Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme Overview
The Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme aims to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals through the use of ICT products, services, and systems. This initiative focuses on strengthening the industrial base in Europe, improving SME participation, boosting R&D activities, and creating markets that are compatible with various European regions. The programme, running from 2008 to 2013 with a possible extension to 2016, emphasizes partnerships, public-private funding, and EC participation to drive innovation in the field of assisted living technologies.
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Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme 2Q== 2Q== Serawit Bruck-Landais, Ph.D., Agence Nationale de la Recherche AAL Information day, May 5, 2011 Paris, 5 May 2011
Outline of presentation Description and objectives of the AAL Joint Programme AAL JP objectives and positioning Programme dimensions AAL Partner States and their budgets AAL JP Implementation AAL Joint Programme in practice Calls for proposals Thematic areas, technologies and domains Overview of past calls Outlook Where to find information (partnering events) Participation rules Funding rules for French partners Call 4 Objectives guidelines timetable Evaluation criteria Recommendations for project submission Characteristics of successful projects Organisational aspects
Positioning AAL in the European context Technology Risk Research and Development Service/Business Innovation Higher FP7 large scale trials (Using existing technology) service and organisational re-engineering business case development, ... longer-term research (5-10 year time to market) integration of new ICT & new ideas, open platforms and interoperability; AAL JP market oriented research and development (2-3 year time- to-market) cost- effectiveness, adaptation to specific demands, . ICT PSP Lower Time to Market
Programme objectives Enhance quality of life of elderly people Through the use of ICT- products, - services and - systems At home, in the community, at work Elderly ICT as an ENABLER Strengthening the industrial base in Europe Improve SME participation at all levels Improve industrial exploitation Boost R&D&I activities at in Europe Industry Create critical mass for R&D Create markets through compatibility with different European regions, cultures and regulatory framework Europe
Programme dimensions Funding programme for Europe Running in a first instance 2008 2013 (possible extension to 2016) Total volume ~ 600 M (of which 50% public funding, 50% private funding) partner state driven programme (23 partners) EC participation based on article 185 of the EC treaty (EC funds ~ 42% of project costs) Status 4 calls for proposals launched (1/year) 2 International events / year Launch of first projects in 2009
AAL Partner States today 20 EU states 3 non EU states (Switzerland, Norway, Israel) http://www.aal-europe.eu/
COUNTRY Yearly indicative funding amount in Mio. Financial commitments Austria 2.0 Belgium 1.0 Cyprus 0.2 Denmark 3,0 Total volume of ~ 600 Mio. including industrial co-funding Finland 1,0 France 2,0 Germany 3.0 Greece 0 Hungary 0 For the intended Ireland 0.5 6 years duration: ~ 360 Mio. public funds Israel 0.5 Italy 2.5 Luxembourg 0.6 Norway 0.8 Total public budget ~ 50 Mio. per year Netherlands 1.9 Poland 0.5 Portugal 0.5 Romania 1.0 Slovenia 0.2 Co-funding of EC on the legal basis of article 185 (max. 25 Mio. per year) Spain 4.9 Sweden 1,0 Switzerland 4.0 United Kingdom 1.1 Approx 32 Mio. 23 countries
Programme implementation Implementation by AAL Association (Brussels) and the participating national programmes Central evaluation process National funding contract (each partner with its national funding agency) European activities: brokerage and partnering events, results dissemination, conferences, AAL Forum, AAL Investment Forum National activities: partnering events, national programme management, information dissemination
Outline of presentation Description and objectives of the AAL Joint Programme AAL JP objectives and positioning Programme dimensions AAL Partner States and their budgets AAL JP Implementation AAL Joint Programme in practice Calls for proposals Thematic areas, technologies and domains Overview of past calls Outlook Where to find information (partnering events) Participation rules Funding rules for French partners Call 4 Objectives guidelines timetable Evaluation criteria Recommendations for project submission Characteristics of successful projects Organisational aspects
Calls: examples of potential key technologies and domains Technologies / ICT enablers examples Technical domains examples Smart sensors / biosensors Nanosystems / micro-systems technology Smart textiles / clothes Smart implants Wireless sensor networks Embedded communication systems New actuators Home / assistive / service robots and mechanotronic devices New protocols and standards for communication networks Ambient intelligence Multimodal, natural interfaces Merging of real physical and digital world Reasoning, ontologies, event stream processing Telemedicine Telemonitoring / telecare Personal health: wearable, implantable, portable systems for monitoring, diagnostic, therapy Smart homes Robotics Smart sensors Ambient intelligence In home In street In transportation
Past calls 2008 2009 2010 http://www.aal-europe.eu/
Calls: past calls Call 1: 2008 Call title: ICT based solutions for prevention and management of chronic conditions of elderly people Projects submitted: 117 Projects financed: 23 Projects running: 23 Avg request / project: 1.96 M Success rate 20% Call 2: 2009 Projects submitted: 104 Projects financed: 30 Projects running: 27 Avg request / project: 1.57 M Call title: ICT based solutions for Advancement of Social Interaction of Elderly People Success rate 29% Call 3: 2010 Call title: ICT-based solutions for Advancement of Older Persons Independence and Participation in the Self-Serve Society Projects submitted: 91 Projects financed: 22 Projects running: n/a Avg request / project: 1.4 M Success rate 24%
Calls: French participation Implementation of AAL in France Annual budget available for French partners: 1M ANR 1M CNSA ~ 1M funds from European Commission Number of funded projects: Call 1: 3 projects (7 partners) Call 2: 5 projects (10 partners) Call 3: 6 projects (20 partners) Number of submissions with French partners: Call 1: 30/117 projects (76 partners) Call 2: 13/104 projects (21 partners) Call 3: 36/91 projects (64 partners)
Information access Website of the AAL Association www.aal-europe.eu Calls, contacts, partner search, events, etc. Website of the ANR www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr Information relevant for French partners only Paris, 5 May 2011
Partner search: AAL tool Online partnering tool of the AAL Association Upload of an activity profile of own organisation. The profile shall describe the capabilities of an organisation to contribute to the scope of the launched call for proposals. Submission of a short project idea in order to find additional project partners. The uploaded information should specify the rough project idea, as well as the (current and) missing expertise required to form a convincing consortium. => Visit http://ps.aaleurope.eu/ while the call is open
Partner search: events International events AAL Forum (2009 Vienna, 2010 Odense) AAL forum 2011 at Lecce, Italy, 26-28 September (www.aalforum.eu) International/ National Information Day held in connection with the opening of a call for proposals => Present your project idea or your know-how on these occasions
Participation rules National eligibility criteria Eligibility of an individual partner for funding depends on the national eligibility rules published with the call The funding rules of the ANR allow funding : Public institutions (University, CHU, EPST, EPIC, collectivit s ) Companies (all types, associations ) European eligibility criteria At least 3 independent legal entities, from at least three different AAL Partner States involved in a the specific call for proposals. At least one market oriented business partner At least one SME (SME can be the business partner) At least one End-user Organisation Duration of project: 12-36 months Consortium size: 3-10 partners Total budget: 1-7 M Maximum funding request from AAL Joint Programme: 3 M
ANR financing rules 2011 Public institutions (excluding EPICs) are financed at 100% of marginal project costs This includes the collectivit s regionales such as municipalities, Conseil g n ral, chambre de commerce, etc. 100% of marginal costs Public institutions In a consortium without private partners, EPICs are financed at 100% of marginal costs In a consortium with private partners: EPICs that primarily carry research activities are financed at 50% of full project costs EPICs comparable to a private company are financed at 30% of full project costs 100% of marginal costs or 30 / 50% of full costs EPICs Associations without commercial activity are financed at 50% of full project costs Associations with commercial activity are financed 35% of full project costs 35 / 50% of full costs Associations SMEs are financed at 45% of full project costs All other companies are financed at 30% of full project costs Private companies 30 / 45% of full costs
Outline of presentation Description and objectives of the AAL Joint Programme AAL JP objectives and positioning Programme dimensions AAL Partner States and their budgets AAL JP Implementation AAL Joint Programme in practice Calls for proposals Thematic areas, technologies and domains Overview of past calls Outlook Where to find information (partnering events) Participation rules Funding rules for French partners Call 4 Objectives guidelines timetable Evaluation criteria Recommendations for project submission Characteristics of successful projects Organisational aspects
4thcall: ICT-based Solutions for Advancement of Older Persons Mobility March 31- June 30 2011 Indicative total budget: ~ 51 M French budget: 1M ANR 1M CNSA ~ 1M funds from EC Paris, 5 May 2011
Rationale The maintenance of mobility is thought to be fundamental to active ageing, allowing older adults to continue to lead dynamic and independent lives. [1] [1] World Health Organization [WHO], 2007, Global age-friendly cities: A guide. Geneva, Switzerland. Paris, 5 May 2011
Focus of Call-2011-4 The call aims at the development of ICT-based solutions which will help older persons: - To sustain their optimal level of mobility for as long as possible - To enhance their individual sense of confidence, autonomy, competence, security and safety. The Call addresses issues that inherently enable older people s mobility in terms of moving in the home and/or outside the home. Paris, 5 May 2011
Topics Orientation and navigation Assistive Technology Paris, 5 May 2011
Orientation and Navigation Management of information Innovative solutions that address ways to filter out relevant information from various sources. Journey planning Extending the capabilities of existing platforms to cater for particular customer needs. When addressing solutions for enhancing trans-national mobility of older persons, differences in travel and transport (on the local, regional and national level) have to be taken into account. Paris, 5 May 2011
Orientation and Navigation Cognitive impairments The following solutions are within the scope of the call: tracking devices with combined messaging/alarm system detection of being lost and appropriate intervention travel support with assessment which provide family members and caregivers with on-going real time virtual supervision To increase the mobility of older persons, in addition to providing mobility aids, it is important that they are able to seamlessly use the technology available to them at home and outside of their home. Paris, 5 May 2011
Orientation and Navigation Physical and cognitive training Solutions which helps people simulate situations that they may encounter while being mobile outside the home are in the scope of the call as long as they are integrated in a mobility-solution. Important: include feedback elements beyond normal simulations enticing elements to increase user acceptance and enhance motivation and confidence Paris, 5 May 2011
Assistive Technology Assistive devices may help people get out of the bed, the bathtub, or simply move around. The combination of assistive devices, e.g. smart walkers, robots, exoskeletons, or canes with localization/positioning elements and personalized services estimating various user-parameters are also welcome. Solutions which enable and sustain the mobility of people with mild and moderate cognitive impairment are within scope, as well as those which integrate in-home assistive technology with mobile technology for seamless usage indoors and outdoors. Paris, 5 May 2011
Guidelines: ethical aspects Ethical considerations apply: - to the process of implementing the project - to the solutions targeted as results of the project (distributive ethics / justice, equality of access, affordability, etc.) Informed consent Relationships and social networks (new allocation of resources and responsibilities). Handling of ethical issues depends on national rules of the involved partners Ethics declaration table in part B template Paris, 5 May 2011
Guidelines: Business Model At submission of proposals: only the outline of the business model (questions in annexe 7) Full business model development: integral part of the project (as a part of the business plan) Business model outline should convince that the proposed product/solution has the opportunity to succeed on the market. Paris, 5 May 2011
Project selection steps Centralised electronic submission of proposals in English - June 30th, 2011 Eligibility check performed for all partners (national and European criteria) July, 2011 Evaluation of proposals by independent European experts September, 2011 Budget optimisation to fund maximum number of projects Oct-Nov. 2011: Funding arrangements among national funding agencies Project reconfiguration Notifying projects of outcome - December, 2011
Evaluation Criteria (1) Scoring 1-5 / threshold 3 for each criterion weight Relevance & innovation - Objectives of the call / address enabling elements / application areas - Is the solution meeting needs / not on market yet? - Innovative applications//service systems throughout EU 1 Scientific & technical quality - Original integrated solutions based on sound S&T concepts, beyond state of the art - Pilot showing impact 1 Paris, 5 May 2011
Evaluation Criteria (2) Quality consortium & efficiency of implementation - expertise/resources/value network/international value - proactive end-user involvement - SME/industry involvement - work plan/Q-assurance/control/IPR /conflict resolving 2 Potential impact (QoL end user/market development) 2 Quality of Life - added value / market availability - ensure respect for end users rights / ethical issues Market development - target high potential market - business model value chain, business analysis, - creating EU market open interfaces/ interoperability/standards Paris, 5 May 2011
Outline of presentation Description and objectives of the AAL Joint Programme AAL JP objectives and positioning Programme dimensions AAL Partner States and their budgets AAL JP Implementation AAL Joint Programme in practice Calls for proposals Thematic areas, technologies and domains Overview of past calls Outlook Where to find information (Partnering events) Participation rules Funding rules for French partners Call 4 Objectives guidelines timetable Evaluation criteria Recommendations for project submission Characteristics of successful projects Organisational aspects
Solutions the call aims at Solutions should be: innovative financially sustainable underpinned by a credible business plan deliver applied research and development activities Paris, 5 May 2011
General pre-requisits Solutions should be equipped with simplified, intuitive or personalized interfaces which are adaptable to changing end-users abilities and requirements. Important issues are Inclusive Design and accessibility for older persons. Solutions should be applicable to more than one context and adaptable to different needs as people grow older. Existing standards should be used. If standards are not available, they should be developed together with interoperable systems. Proposed mobility solutions may require an infrastructure. If this is the case, the relevant owners/suppliers should be involved in the projects. Paris, 5 May 2011
Characteristics of AAL projects Uses ICT to solve real life challenges or to enable new and innovative applications or service concepts Adopts a holistic approach, including the necessary expertise in the consortium. Close to market approach activities with a centre of gravity on development Significant involvement ( 50%), of industry and business partners, particularly SMEs. Integrates users and user needs in the development (from the outset of the project) Creates markets by developing solutions which meet the needs and wishes of end-users Includes value chain and business analysis Develops products, solutions or service concepts that can be applied widely in Europe Envisions a realistic pilot as integrated parts of the project
Organisational aspects Beware of the following common difficulties for successful consortium management: Understand national eligibility criteria of all your partners: different partner states can have very different funding rules. Each partner should contact their NCPs to verify their eligibility. Inquire about delays in funding payments in each of the partner states involved If possible, ask for a signed declaration of commitment to the project from each partner (to avoid problems between partners and their institution) Prepare a consortium agreement (http://www.ipr-helpdesk.org) Check national solvency criteria for your SME partners Verify funding rates for all partners Before submission React quickly during the project reconfiguration phase to replace partners if necessary Sign a consortium agreement Sign a funding agreement with the national funding agencies Determine a common start date Start phase of project During project Share information with all consortium partners Submit reports on time
Thank you Merci Contact details Serawit.bruck@agencerecherche.fr Tel: 01 73 54 81 70 Jean-Yves.boire@agencerecherche.fr Tel: 01 78 09 80 29 Paris, 5 May 2011
