Objective
The Facilitating Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and New Zealand (FRIENZ) project supports the development of strategic research, science and innovation partnerships between Europe and New Zealand (NZ). It provides implementation tools to underpin the 2009 EC-NZ Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, while increasing the scale, scope and focus for the relationship. FRIENZ will broaden the extent of cooperation and prepare for new policy frameworks that will be in place by the end of the project.
FRIENZ brings together policy, implementation, financing and evaluation mechanisms to derive maximum benefit and value for, both parties ( and from, EU and NZ science and innovation collaboration. Particular focus will be given to better identifying and understanding the optimal framework conditions to support international innovation collaboration and support for private sector engagement. Strategic relationships between NZ and European Member States will also be supported.
FRIENZ also builds on two previously funded BILAT projects - ACCESS4EU:NZ and FRENZ - providing information, guidance and support to organisations in both Europe and NZ with regard to bilateral cooperation opportunities funded through EC, NZ and Member State programmes.
Expected outcomes, over the life of the three-year project, include: new and deeper strategic science and innovation partnerships; a greater understanding of the conditions to stimulate the engagement of private sector and commercial enterprises in NZ and European schemes; closer institutional (research organisation/funder) bilateral collaboration; and greater awareness among New Zealand and Europe science and innovation communities of the opportunities to enhance engagement in mutually beneficial research related activities.
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP7-INCO-2012-2
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
6140 Wellington
New Zealand
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.