Horizon Europe Launch Event ASEAN - Information & Partnering Brokerage

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Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion. It will run from 2021 to 2027. The first calls for proposals for collaborative research action are due to be launched in June.

A virtual matchmaking event for research actors from across ASEAN and the European Research Area will be held from 20 to 22 July 2021.

REGISTER NOW

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Meet your future research partners for EU-funded research collaborations in four thematic focus areas!

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WHICH ARE THE THEMATIC FOCUS AREAS?

Health (AI & Health, Infectious Diseases, Health & Climate Change)

Civil Security for Society (Disaster Management, Pandemic preparedness)

Digital, Industry, Space (Circular Economy)

Climate, Energy, Transport (Green Tech)

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Plenary sessions with European Commission representatives on International Cooperation in Horizon Europe.

• Receive focused briefings on the application modalities for selected Horizon Europe Calls for Proposal.

• 1-1 matchmaking to help you build & expand your international research network.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

• Research actors from the public and the private sector across ASEAN and the European Research Area (ERA) are invited to attend. This includes universities, research institutes, industry actors, NGOs etc.

• Participants should have the capacity and intent of joining a Horizon Europe-funded research consortium.

• Registration is free of charge. Seats are limited!

WHICH CALLS WILL BE PRESENTED?

DAY 1 - Tuesday, 20 July

Cluster 4: DIGITAL, INDUSTRY AND SPACE

• HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-14: Deploying industrial-urban symbiosis solutions for the utilization of energy, water, industrial waste and by-products

• HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-17: Plastic waste as a circular carbon feedstock for industry (IA)

• HORIZON-CL4-D5: Strategic autonomy in developing, deploying and using global space-based infrastructures, services, applications and data 2021

DAY 2 - Wednesday, 21 July

Cluster 5: CLIMATE, ENERGY AND MOBILITY

• HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-08: Emerging technologies for a climate neutral Europe

• HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-02-02: Next generation of renewable energy technologies

• HORIZON-CL5-2021-D6-01-10: Testing safe lightweight vehicles and improved safe human-technology interaction in the future traffic system

DAY 3 - Thursday, 22 July

Cluster 1: HEALTH

• HORIZON-HLTH-2021-DISEASE-04-04: Clinical validation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for treatment and care

• HORIZON-HLTH-2021-DISEASE-04-07: Personalized medicine and infectious diseases: understanding the individual host response to viruses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2)

• HORIZON-HLTH-2021-ENVHLTH-02-03: Health impacts of climate change costs and benefits of action and inaction

• HORIZON-HLTH-2022-DISEASE-07-01: Support for the functioning of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R)

Cluster 3: CIVIL SECURITY FOR SOCIETY

• HORIZON-CL3-DRS-2021-01-07: Improved international cooperation addressing first responder capability gaps

• HORIZON-CL3-DRS-2021-01-06: Fast deployed mobile laboratories to enhance situational awareness for pandemics and emerging infectious diseases

• HORIZON-CL3-DRS-2021-01-08: Enhanced situational awareness and preparedness of first responders and improved capacities to minimise time-to-react in urban areas in the case of CBRN-E-related events

WHO ARE THE SPEAKERS?

Nienke BUISMAN, Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Global Approach & International Partnerships, European Commission

Nienke Buisman has been Head of Unit for International Cooperation in DG Research & Innovation since 2019. She is in charge of the EU’s R&I cooperation policy with Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Previously she was Policy Advisor to the Deputy Director-General, covering financial and HR management and the energy and climate change research portfolios.

Adele CLAUSEN, Manager, Southeast Asia - Europe Joint Funding Scheme (JFS)

Adele Clausen is the Manager of the Southeast-Asia - Europe Joint Funding Scheme.

Nicholas DELIYANAKIS, Deputy Head of Unit, Industrial Technologies Strategy, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission

Nicholas Deliyanakis works in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, as the deputy head of the policy unit for industrial technologies. He helps develop the strategy for research and innovation to support European industry.

H.E. Igor DRIESMANS, EU Ambassador to ASEAN

H.E. Igor Driesmans is the EU Ambassador to ASEAN. He presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi on 2 October 2019 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. Prior to his appointment as EU Ambassador to ASEAN, H.E. Igor Driesmans was a Member of Cabinet of the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini. Amb Driesmans arrived in Jakarta on 11 September 2019.

Pierrick FILLON-ASHIDA, Policy Officer (ASEAN, Japan), Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission

Mr. Fillon-Ashida is the senior policy officer in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation with ASEAN and Japan at the European Commission.

Astrid-Cristina KOCH, Copernicus, Earth Observation, Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space, European Commission

Astrid got her Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from Kiel University/Germany. She represented the European Union as the Science Diplomat at the EU Delegation in Washington from 2007 – 2017 and is now working on the international dimension of Copernicus in the European Commission in Brussels.

Carmine MARZANO, Research Programme Officer, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission

Carmine Marzano holds a Masters in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Milan. He began his career in the biomedical sector, working as a scientist in industry and academia, including General Electric, GlaxoSmithKline and King's College London. Since October 2011, he has been working in the Research and Innovation DG of the European Commission on “Sustainable Industrial Systems”.

In this role, he supports the design and implementation of R&I initiatives related to sustainable and competitive industry, including partnerships. His main areas of expertise include electrification, bio-based treatment, waste recycling, industrial symbiosis and the enhancement of CO2.

Sara MEDINA, Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)

Dr. Sara Medina is a Member of the Board of SPI – www.spieurope.eu, an international consulting Group with offices located in Europe (Portugal and Spain), North America (USA) and Asia (Beijing, Macao and Singapore) and SPI Ventures. Dr. Medina contributes to the overall management of SPI and is responsible for managing SPI’s activities and services in China since 2004 as well as in the Southeast Asian market. Dr. Medina has a Bachelors degree in Food Engineering from the College of Biotechnology in Portugal, a European Masters degree in Food Studies from 5 major European Universities and a Ph.D. degree in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida, USA. Dr. Medina has concluded courses on Innovation and Leadership at the Universities of Wharton and Harvard and successfully completed the INSEAD Asia International Executive Programme in Singapore.

Isabella PIROLO, International Relations Officer, Delegation of the European Union to Singapore

Isabella joined the Economic and Trade Section of the European Union Delegation to Singapore as International Relations Officer in January 2020. She follows the development of industry, innovation and SME policies in Singapore and South-East Asia. Prior to this, she was policy assistant of the Director General for ‘Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs’ (DG GROW) of the European Commission. In 2014, she joined the European Commission as legal officer for DG GROW’s defence unit before moving on to the team of the Director responsible for industrial policy and innovation. From 2012 to 2014, she worked in the private sector focusing on development of Space research projects. She studied law and specialises in European affairs.

Dominique PLANCHON, Senior Programme Officer, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission

Philippe QUEVAUVILLER, Policy Officer, Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission

Franciso ROCHA, project manager, Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)

Francisco is a consultant at Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI) since 2011. He is a key team member in a range of European Commission projects under the 7th Framework Programme and the new Horizon 2020, specifically in the fields of ICT, entrepreneurship, internationalization, social innovation, among others. Francisco was recently based during 6 months in SPI’s Representative Office in Beijing, providing input and supporting activities for the development of SPI’s business and presence in the Chinese market. In China, he developed market internationalization projects for private companies, including in the areas of software solutions for healthcare services, food and beverages, IT transportation solutions and moulds manufacturing.

Francisco holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management from the Portuguese Catholic University in Porto, and a Masters degree in Services Engineering and Management from the Engineering Faculty of the University of Porto. Francisco developed his Thesis on Organizational Knowledge Management.

H.E. Satvinder SINGH, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community (tbc)

H.E. Satvinder Singh holds the position of Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Prior to assuming the position, DSG Singh was the Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Trade Connectivity & Business Services at Enterprise Singapore where he was instrumental in strengthening Singapore’s role as Asia’s trading hub, supporting the growth of 15,000 professionals, managers, executives, and technicians’ jobs. DSG Singh holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the National University of Singapore and completed the Harvard’s Business School Advanced Management Programme.

Dr. Manop Sittidech, Minister Counsellor, Office of Science and Technology, Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels and Thailand Embassy to the EU

Dr. Manop Sittidech is currently working at the Office of Science and Technology, Royal Thai Embassy Brussels, Belgium. His specialized areas are analytical chemistry, chromatography, mass spectrometry, GC/MS, LC/MS, and recently on science, technology and innovation policy. His most recent publication is 'Method Evaluation Computer Program for Quantitative Analysis of PBBs and PBDEs in Plastics'. His specialized areas also include higher education, science, research and innovation policy.

Douglas THOMPSON, Manager of International Area at SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação

Douglas is Manager of the International Area at Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI) - responsible for the development and implementation of SPI’s international strategy, which includes development of project ideas and the management of research, evaluation, strategy and S&T projects involving many organizations.

Ho Quang Trung, Director of Market Integration Directorate, ASEAN Economic Community Department in the ASEAN Secretariat

Moderators

Dr Jenny ELMACO, Regional Coordinator, EURAXESS Worldwide

Mr Benrashdie NGO, Trainee, EURAXESS Worldwide

Dr Susanne RENTZOW-VASU, Regional Coordinator, EURAXESS Worldwide

WHERE WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

• This event will be hosted on the Hopin platform and simulates a virtual conference.

• The platform offers various opportunities for engagement with and between the participants.

• Participation in the event is free of charge.

• You can find en explanatory video of the platform here.

EXPAND YOUR RESEARCH NETWORK - MATCHMAKING

• Expand your global network of research collaborators from Europe and ASEAN

• Meet research actors from the private and the public sector

• Hold one-on-one meetings to explore synergies

• Pair up with other attendees as many times as you like during the event

FAQ: HOW DOES MATCHMAKING WORK?

Q: What is Networking/Matchmaking and how does it work?

A: The Networking area is the place for automated one-on-one meetings. In the networking segment, when someone clicks the Ready button, the system automatically pairs you up with someone else who has also clicked the Ready button. This match is paired randomly. If both parties are available, the two are matched instantly and the video chat begins and lasts for 3 minutes.

Q: How many times can an attendee be paired in networking during an event?

A: Attendees can pair with other attendees as many times as possible during the event.

Q: How long does one networking meeting last?

A: We have set up the duration to the maximum 180 seconds per pairing.

Q: What if I want to extend the meeting, can I do that?

A: Absolutely! You can extend the meeting by clicking the Extend button. As the button is clicked, the other participant will receive a notification to confirm if they wish to extend the meeting. The extra time equals another 180 seconds which is the default duration.

HOW DO I REGISTER AND ATTEND?

• This event is free of charge!

• Registration has been extended until 18 July 2021.

• Register as a user in the Hopin platform. Visit https://hopin.com – Login (if you already have an account) or Sign Up to the platform.

• Fill in your particulars.Your account is created. Click on the profile tab on the left side.

• Fill in your name, bio and if you wish your profile picture. This will be seen by the other attendees, organizers and speakers. You may also wish to include your email address and company profile and social media handles.

• Your account is ready. Please click on our event link to register, choose the ticket and click Checkout

• You are now successfully registered to the event. Check the Schedule. Save the events to your calendar so you do not miss anything.

• Take note of where the activities will be conducted (Stage, Sessions, Networking, etc. please look at the left-hand side of the screen.)

• ENJOY, LEARN about the PROGRAMME and NETWORK!

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BACKGROUND: WHAT IS HORIZON EUROPE?

Horizon Europe is an EU research and innovation programme. It has a budget of €95.5 billion and runs from 2021 until 2027.The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports creating and better dispersing of excellent knowledge and technologies.

Horizon Europe funding is available for:

• excellent research in any field

• researcher mobility

• research infrastructure

• global challenges and industrial competitiveness:

  • health

  • culture, creativity and inclusive society

  • civil security for society

  • digital, industry and space

  • climate, energy and mobility

  • food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment

• innovation

• the development of the European research and innovation systems.

Horizon Europe funding is awarded based on calls for project proposals, which are published on the Funding and Tender’s Portal. The calls for proposals define the thematic areas for which funding is available and provide all criteria that need to be respected. They also include information on the total amount of budget available and the deadline for submitting a call.

Am I eligible for Horizon Europe funding?

Legal entities established in any of the EU Member States or in any country associated with Horizon Europe are eligible for Horizon Europe funding. Within ASEAN, legal entities in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam are eligible for Horizon Europe funding. Legal entities from Brunei and Singapore are eligible for funding only when such funding is explicitly foreseen in the specific call.

How can I find partners for a Horizon Europe project?

• Mobilize your European and global research network

• Use the Partner Search Function on the Funding & Tender's Portal

• Attend this event!

ORGANISERS & CONTACT

This event is organised by EURAXESS Worldwide ASEAN with the support of the European Commission.

Contact: euaseanhe2021@gmail.com

WHAT DOES THE AGENDA LOOK LIKE?

DAY 1, Tuesday, 20 July

DAY 2, Wednesday, 21 July 2021

DAY 3, Thursday, 22 July 2021