Seventh EU Framework Programme

FP7 (Seventh EU Framework Programme) projects are currently being co-ordinated at Shannon ABC host Institutes, the Institute of Technology, Tralee (ITT) and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT). The Framework Programmes are open to EU public and private entities of all sizes and incorporate provision for the participation of non-EU countries. Participation is based upon partnerships with different EU countries and offers valuable opportunities for Ireland's small and medium enterprises (SMEs), multinational corporations (MNCs), healthcare professionals and academic researchers to participate in high-quality research collaborations with their European counterparts, with the support of EU funding.

Knowledge for Bio-Based Economy (KBBE) - Sustainable production of Biologically Active Molecules of Marine Based Origin (BAMMBO )

Benefit of SME - Development of a rapid cellular characterisation technology for use in the bioprocessing industry (PM-CELLS )

FP7 2013 - Get Involved
Proposals for FP7 funding for 2012 are already well underway with call closes starting in Mid-November. Successful consortia will be notified in early 2012 with negotiations on budgets and work programs to follow. The entire budget for the Framework Programme is €50.5 billion with 2013, the final year's funding, set to increase on the 2011 and 2012 budgets. SMEs and research providers in all EU member states are eligible to be involved in FP7, with special provisions made for associated, candidate and third countries. The European Commission website - CORDIS (http://cordis.europa.eu/) provides an excellent starting point for SMEs or research providers to become familiar with FP7. Shannon ABC have a strong track record in FP7 in both KBBE (Knowledge Based Bio-Economy) and Research for the Benefit of SMEs and we are happy to talk to any organisations who may be interested in becoming involved in this European initiative.