Horisont 2020 projektitaotluste ettevalmistustoetuse taotlus

Associated with document Ref. Ares(2022)3612820 - 12/05/2022 Proposal Evaluation Form EUROPEAN COMMISSION Evaluation Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) Summary Report - Coordination and support actions Call: HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03 Type of action: HORIZON-CSA Proposal number: 101079459 Proposal acronym: EGT-TWINN Duration (months): 36 Enhancing research capacity at the Geological Survey of Estonia to accelerate the country's transition to green Proposal title: energy (EGT-TWINN) Activity: HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03-01 Grant N. Proposer name Country Total Cost % % Requested 1 EESTI GEOLOOGIATEENISTUS EE 516,750 34.45% 516,750 34.45% 2 GEOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS FI 306,637.5 20.44% 306,638 20.44% 3 UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION UK 297,692.5 19.85% 297,693 19.85% 4 Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland DK 292,955 19.53% 292,955 19.53% 5 OULUN YLIOPISTO FI 85,830 5.72% 85,830 5.72% Total: 1,499,865 1,499,866 Abstract: The proposed HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03 Twinning project aims to enhance research and technical capacity at the Geological Survey of Estonia (EGT) to accelerate Estonia transition’s from fossil fuel energy to green energy. The capacity building will be mainly focussed on developing state-of-the-art geological, geochemical and geophysical survey skills, data management workflows, and subsurface modelling capability for exploration and geological resource assessment of European critical raw materials and geothermal energy as a future potential green energy source for Estonia. The EGT geological capacity enhancement will be implemented via range of joint activities such as scientific conferences and exchanges as well as through delivery of specialised training programmes provided by three leading geological surveys in Europe – the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), the British Geological Survey (UKRI/BGS) and the Geological Survey of Denmark (GEUS). The project will contribute to the development of multidisciplinary research and innovation in geological studies in Estonia and enables EGT to enhance the scientific excellence of its personnel and to collaborate with experts from leading international research institutions. One of the project priorities is to support early-career researchers at EGT who will gain state-of-the-art experience in the geology fields crucial to Estonia. Evaluation Summary Report Evaluation Result Total score: 13.50 (Threshold: 10) Criterion 1 - Excellence Score: 4.50 (Threshold: 3/5.00 , Weight: -) The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: - Clarity and pertinence of the project’s objectives. - Quality of the proposed coordination and/or support measures including soundness of methodology. Objectives are outlined very well and are clearly pertinent with the Call Work Programme. However, their level of verifiability and measurability is not convincingly presented. This is a shortcoming. An outstanding scientific strategy for stepping up and stimulating scientific excellence in a well-defined area of research is outlined. Regarding the research component, the overall approach is excellent, and comprises several surveys, modelling, materials exploration, and investigations. The current status and needs of the coordinating institution is sound. However, arrangements for formulating new research projects in cooperation with the more advanced partners are not sufficiently developed, beyond publishing together. This is a minor shortcoming. Coordination and support measures are very appropriately addressed, and foster sustainability, transferability and complementarity. Capacity- building (e.g., dedicated on-the-job training, and secondments) is fully appropriate. Overall, the methodology builds on sound and clearly identified pillars, and provides a credible framework, which is demonstrated through appropriate activities. Administrative and research challenges are adequately identified and cover a range of aspects including, legal, financial, exploitation and dissemination. A mobility plan (inward and outward) and knowledge transfer with the more advanced partners will greatly enhance the expertise and research experience at the coordinating institution, as part of an enlarged research partnership. More specifically, a range of very suited and well thought-out mechanisms are envisaged, including short-term staff exchanges, expert visits, short-term on-site and field-based training, workshops and joint conference organisation. Research management and administration at the coordinating institution will be improved, driven by exchange of knowledge, experience and staff, as well as dedicated courses (e.g., in project management and administration and in proposal writing). The approach to tackling open science is, overall, well addressed, with reference to best practices in the field. Research data management is addressed in a concrete manner and in line with FAIR principles. Substantial detail is provided on output and data generation, and those plans 101079459/EGT-TWINN-12/05/2022-10:17:04 1/3  Associated with document Ref. Ares(2022)3612820 - 12/05/2022 are good. Criterion 2 - Impact Score: 4.50 (Threshold: 3/5.00 , Weight: -) The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: - Credibility of the pathways to achieve the expected outcomes and impacts specified in the work programme, and the likely scale and significance of the contributions from the project. - Suitability and quality of the measures to maximise expected outcomes and impacts, as set out in the dissemination and exploitation plan, including communication activities. Excellence capacity and resources of the coordinating institution will improve, with some spill-over for the benefit of the widening country. These benefits include improved policies and decision-making at the national level in the field concerned, and increased experience in state- of-the-art earth science research tools, technologies and software, along with enhanced knowledge on environmental issues related to mineral resources exploration. The enhancement of strategic networking activities (e.g., conferences, secondments, joint projects, workshops) between the main beneficiary and the more advanced partners is excellently detailed and fully in line with the Work Programme. An increased reputation of the coordinating institution at EU level is foreseen, resulting from networking with top-class partners elsewhere in the EU. However, actions for sustaining networking beyond the proposals lifespan are insufficiently concrete (e.g., broad statements about joint publication and proposals). This is a shortcoming. Overall, the pathways to achieve the expected outcomes and impacts specified in the Work Programme are very convincingly specified and credible (e.g., reputation enhancements will attract early career researchers, creation of new research and industry networks, increased skills). Indicators (e.g., publications, presentation, policy briefs) are clearly defined, including timing and means of verification. Specific requirements, and potential barriers arising from factors beyond the scope and duration of the proposed project (e.g., determining whether the desired outcomes and impacts are achieved) along with adequate mitigating measures are not sufficiently addressed. This represents a shortcoming. The scale and significance of the expected outcomes and impacts are systematically addressed. Impacts on Green energy transition and communicating with the local policy-makers are very convincingly addressed and justified through very well formed and achievable measures. Dissemination and communication plans are well laid out and based on tight links with stakeholders from various domains. Means of dissemination (including e-newsletter, conferences, external events, and publications), channels of communications (including project website, posters, roll-up, infographics, press releases), target audiences and indicators are all well identified. Language aspects to support communication with the national audience is not sufficiently clear. The exploitation plan is very well structured and convincing, including how new innovative products and services are developed. Transfer of knowledge via specific activities is very well addressed. Intellectual property and specific protective measures in case of exploitation of the project results are not sufficiently addressed. Criterion 3 - Quality and efficiency of the implementation Score: 4.50 (Threshold: 3/5.00 , Weight: -) The following aspects will be taken into account, to the extent that the proposed work corresponds to the description in the work programme: - Quality and effectiveness of the work plan, assessment of risks, and appropriateness of the effort assigned to work packages, and the resources overall. - Capacity and role of each participant, and extent to which the consortium as a whole brings together the necessary expertise. The work plan is carefully designed, fully credible and achievable. Work packages are thoroughly elaborated, interlinked, and comprise appropriate objectives, tasks, deliverables, and milestones. Monitoring procedures, and management and decision-making rules are good, and ensure smooth delivery. A training plan is particularly good. Timing is clearly reflected in a very good Gantt chart. Milestones are linked to major activities and are well set up. The risk assessment is very good. Critical risks for project implementation are appropriately identified (e.g., low quality deliverable, insufficient availability of a partner, challenges to the availability of key personnel, inter-partner conflicts). Overall, resource allocation across participants and work packages is well defined and reasonable. There is, however, limited detail and justification provided on some aspects, such as field work, open access fees, and modelling software. This is a shortcoming. The consortium has very appropriate and complementary scientific expertise, and relevant experience. Details are, however, limited regarding the track-record (e.g., publications, project experience) of some of the researchers from the more advanced countries, yet this represents a minor shortcoming. The laboratory infrastructure is of an excellent quality and covers all research and scientific needs. Each participant in the consortium is allocated clear tasks and the necessary potential to accomplish. Useful emphasis is provided on the contribution and involvement of the national industrial stakeholders, which is of major importance for a successful implementation. Scope of the application Status: Yes Comments (in case the proposal is out of scope) Not provided Exceptional funding 101079459/EGT-TWINN-12/05/2022-10:17:04 2/3  Associated with document Ref. Ares(2022)3612820 - 12/05/2022 A third country participant/international organisation not listed in the General Annex to the Main Work Programme may exceptionally receive funding if their participation is essential for carrying out the project (for instance due to outstanding expertise, access to unique know-how, access to research infrastructure, access to particular geographical environments, possibility to involve key partners in emerging markets, access to data, etc.). (For more information, see the HE programme guide ) Please list the concerned applicants and requested grant amount and explain the reasons why. Based on the information provided, the following participants should receive exceptional funding: Not provided Based on the information provided, the following participants should NOT receive exceptional funding: Not provided Use of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) Status: No If YES, please state whether the use of hESC is, or is not, in your opinion, necessary to achieve the scientific objectives of the proposal and the reasons why. Alternatively, please state if it cannot be assessed whether the use of hESC is necessary or not, because of a lack of information. Not provided Use of human embryos Status: No If YES, please explain how the human embryos will be used in the project. Not provided Activities excluded from funding Status: No If YES, please explain. Not provided Do no significant harm principle Status: Yes If Partially/No/Cannot be assessed please explain Not provided Exclusive focus on civil applications Status: Yes If NO, please explain. Not provided Artificial Intelligence Status: No If YES, the technical robustness of the proposed system must be evaluated under the appropriate criterion. Overall comments Not provided 101079459/EGT-TWINN-12/05/2022-10:17:04 3/3  Digitally sealed by the European Commission Date: 2022.05.12 10:20:56 CEST This electronic receipt is a digitally signed version of the document submitted by your organisation. Both the content of the document and a set of metadata have been digitally sealed. This digital signature mechanism, using a public-private key pair mechanism, uniquely binds this eReceipt to the modules of the Funding & Tenders Portal of the European Commission, to the transaction for which it was generated and ensures its full integrity. 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(https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË - Tel. +32 22991111  Eesti Teadusagentuur Soola 8, Tartu 51004 [email protected] 31.05.2022 nr 4-2/22-127 Horisont 2020 projektitaotluste ettevalmistustoetuse taotlus European Research Executive Agency (REA) on 12.05.2022 esitanud positiivse hindamistulemuse (punktisumma – 13.5; lävend: – 10; maks. punktisumma – 15) 18.01.2022 HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03-01 Twinning programmi esitatud projektile „Enhancing research capacity at the Geological Survey of Estonia to accelerate the country's transition to green energy“ (EGT-TWINN; nr 101079459), mis on aluseks EGT-TWINN projekti rahastamiseks EC poolt. EGT-TWINN projekti juhtpartner on Eesti Geoloogiateenistus ning projekti juhtkoordinaatoriks on Eesti Geoloogiateenistuse nõunik Heikki Bauert. Seoses EGT-TWINN projekti rahastamisega esitab Eesti Geoloogiateenistus taotluse Horisont 2020 ettevalmistustoetuse saamiseks summas 5000 eurot. Palume ettevalmistustoetus kanda Rahandusministeeriumi arveldusarvele:  AS SEB Pank  a/a EE891010220034796011  viitenumber 2800045496 Eesti Geoloogiateenistus kinnitab, et 18.01.2022 HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03-01 Twinning programmi esitatud projektile „Enhancing research capacity at the Geological Survey of Estonia to accelerate the country's transition to green energy“ ei ole varem saadud ettevalmistustoetust. Lugupidamisega /allkirjastatud digitaalselt/ Sirli Sipp Kulli Heikki Bauert Eesti Geoloogiateenistuse nõunik EGT-TWINN projekti juhtkoordinaator 53405654 [email protected] Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 5 / 44314 Rakvere / [email protected] / www.egt.ee Registrikood 77000387 Lisa: European Research Executive Agency hindamisotsus (101079459_EGT- TWINN_Evaluation Summary Report.pdf) EGT-TWINN projekti andmestik: Call: HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03 Type of action: HORIZON-CSA Proposal number: 101079459 Proposal acronym: EGT-TWINN Duration (months): 36 Proposal title: Enhancing research capacity at the Geological Survey of Estonia to accelerate the country's transition to green energy (EGT-TWINN) Activity: HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03-01 2 (2)