A second wind for dual-use initiatives in France

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A second wind for dual-use initiatives in France

• Renelle Guichard
• 6 Countries Programme
• Linking Defence and Security RD to Innovation
  the challenge ahead
• Brussels, 19 November 2004

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Defence RD budgets in France 1980-2000
Source ECODEF, Mars 2003, N26 (Bulletin of the
Ministry of Defence)
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Defence RT and RD actors in France
1998 figures
2001 figures
Both graphs Source Annuaire statistique de la
Défense, 2002, p. 70-72
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Synergies with civilian RD before 1997 (DRET)

• The Syrecide Initiative (1996-1998, between 4 to
  6 million Euros/year)
• Ph.D Grants (300 doctoral students)
• Grandes Ecoles Network (Ecole Polytechnique,
  ENSTA)
• and other types of informal links that lead to
  a scientific and technical expertise of armament
  engineers

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1996/1997 Reform

• A decrease in RD budgets, associated with a
  special focus on cost control (e.g. rigid
  contracting procedures, which are not well suited
  for research)
• Reorganisation of the RD organisation within the
  DGA (end of the DRET for a more centralised
  scheme)
• A transition towards less dual-use initiatives

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Since 2001 a second-wind for dual-use initiatives

1. Protocol between the ministry of Defence and the
   ministry of Research
2. Call for tender Participation of the DGA to the
   civilian Innovation and Research networks (RRIT)
3. ANVAR support
4. Reform of acquisitions Ixarm Website

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1. Protocol between the ministry of Defence and
the ministry of Research

• A protocol was signed in Dec. 2001 between the
  Ministry of Research and the Ministry of Defence.
  It aims at reinforcing cooperation and synergies
  in RT and covers three issues
• Concertation on the definition of technology
  policies
• Mutual assistance regarding expertise, foresight
  and evaluation
• Cooperation on RT projects

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Call for Tender Participation of the DGA to the
RRIT
RRIT stands for  Réseaux de la Recherche et de
lInnovation Technologique  (Research and
Technological Innovation Networks). These are
thematic networks that were implemented in 2001
by the Ministry of Research along with other
ministries (diffusion-oriented policy). There are
now 16 networks. In 2002, the DGA implemented a
 Call for tender  measure to implement
financial participation to these networks. The
future of these networks is now uncertain
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Call for Tender Participation of the DGA to the
RRIT
Last call for tender (Dec. 2002)
Field Network name Suggested topic
Biotechnologies GenHomme Genetic susceptibility to some diseases, genic therapy, diagnosis, bio terrorism
Telecommunications RNRT Specific use of generic technologies
Materials and processes RNMP Bio-inspired materials, smart materials, nanomaterials
Micro and Nano technologies RNMT Open
Audiovisual and multimedia RIAM High resolution images transmission technologies, compressing technologies
Software RNTL Software components, embedded software, civilian cryptology
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Call for Tender Participation of the DGA to the
RRIT
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Sélection des projets Les projets seront
sélectionnés sur les critères suivants - Les
propositions doivent entrer dans le champ de cet
appel à projets - Ils doivent être établis en
partenariat public/privé entre un ou plusieurs
laboratoires de recherche publique et un ou
plusieurs industriels - Ils doivent
obligatoirement être portés par un industriel -
Ils doivent décrire les accords (ou projets
d'accords) de partenariat incluant les aspects de
propriété industrielle (existence de brevets en
priorité ou de licences d'exploitation, partage
des droits à l'issue du programme) Evaluation
des projets - Originalité, caractère innovant au
regard de l'état de l'art et de l'environnement
international - Fondement scientifique -
Caractère opérationnel ou stratégique -
Faisabilité technique, réglementaire et
industrielle et adéquation des moyens - Qualité
et complémentarité des partenaires - Evaluation
de la liberté d'exploitation et état de la
propriété industrielle Une pré-sélection des
projets sera effectuée sur lettre d'intention à
partir des critères définis ci-dessus (date de
dépôt de la lettre d'intention mercredi 7
juillet à 12h).. Les projets à caractère
opérationnel ou stratégique seront privilégiés
par rapport à ceux générant des connaissances
plus amont. Une dizaine de projets seront retenus
à l'issue de cette pré-sélection et autorisés à
présenter un dossier complet qui fera l'objet
d'une évaluation externe (date de dépôt des
dossiers complets lundi 6 septembre à 12h). Au
final, seront retenus en 2004, 4 à 5 projets. Cet
appel à projets sera reconduit en
2005. Financement Budget global de l'appel à
projets 3,35 millions d'euros. Les projets
retenus par le comité de sélection composé
d'experts scientifiques, d'industriels et de
représentants des ministères chargés de la
Recherche, de la Défense et de l'Industrie seront
financés par une subvention. Le montant de l'aide
attribuée à une entreprise ne pourra excéder son
apport propre.
Call for Tender Participation of the DGA to the
RRIT
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ANVAR support

• ANVAR is the French National Agency to enhance
  SMEs research activities.
• The DGA and ANVAR have signed an agreement
  protocol in march 2002 (2002-2005) to support
  SMEs that submit an innovation that has a
  military or dual-use application.
• This protocol also includes a collaboration in
  terms of monitoring of technological development
  and a support for participating to EUs call for
  tender.
• A Common will to unite their efforts to maintain
  a high defence technology base.

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ANVAR support

• How it works
• Redeemable loans (up to 50 in case of success)
• In 2002, it concerned only 9 regions Île de
  France, Rhône Alpes, Bretagne, Centre, PACA, Midi
  Pyrénées, Aquitaine, Lorraine and Franche Comté
• 2,3 million euros in 2002
• Local investigators are assigned to ensure the
  link between ANVAR and the DGA and represent the
  DGA at regional commissions

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ANVAR support
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ANVAR support
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www.Ixarm.com
Contracts and opportunities gt The Marketplace gt
Overview The Marketplace Overview This
part of IXARM web site deals with French Ministry
of Defence (MINDEF) tenders. Thus, the Defence
Ministry's Marketplace is a set of tools for
dematerialising part of the procurement processes
the Ministry uses. This Marketplace is common to
both "Armaments" (everything within the perimeter
of weapons, munitions, war materiel) and
"Non-armament" (all the Defence Ministry's other
purchases, like ..). This Marketplace includes a
notice publication area and four 'rooms' for use
by buyers and suppliers/manufacturers. Announceme
nt publication Calls for tenders managed in the
French Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) follow the
government contract code (CMP). As such, they are
usually officially published in the form of
notices. The portal is not a substitute for
official publication organs, but comes in
addition to them. The notice published in the
portal is in no way official. Whenever official
publication is not mandatory under the CMP, the
Ministry tries to structure its procedures by
publishing unofficial notices. Dematerialised
tendering room (SCDM) The SCDM is the
"Dematerialised tendering room". This is a
controlled-security space for managing exchanges
between the French Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
and suppliers. Buyers can publish Company tender
calls (DCE's), and suppliers will eventually be
able to respond in accordance with the government
contract code (CMP). Purchase electronic
catalogue room (SAC), Inverse auction room (SEI)
and Invoicing room (FAC) To promote rapid
exchanges between the French Ministry of Defence
(MINDEF) and its suppliers, the MINDEF has
decided to set up three dematerialised
procurement tools in this portal. These are the
purchase electronic catalogue room (SAC), an
Inverse or Dutch auction room (SEI), and
eventually an Invoicing or e-billing room (FAC).
The Marketplace Overview Access to the
marketplace Defence research activity Advanced
defence research EOTO EPMES Key technologies
Technology transfer Specific procedures
Unsolicited proposals ("UP") ANVAR support
Calls for projects Procurement plans List of
procurement plans International organisations
NATO OCCAR
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Conclusion

• Fragmented initiatives
• Present debate on research in France where
  Defence RD is totally omitted
• How to cope these initiatives with the European
  agency ?