29 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2011/0402(CNS)
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Horizon 2020 should develop synergies with other Union and Member States policies, especially in education, in order to render the professions of researcher and innovator as attractive, high-status career options for talented young Europeans and for attracting the best talent from third countries. In order to prepare the next generation of researchers science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education should be promoted, and the gender gap in science and innovation should be tackled, as a necessary means for assuring that the Union will be able to have access to the human capital needed for achieving its research and innovation goals.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) enhancing access to risk finance for investing in research and innovation and for exploiting research results;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) increasing innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises and enhance their capacity to access and absorb research results and to transform them into innovative products and services.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) securing sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and other bio-based products, by developing productive, sustainable and resource-efficient primary production systems, fostering related ecosystem services, along side competitive and low carbon supply chains;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) achieving a European transport system that is resource-efficient, environmentally- friendly, safe, reliable and seamless for the benefit of citizens, the economy and society;
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. The specific programme shall be assessed in relation to results and impact as measured against performance indicators, including, where appropriate, publications in high impact journals, creation of patents and IPR, the circulation of researchers, the accessibility of research infrastructures, investments mobilised via debt financing and venture capital, creation of start-ups and spin-offs, SMEs introducing innovations new to the company or the market, references to relevant research activities in policy documents as well as occurrences of specific impacts on policies. These performance indicators, across all programmes of Horizon 2020, shall be published at least once a year and shall be constantly available to European citizens through a public website. Detailed comparisons in the research and innovation output of Horizon 2020 with the major global competitors of the Union will be periodically published.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Social sciences and humanities research will be fully integrated, as a horizontal axis, into each of the general objectives of Horizon 2020. This will include ample opportunities and funding for supporting such research through the European Research Council, the Marie Curie actions or the Research Infrastructures specific objective.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Social sciences and humanities are also mainstreamed as an essential element of the activities needed to tackle each of the societal challenges to enhance their impact. This includes: understanding the determinants of health and optimising the effectiveness of healthcare systems, support to policies empowering rural areas and promoting informed consumer choices, mountainous, insular and remote areas, researching and preserving Europe's cultural heritage and richness, promoting informed consumer choices, creating an inclusive digital ecosystem based on knowledge and information, robust decision making on energy policy and in ensuring a consumer friendly European electricity grid, supporting evidence based transport policy and foresight, support to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, resource efficiency initiatives and measures towards a green and sustainable economy.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
In addition, the specific objective ‘'Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’' will support social sciences and humanities research into issues of a horizontal nature such as the creation of smart and sustainable growth, social transformations in European societies, political inclusion and democratic participation, the role of mass media and the formation of the public sphere, social innovation, innovation in the public sector or the position of Europe as a global actor.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact and to spur social and economic growth. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer and centralized digital repositories and digital libraries. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. Free open access to research publications produced in whole or in part under funding by Horizon 2020 will be mandatory. Open access to scientific data produced or collected within research funded by Horizon 2020 and associated with the relevant publications will be promoted, with the purpose of strengthening science collaboration and allowing validation of scientific methods and results.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
All the above-mentioned partnerships are strongly encouraged to collaborate and explore synergies with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and its Knowledge Innovation Communities. Collaborations should be explored particularly in the field of education, in order to expand Europe's talent pool and guarantee the future availability of highly-skilled scientists and knowledge-workers.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Funding will be given to the best or most promising experienced researchers, regardless of their nationality, who want to develop their skills through a trans-national or international mobility experience. They can be supported along all the different stages of their career, including the most junior ones just after their doctoral degree or equivalent experience. These researchers will receive funding on the condition that they move from one country to another to broaden or deepen their competences in universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs or other socio-economic actors of their choice, working on research and innovation projects fitting their personal needs and interests. They will also be encouraged to move from public to private sector or vice-versa through the support of temporary postings. Part-time opportunities allowing combined positions in both public and private sectors will also be supported to enhance the transfer of knowledge between sectors and also encourage the creation of start-ups and spin-offs. Such tailor-made research opportunities will help promising researchers to become fully independent and to facilitate career moves between public and private sectors.
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the operation phase (e.g. European- level coordination activities, transnational access, data handling, outreach, training and international cooperation activities).
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 1
The objective is to maintain and reinforce European leadership in technologies related to smart embedded components and systems. It also includes micro-nano-bio systems, organic electronics, quantum- computing, large area integration, underlying technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT)21, including platforms to support the delivery of advanced services, sensors, smart integrated systems, distributed systems and systems of systems and complex systems engineering.
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is to leverage European assets in processor and system architecture, interconnect and data localisation technologies, cloud computing, large-scale and supercomputing, "big data", parallel computing and simulation software for all market segments of computing.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to reinforce the competitiveness of European industry in developing, mastering and shaping the next generation Internet that will gradually replace the current Web, fixed and mobile networks and service infrastructures, and enable the interconnection of trillions of devices (IoT) across multiple operators and domains that will change the way we communicate, access and use knowledge. This includes R&I on networks, software and services, cyber security, privacy and trust, trust and social implications, wireless22 communication and all optical networks, immersive interactive multimedia and on the connected enterprise of the future.
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.4 – paragraph 1
The objective is to provide professionals and citizens with new tools to create, exploit and preserve all forms of digital content in any language and to model, analyse, and visualise vast amounts of data, including linked data. This includes new technologies for language, learning, interaction (including haptic-, speech-, and bio-interfaces), digital preservation and reconstruction, content access and analytics; intelligent information management systems based on advanced data mining, machine learning"big data manipulation", machine learning and machine knowledge, statistical analysis and visual computing technologies.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.5 – paragraph 1
The objective is to reinforce European scientific and industrial leadership in industrial and service robotics, cognitive systems, artificial intelligence and neuroscience, advanced interfaces and smart spaces, and sentient machines, building on miniaturisation and increases in computing, and networking performance and progress in the ability to build systems that can learn, adapt and react.
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 1
Addressing the human and physical infrastructure needs of nanotechnology deployment and focussing on governance of nanotechnology for societal benefit and on the attitudes of the public towards nanotechnology and related products.
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 1
Research on functional materials, technological materials, scarce materials and rare earth elements, multifunctional materials such as self- repairing or biocompatible materials and structural materials, for innovation in all industrial sectors particularly for high value markets.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.4 – paragraph 1
Developing new products and applications and consumer behaviour that reduce energy demand and facilitate low-carbon production, as well as process intensification, recycling and urban mining, depollution and high added-value materials from waste and remanufacture.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.5 – paragraph 1
Applying design and the development of converging technologies to create new business opportunities, including the preservation of Europe's heritage and materials with historical or cultural value.
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – paragraph 2
Space systems produce information which often cannot be acquired in any other way. Despite world class European missions, publication figures show that data from European missions are not as likely to be used as data from US missions. A considerably increased exploitation of data could be achieved if a concerted effort were made to coordinate and organise the processing, validation and standardisation of space data from European missions. Innovations in data acquisition and processing, data fusion, and data dissemination, data analysis and data mining, utilising also innovative ICT enabled forms of collaboration, can ensure a higher return on investment of space infrastructure. Calibration and validation of space data (for individual instruments, between instruments and missions, and with respect to in-situ objects) are key to efficient use of space data in all domains, but have been hampered by the lack of Union-level bodies or institutes mandated to ensure the standardisation of space- derived data and reference frames. Data access and exploitation of space missions is a matter that requires global coordination. For Earth observation data, harmonised approaches and best practices are partly achieved in coordination with the intergovernmental organization Group on Earth Observation, aiming to sustain a Global Earth Observation System of Systems, in which the Union participates.
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Activities assisting the implementation and complementing the SME specific measures across Horizon 2020 will be supported, notably to enhance the innovation capacity of SMEs. Activities may include awareness raising, information and dissemination, training and mobility activities, networking and exchange of best practices, access to research results, developing high quality innovation support mechanisms and services with strong Union added value for SMEs (e.g. intellectual property and innovation management, knowledge transfer, innovative use of ICT and e-skills in SMEs), as well as assisting SMEs to connect to research and innovation partners across the Union, allowing them to spin in technology and develop their innovation capacity and their capacity to incorporate innovations and transform research results into innovative products, processes and services. Intermediary organisations representing groups of innovative SMEs shall be invited to conduct cross-sectoral and cross-regional innovation activities with SMEs having mutually reinforcing competences, in order to develop new industrial value chains.
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
This will support market-driven innovation in view of enhancing the innovation capacity of firms by improving the framework conditions for innovation as well as tackling the specific barriers preventing the growth of innovative firms, in particular SMEs and enterprises of intermediate size with potential for fast growth. Specialised innovation support (on e.g. support in registering IP and IP exploitation, networks of procurers, support to technology transfer offices, strategic design) and reviews of public policies in relation to innovation will be supported.
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
The energy sources and consumption patterns of Europe's industries, transport, buildings, towns and cities are largely unsustainable, leading to significant environmental and climate change impacts. The development of near-zero-emission buildings, renewable energy technologies, highly efficient industries and mass take-up of energy-efficient approaches by companies, individuals, communities and cities will require not only technological advances, but also non- technological solutions such as new advisory, financing and demand management services. In this way energy efficiency may provide one of the most cost effective ways to reduce energy demand, thereby enhancing security of energy supply, reducing environmental and climate impacts and boosting competitiveness and Union leadership in this field.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
The objective for wind energy is to reduce the cost of electricity production of onshore and offshore wind by up to about 20 % by 2020 compared to 2010, to increasingly move offshore, and to enable proper integration in the electricity grid. The focus will be on the development, testing and demonstration of next generation wind energy conversion systems of larger scale, higher conversion efficiencies and higher availabilities for both on- and off-shore (including remote locations and hostile weather environments) as well as new serial manufacturing processes. To this end, collaboration with other parts of the Horizon 2020 programme regarding research on the availability, production and substitution of novel and technological materials, including rare- earth products, and other critical resources which are necessary for wind turbines, should be promoted.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
In this context, the objective is to enhance social, economic, civic and political inclusion, combat poverty, enhance human rights, digital and educational inclusiveness, equality, solidarity and inter- cultural dynamics by supporting interdisciplinary research, indicators, technological advances, organisational solutions and new forms of collaboration and co-creation. Research and other activities shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy as well as other relevant Union foreign policies. Humanities research mayshall have an important role to play in this context. Specifying, monitoring and assessing the objectives of European strategies and policies will require focused research on high-quality statistical information systems and qualitative analysis methods, and the development of adapted instruments that allow policy makers to assess the impact and effectiveness of envisaged measures, in particular in favour of social inclusion.
Amendment 894 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1
Understanding social transformations in Europe requires the analysis of changing democratic and civic practices and expectations as well as of the historical evolution of identities, diversity, territories, religions, languages, cultures and values. This includes a good understanding of the history of Europe and of the European integration. Besides, understanding the strains and opportunities arising from the uptake of ICT, both at individual and collective levels, is important in order to open new paths of inclusive innovation. It is essential to identify ways to adapt and improve the European welfare systems, the understanding of the European public sphere, public services and the broader social security dimension of policies in order to achieve cohesion and promote more social and economic equality and intergenerational solidarity. Research will analyse how societies and politics become more European in a broad sense through evolutions of identities, cultures and values, the circulation of ideas and beliefs and combinations of principles and practices of reciprocity, commonality and equality. It will analyse how vulnerable populations can participate fully in society and democracy, notably through the acquisition of various skills and the protection of human rights. The analysis of how political systems respond or not to such social evolutions and themselves evolve will thus be central. Research will also address the evolution of key systems that provide underlying forms of social bonds, such as family, work, education and employment and help combat poverty. It will take into account the importance of migration and demography in the future development of European policies.