Information Session

• DAFM Research Programmes• Call 2019: Relevant Policy & Strategies• Call Specification & Funding

Instrument• Application Process• Evaluation Process• Granting Awards

Food Wise 2025 notes that

‘Research, Development and Innovation are key

drivers of competitiveness’ – Selection of some of

Food Wise RDI specific actions capture the five key themes

Agri-food research funding to prioritise

research which provides evidence base to quantify the economic, social and

environmental sustainability of Irish food production systems and to assess the vulnerability of these systems to climate

change

DAFM, through its research funding programmes (Stimulus, FIRM and

CoFoRD), to continue to support the development of

the new thought and technology leaders for the agri-food sector through

supporting agri-food Masters and PhD students on suitable scientific and

impactful research projectsPrioritise research to ensure the development of state of the art

methodologies to identify and assess the risks with biological and chemical

contamination of food and develop the controls to mitigate against these risks

At producer level prioritise research and innovation

investment in processes and technologies which improve

productivity and sustainability of production

Competitive Research Funding Programmes

Food

Forest

Agriculture

Three funding streams but essentially oneSingle programme with three inter-linked parts:

FoodPrimary funding mechanism for institutional food research Focus on Innovation, product development, safety, processing, functional ingredients, health and nutrition.

AgricultureSupport sustainably competitive agricultural practices & policiesFocus on modern animal / plant biosciences, agri-environment/sustainability, safety, agri-economics & finance.

ForestSupport forest policy, sustainable forest management, use of forest products and provision of public goods.

Objectives of DAFM’s Research Programmes

Capacity

(Human / Physical)

Critical Mass(Collaboration / Strengths)

Capability

(Expertise / Training)

Consolidation(Adding value)

Knowledge Base

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Scientific Expertise

Key Features of DAFM Progs.

• ‘Public Good’ …. but industry welcome/required

• Collaboration … inter-institutional/disciplinary …. incrementally mandatory as project scale/cost grows

• Responsible ….. Ethics, access, gender, environment

• Types of Research:

• Knowledge e.g. evidence for policy; build/maintain human scientific capital for academia, govt., industry

• Tech. development for practice improvement on farms/forests & in food factories

• Societal benefit: Food safety, human nutrition, etc.

• Mainly focused on applied/pre-competitive; Low TRL

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Decision to Award + Contracts

Stage 3:DAFM Competitive Research Committee

Stage 2: Expert Evaluation Panels

Stage 1: Screening by Research Div.

Calls for Proposals

Proposals ≥60%

Priority List

Ongoing Project Monitoring

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Call 2019

Context, Policies and Strategies

Context

Call developed through mapping exercise, internal/external stakeholder consultation & recourse to SHARP & FORI SRIAs.

Call ‘Directed’ at realising opportunities and addressing challenges including those linked to Climate Change, Bioeconomy, Market Diversification/Resilience/Innovation and AMR etc.

Need to direct production and consumption towards a sustainable, climate smart and circular bioeconomy.

• Sustainable Healthy Agri-food Research Plan (SHARP)• Forest Research Ireland (FORI).• DAFM Statement of Strategy 2016-2019• National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy• Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth Report• National Marine Research Innovation Strategy 2017-2021• Innovation 2020• Teagasc Technology Foresight Report 2035.• Research Priority Areas-2018 to 2023• Action Plan for Jobs• 2017 Action Plan for Rural Development• Ireland’s Environment - An Assessment 2016 Report• Government Policy Statement on the Environment• Ireland's National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2020• FSAI strategy 2016-2018 & SafeFood• Healthy Ireland - A framework for improved Health & Wellbeing 2013-

2025, Health Promotion & Improvement and Obesity

Guiding Strategic agendas (National)

• The Common Agricultural Policy• The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)• EU Forest Strategy• Horizon 2020 – Agriculture, Marine & Forestry• EIP-AGRI Focus Groups• EU Agriculture Research & Innovation Strategy• Food 2030• EU Bioeconomy and its strategy• EU Circular Economy Package• EU Digital Agenda & Innovation• EU Health & Food Safety Policy – Nutrition, Antimicrobial Resistance,

animal health policy, general food law, food safety and plant related policy.

• EU Environment & Climate Policy – The 7th Environmental Action Programme, EU Biodiversity Strategy, Water Framework Directive, Land use & soil strategies, clean air, Resource Efficiency, the EU Adaptation Strategy and the 2030 Climate & Energy package.

Guiding Strategic agendas(EU)

Animal Production

Grass, Clover, Forage,

Crops & Food Horticulture

Sustainable Managmentof Natural

Resources , Climate

Change & Trans-

boundary Gases

Food Processing Technology

& Engineering

Food Product

Development

Formulation & Sensory

Science

Food Chain Integrity &

Safety

Functional Foods & Health

Nutrition, Health &

Diet-related Diseases

Cross-Cutting Issues

Underpinning Infrastructures & Skills

Land Availability

ProductivityResource

UtilisationAdding Value

Forest Resource

Protection

Ecosystem Services

Climate Change

Developed by the COFORD Council Forest Research Working Group

Seven research themes c.90 research ideas

Call 2019

Call Specification & Funding Instruments

Call Specification

A1 Environment & Climate Smart Approaches to Agri-Food Systems

A2 Animal & Plant Production, One Health & Welfare

A3 Rural Growth, Digitalisation & the Bioeconomy

A4 Food

B Strategic Rapid Response Research

Co Funding Call 2019DAERA will co fund following topics indicated by a red asterisk* in the call

Specifications(Subject to budget availability)

DEARA Co-Funding open to instruments II-VI onlyDAERA Contact Details:Collaborative.Research@daera-ni.gov.uk Tel: +44 28 77442211| Extension: 49211

Further co funding arrangements may be announced

A1 Environment & Climate Smart Approaches to Agri-Food Systems 6 topics

A2 Animal & Plant Production, One Health & Welfare 5 topics

A3 Rural Growth, Digitalisation & the Bioeconomy 2 topic

A4 Food 5 topics

B Strategic Rapid Response Research 2 topics

Funding InstrumentsFunding Instruments

VI-VII

Two Stage Applications

Duration ≤5 years

Grant Request ≤€3 million <€5 million

Funding Instruments II-V

Duration ≤2 <4 years Grant Request ≤€150,000 to <€1,250,000

Funding Instrument I

Duration ≤1 years

Grant Request ≤€100,000

I Research Plus

III. Small Project

VI. Programme

VII. Innovation Platform

IV. Standard Project

V. Large Project

II Desk Study

Funding Instrument I

I. Research PlusSmall institutional project to bring completed or near completed DAFM funded project to point where it is eligible for EI commercialisation supports.Duration ≤1 yearsGrant Request ≤€100,000Not open to DAERA Co-Fund

Funding Instruments II-VII. Desk StudyDesk study involving one or more RPOs. Duration ≤1 yearsGrant Request ≤€150,000Open to DAERA Co-Fund

III. Small ProjectExperimental research involving one or more RPOs as required. Duration ≤2 yearsGrant Request ≤€250,000Open to DERA Co-FundIV. Standard ProjectCollaborative project with at least two RPOs. Duration ≤4 yearsGrant Request ≤€600,000Open to DAERA Co-Fund

V. Large ProjectCollaborative project with at least three RPOs each accounting for at least 10% of the overall grant. Duration ≤4 yearsGrant Request ≤€1,250,000Open to DAERA Co-Fund

VI. Programme Large strategic initiative involving a collaboration of at least four RPOs each accounting for at least 10% of the overall grant requested from DAFM. Duration ≤5 yearsGrant Request ≤€3 millionOpen to DAERA Co-Fund

VII. Innovation Platform Large, pre-competitive, industry-oriented, initiative involving a collaboration between at least four RPOs providing at least 10%, and at least three industry parties contributing at least 30% of costs (at least 10% must be cash)Duration ≤5 yearsGrant Request ≤€5 millionNot open to DAERA Co-Fund

An Expression of Interest (EOI) should be submitted prior to the deadline 18th April. These EOIs will be evaluated and those that are successful will be invited to submit a full proposal at a later date. Further Guidance will be provided at that time.

Call 2019 Funding InstrumentsTwo Stage Applications

Application Process

Call Specification, Guidelines and Portal User Guidelines are available at: https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/research/competitivenationalprogrammes/opencalls/nationalcall2019/

Online submissions through https:\\dafm.flexigrant.com

Closing date for submission18 April at 13:00

Evaluation Criteria Instrument I

Freedom to Operate

Ambitious, Original with Innovation Potential

(Marks 0-10)

Potential future commercial

opportunities

(Marks 0-10)

Impact on the Irish Agri-Food

and Forest Industry

(Marks 0-10)

Track Record and commercialisation

(Marks 0-10)

Evaluation Criteria Instrument II - VII

Relevance and Impact (Marks 0 -10)

Scientific Excellence (Marks 0 -10) ≥60%

Quality and Efficiency of Implementation including Costs

(Marks 0 -10)

≥60%

Evaluation Process

Three step evaluation process:

DAFM will then make final decision regarding proposals tobe funded and Expressions of Interest to be invited tosubmit full proposals.

DAFM assessment -focuses on eligibility

External expert evaluation panel

Internationally recognised academics, industry and

public sector representatives.

DAFM Competitive Research Committee

which comprises of high level representatives from

the public sector and industry.

Awards

All co-ordinators of successful proposals notified of potential award

Include Expert panel and DAFM Competitive Research Committee recommendations in revised proposal

Final contract negotiations

Research contract signed by Institutions

Presentation will follow on FlexiGrantQ and A Session

www.agriculture.gov.ie/research/

Email: research@agriculture.gov.ie

Phone: 0761 064464