2020 Product Development Program Overview
Providing an overview of the 2020 Product Development Program, this content covers key topics such as program purpose, technical areas of interest, proposal submission process, and expected outcomes. The program aims to support technology localization and commercialization initiatives, encouraging projects that address local industry needs and demonstrate technology performance in harsh environments. Eligible participants can apply for K.A.CARE funding with industry match requirements.
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Technology Localization and Technology Localization and Commercialization Initiative Commercialization Initiative Overview of the 2020 Product Development Program 1
Notice To Webinar Attendees Notice To Webinar Attendees This webinar explains information found in the Product Development RFP. No new information will be shared during this webinar. If there are inconsistencies between this webinar, and the RFP, adhere to the RFP language, or seek clarification at: TLC@energy.gov.sa All applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Product Development RFP and adhere to all stated requirements. 2
Presentation Overview Presentation Overview Program Purpose and Expected Outcomes Technical Areas of Interest Eligible Participants and Team Roles Overview of the Proposal Submission Process Submitting a Letter of Intent Preparing a High-Quality Proposal Submitting Your Completed Proposal to K A CARE The Proposal Evaluation Process 3
Program Purpose and Expected Outcomes Program Purpose and Expected Outcomes 4
Purpose of the Purpose of the Product Development Product Development Program Program and Expected Project Outcomes and Expected Project Outcomes Maximum K A CARE investment: 8 M SAR Funding mechanism: 50% Industry Funding Match Who can apply: All Saudi institutions may apply with participation from international partners. Maximum project duration: 18 months Requirements: Projects awarded under this program are required to investigate local industry needs and incorporate such findings into commercial product adaptation and demonstration Expected outcome: Demonstration of performance of technologies in harsh environments Localization opportunities for the Saudi market meeting industry needs 5
Technical Areas of Interest Technical Areas of Interest 6
K K A A CARE TLC CARE TLC 2020 Topic Areas of Interest Topic Areas of Interest 2020 RFP RFP Technology Themes THEME 1: Building Integrated Renewable Energy Systems THEME 6: Solar Cooling and Cold Storage THEME 2: Solar Thermal Applications THEME 7: Green Hydrogen THEME 3: Renewable Energy in Water Management THEME 8: Waste to Energy THEME 9: Other Promising Renewable Energy Technologies THEME 4: Renewable Technologies for Grid Management THEME 5: Shallow Geothermal Applications 7
Eligible Participants and Team Roles Eligible Participants and Team Roles 8
Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants Projects funded under this program must be led by a Saudi entity (for profit company, University, or non-profit institution). International companies and organizations can participate as project partners, but cannot serve as project leads. The K A CARE TLC initiative operates a matchmaking portal that can be used to identify project partners, if needed. Visit https://www.kacare.gov.sa/en/tlc/Pages/MatchMaking.aspx to register. 9
Overview of the Proposal Submission Process Overview of the Proposal Submission Process 10
Overview of the Proposal Submission Overview of the Proposal Submission Process Process Concept Paper Full Pre-development Engagement with local companies, industry experts and key stakeholders Proposal Selection and Award RFP Release Invitation to Full Proposal Merit Review 11
Timeline for Submitting Necessary Timeline for Submitting Necessary Documents Documents Full Proposals Due 09-December RFP Release 18-June Contract Signing 21-March Concept Paper Due 20-September Selection Notifications 25-January 12
Submitting a Concept Paper Submitting a Concept Paper 13
KACARE has provided a template to assist in preparing your concept paper. The concept paper contains seven necessary sections. Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document 14
The market need section should justify the need for the chosen renewable energy technology in KSA. This section should describe the economic conditions related to deployment of the technology in KSA. References should be provided, and assumptions should be clearly stated and justified. 15
Describe the product that will be developed. Describe its competitive advantages. Explain the current state of the technology, and the enhancements that will be achieved through the proposed project. 16
The project description section should provide an overview of the proposed effort. Be sure to include a description of the process by which the performance of the product will be tested. 17
Use the Team Structure and Members section to describe every organization that will participate in the execution of the project, and the specific contributions that they will make. This section should also justify the qualifications of each participant, based on their past experience. 18
Provide a brief summary of the project team s business strategy for successfully bringing the developed product to market. 19
Use section six of the template to describe the benefits that will be realized for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as a result of the proposed project. This section should address all relevant benefits (social, economic, environmental, etc.). 20
Use section seven of the template to detail the budget for the project. Clearly indicate the total amount of funding requested from K A CARE, and the funding amount that will be contributed by the project team. 21
Concept Paper Submission Instructions Concept Paper Submission Instructions Concept Paper submissions shall be made via email. Completed concept papers shall be emailed as attachments, in pdf file format, to: TLC@energy.gov.sa Please use the following format for the subject line of your email: Product Development Program Concept Paper Your Company Name 22
Concept Paper Response from K Concept Paper Response from K A A CARE CARE After reviewing your concept paper, K A CARE will send your organization an email, containing a unique control code that you will need to submit your full proposal. This control code will be referenced in your full proposal submissions, on the cover page of each document, and in the filename for each document submitted electronically through Etimad. K A CARE may provide additional comments in its response to your concept paper, including a warning concerning any aspects of your project that could result in disqualification. 23
Preparing a High Preparing a High- -Quality Proposal Quality Proposal 24
Required Proposal Documents (1 of 2) Required Proposal Documents (1 of 2) Document Format Description Commitment letter pdf Official letters from the project lead and all project partners Consortium Agreement (if required) pdf A legally binding document describing the team and its roles Technical proposal pdf Technical description of the proposed study Commercialization and Localization Strategy Describes the commercialization strategy for the technology being developed pdf Statement of qualifications pdf Past experience of the bidding organizations and personnel Work plan pdf Work plan, including tasks, deliverables, and milestones 25
Required Proposal Documents (2 of 2) Required Proposal Documents (2 of 2) Document Format Description Ownership of IP and IP Strategy pdf Describes IP owned and the team s IP protection strategy Financial proposal pdf A written description of the project financial plan Financial spreadsheet xlsx A spreadsheet explaining the project finances Project summary slide ppt An overview slide that summaries the entire project 26
Using the Commitment Letters Template Using the Commitment Letters Template 27
The purpose of the Commitment The purpose of the Commitment Letters document. Letters document. Commitment letters attest that all project partners understand their role, and agree to fulfill their agreed upon responsibilities, if the project is awarded. Commitment letters must be dated and signed by an authorized representative of each partnering organization. 28
KACARE has provided a template. Describe the role that each project partner will play. Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document Each partner must sign the document, and state their commitment to the project. Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page 29
The Consortium Agreement The Consortium Agreement 30
Consortium Agreement Consortium Agreement A consortium agreement is required if more than one organization on the project team contributes funding toward the project implementation costs. If required, the consortium agreement must describe the financial commitment of each organization on the project team. The consortium agreement becomes a legally binding addendum to the project contract, if the project is awarded by K A CARE. A template for the consortium agreement has not been provided by K A CARE, as the agreements made are specific to every team and project. 31
Using the Technical Proposal Template Using the Technical Proposal Template 32
A template has been provided by K.A.CARE. Use the template to format your description of the project s technical approach. Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document Limit your response to 25 pages. Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page 33
The executive summary should provide an overview of the entire project. This includes the project goals, major tasks, expected outcomes, the institutions involved, and the respective roles that they will play in executing the project. 34
The market need section should justify the need for the chosen renewable energy technology in KSA. This section should describe the economic conditions related to deployment of the technology in KSA. References should be provided, and assumptions should be clearly stated and justified. 35
Use this section to provide relevant information pertaining to the product that you will develop. The template provides numerous examples of relevant information that you should provide, regarding the product. 36
The project description section should provide an overview of the proposed effort. This section should describe the project goals and approach to accomplishing them. Be sure to include a description of the process by which the performance of the product will be tested. 37
Using the Commercialization and Localization Strategy Using the Commercialization and Localization Strategy Template Template 38
The purpose of the Commercialization The purpose of the Commercialization and Localization Strategy and Localization Strategy The strategy document must document the approach that the project team will use to guarantee that the produce developed is eventually commercialized within Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the applicants must use this document to describe the process through which the production of the product will be localized within the Kingdom. 39
A template has been provided by K.A.CARE. Please respond to every section included in the template. The document must not exceed 3 pages in length. Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page 40
Describe the commercialization activities that the project team will execute after completion of the product development project. Describe the benefits expected to be derived from each activity performed. 41
Describe the localization activities that the project team will execute after completion of the product development project. Describe benefit that you expect to derive from each activity performed. 42
Using the Statement of Qualifications Template Using the Statement of Qualifications Template 43
Use the document to prove that your team is qualified for the project that you are proposing. K A CARE has provided a template for your use. Limit response to 5 pages. Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document 44
Use the Team Structure and Members section to describe every organization that will participate in the execution of the project, and the specific contributions that they will make. This section should also justify the qualifications of each participant, based on their past experience. 45
The Past Performance section should be used to explain the relevant past projects that justify the qualifications of each project participant. Please use the table format provided in the template to describe the past projects. 46
The Key Personnel Biographical Information section should provide biographies, resumes, or CV s for each of the key people involved in the proposed project. 47
Using the Work Plan Template Using the Work Plan Template 48
The Work Plan should explain how the project will be managed. Use it to describe the proposed tasks, expected outcomes, and deliverables. Limit your response to 15 pages. Provide Basic Project Information on the Cover Page Follow the instructions provided, then delete the instructions from the document 49
Concisely describe the objectives of the project. 50
