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REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision establishing the Specific Programme Implementing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014 - 2020) PDF (1 MB) DOC (2 MB)
Amendments (45)
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) fostering inclusive, innovative and secure European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies, including spreading excellence and widening participation.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. When setting the work programmes, the Commission shall be required to consult relevant stakeholders from academia, industry, end-users and civil society of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of all sectors and research areas concerned, in order to monitor the appropriateness and sufficiency of present and planned actions and to be aware of neglected subjects and duplicated efforts. The Commission shall seek to use existing instruments for this purpose wherever possible in implementing Horizon 2020, such as, inter-alia, European Innovative Partnerships, European Technology Platforms and Joint Programming Initiatives.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The work programmes shall also include a balanced number of small (focused), medium and large (integrative) projects. Small scale projects can be an effective way to promote the participation of SMEs, but should not be exclusive to SMEs.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Priority setting will equally be based on a wide range of inputs and advice. It will include, where appropriate, groups of independent experts set up specifically to advise on the implementation of Horizon 2020 or any of its specific objectives. These experts group shall show the appropriate level of expertise and knowledge in the covered areas and a variety of professional backgrounds, including industry and civil society involvement. The cross- and transdisciplinary nature of the societal challenges requires the Commission to consult relevant stakeholders from academia, industry, end-users and civil society of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, ensuring a diversity of all sectors and research areas concerned, in order to monitor the appropriateness and sufficiency of present and planned actions and to be aware of neglected subjects and duplicated efforts. The Commission should seek to use existing instruments for this purpose wherever possible in implementing Horizon 2020, such as, inter-alia, European Innovative Partnerships, European Technology Platforms and Joint Programming Initiatives.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
In accordance with Article 18 of Horizon 2020, dedicated measures as set out in the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ (dedicated SME instrument) shall be applied in the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and Part III ‘Societal challenges’. This integrated approach is expected to lead to around 15 % of their total combined budgets going to SMEs and/or small and medium-sized projects.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. Sustainable open access to publications produced as a result of research funded by Horizon 2020 will be promoted and where appropriate the cost of publication shall be an eligible cost.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Cross-cutting action will also be vital in stimulating the interactions between the societal challenges and the enabling and industrial technologies needed to generate major technological breakthroughs. Examples of where such interactions may be developed are: the domain of eHealth, smart grids, intelligent transport systems, mainstreaming of climate actions, nanomedicine, plant-based genetic technology, advanced materials for lightweight vehicles or the development of bio-based industrial processes and products. Strong synergies will therefore be fostered between the societal challenges and the development of generic enabling and industrial technologies. This will be explicitly taken into account in developing the multi-annual strategies and the priority setting for each of these specific objectives. It will require that stakeholders representing the different perspectives are fully involved in the implementation and in many cases, it will also require actions which bring together funding from the enabling and industrial technologies and the societal challenges concerned.
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
The aforementioned coordination includes an appropriate articulation with the Cohesion policy funds, where support to capacity building for research and innovation at regional level may act as a 'stairway to excellence', the establishment of regional centres of excellence may help to improve innovation across Europe. Structural Funds should be used to their full extent to support capacity building in the regions through dedicated activities aimed at enabling centres of excellence to develop modernising universities, purchase of scientific equipment, local technology transfer, support to start-ups and spin-offs, local interaction between industry and academia, enabling clusters in the priority areas of Horizon 2020 and as a source of small grants given for the preparation of proposals to be submitted to Horizon 2020.
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1 – paragraph 4
An ‘investigator-driven’ approach will be followed. This means that the ERC will support projects carried out by researchers on subjects of their choice within the scope of calls for proposals. Proposals will be evaluated on the sole criterion of excellence as judged by peer review, taking account of excellence in new groups, new generation researchers, as well as established teams, gender equality and paying particular attention to proposals which are highly pioneering and involve correspondingly high scientific risks.
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 2 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 2 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
The action will be implemented through support to Union-wide competitively selected research training programmes, allowing researchers to develop their research curriculum, implemented by partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio- economic actors from different countries across Europe and beyond. Single institutions able to provide the same enriching environment will also be supported. Flexibility in the implementation of the objectives will have to be ensured in order to address the different needs. Typically, successful partnerships will, inter alia, take the form of research training networks or industrial doctorates, while single institutions will usually, but not necessarily, be involved in innovative doctoral programmes. In this frame, support is foreseen for the best early stage researchers from any country to join these excellent programmes.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Funding will be given to the best or most promising experienced and early stage researchers, regardless of their nationality, who want to develop their skills through a trans-national or international mobility experience. They can be supported along all the different stages of their career, including the most junior ones just after their doctoral degree or equivalent experience. These researchers will receive funding on the condition that they move from one country to another to broaden or deepen their competences in universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs or other socio-economic actors of their choice, working on research and innovation projects fitting their personal needs and interests. They will also be encouraged to move from public to private sector or vice-versa through the support of temporary postings. Part-time opportunities allowing combined positions in both public and private sectors will also be supported to enhance the transfer of knowledge between sectors and also encourage the creation of start-ups. Such tailor-made research opportunities will help promising researchers to become fully independent and to facilitate career moves between public and private sectors.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 1
To efficiently meet the challenge it will be essential to monitor progress. The programme will support the development of indicators and the analysis of data related to researchers' mobility, skills and careers with a view to identifying gaps in the Marie Curie actions and to increasing the impact of these actions. These activities will be implemented seeking synergies and close coordination with the policy support actions on researchers, their employers and funders carried out under ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’. Specific actions will be funded to support initiatives to raise awareness on the importance of the research career, to assist those who are returning to work after a career break and to disseminate research and innovation results emanating from work supported by Marie Curie actions.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 5
In order to be open to all sources of talent, general measures to overcome any distortions in the access to the grants will be ensured, for example by encouraging equal opportunities in all Marie Curie actions and, by benchmarking gender participation and by assisting those who are returning to work after a career break. In addition, the Marie Curie actions will support researchers to get established on a more stable career path and to ensure that they can achieve an appropriate work/life balance, taking into account their family situation, and to contribute to facilitate resuming a research career after a break. The principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoting open recruitment and attractive working conditions will have to be endorsed and applied by all the funded participants.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
A participant awarded funding under Marie Curie Actions should be allowed the option to phase their funding over an additional 12 month period if this is necessary in order to complete their research project.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 1
The aim is to ensure the implementation, long-term sustainability and efficient operation of the research infrastructures identified by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) and other existing world-class research infrastructures based in Europe, which will help Europe to respond to grand challenges in science, industry and society. This objective will address specifically those infrastructures that are setting up or that have set up their governance, e.g. on the basis of the European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) or any equivalent structure at European or international level.
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the operation phase (e.g. European- level coordination activities, transnational access, data handling, outreach, training and international cooperation activities).
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
The objective is to lay the foundations for the European industry to stay at the front line of innovation, also in the medium and long term. It encompasses the development of emerging tools such as syntheticstems biology, bioinformatics, systems and synthetic biology, and exploiting the convergence with other enabling technologies such as nanotechnology (e.g. bionanotechnology) and, ICT (e.g. bioelectronics) and plant and agricultural biotechnology. These and other cutting-edge fields deserve appropriate measures in terms of research and development to facilitate effective transfer and implementation into new applications (drug delivery systems, biosensors, biochips, plant-based genetic technology etc).
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – introductory part
1.4.2. Biotechnology-based industrialproducts and processes
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one handmainly, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, crop production and food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting agricultural and aquacultural, industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology-based alternatives to replace established ones; oin the other handaddition, harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno-economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) triggering leadership and competitive advantage on a wide number of economic sectors. It includes aspects, such as underpinning the development of bio- resources with optimised properties and applications beyond conventional alternatives; enabling exploration, understanding and exploitation in a sustainable manner of terrestrial and marine biodiversity for novel applications; and sustaining the development of biotechnology-based healthcare solutions (e.g. pharmaceuticals diagnostics, biologicals, bio-medical devices, healthier plants and animals for healthy nutrition).
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, plant-based genetic technology, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology-based alternatives to replace established ones; on the other hand, harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno-economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Risk-sharing and other parameters may vary within policy or sector compartments, provided their values or states comply with the common rules for debt instruments. Furthermore, compartments may have specific communications strategies within the overall promotional campaign for the Debt facility. In addition, specialist intermediaries at national level may be used if specific expertise is needed to assess prospective loans in the domain of a particular compartment. The European Investment Bank, managing the Debt facility on behalf of the Commission, may have a limited mandate to lend to projects carrying a high technological risk and not merely to offer below-market-rate loans to projects with a low technological risk. This mandate, however, will be subject to strict portfolio and project risk management criteria and appropriate risk return criteria and oversight.
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
SMEs will be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument is targeted at all types of innovativeon in SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It will be provided for all types of innovation, including non- technological and service innovations. The objective is to help filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulate break-through innovations and increase private-sector commercialisation of research results.
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 4
All of these activities will be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, including support for excellent basic research in health, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities.
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 1
There is a need for an improved understanding of health and disease, in people of all ages, so that new and better prevention measures, diagnosis and treatments can be developed. IFundamental excellent research and interdisciplinary, translational research on the patho- physiology of disease is essential to improve the understanding of all aspects of disease processes, including a re- classification of normal variation and disease based on molecular data, and to validate and use research results in clinical applications.
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1
There is a need to support the improvement of cross-cutting support technologies for drugs, vaccines and other therapeutic approaches, including transplantation, gene and cell therapy; to increase success in the drug and vaccine development process (including alternative methods to replace classical safety and effectiveness testing e.g. the development of new methods); to develop regenerative medicine approaches, including approaches based on all types of stem cells; to develop improved medical and assistive devices and systems; to maintain and enhance our ability to combat communicable, rare, major and chronic diseases and undertake medical interventions that depend on the availability of effective antimicrobial drugs; and to develop comprehensive approaches to treat co-morbidities at all ages and avoid poly-pharmacy. These improvements will facilitate the development of new, more efficient, effective and sustainable treatments for disease and for the management of disability.
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production, thus:such as: enhancing the genetical potential of plants to better adapt to biotic and abiotic stresses; increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environmentsenhancing nutrient and water use efficiency; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring, food quality and safety, sustainability and resilience, coping with climate change
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Multi-disciplinary approaches will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organicall types of agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals for adaptation and productivity traits will call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resourcevailable breeding technologies for a better use of genetic resources, opening avenues for the production of new and diversified products (food, feed, materials, energy), which meet the increasing demand for low-carbon short-chain delivery systems. Due attention will be given to on-farm soil management for increasing soil fertility as a basis for crop productivity. Animal and plant health will be promoted and integrated disease/pest control measures will be further developed. Strategies for the eradication of animal diseases including zoonoses will be tackled along with research on antimicrobial resistance. Studying the effects of practices on animal welfare will help meet societal concerns. The above listed areas will be underpinned by more fundamental research to address relevant biological questions as well as to support the development and implementation of Union policind in addition contributing to Europe's leading role in global initiatives.
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
2.1.2. ProviStrengthening multi-functionality of agriculture, including ecosystem services and public goods
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change.
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional or organicfor all types of farming and products, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agricultural and food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food wastage by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 721 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the range of typeavailability, range and characteristics of biomass for use in second and third generation biorefineries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biowaste and industrial by- products, will help avoid food/fuel conflicts and support economic development of rural and coastal areas in the Union.
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1
Demand-side measures will open new markets for biotechnology innovation. Standardisation at Union and international levels is needed for, amongst others, determination of bio-based content, resource use efficiency (land, water, nutrients), product functionalities and biodegradability. Methodologies and approaches to life-cycle analysis need to be further developed and continuously adapted to scientific and industrial advances. Research activities supporting product and process standardisation, public procurement and regulatory activities in the field of biotechnology are considered essential for supporting the creation of new markets and for realising trade opportunities for products produced in a more sustainable way.
Amendment 728 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 2
The impact and dissemination of research results will be actively supported through specific actions on communication, knowledge exchange and the involvement of various actors all along the projects. Implementation will combine a wide range of activities, including substantial demonstration and pilot activities. Easy and sustainable open access to research results and best practices will be fostered, where appropriate via databases.
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 3
The specific support to SMEs will allow for an increased participation of farms, fishermen and other types of micro- enterprises in research and demonstration activities. The specific needs of the primary production sector for innovation support services and outreach structures will be taken into account. Implementation will combine a wide range of activities, including knowledge exchange actions where the involvement of farmers and intermediaries will be actively ensured in view of summarising the research needs of end-users. Easy and sustainable open access to research results and best practices will be fostered.
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 4
Support to standard setting will be used to help accelerate market deployment for novel bio-based goods and services ranging from terrestrial and aquatic production systems through to the end- consumer.
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.5 – paragraph 7
Forward looking activities will be undertaken across the sectors of the bio- economy, including the development of data bases, indicators and models addressing global, European, national and regional dimensions. A European bio- economy observatory, bringing together all stakeholders from science, industry and civil society shall be developed for mapping and monitoring Union and global research and innovation activities, developing key performance indicators, and monitoring innovation policies in the bio-economy.
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3.3.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for bio-energy is to bring to commercial maturity the most promising technologies, to permit large-scale, sustainable production of advanced second generation biofuels of different value chains for transport, and highly efficient combined heat and power from biomass, including CCS. The aim is to develop and demonstrate the technology for different bio-energy pathways at different scales, taking account the production of large volumes of biomass supply at competitive production costs of differing geographical and climate conditions and logistical constraints. Longer term research will support the development of a sustainable bio-energy industry beyond 2020. These activities will complement upstream (feedstock, bio-resources) and downstream (integration into vehicle fleets) research activities carried out in other relevant Societal Challenges.
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.4 – indent 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.4 – indent 2
– Establishing up to 40 ‘ERA Chairs’ to attract outstanding academics to institutions with a clear potential for research excellence, in order to help these institutions fully unlock this potential and hereby create a level playing field for research and innovation in the European Research Area. This will include institutional support for creating a competitive research environment and the framework conditions necessary for attracting, retaining and developing top research talent within these institutions.
Amendment 929 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 a (new)