planet ii: fp6 plan of campaign

Ulm, 20-21 Feb 03 FP6 Plan of Campaign 1http://www.planet-noe.org

European Networkof Excellence in

AI Planning

PLANET II:FP6 Plan of Campaign

Tim GrantAtos Origin Nederland / University of Pretoria, RSA

[email protected] / [email protected]

Ulm, 20-21 Feb 03 FP6 Plan of Campaign 2

Overview

• Goal:– To propose plan of campaign for FP6 involvement

• Structure:– FP6 objectives, scope, themes & instruments– P&S in thematic priority areas– P&S-related EoIs– PLANET EoIs– Critical success factors– Plan of campaign– Personal note


FP6 (1)

• FP6 objectives:– To strengthen the scientific and technological

bases of [European] industry– To encourage the international competitiveness [of

European industry] while promoting research activities in support of other EU policies

• FP6 scope:– 2002-2006– 17.5 billion euros (4 to 5% of RTD in EU)– 15% budget reserved for SMEs– Involvement of non-EU countries


FP6 (2)

• FP6 instruments:– Network of Excellence (NoE)– Integrated Project (IP)– Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP)– Specific Targeted Innovation Project (STIP)– Coordination Action (CA)– Specific Support Action (SSA)

• SME-specific instruments:– Co-operative research project (CRAFT)– Collective research project


FP6 (3)

• FP6 priority thematic areas:1. Life sciences, genomics & biotechnology for

health2. Information society technologies3. Nanotechnologies, knowledge-based functional

materials, new production processes & devices4. Aeronautics & space5. Food quality & safety6. Sustainable development, global change &

ecosystems7. Citizens & governance in knowledge-based

society

“Home” area for P&S

Good application areas(N.B. my opinion!)


Genomics (1)

• Genomics: 1.1.1 in EoI database• Objective:

– Integrating post-genomic research into more established biomedical & biotechnical approaches

– Involvement of key stakeholders:• Industry• Healthcare providers & physicians• Policy makers• Regulatory authorities• Patient associations• Experts on ethical matters

• Budget:– 2.255 billion euros:

• 1.1 billion euros for advanced genomics & applications• 1.155 billion euros for combating major diseases


Genomics (2)

• Thematic areas:– Advanced genomics & health applications:

• Gene expression & proteomics• Structural genomics• Comparative genomics & population genetics• Bioinformatics• Multi-disciplinary functional genomic approaches• New, safer, more effective drugs• New diagnostics• New in-vitro tests• New preventive & therapeutic tools• Post-genomics with high potential for application

– Combating major diseases:• Application-oriented genomic approaches to diseases• Combating cancer• Confronting communicable diseases linked to poverty


IST (1)

• IST: 1.1.2 in EoIs database• Objective - direct contribution to:

– The knowledge society & e-Europe Action Plan– Medium- & long-term RTD on future technologies

integrating computers & networks into everyday environment

– Placing the individual at the centre

• Budget:– 3.625 billion euros

• Appropriate instruments:– NoE, IP, STREP, CA, SSA


IST (2)

• IST thematic areas:– Applied IST research addressing:

• Trust & security• Ambient intelligence, e-inclusion• E-business, e-government, e-work systems, e-learning• Complex problem-solving

– Communication, computing & SW technologies:• Communication & network technologies• SW technologies

– Components & microsystems:• Micro, nano & optoelectronics• Micro- & nanotechnologies, microsystems, displays

– Knowledge & interface technologies:• Knowledge technologies & digital content• Intelligent interfaces & surfaces

– IST future & emerging technologies• New IST-related science & technology fields


IST (3)

• IST Call 1:– Published: 17 Dec 02– Closing date: 24 Apr 03– Budget: 1070 million euros– Areas addressed:

• 2.3.1.1 Pushing the limits of CMOS• 2.3.1.2 Micro & nano systems• 2.3.1.3 Broadband for all• 2.3.1.4 Mobile & wireless systems beyond 3G• 2.3.1.5 Towards a global dependency & security framework• 2.3.1.6 Multimodal interfaces• 2.3.1.7 Semantic-based knowledge systems• 2.3.1.8 Networked audio-visual systems & home platforms• 2.3.1.9 Networked businesses & governments• 2.3.1.10 eSafety of road & air transport• 2.3.1.11 eHealth• 2.3.1.12 Technology-enhanced learning & access to cultural heritage

N.B. Numbering in Callsdiffers from EoI database

(Priority area . 3=? . Call . Unique number)


IST (4)

• IST Call 2:– Published: 17 Jun 03– Closing date: 15 Oct 03– Budget: 525 million euros– Areas addressed:

• 2.3.2.1 Advanced displays• 2.3.2.2 Optical, opto-electronic, photonic functional components• 2.3.2.3 Embedded systems• 2.3.2.4 Open development platforms for software & services• 2.3.2.5 Cognitive systems• 2.3.2.6 Applications & services for mobile user & worker• 2.3.2.7 Cross-media content for leisure & entertainment• 2.3.2.8 GRID-based systems & solving complex problems• 2.3.2.9 Improving risk management• 2.3.2.10 eInclusion


Nano-technologies (1)

• Nanotechnologies: 1.1.3 in EoIs database• Objective:

– Contribute to creation of scientific base for transition of European industry from resource-based towards knowledge-based, more-environment-friendly approaches



Nano-technologies (2)

• Thematic areas:– Nano-technologies & nano-sciences:

• Long-term interdisciplinary research• Nano-biotechnologies• Nanometre-scale engineering techniques• Handling & control devices• Applications

– Knowledge-based multi-functional materials:• Development of fundamental knowledge• Technologies for production, transformation & processing• Engineering support for materials development

– New production processes & devices:• New processes & intelligent manufacturing systems• Systems research & hazard control• Optimising life-cycles


AeS (1)

• Aeronautics & space: 1.1.4 in EoIs database• Objective:

– Striving towards higher levels of technological excellence by RTD in context of Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE) and European Strategy for Space



AeS (2)

• AeS thematic areas:– Aeronautics:

• Reducing development costs, aircraft direct operating costs & improving passenger comfort

• Emissions & noise

• Aircraft safety

• Increasing operational capacity & safety of air transport system

– Space:• Galileo: development of multi-sectorial systems, equipment,

tools & user equipment

• GMES: stimulate evolution of satellite-based information services by development of technologies (e.g. sensors, data & information models, services for global environment, land-use, desertification, disaster management)

• Satellite telecommunications


Food quality & safety (1)

• Food quality & safety: 1.1.5 in EoIs database• Objective:

– Improve health & well-being of European consumers through higher quality of food, improved control of food production, & of related environmental factors

– Readdress the classic “farm-to-fork” approach by giving priority to consumers’ demands & rights

– “Fork-to-farm” approach as primary driver for developing new & safer food production chains

• Budget:– 685 million euros


Food quality & safety (2)

• Thematic areas:– Epidemiology of food-related diseases & allergies– Impact of food on health– Traceability along production chain– Methods of analysis, detection & control– Safer & environmentally-friendly production

methods & technologies– Impact of animal feed on human health– Environmental health risks


Sustainable development (1)

• Sustainable dev’t: 1.1.6 in EoIs database• Objective:

– Strengthen S&T capacities for Europe to:• Implement sustainable development model integrating

social, economic & environmental dimensions• Contribute to international efforts mitigating adverse

trends in global change

• Budget:– 2.12 billion euros:

• 810 million euros for sustainable energy systems• 610 million euros for sustainable surface transport• 700 million euros for global change & ecosystems



• SD thematic areas:– Sustainable energy systems:

• Short-term impact:– Clean energy sources

– Savings & efficiency

– Alternative motor fuels

• Long-term impact:– Fuel cells

– Carriers / transport storage

– Renewable energy technologies

– Capture & sequestration of CO2



• SD thematic areas (continued):– Sustainable surface transport:

• Environmentally-friendly & competitive transport systems• Safer, more effective & competitive rail & maritime

transport

– Global change & ecosystems:• Greenhouse gas• Water cycle & soil• Biodiversity• Desertification, natural disasters• Sustainable land management• Operational forecasting & modelling• Complementary research


Citizens & governance (1)

• Citizenship: 1.1.7 in EoIs database• Objective:

– Mobilisation of European research in economic, political, social sciences & humanities to develop understanding of issues relating to emergence of knowledge-based society & new forms of relationships between:

• Citizens• Citizens & institutions

• Budget:– 225 million euros


Citizens & governance (2)

• Thematic areas:– Knowledge-based society & social cohesion:

• Improving generation, distribution & use of knowledge and its impact on economic & social development

• Options & choices for development of knowledge-based society

• Variety of paths towards knowledge society

– Citizenship, democracy & new forms governance:• Implications of European integration & enlargement• Articulation of areas of responsibility• Issues connected with resolution of conflicts &

restoration of peace• New forms of citizenship & cultural identities


Relevant EoIs (1)

• Cordis database of EoIs:– 13000 EoIs– Indexed by thematic areas– Searchable by keyword, index, instrument, & land

• Searches:– “planning” – 343 hits– “scheduling” – 23 hits– “planning” & “scheduling” – 0 hits– “P&S” – 0 hits


Relevant EoIs (2)

• Indexing:– 1.1.1 Genomics– 1.1.2 IST:

• 1.1.2 i: Applied IST research• 1.1.2 ii: Communication, computing & SW technologies• 1.1.2 iii: Components & microsystems• 1.1.2 iv: Knowledge & interface technologies• 1.1.2 v: IST future & emerging technologies

– 1.1.3 Nanotechnologies– 1.1.4 Aeronautics & Space– 1.1.5 Food safety & quality– 1.1.6 Sustainable development– 1.1.7 Citizens & governance– 2.2 Management of radioactive waste


Relevant EoIs (3)

• Searches by thematic priority area:– “planning” & Genomics – 2 hits– “planning” & IST – 11 hits– “planning” & Nanotechnologies – 3 hits– “planning” & AeroSpace – 1 hit– “planning” & Food – 2 hits– “planning” & Sustainable development – 36 hits– “planning” & Citizenship – 11 hits


Relevant EoIs (4)

• Interesting EoIs:– Life sciences, genomics & biotechnology:

• Vi-Transports: Virtual Passenger Transportation

– IST:• DALI: Distributed applications by logical infrastructure• EuroRisk: EU-wide risk & management system• MOSCIP: SCM & integrated planning under uncertainty• RIBAP: Risk-based planning

– Nanotechnologies:• (nothing – apart from high-performance repair of teeth)

– Aeronautics & space:• I-ATM2010: Integrated Air Traffic Management over

Europe in 2010


Relevant EoIs (5)

• Interesting EoIs (continued):– Food quality & safety:

• (nothing)

– Sustainable development:• EoRES: European environment observation & resources

exploitation• MACARETA: Managing agricultural chemicals in tropical

areas• SusAN: Shaping sustainable European transport

collaboration

– Citizens & governance:• MACES: Managing the coast – environment & safety


PLANET EoIs (1)

• I-PLANS:– Title: European NoE in Intelligent P&S– Instrument: NoE– In EoI database; downloadable document– Thematic areas:

• 1.1.2 I: Applied IST research• 1.1.2 v: IST future & emerging technologies• 1.1.3 iii: Nanotechnologies - New production processes

& devices• 1.1.4 i: Aeronautics• 1.1.4 ii: Space

– Contact: Susanne Biundo


PLANET EoIs (2)

• Dyna-Tool:– Title: Tools for Dynamic Organizations– Instrument: IP– In EoI database, but no downloadable document– Thematic areas:

• 1.1.3 iii: Nanotechnologies - New production processes & devices

• 1.1.2 I: IST - e-Work systems

– Contacts: Ruth Aylett & Daniel Borrajo


PLANET EoIs (3)

• PLANSERVE:– Title: Enabling Technologies for Intelligent

Planning Services– Instrument: STIP– In EoI database; downloadable document– Thematic area:

• (2.)3.1.7 Semantic-based Knowledge Systems (IST Call 1)

– Contact: Lee McCluskey


PLANET EoIs (4)

• I4GMES:– Title: Innovative, Interactive, Integrated

Infrastructure for Global Monitoring for Environment & Security

– Instrument: IP– Not in EoI database– Thematic areas:

• 1.1.4 ii: Space• 1.1.2 iv: IST – Knowledge & interface technologies

– Contact: Amedeo Cesta


PLANET EoIs (5)

• AMIR:– Title: Ambient Intelligence Robotics– Instrument: NoE– Not in EoI database?– Thematic area:

• FET Beyond robotics

– Contacts: Joachim Hertzberg & Malik Ghallab


Critical success factors (1)

• EU’s Report on the Analysis of Expressions of Interest 2002:– 65% IPs, 35% NoEs in all thematic priority areas– Good distribution except overrepresentation in:

• Area 6.3: Global change & ecosystems• Area 7: Citizens & governance

– More than 5% from:• France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK

– 20% EoIs not published on CORDIS– 15-20% EoIs met FP6 requirements fully– Average budget 18 million euros


Critical success factors (2)

• CSFs identified from EU’s Report:– Multi-disciplinary:

• “Home” theme + application themes:– E.g. IST as “home” plus AeroSpace / Food quality / …

– Integrated– SME involvement– Understanding of instruments (esp. IP)– Preparedness of community

• Bad:– Failure of vision– Lack of genuine impact potential– NoE


Plan of campaign (1)

• Consortium formation:– Orientation– Non-Disclosure Agreement– Workshare negotiations– Memorandum of Understanding

• Proposal preparation:– Decide technical approach (co-location/workshop vital)– Work Breakdown Structure– Write technical proposal– Estimation & risk analysis– Project planning & write management proposal– Proposal integration & dispatch

• Evaluation• Contract negotiation• Contract (& subcontracts) signature


Plan of campaign (2)Inputs:

Outputs:

Offerteam

TariffsAvailableresources

Financialtemplates

Standards- client’s SE

- MindGarden

Tech proptemplates

ITTInformationgathered byscout & BM

Targetprice

Databasepreviousprojects

Companyprofile

Coverletter

template

Technicalproposal

Managerialproposal

Financialproposal

Coveringletter

Companyexperience

Resourcereservations

Rainbowreporting

Lessonslearned

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5/6

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Decidetechnical approach

WBS, WPDsand study logic

Estimation& risk analysis

Planning &project management

Integrationand despatch

Writetechnicalproposal

Selectinformation


Tim’s personal note

• FP6-related ambitions:– Willing to act as Coordinator of one IP (/NoE)– Willing to review all PLANET-related proposals– Research interests:

• Decentralised planning & control:– E.g. Network-centric/enabled

• Automating Standard Operating Procedure generation

• Mixed-initiative planning

• Dynamic risk management

– Contacts:• Have NL SME keen on Dynamic risk management:

– Improving risk management (IST Call 2)

• Have South African contacts who can provide testbed:– Sustainable development area

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