H2020 Indo-EU Collaborations Looking to network European and Indian Scientist in area of Environmental Sciences and Biodiversity to carry out collaborative projects as 1. Novel Bioactive molecules from microbes, Invertebrates , plants from western Ghats/Marine 2. Novel microbes for biofuels, bioplastics production 3. Embedded sensors in rivers and lakes real time polluting monitoring – linked via satellites 4. On spot species identification with Lab-on-a-CHIP 5. Genome sequence of western Ghats Biota & Identify economically important gene cassettes 6. Establish 100 research teams in Kerala for Indo-EU collaborations contact at prakashvincent.icn@gmail.com

1. HORIZON 2020, the European Union 70 Billion Euro research
funding programme and opportunities for collaborations
Dr. S.G.Prakash Vincent
FOCAL POINT- HORIZON 2020
Co-ordinator,
International Centre for Nanobiotechnology (ICN),
CMST Campus, MS University, Kannyakumari, India.
prakash.icn@gmail.com (linked in)

2. Horizon 2020 : Your ParticipationHorizon 2020 : Your Participation
HORIZON 2020 - Components & Informations
My story – MC IIF (FP6) Mariesklodwaska Curie Actions
How to Get involved in HORIZON 2020
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Next
Strategy ……….
New ideas – common for India and Europe
Networking
Strategy ……….
New ideas – common for India and Europe
Networking

3.  The new EU Framework Programme for Research and
Innovation :
 Takes over the 7th Framework Programme of
Research and Innovation
 One umbrella for all EU fundings for research and
innovation
 substantial budget of 70 billion euros (app 5 Lakh Crores
of Rs.)
 multiannual framework (2014 – 2020)
What is Horizon 2020 ?

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5. Current State of PlayCurrent State of Play
2013 June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan
2014 2014
Today
Programme official
launch: Calls open
1/1/2014
Marie Sklodowska
Curie: ITN and
Fellowships calls open
with deadlines in April
2014
13/12/2013
Agreement reached!
26/6/2013
ERC 2014/15 work programme expected 1/12/2013 - 31/12/2013
Parliament to vote on H2020 proposal during September plenary 1/9/2013 - 30/9/2013
Draft Work Programmes Emerge 1/7/2013 - 31/10/2013

6. Pillar 1: Scientific
excellence
Raise the level of excellence in Europe and its competitivness:
 by supporting the best ideas
Support new promising fields of researchers
 supporing researchers in their carreer
Make Europe an attractive location for world’s best researchers
 developing access to research infrastructure

7. Pillar 1: Scientific excellence
Programs:
The European Research Council (E.R.C): individual grants to
fund frontier research
The Marie Curie Actions to support the carreer development of
researchers through mobility and training
Future and Emerging Technologies (FET): support new and
promising fields of research
Develop European Research Infrastructure

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9. Pilar 2: Industrial
leadership
 Attract more private investment in Research and Innovation
 To help innovative SME’s to grow into world leading companies
 To support Key technologies

10. IndustrIndustr
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11. Pillar 3: Societal challengesPillar 3: Societal challenges
 Health, demographic change and well being
 Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime
research and the bioeconomy
 Secure, clean and efficient energy
 Smart, green and integrated transport
 Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
 Inclusive, innovative and secure societies

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13. Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Dr.S.G.Prakash Vincent MC-IIF : Conception and Online Application
Selection and Signing of contract
Execution of MC-IIF & EMBL, Heidelberg
Financial and Academic Benefits
Career Development
Institution Development in India - ICN
European Training Programmes in India
Statistical information of MCA in FP6 and FP7
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Dr.S.G.Prakash Vincent
Associate Prof. & Coordinator
International Centre for Nanobiotechnology (ICN)
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Kanyakumari, TN. INDIA
Marie Skłodowska-Curie ActionsMarie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

14. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Conception and Online Application
MC-IIF – FP6

15. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Selection and Signing of contractSelection and Signing of contract
Evaluation Summary report
Oct.2004
2,13,522 Euros
MC-IIF – FP6: DNACHIP

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This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Execution of MC-IIF & EMBL, Heidelberg
Training in Transgenic Fish Production
Training in transgenic vector production
Training in Microinjection
Training in Confocal Microscopy
Methods in Micro and Nanobiotechnology,
DEMOKRITOS, Greece.
Interaction with more than 100 scientist
Close interaction with about 10 Scientist
4600 Euros/month – take home salary
(incl family benefits)
2007 - Promoted to Associate Professor
2008 - Coordinator – International Centre for Nanobiotechnology (ICN)
2009- Chairman – Board of Studies in Nanobiotechnology, MS University
Career Development
Academic and financial Benefits
Publication 30 +
Invited Lecture 40+
Publication 30 +
Invited Lecture 40+

17. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Institution Development in India - ICN
European Training Programmes in India
EMBO 2007
EMBO 2009

18. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Statistical information on MCF in FP6 and FP7Statistical information on MCF in FP6 and FP7

19. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune

20. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune

21. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune

22. Pillar 1: Scientific excellence
Programs:
The European Research Council (E.R.C): individual grants to
fund frontier research
The Marie Curie Actions to support the carreer development of
researchers through mobility and training
Future and Emerging Technologies (FET): support new and
promising fields of research
Develop European Research Infrastructure

23. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
6 Billion EUR proposed : 21% increase6 Billion EUR proposed : 21% increase
••Main objectiveMain objective
Ensure the optimum development and dynamic use of Europe’s
intellectual capital in order to generate new skills and innovation
•• RationaleRationale
Encourage new and creative types of training
 Identify excellent talents in research and innovation world wide
 Make, the best researchers in Europe and in the world, to work
together across countries, sectors and disciplines
 Create a whole new mind-set in Europe, crucial for
entrepreneurship and innovation
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

24. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Action 1
Action 2
Action 3
Action 4

25. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
The ITN action will be implemented through support to competitively selected research
training programmes executed by partnerships of universities, research institutions,
businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic actors, located in Member States,
associated countries and other third countries. Successful partnerships will take the
form of research training networks, industrial doctorates or joint doctorates.
ITN will promote high-quality training of early-stage researchers and doctoral
candidates. This training will provide researchers of any nationality with a diversity of
skills that will allow them to benefit from enhanced career perspectives in both public
and private sectors.
The training programmes will address the development and broadening of core research
competences, while equipping researchers with a creative mind, an entrepreneurial
outlook and innovation skills that will match the future needs of the labour market. The
programmes will also provide training in transferable competences such as team-work,
risk-taking, project management, entrepreneurship, ethics, IPR, etc.
ITN – Innovative Training Networks
Third Countries
Action 1

26. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIPS Action 2

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This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
The RISE action will support short term exchanges of research and innovation staff
within partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and
other socio-economic actors among Europe, as well as between Europe and thirdthird
countriescountries to reinforce international cooperation.
It will be open to research and innovation staff at all career levels, from the most
junior (post-graduate) to the most senior (management), including also
administrative and technical staff.administrative and technical staff.
RISE will allow the support of flexible exchanges of highly skilled research and
innovation staff between sectors, countries and disciplines. By promoting the
sharing of knowledge and ideas from research to market through cross-border and
cross-sector collaborations, RISE will help in successfully facing societal
challenges that are becoming increasingly global.
RISE – Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Action 3

28. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Example of RISE
Indian Institution - Possible to joinIndian Institution - Possible to join

29. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Example of RISE

30. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
COFUND Action 4
Who can apply?
Participants applying to the cofunding modality are bodies that finance and manage fellowship programmes.
The purpose of this action is to help regional, national or international fellowship programmes to increase the transnational
mobility of researchers and/or to improve the working and employment conditions of researchers.

32. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
ERC Schemes

33. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Advanced Grants
Attract current world-top scientists
Stimulate investigator-driven, breakthrough
research
Up to € 3.5 Mio

34. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Submission, evaluation and selection

36. How to Get involved in HORIZON 2020
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Survival of the fastest

37. Proposer inserts a
new Partner Search
online
Step1 Step2
Step3
Step4
Step5
Step6
PS is checked by local
representative & Quality Team
according to subjective &
objective criteria: Quality Label
PS is published & distributed to
subscribers of national mailing
list (~85,000 contacts)
Potential partner send
EOIs (Expression of
interest) to proposers
(on avg. 50 per PS)
Proposer replies to
EoIs (Standard reply
form)
& chooses partner(s)
to build consortium
(98% success rate)
PS is closed &
Proposer fills in
feedback form
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Partner Search System

40. Thorough understanding of funded projects in your fieldThorough understanding of funded projects in your field

41. Partner Search - Useful Links
Some of the useful Partner Search links are mentioned below:
• CORDIS Partner Search Service http://cordis.europa.eu/partners-service
• Existing Coordinators/Partners (FP7)
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/projects_en.html
• NMP Partner Search Facility www.nmpteam.com
• Health NCP Network http://www.healthncpnet.eu/
• Security NCP Network http://www.seren-project.eu/
• SSH NCP Newtork (NET4SOCIETY) http://www.net4society.eu/
• Transport NCP Network http://www.transport-ncps.net/
• ICT NCP Network (Ideal-IST) http://www.ideal-ist.eu/
• SPACE NCP Network (COSMOS) http://www.fp7-space.eu/
• ENVIRONMENT NCP Network http://www.env-ncp-together.eu/
• KBBE NCP Network (Bionet) http://www.ncp-bio.net/
• Energy NCP Network http://www.c-energyplus.eu/

46. Find calls – Proposal submission

47. Find information
• Learn more about the EU-India policy context
• European Commission
• Find information on FP7 and H2020
• CORDIS; Horizon 2020
• Find information on MS/AC STI landscape
• ERAWATCH
• Attend FP7 related events
• European Commission
• Chose the most relevant information from the Commission
• Mailing lists

48. Get involved in a project
• Access all open calls
• Participant Portal
• Register and receive information specific to EU-India calls
• India.euraxess.org
• Identify previous projects in same area
• CORDIS Project search
• Create your profile
• CORDIS Partner search
• Learn about the participation rules
• CORDIS Participant rules
• Read the legal, financial and management guidelines
• CORDIS Document search

49. • General enquiries: EU Delegation
• delegation-india-st@eeas.europa.eu
• Mobility and ERC
• india@euraxess.net
• Working with a European SME
• http://www.ebtc.eu/
• National Contact Points
• NCP Portal
• IPR issues
• https://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/
• Experience of other Indian researchers
• Testimonies
Get answers to your questions

50. Novel Bioactive molecules from microbes
Invertebrates , plants from western Ghats/Marine
Novel Bioactive molecules from microbes
Invertebrates , plants from western Ghats/Marine
Bioinspired materials :
Chromatophores from
Dragon fly – can be used
As paint which shines – blue green
Novel microbes for biofuels, bioplastics
production
Modern tools for marine fish migration
Breeding sites identification…..
Bamboo for making interiors in aircraft : 3 Million Euro project
Genome sequence of western Ghats Biota &
Identify economically important gene cassettes
Collaboration with EMBL-EBI
On spot species
identification
Lab-on-a-CHIP
On spot species
identification
Lab-on-a-CHIP
Establish 100 research teams in Kerala for Indo-EU collaborationsEstablish 100 research teams in Kerala for Indo-EU collaborations
Sustainable use of Biodiversity
Embedded sensors in rivers and
lakes real time polluting monitoring
– linked via satellites
Embedded sensors in rivers and
lakes real time polluting monitoring
– linked via satellites
Next

51. Thorough understanding of funded
projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining
consortia
Networking by
identifying
5, 20, 50, 80, 100 teams
Individual
Time line
Stake holders in Govt:

52. HORIZON 2020 - Components & Informations
My story – MC IIF (FP6) Mariesklodwaska Curie Actions
How to Get involved in HORIZON 2020
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Find appropriate contacts in your field
Partner search
Thorough understanding of funded projects in your field
Find calls – ERC- MSCA- Pillar 1, 3
Individual application – Joining consortia
Next
Strategy ……….
New ideas – common for India and Europe
Networking
Strategy ……….
New ideas – common for India and Europe
Networking
To Summarise

53. A joint event by
This event is co-financed by
the European Commission
Focal Points training – 29-30 August 2013, Pune
Dr. S.G.Prakash Vincent
DAAD Fellow
EMBO Fellow (WP)
MARIECURIE Fellow
prakashvincent.icn@gmail.com
FOCAL POINT – HORIZON2020