Název projektu:
PS - FP7 Plant growth-promoting bio-effectors for alternative plant nutrition strategies (11 FR 35L2 3LPT)
Popis:
A French research organization specialized in agriculture for development is preparing a proposal in response of a next call for tender as part of the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission - Theme 2 (Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnolofy). It is searching for SMEs with expertise in characterization, production, formulation, field testing and / or marketing authorization of plant growth-promoting bio-effectors for alternative plant nutrition strategies.
A French research organization specialized in agriculture for development is preparing a proposal in response of a next call for tender as part of the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission - Theme 2 (Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology). The topic to be launched in June 2011 (with a dead-line for submission by mid-November 2011) will deal with the plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous crops. As this project will be a SME-targeted collaborative project, the research organization is opening its academic consortium to the most relevant European SMEs having both skills and expertise in the below fields of research and a culture of European R&D projects in partnership with the public sector.
This scientific and technical cooperation request is open to SMEs having expertise in the characterization, production, formulation, field testing and / or marketing authorization of plant growth-promoting bio-effectors.
Soil is one of the most important ecosystems and a non-renewable natural resource. A vital soil provides numerous services to the welfare of society, and it is of fundamental importance for the production of food and feed. The need to increase agricultural production over the past sixty years resulted in the massive use of mineral fertilisers by farmer. Considering the current World population trend, the expected increase in feed and food demand, the limited availability of productive agricultural land, and with a view to reduce the farmers dependence on mineral fertilisers, alternative and viable plant nutrition strategies need to be found. (EC communication, 2011). By improving knowledge on plants and bio-effectors interactions and related physiological and chemical mechanisms, the proposed project will enhance the field efficacy of most promising bio-effectors and develop more environmentally friendly practices for alternative plant nutrition strategies. Bio-effectors might contain living microorganisms and active natural compounds, such as soil - and non-soil - bacteria and fungi, microbial residues, plant extracts and exudates, compost extracts, products of biological turnover processes and others, as single ingredient or in mixed formulations. The project will beside include an adequate plan for field demonstration trials to test the efficacy of the new products in real production conditions and in different geographical situations. The economic viability of the proposed alternative plant nutrition strategies will also be assessed, including comparative cost benefit analysis between the new and the conventional approaches (EC communication, 2011).
In this context, the activities to be carried out by the SMEs in the project should include research and technological development activities (reflecting the core activities of the project, aimed at a significant advance beyond the established state-of-the-art) and demonstration activities, designed to prove the viability of new technologies that offer a potential economic and technical advantage, but which cannot be commercialised directly (e.g. testing of product-like prototypes).
The project if funded by the European Commission should last 4 years over the period 2013-2016. The SMEs should agree to cover part of its costs required for its contribution to the implementation of the project as the Community Financial Contribution will not exceed 50% to 75% of the total eligible cost. This clearly means that no reply will be given to SMEs proposing a service offer in a position of sub-contractor.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
The project if funded by the European Commission should last 4 years over the period 2013-2016. The SMEs should agree to cover part of its costs required for its contribution to the implementation of the project as the Community Financial Contribution will not exceed 50% to 75% of the total eligible cost. This clearly means that no reply will be given to SMEs proposing a service offer in a position of sub-contractor.
The SMEs should be opened to collaborate with other European private companies including (possibly) non-SMEs firms. The SMEs should have the ability to stick with administrative and financial management (including in interim reporting) required by the FP7's European rules.
The consortium of partners should be closed on September 2011.
A French research organization specialized in agriculture for development is preparing a proposal in response of a next call for tender as part of the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission - Theme 2 (Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology). The topic to be launched in June 2011 (with a dead-line for submission by mid-November 2011) will deal with the plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds) for alternative plant nutrition strategies in non-leguminous crops. As this project will be a SME-targeted collaborative project, the research organization is opening its academic consortium to the most relevant European SMEs having both skills and expertise in the below fields of research and a culture of European R&D projects in partnership with the public sector.
This scientific and technical cooperation request is open to SMEs having expertise in the characterization, production, formulation, field testing and / or marketing authorization of plant growth-promoting bio-effectors.
Soil is one of the most important ecosystems and a non-renewable natural resource. A vital soil provides numerous services to the welfare of society, and it is of fundamental importance for the production of food and feed. The need to increase agricultural production over the past sixty years resulted in the massive use of mineral fertilisers by farmer. Considering the current World population trend, the expected increase in feed and food demand, the limited availability of productive agricultural land, and with a view to reduce the farmers dependence on mineral fertilisers, alternative and viable plant nutrition strategies need to be found. (EC communication, 2011). By improving knowledge on plants and bio-effectors interactions and related physiological and chemical mechanisms, the proposed project will enhance the field efficacy of most promising bio-effectors and develop more environmentally friendly practices for alternative plant nutrition strategies. Bio-effectors might contain living microorganisms and active natural compounds, such as soil - and non-soil - bacteria and fungi, microbial residues, plant extracts and exudates, compost extracts, products of biological turnover processes and others, as single ingredient or in mixed formulations. The project will beside include an adequate plan for field demonstration trials to test the efficacy of the new products in real production conditions and in different geographical situations. The economic viability of the proposed alternative plant nutrition strategies will also be assessed, including comparative cost benefit analysis between the new and the conventional approaches (EC communication, 2011).
In this context, the activities to be carried out by the SMEs in the project should include research and technological development activities (reflecting the core activities of the project, aimed at a significant advance beyond the established state-of-the-art) and demonstration activities, designed to prove the viability of new technologies that offer a potential economic and technical advantage, but which cannot be commercialised directly (e.g. testing of product-like prototypes).
The project if funded by the European Commission should last 4 years over the period 2013-2016. The SMEs should agree to cover part of its costs required for its contribution to the implementation of the project as the Community Financial Contribution will not exceed 50% to 75% of the total eligible cost. This clearly means that no reply will be given to SMEs proposing a service offer in a position of sub-contractor.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
The project if funded by the European Commission should last 4 years over the period 2013-2016. The SMEs should agree to cover part of its costs required for its contribution to the implementation of the project as the Community Financial Contribution will not exceed 50% to 75% of the total eligible cost. This clearly means that no reply will be given to SMEs proposing a service offer in a position of sub-contractor.
The SMEs should be opened to collaborate with other European private companies including (possibly) non-SMEs firms. The SMEs should have the ability to stick with administrative and financial management (including in interim reporting) required by the FP7's European rules.
The consortium of partners should be closed on September 2011.
Požadavky na partnera:
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development
- Type of partner sought : Industry
- Specific area of activity of the partner : Characterization, production, formulation, field testing and / or marketing authorization of plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds)
- Task to be performed by the partner sought :
Research & technological development activities;
Demonstration activities.
- Type of partner sought : Industry
- Specific area of activity of the partner : Characterization, production, formulation, field testing and / or marketing authorization of plant growth-promoting bio-effectors (microorganisms and active natural compounds)
- Task to be performed by the partner sought :
Research & technological development activities;
Demonstration activities.
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Sídlo/Místo podnikání:
Vavrečkova 5262
760 01 Zlín
760 01 Zlín
Kontaktní osoba:
Lenka Kostelníková
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
