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Horizon 2020: specific implementing programme (2014-20)
In implementing Horizon 2020 (the follow-up to the EU's seventh framework programme for research and innovation), this regulation sets out the specific objectives and implementation rules for EU support for research and innovation, under Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013.
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Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC.
SUMMARY
The programme covers the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. It consists of the following:
Part I ‘Excellent science’: this promotes excellence in European research by strengthening:
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frontier research (research and development (R & D) at and beyond the frontiers of current understanding), through the European Research Council (ERC);
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research in future and emerging technologies (FET);
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skills, training and career development, through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, in conjunction with other programmes with similar aims, such as the Erasmus+ programme and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);
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European research infrastructures (facilities, resources and related services used by the R & D community).
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Part II ‘Industrial leadership’ is aimed at:
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boosting Europe's industrial leadership through research, development and innovation in the following enabling and industrial technologies: information and communications technologies (ICTs), nanotechnologies, advanced materials, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space;
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enhancing access to investment funding;
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increasing innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Part III ‘Societal challenges’: specific objectives include:
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improving health and well-being;
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supporting food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy (for example, sustainable production of renewable resources and their conversion into food, feed, fibre bio-based products and bio-energy);
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secure, clean and efficient energy;
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smart, green and integrated transport;
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climate action, environment, resource-efficiency and raw materials;
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Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies (for example, reducing social inequalities, new forms of innovation and transmission of Europe's cultural heritage);
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secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens (for example, resilience against disasters, fighting crime and terrorism).
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Part IV ‘Spreading excellence and widening participation’: fully exploiting the potential of Europe's talent pool and maximising the benefits for all of an innovation-led economy. Measures are targeted at EU countries whose research and innovation performance needs a boost.
Part V ‘Science with and for society’: recruiting new talent and pairing scientific excellence with social awareness and responsibility. Measures seek to bridge the gap between science and society by looking at citizens' needs and aspirations (security, employment, health and sustainable development).
Part VI ‘Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)’: this is research done directly by the JRC to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support to underpin EU policies (such as agriculture, climate change, transport, etc.).
Work programmes
Work programmes set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total funding. The Commission adopts common or separate work programmes for the implementation of Parts I to V of the specific programme, except for those coming under the ERC, which are covered by its Scientific Council.
The Commission adopts a separate multiannual work programme for Part VI, which takes into account the views of the JRC.
Budget
€74.3 billion over the 2014-20 period.
REFERENCES
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RELATED ACTS
Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (Official Journal L 347, 20.12.2013, pp. 104-173).
Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, pp. 948-964).
last update 03.09.2015