Introduction to Horizon 2020

20th May 2015 | BPF House, 6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JE

The European Union’s Flagship innovation scheme – Horizon 2020 – has been successfully launched and has seen its first applications and initial projects commence. This seminar will provide an introduction to the Horizon 2020 scheme, before moving into more depth and providing expert opinion on how best to structure a project proposal, whilst looking forward to likely themes for 2016 & 2017.

This event will give all delegates the opportunity to gain information and find ways to better access European funding. The seminar is a major networking opportunity for all BPF members interested in developing their R&D activities and is completely free of charge for BPF Members and also for academia.

Seminar Programme

09:30 Registration and Refreshment

10:00 Chairmans Introduction and Opening Remarks - Tim Marsden, British Plastics Federation

• How BPF can help you
• BPF Projects

10:15 Understanding Horizon 2020 - Ewa Bloch, Innovate UK

• Horizon 2020 Introduction
• Funding Mechanisms
• Project Structure
• Q&A / Case Studies

11:15 Morning Break

11:35 Participating in Horizon 2020 - Jane Watkins & Ewa Bloch, Innovate UK

• Funding Opportunities for SMEs: SME Instrument & Fast Track to Innovation
• Funding opportunites for circular economy projects
• Q&A

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:30 1-2-1 Sessions, Individual Meetings, Brainstorming & Tailored Advice - BPF & Innovate UK 

• An opportunity to receive tailored advice on your project proposal
• Networking & Consortia Building

NB If you wish to have an individual meeting with Innovate UK, pre-booking is advisible.

15:00 Afternoon Tea, Coffee and Close

Prices

• BPF Members: Free of charge
• Academia: Free of charge
• Non BPF Members: £50 + VAT  
• Table Top Display (limited number): £150 + VAT