of today s technologies Enlarge the nuclear fission portfolio beyond electricity production (H 2, synthetic fuels, petrochemical, steel-making, seawater desalination, etc.) Develop advanced reactors with closed cycle to enhance sustainability

10 Just a few examples Sustainability pillar: EUROTRANS > GUINEVERE > MYRRHA GIF membership CPs on advanced systems ADRIANA ESNII Gen II-III pillar: NULIFE / SARNET > NUGENIA Cogen pillar: RAPHAEL ARCHER EUROPAIRS ->? Cross-cutting: FP support on safety, materials, modelling, infrastructures International cooperation

11 European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative ESNII

12 Post-Fukushima A Euratom training initiative is to be launched following an amendment to the Euratom 2011 work programme (initiative of Commissioner Geoghegan Quinn) Specific topics to be incorporated into 2012 call Stress tests may demonstrate a need for more Euratom research activities on specific issues; to be possibly considered under WP 2013

13 Euratom FP for Nuclear Research and Training Activities Proposal adopted by EC on March 2011, before Fukushima includes additional 1.3B for ITER ( ) For Fission activities, similar annual budget as at present Following Fukushima, discussions were difficult, but, with help of HU and PL EU Presidencies, programme content agreed: reorientation of fission programme towards safety & security ( indirect actions programme in fission now called nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection ) Final adoption by Council is pending Basis of future calls remains SRAs of technical forums, with, however, increased focus on EU Added Value integrated / integrating actions

14 Horizon 2020: the Framework Programme for Research & Innovation Will maximise contribution of EU research & innovation to Innovation Union & Europe 2020 Strategy combines FP, CIP & EIT activities under one umbrella Commission proposed funding envelope of 80B ( ) 3 mutually reinforcing blocks 1) Excellence in the science base (ERC, M-C, FET, RIs) 2) Creating industrial leadership & competitive frameworks 3) Tackling societal challenges energy, climate change, health The Euratom Programme is part of Horizon 2020 Full Horizon 2020 proposal to be adopted by Commission on 30 November will then be subject to approval by EP & Council WP 2014 would start to be prepared soon...

15 International cooperation Horizon 2020 structure Europe 2020 priorities European Research Area Tackling Societal Challenges Industrial Leadership and Competitive Frameworks Euratom activities Excellent Science Base Simplified access Dissemination & knowledge transfer

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18 More food for thoughts... The SET-Plan remains at the core of the EU research policy nuclear is part of the technology approach and will remain a prominent aspect of this R&D strategy Fission budget will probably remain modest, therefore need to reinforce the catalytic effect of EC funding EU legal entities, would play a key role, enabling Joint programming To be supported by MSs Strengthening the ERA EIB loans & Structural funds are key sources of additional funding for R&D&I in the 2020 strategy (smart specialization)

19 Let s keep in mind the key drivers for pan-european RTD approaches (1) the scientific reason (needs; excellence) (2) the financial reason (lack of resources) (3) cost-efficiency (avoiding overlaps & gaps) (4) the societal driver (global challenges, economy) (5) the international driver (scale & scope) (6) the innovation driver (potential of the EU market) (7) the EU political driver (towards an attractive ERA) (8) the knowledge use & preservation (public goods) (9) research at the core of the knowledge triangle (EU future)

20 also need for consistent EU policies EC Directorate General R&I Research and Innovation: supporting research, and related infrastructures EC Directorate General ENER Development of an EU Energy Policy EC Directorate General JRC Direct research Security of nuclear systems Policy support Other EC Directorates General (e.g. EAC) Supporting policy development at EU level EC Directorates REGIO & EMPL Regional development

21 Thank you for your attention......and let s now prepare Horizon 2020!