18 Amendments of Paul RÜBIG related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) SMEs constitute a significant source of innovation and growth in Europe. Therefore a strong participation of SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003, is needed in Horizon 2020. This should support the aims of the Small Business Act. Constituting more than 95% of all enterprises in the Union, there are, however, big differences between SMEs and a different approach is required for different types of SMEs. Therefore, Horizon 2020 should provide for a package of different instruments to support the research and innovation activities and capacities of SMEs, such as direct funding, better participation in collaborative projects, easier access to finance, skills enhancement and training, mobility of human resources, and Eurostars. Horizon 2020 should also support small "mid-caps" (entrepreneur- driven firms with up to 1,000 employees), many of which have high growth potential.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the non-nuclear direct research actions of the Joint Research Centre shall be EUR 2212 million2.52%1 of the total Horizon 2020 budget, taking into account that the JRC budget is mainly based on fixed costs (staff and infrastructure). 1 The percentage is based on the financial allocation proposed by the Commission for Horizon 2020.
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the non-nuclear direct research actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) shall be according to the necessity of the JRC, taking into account that the JRC budget is mainly based on fixed costs (staff and infrastructure).
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The terms and conditions regarding the participation of the EFTA States that are party to the EEA Agreement shall be in accordance with the provisions of that Agreement.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a All research and innovation builds on the capacity of scientists, research institutions, businesses and citizens to openly access, share and use scientific information. To increase the circulation and exploitation of knowledge, free open online access to scientific publications, already embraced in the Seventh Framework Programme, shall be the general principle for scientific publications which receive public funding from Horizon 2020. Furthermore, Horizon 2020 shall experiment with online open access to scientific data produced or collected by publicly funded research aiming at open access to such data becoming the general rule by 2020. At the same time disclosure of research results shall be limited if patent activities can be compromised
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The proposals submitted shall be evaluated by a body whose composition adequately reflects the expertise required to judge all the criteria established above.
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Specific actions shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘"Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’" set out in Point 1 of Part II of Annex I and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘"Societal challenges’" set out in Points 1 to 6 of Part III of Annex I. These specific actions shall take the form of a dedicated SME instrumentprogram that is targeted at all types of SMEs with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of SMEs as set out under the specific objective ‘"Innovation in SMEs’" in Point 3.3.(a) of Part II of Annex I.
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15should reach 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’' and the priority ‘'Societal challenges’' going to SMEs.
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15At least 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ goshall be used withing tohe SMEs instrument as set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Horizon 2020 will take an integrated approach to the participation of SMEs, which cshould lread to around 15 ch 20% of the total combined budgets for all specific objectives on societal challenges and the specific objective ‘'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’' being devoted to SMEs.
Amendment 1239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall include visible funding modules for simple and fast access and be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non- technological and social innovations. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results. The SME instrument shall be implemented in a bottom-up logic with open calls (no pre- defined call topics).
Amendment 1243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1
SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrumentprogram shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non-technological and social innovations. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results.
Amendment 1250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
All of the specific objectives on societal challenges and on leadership in enabling and industrial technologies will apply the dedicated SME instrumentprogram and will allocate an amount for this.
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 a (new)
The SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules, visibility of the Instrument and a single entry point, facilitating participation of SMEs.
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
*Including EUR 8975 million for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of which EUR 1795 million for photonics and micro-and nanoelectronics, EUR 4293 million for nanotechnologies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing and processing, EUR 575 million for biotechnology and EUR 1737 million for space. As a result, EUR 6663 million will be available to support Key Enabling Technologies. A minimum of 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ shall be earmarked for the SME instrument.
Amendment 1817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. Aroundt least one third of this mayshall go to SMEs.
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – subparagraph 2
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – subparagraph 2
** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. Aroundt least one third of this mayshall go to SMEs.
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)