IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE OPTIMISATION OF SERVICE
ACTIVITY IN BUILDINGS
LIFECYCLE MODELS.
Optimisation of Service Activity
Manchester, 18th May 2004 Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
VI FP
Areas of interest
•RESEARCH& INNOVATION
•NMP
RESEARCH& INNOVATION Types of actions:
:: Networking the players and encouraging interaction
encourage and validate initiatives to promote creation of innovative businesses exchange of good practices with regard to communication, train-ing, transfer of
knowledge
:: Encouraging transregional cooperation
promote exchange of information, facilitate transfer of good practice and put in place regional innovation strategies
Experimenting with new tools and approaches :: Putting services in place and consolidating them
CORDIS Innovation Relay Centres
Information and support services in the field of intellectual and industrial property rights and access to innovation funding
:: Stepping up economic and technological intelligence Innovation promotion in SMEs
Gathering, analysis and dissemination of information on S&T developments, applications and markets
identification and dissemination of best practice :: Analysing and evaluating innovation in Community research projects
INNOVATION-5 - Stepping up economic and technological intelligence Objectives
In the knowledge-based economy, economic and technological intelligence is a vital component of competitive research and innovation strategies. In the Sixth Framework Programme, this activity will build on the experience gained under the previous Framework Programme.
Content
Each economic and technological intelligence activity should address a specific research theme or industrial sector. In the first call, projects should concentrate on the participation of SMEs/SME Groupings in the Sixth Framework Programme, particularly in integrated projects and networks of excellence. This may be achieved by, for example:
· facilitating the creation of groupings or clusters of SMEs that have similar innovation needs;
· the promotion of transregional cooperation between SMEs;
· the stimulation of networks of industrial incubators.
These projects may include technology audits to identify SME needs and direct them towards the most appropriate instruments in the Framework Programme, and actions to create bridges across the research-innovation interface. The identification and dissemination of best practice will be encouraged.
The projects will be carried out mainly by intermediaries (e.g. SME National Contact Points, industrial federations, networks and associations of research performers, professional associations, chambers of commerce), working with/for the innovation players as well as organisations with expertise in economic and technological intelligence.
NMP3.4.2 Knowledge-based multi-functional materials
•development of fundamental knowledge
•technologies for production, transformation and processing
•engineering support for materials development 3.4.2.3 Engineering sopport for material development
• New knowledge-based higher performance multi-materials for macro-scale applications – IP (selected topic for 2004. Waiting to be open..).
The objective is to understand, design and develop new complex multifunctional materials and structures in order to extend their functions and in-service performances in a context of sustainability.
The expected IPs should focus on multi-materials, integrating for example into complex structures metallic,- ceramic- and cement-based materials, soft and cellular materials and polymers, renewable materials, glasses, composites and other materials which are specifically tailored for high performance or which are able to exchange information with their environment. Engineering support may also include up-scaling and eco-design tools as well as life-cycle, product friendliness and standardisation approaches. Substantial industrial involvement is required.
3.4.4.1 Human-friendly, safe and efficient construction – IP (closed 03.04)
Construction projects, including buildings and civil infrastructure represent the biggest capital investment of society. Safety and security are also at the heart of societal concerns. Research activities should therefore not only stimulate better cost efficiency and quality in building and related processes but also more eco-efficiency and safety.
The expected IPs should be led by industry and focus on new and breakthrough process re-engineering approaches to provide novel, efficient and sustainable solutions for the built environment including infrastructure and transport utilities, underground construction and cultural heritage. The objectives within these IPs should include ensuring the safety of workers and the general public against unexpected events with adverse effects but also against damage (safety and security).
Breakthroughs on new construction materials, including those which are environment friendly, and the design and production concepts "beyond conventional approaches" are required for higher quality in building and processes. Truly integrated research activities, including pre-normative research, from user-oriented design through construction processes through maintenance to demolition and recycling, should demonstrate full integration of stakeholders.
INTERREG III INTERREG IIIB
SUDOE: 31 th July 2004
ATLANTIC AREA: 2 nd call: 30 th June 2004
INTERREG IIIC:
4th call: October 2004
With INTERREG IIIC, interregional co-operation between regional and other public authorities across the entire EU territory and neighbouring countries will be promoted. It allows regions without joint borders to work together in common projects and develop networks of co-operation.
The co-operations under INTERREG IIIC shall give access to experience of other actors involved in regional development policy and create synergies between "best practice" projects and the Structural Fund’s mainstream programmes.
The overall aim is to improve the effectiveness of regional development policies and instruments through large-scale information exchange and sharing of experience (networks) in a structured way.
The INTERREG IIIC programme will be financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the Structural Funds, and co-financed by national project partners. The application period is 2002-2006. All activities have to be finalised by end of 2008.
§ Regional Framework Operations (RFO): A mini-programme involving partnership of co- operating regions and based on a jointly developed strategy addressing a limited number of topics
and joint priorities. RFO should involve partners from at least three countries, of which at least two are EU Member States. The ERDF contribution to the RFO can be from 500,000 EUR to 5 million EUR, and no more than 40% of the total ERDF contribution[1]can go to the Lead
Partner.
§ Individual projects: A co-operation project involving partners from at least three countries, of which at least two are EU Member States, an exception being operations on border
regions, which should involve at least three partners from at least two countries. An individual project can concentrate on only one Topic for Co-operation. The ERDF contribution to the individual projects can be from 200,000 to 1,000,000 EUR (an exception being operations on border regions, for which the ERDF contribution can be lower), and no more than 40% of the total
ERDF contribution[2]can go to the Lead Partner (with the exception of operations on border regions where this rate can be higher).
§ Networks: A networking activity aimed at the exchange of experience or dissemination of information among a larger number of partners sharing the same characteristics, facing the same
problems and/or dealing with the same issues. It must involve partners from at least five countries, of which at least three are EU Member States, an exception being operations on border
regions, which should involve at least five partners from at least three countries. It can concentrate on only one Topic for Co-operation. The ERDF contribution to the network can be from 200,000 to 1,000,000 EUR (an exception being operations on border regions, for which the ERDF contribution can be lower). Typical costs financed in case of networks will be the ones related to actions such as seminars, conferences, Web sites, databases, study trips and exchange
of staff in order to exchange experience and pass on expertise will be funded in the case of networks.
[1]In case of the South Zone Programme, no more than 40% of the total eligible operation’s costs can go to the Lead Partner.
[2]In case of the South Zone Programme, no more than 40% of the total eligible operation’s costs can go to the Lead Partner.
CONSTRINNONET FINAL EVENT
“WHERE ARE CONSTRUCTION SMES IN THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY?"
17-18 May 2004 , CUBE Building, Manchester (UK)