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The AeroSME Project a tool for SMEs. Paola Chiarini. Project Manager AeroSME. Bordeaux, 17 th January 2003. Table of Contents. The AeroSME Project. 1. How to participate in EU projects: some tips. 2. AeroSME.
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TheAeroSME Projecta tool for SMEs Paola Chiarini Project Manager AeroSME Bordeaux, 17th January 2003
Table of Contents The AeroSME Project 1 How to participate in EU projects: some tips 2
AeroSME • AeroSMEis a joint activity between the aerospace industry and the European Commission • Objectives • Support and improve SMEs participation in EU funded aeronautic RTD projects • Facilitate co-operation among SMEs and with aeronautics related bodies in order to improve SMEs position in the supply chain
AeroSME Background • 20 countries participate in AeroSME: • 15 EU Member States, Czech Republic, Iceland, Israel, Norway and Switzerland • Activities envisaged also in the New Accession States • It targets SMEs, but • not limited to AECMA members • medium companies which are not SMEs under the EU definition will be assisted where possible • Research Centres, Universities and other organisations can participate
AeroSME Services & Activities • SME Database • Newsletters • Helpdesk • Website • Workshops • Support to research project proposals
AeroSME SME Database www.aerosme.com/ • To date: nearly600 entries on it • Why to use the AeroSME database? • to find partners for European RTD projects • to find partners for joint commercial activities • The AeroSME database is free and has a high visibility in the Aeronautics Industry and the Commission To register:fill in the AeroSME Questionnaire • Registration on-line • by e-mail, fax, post
What type of info? Brief info on: invitations to events / conferences delivery dates for proposals relevant R&TD possibilities new trends partner searches / information on projects for which partners (and other types of co-operation) are sought How? by e-mail TO: registered SMEs, National / Regional Associations,Points of Contact on AeroSME website AeroSME Newsletter and R&TD Project Flash => over 700 recipients
AeroSME Other services and activities • HELPDESK • Facilitate passage of information to SMEs • Provide a free-of-charge consulting service • WEB SITE www.aerosme.com • WORKSHOPS • In 20 countries • To disseminate information and develop networking opportunities
AeroSME Support to Research Project Proposals • Individual consulting • Partner search • Support to the initial setting up of a proposal • Support to project proposals in view of the 1st call of FP6: • IP proposals to be submitted by Industry => IPs • lists of proposals are circulated in order to facilitate the aggregation of SMEs around common project ideas and the setting up of consortia => STREPs and CRAFT http://www.aerosme.com/asp/pps1.asp http://www.aero-scratch.net/projects/on-going.html
Table of Contents The AeroSME Project 1 How to participate in EU projects: some tips 2
Why and how to join a project? • Applicant SME’s must be aware of pros and cons of EU research and joining IP’s particularly • EU research does not suit all companies • All projects should be part of the strategic development plan of the company • Each company has to find the right niche in an IP’s work programme • A company must apply to become a partner with a short technical offer to the co-ordinator. A brochure or the expression of a general interest is not sufficient!
Company Strategy: What is needed ? • To make best use of EC funding you need a clear company • Strategy! – What is it you want to achieve ? • New technologies for a (new) product ? Build up? • Find partner(s) for a joint venture? • Get experience & reputation in European co-operation • You need new technologies or a RTD performer* ? • You want to strengthen the relationship with customer(s) ? • Work as developer (50%) ? Preferably as subcontractor (100%) ? * A „RTD Performer“ develops new technology for you; see CRAFT projects
EU Projects: How to get involved ? • Finding opportunities for participation in projects requires a proactive and continuous effort. • Be proactive (projects will not come to you!) • Contact people, preferably potential project co-ordinator(s) • Utilise existing services, i.e. AeroSME, SCRATCH • Search for partners in existing projects ! • Participate in match making workshops • Start your own project • In making contact with potential project partners • Always respond with concrete technical offers • Be prepared to participate with 25.000 Euro or more
Set up your own project: The milestones • Set up a realistic project strategy • Get professional, free support, e.g. AeroSME, SCRATCH • Find a project co-ordinator and additional dedicated partners • You need at least two additional, committed partners • Agree project contents; assure financial feasibility • Many project ideas die because of missing finances • Write the proposal & meet the closing date of the Call • Be prepared to spend 6+ months for project preparation
AeroSME Contact Details • AeroSME Project Office • c/o AECMA – European Association of Aerospace Industries • Gulledelle 94-b.5 • B-1200 Brussels • Belgium • Tel: +32 2 775 82 98 • Fax: +32 2 763 35 65 • E-Mail: paola.chiarini@aecma.org • Web site: www.aerosme.com
EU Project Information: The CORDIS server • . • 0. Framework Programme 6 • Working Programme Aeronautics: http://www.kowi.de/rp6/default.htm • Integrated Projects & Networks of Excellence http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/nfp/networks-ip.html • FAQs and a Fact Sheet on FP6 http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.html • 1. General Interest • Scholarships: http://www.cordis.lu/improving/src/rtn_wcome.htm • European Patent Office: http://www.european-patent-office.org/espacenet/info/index.htm • Register as EU-expert: http://candidature.cordis.lu/expert-evaluators/ • 2. Search the CORDIS databases • Technology Market Place: http://www.cordis.lu/marketplace/ • Search CORDIS for partners: http://partners-service.cordis.lu/index.cfm?pgname=Search+for+Partners • Search CORDIS for offershttp://dbs.cordis.lu/fep/NEW_TM/EN/TM_OFFR_search.html • Partner search for FP6http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/partners.htm • Search for present and previous research projectshttp://dbs.cordis.lu/fep/NEW_TM/EN/TM_PROJ_search.html • CORDIS list of funded active aeronautics projects in FP5http://www.cordis.lu/growth/src/proj-fp5.htm • 3. SME Interest • Small & Medium Enterprises in CORDIShttp://sme.cordis.lu/home/index.cfm • Funding for SMEs in FP6 http://sme.cordis.lu/research/fp6_support.cfm • Search for SME Partners http://dbs.cordis.lu/cordis-cgi/showsrch?CALLER=SMEADVANCEDSRCH • SME Helpdesk http://sme.cordis.lu/assistance/sme_helpline.cfm • Intellectual Property Rights - IPR Helpdesk • 4. Proposal Preparation • Call for proposals http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/calls.htm • Proposal submission service http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/subprop.htm