SEMLEP ERDF WORKSHOP
26 January 2017
Room 36
Innovation Centre, Cranfield University Technology Park
Part-funded by ERDF Technical Assistance
Content
ERDF Programme Updates
ERDF Programme overview
SEMLEP ERDF Programme:
to date
- 2017-20
- Current calls: PA 1 and PA3
ERDF key principles
Application process
Further information
part-funded by ERDF Technical Assistance
ERDF PROGRAMME updates
• Projects to be funded up until when
UK leaves the EU even if projects’
funding runs beyond the UK leaving
the EU
• Projects submitted after the
Autumn Statement will need to
meet domestic priorities and
provide value for money
• ESIF Committees to provide advice
on VfM on all new applications (this
will require a change to Operational
Programme)
• Measures to strengthen contract
management and project evaluation
• Planning for second half of SEMLEP
ERDF Programme from January
2017
Impact of NEP-SEMLEP
Merger?
No impact on all current ERDF projects
Continue to deliver in either historical NEP or
SEMLEP area
From January 2017 we will have:
-a combined ESIF committee
-a combined ESIF notional allocation
To do:
-a unique ESIF Implementation Plan
-a unique Strategic Economic Plan (refreshed
by May 2017)
part-funded by ERDF Technical Assistance
The combined SEMLEP
SEMLEP
Aylesbury Vale
South Northamptonshire
Wellingborough
Cherwell
Milton Keynes
Bedford
Central Beds
Luton
Northampton
Daventry
Kettering
Corby
East Northants
part-funded by ERDF Technical Assistance
ENGLAND MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 2014-2020
ESI Funds Growth
Programme
(ERDF, ESF & EAFRD)
Rural
Development
Programme
(EAFRD)
Co-financing
Organisations
CSF Growth
Teams
LEPs
Community Led Local
Development, including Leader
and FLAGs
Projects
6
Maritime
and
Fisheries
Programme
(EMFF)
ERDF Priority Axis 14-20
1. Research and Innovation- expected spend 21.7%
2.
ICT – expected spend - 3.8%
3.
SME Competitiveness - expected spend 40%
4.
Low Carbon Economy - expected spend 17.3%
5. Climate Change Adaptation – expected spend 1.9% (not in SEMLEP)
6. Protection of the Environment – expected spend 3%
7. Sustainable Transport – expected spend 1.6% only in Cornwall/IoS
Notional Allocation - £35m *
SEMLEP allocations for ERDF
2014 to 2020
*SUBJECT TO EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS
• PA1 – Research and Innovtion - £8m
• PA2 – ICT - £2.5m
• PA3 – SME Competitiveness - £14.8m
• PA4 – Low Carbon Economy - £8.3m
• PA6 – Green Infrastructure - £1.7m
Notional Allocation - £21.5m *
NEP allocations for ERDF
2014 to 2020
*SUBJECT TO EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS
• PA1 – Research and Innovation - £4.3m
• PA2 – ICT - £1.8m
• PA3 – SME Competitiveness - £10.5m
• PA4 – Low Carbon Economy - £4.8m
ERDF Programme to date £34m: SEMLEP & NEP
Priority Axis
Project
Provider
Promoting Research
and Innovation
Innovation Bridge
IMAGE
City Labs
Innovate Northamptonshire
Advanced Clinical Technology Innovations
Central Beds Council
Cranfield University
The Open University
University of Northampton
Medilink East Midlands Ltd
Improving ICT
Access, use, quality
Digital Northamptonshire
ICT Escalator
Northampton County Council
University of Bedford
SMEs
competitiveness
Ready to Grow
FEAST
Internationalising SMEs
Manufacturing Growth Programme
Better Off in Business
SEM Support for start ups (including SE)
Financial Instrument (ring fenced)
University of Northampton
Food and Drink Forum
EMB
WM Consortium
Princes Trust
Wenta
British Business Bank + fund
managers
Low Carbon
Smart Energy Business for Northamptonshire
Renew
Northampton County Council
Luton Borough Council
SEMLEP + NEP ESIF Programme Indicative Allocations 2017-20
ERDF
NEP
£9.9m
SEMLEP
£13.7m
Combined
£23.6m
ERDF Priority Axis and allocations 2017-20
ERDF PA
Indicative
allocation
Current Open Call Deadlines
Innovation
£5,707,530
£3,707,530
SMEs
£6,117,726
£4,445,870
Low Carbon
£7,155,086
£4,571,086
Protection of the
Environment
£1,671,187
£1,671,187
Open till October
2017
Reviewed on:
17 Feb
30 April
30 July
31 October
SEMLEP Live calls: ERDF Priority Axis 1: Research and Innovation
1a Enhancing research and innovation infrastructure and capacities to develop research
and innovation excellence
Purpose: to build or enhance infrastructure that in due course will contribute to
commercialisation of products, services and processes
Indicative actions
- Specialist centres/facilities linked to Smart Specialisation, e.g. Science Parks
- Upgrading of innovation space
- Improved incubation space for innovation/research
- Development of enterprise, innovation and technology hubs
- Upgrading of test facilities
SEMLEP Live calls: ERDF Priority Axis 1: Research and Innovation
1b Promoting business investment in research and innovation
Specific Objectives: SMEs invest more in research and innovation in sectors/technologies linked to SSS.
More SMEs engage in knowledge exchange with research, public or large private enterprises
Indicative actions
- Productive Innovation partnerships (linked to Smart Specialisation Strategy)
- Supporting commercialisation of new products, process and initiatives (linked to the 8 Great
technologies set in the Smart Specialisation Strategy)
- Applied Research Programmes for sectors and technologies set out n the SSS
- Innovation Vouchers for SMEs
- Technology Support Programmes
- Grants to support development of prototypes and social innovation
Local Priorities: collaborative R&D projects; innovation hubs; tailored support; business and innovation
advice
for full list check Call for Proposals:
https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds/research-and-innovation-call-in-south-east-midlands-oc31r16p0470
Outputs
1a
1b
C1 Number of enterprises receiving support
C25 Number of researchers working in improved
research facilities
C2 Number of enterprises receiving grants
C3 Number of enterprises receiving financial support other than
grants
C4 Number of enterprises receiving non- financial support
P2 Public or commercial buildings renovated or build
C5 Number of new enterprises supported
C6 Private investment matching public support to enterprises
(grants)
C7 Private investment matching public support to enterprises (nongrants)
C8 Employment increase in supported enterprises
C26 Number of enterprises supported to introduce new to the
market products
C28 Number of enterprises supported to introduce new to the firm
products
C29 Number of enterprises cooperating with research entities
P2 Public or commercial buildings built or renovated
SEMLEP Live calls: ERDF Priority Axis 3: SME COMPTETIVENESS
3a Promoting Entrepreneurship (new idea, new firms, business incubators)
Specific Objective: increase entrepreneurship particularly in areas with low levels and
amongst underrepresented groups
Indicative actions:
Provision of land and premises for employment sites including incubator space, managed
workspace and grow on space. Support for individuals starting a business, new SMEs
including social enterprises
Local Priorities:
Providing businesses with high quality business premises
Retrofit/refurbishment of existing business premises (including town centres)
Open to public and private organisations
Must demonstrate current supply does not meet demand
Explain position about planning permissions, site ownership, match funding, RIBA stage 3
SEMLEP Live calls: ERDF Priority Axis 3: SME
COMPTETIVENESS
3C Supporting the creation and extension of advanced capacities for products, services
and development (Increase the growth capacity of SMEs)
Indicative actions:
Advice and Support for: development of new business models or higher quality products;
productivity improvements including resource efficiency; business processes; attracting
FDI; collaborative projects; access to finance. Activities can target domestic and foreignowned SMEs
SEMLEP Live calls: ERDF Priority Axis 3: SME COMPTETIVENESS
3d Supporting the capacity of SMES to grow regionally, nationally, internationally and to
engage in innovation processes
Indicative actions:
Support for developing growth strategies; local referral routes to tailored support for
expanding in new markets; attracting new business investments; investment readiness;
advice on access to finance; leadership and management coaching linked to business
growth plan; support events/trade fairs to enable SMEs to expand in new markets; advice
on access to finance
Local priorities:
Support for high growth SMEs and Scale Ups (achieving £1m turnover within 3 years of
starting trading or have at least 10 employees).
For further information: https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds/smesupport-call-in-the-south-east-midlands-rolling-call-oc31r16p0468
Outputs
C1 Number of enterprises receiving support
C2 Number of enterprises receiving grants
C3 Number of enterprises receiving financial support other than grants
C4 Number of enterprises receiving non- financial support
C5 Number of new enterprises supported
C6 Private investment matching public support to enterprises (grants)
C7 Private investment matching public support to enterprises (non- grants)
C8 Employment increase in supported enterprises
C28Number of enterprises supported to introduce new to the market products
P2 Public or commercial buildings built or renovated
P11 Number of potential entrepreneurs assisted to be enterprise ready (3a only)
P13 Number of enterprises receiving information, diagnostic and brokerage support (3c &
3d only)
ERDF Key Principles
• Minimum project size is £500k ERDF
• 50% match funding: clean, private or public, cash, staff time, SMEs
contributions*, delivery partners, donated land no more than 10%,
buildings (present value), bank loans, capital/revenue match funding
• Simplified cost options for indirect costs and hourly rates
• BREEAM rating of ‘excellent’ for new build and ‘very good’ for refurb.
• Cross cutting themes: Equality and anti discrimination and sustainable
development policies and implementation plans (see ERDF OP sect. 11)
• Added value, ‘good value for money’ and alignment with domestic
priorities
• Must be able to cashflow operation
• Procurement policy (legal advice)
• State Aid (legal advice)
What costs can be claimed?
Capital
Revenue
• Contingencies to allow for unforeseen costs
• Direct staff costs
• Mobile assets (phone, computers, motor vehicles) 100%
ERDF
• Direct other costs
• Land Acquisition up to 10% of total project cost
• Building Acquisition
• Plant and machinery
• Rent, equipment, evaluation, procured goods, services,
works
• Travel and substance
• Equipment and second hand equipment
• Flat rate of 15% of direct staff costs for all other indirect
costs egg HR, IT, Finance
Ineligible Expenditure:
Ineligible expenditure:
Local social welfare facilities (hospitals, sport facilities, parks
etc.)
Notional costs
Coastal protection, soil conservation
Entertainment
Building and renovation of housing except for energy
efficiency
Contingencies
Infrastructure in ports
List not exhaustive! If in doubt contact DCLG
Bad debts
List not exhaustive! If in doubt contact DCLG
Check Eligibility Guidance
1.
2.
Application
Process
3.
4.
5.
6.
Calls specification is published on Funding Finder on
www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds & publicised on
LEP website
Must read the following documents prior to starting application:
• SEMLEP/NEP ESIF Strategies
• ERDF Operational Programme
• Programme Guidance including National ERDF Eligibility Rules,
Selection Criteria,
• Procurement and State Aid Guidance,
• Publicity rules
Use the Outline Application Guidance to Complete Outline
Application;
You will also need to submit: granular budget; indicators annex;
financial table annex.
You will need to give details about your policy and implementation
plan for Equality and Sustainable Development OR steps you will
take to develop.
Give yourself plenty of time, outline application can run to 50
pages!
Assessment of outline application
To get through to the next stage you need to meet:
1) Gateway Criteria
Is your organisation eligible to apply?
Is the proposed activity and expenditure
eligible?
Does your proposal clearly meets the Call
needs and opportunities? Does it fit with
the ERDF Operational Programme?
2) Core criteria
strategic fit (national and local)
value for money
management and control
deliverability
compliance with:
eligibility rules, procurement, state aid,
publicity requirements and cutting themes
…if you are
accepted to
make a Full
Application…
• Use the full application guidance to help
completing form and annexes
• The Managing Authority may have made
suggestions for conditions to be met, these
need to be fully answered in your full
application
• The appraisal will focus on core criteria
• It may take some time before you finally receive
the Funding Agreement, remember any
expenditure incurred from Outline approval is
at applicant’s own risk
Useful links
• SEMLEP & NEP Esif Strategies http://www.semlep.com/resource-hub/
• ERDF Operational Programme
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/453888/England_ERDF_op
erational_programme_FINAL_140815.pdf
• Programme Guidance (eligibility, publicity, procurement, revenue, state aid, document retention,
performance, fraud, conflict of interest, timesheets)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-structural-and- investment-funds-programmeguidance
• Output definition guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/577016/ESIF-GN-1002_ERDF_Output_Indicators_Definition_Guidance_v3.docx
• Funding Agreements https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-structural-and-investmentfunds-funding-agreements
Support from ESIF
Facilitation Team
ESIF Facilitators
[email protected] (ESIF Manager)
[email protected] (Advisor rural affairs and VCS)
Tel: 01234 436100
M: 07568428161 (Sandra)
[email protected]
www.semlep.com/esif/