Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
RENEW
A FP6 Integrated Project
Professor Shane Ward
[email protected]
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
RENEW
• classic example of how the EC FP can
enable Ireland contribute to a global
research project!
• DESPITE the fact that (in this case) we are
“small players” in the global automotive
industry
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
• We started in FP4 (Concerted Action)
Contacts within the CA
•We co-ordinated a STREP in FP5
EXPERIENCE –
became an asset to the IP leader
•Partner in an IP (RENEW) under FP6
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
RENEW
Biomass-to-Liquid (BTL) Fuels for the cars
of the future
FP6 IP
€38 M (EC €10 M)
Led by VW (R&D, Wolfsburg)
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
RENEW
31 Partners across Europe – comprising the automotive, oil &
electricity industries, energy research institutes &
universities
(e.g. Shell, BP, Renault, Daimler Chrysler (Mercedes), Volvo,
EDF, etc)
The Irish partner is:
BRC - University College Dublin
with support from
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI)
VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research
VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research
RENEW
RENEW
China
Demonstration of Synfuel Technology
VOLKSWAGEN AG Group Research
Powertrain efficiency is fundamental to resolving the GHG problem
The 1-Litre Car: Demonstrating the
levels of efficiency attainable
i.e. 100 km/l
VW
Can buy a 3-Litre VW Lupo (3 l/100 km)
This is where BRC contributes
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
• How did we get involved in RENEW?
• I attended an INFORMATION MEETING in
Brussels – organised by the Commission in
advance of CLOSING DATE
• I heard the VW presentation – a winner!!!
• I presented VW with our potential contribution
- Biomass, English, Led a FP5
• VW very interested!
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
Enterprise Ireland / Sustainable Energy
Ireland
1) Got a travel grant to attend the meeting!
2) Now received matching funding from SEI
for a shortfall in FP6 funding (an error due
to AC v. FC followed by budget cuts!)
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
• The spin-offs from our involvement:
• Now involved in formulating a 2nd submission
under FP6, emerging from the RENEW
Partnership
PLUS
• invited as a partner in another separate
submission, due to the fact that we LED a FP5
project!
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
Additional “softer” benefits:
• 1) Masters student placed at DC;
• 2) 2 masters students placed at TUV;
• 3) possible Masters student at Volvo;
• 4) aware of what’s happening and new
opportunities! (e.g. the China factor!)
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
• CONTACTS and EXPERIENCE (Track
Record) are essential for continued success!
• only ENGLISH speaking partner – so I’m
proof reader!! – a pivotal role!!
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
To do (if you want to lead a project):
• Read the CALL carefully! – your proposal /
research area must fit within the CALL
• However, what’s written on paper (text of
CALL) may not reflect the reality of the
emphasis in the CALL
• MUST contact / meet the key person in the
COMMISSION – go to Brussels!
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
• Even if you are not the project leader, it is
important to find out these details – perhaps
accompany the project co-ordinator to
Brussels!
• Be realistic – drop aspects that Brussels has
no interest in!!
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
The project should address:
1. Relevance to the CALL
2. Potential Impact
3. S & T Excellence
4. Quality of the Partnership
5. Quality of the Management
6. Synergisms with regard to utilisation of resources
Contact details:
Professor Shane Ward
Bioresources Research Centre (BRC)
University College Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
IRELAND
Phone: + 353 1 716 7351;
Fax: + 353 1 475 2119
e-mail: [email protected]