ERDF Greater Birmingham & Solihull July 2019 Technical Assistance Programme: Nick Darwen (Solihull Council) esif@solihull.gov.uk
ESIF • European Structural and Investment Funds (2014-20) • Investment in innovation, businesses, skills, employment & the environment ESF ERDF EAFRD European Social European Regional European Fund Development Fund Agricultural Fund for Employment, skills Research and Rural Development & social inclusion innovation, SMEs, low (EAFRD) carbon economy Rural businesses
£18.5 million is still £116m ERDF allocation available For the GBS 30 th June: Final Calls LEP area in published 30 th Sept: Deadline for outline applications to GBS MHCLG This is the last chance for GBS LEP area funds Any residual funding will go into national pot The Managing Authority for ERDF in the UK is the Ministry for Housing, UK Government will honour Communities and Local Government. ERDF commitments if ‘no deal’ Applications are submitted directly to MHCLG.
GBS LEP Area Remaining Funds Priority Axis Unallocated Funds £4m Transition Cannock Transition £676,300 1 Research & Lichfield More Developed £3,060,400 Tamworth Innovation Total £3,736,700 East Staffordshire Transition £2,490,900 3 SME Support More Developed £6,402,400 £14.5m Total £8,893,300 More Developed Transition £231,000 Birmingham Solihull 4 Low Carbon More Developed £4,220,000 Bromsgrove Total £4,451,000 Wyre Forest Transition £686,200 Redditch 6 Environment More Developed £822,000 Total £1,508,200
PRIORITY REGIONS LESS DEVELOPED: GDP per person less than 75% of EU average TRANSITION: GDP per person 75% to 90% of EU average MORE DEVELOPED: GDP per person above 90% of EU average
Minimum ERDF Grant More Developed Transition Max 50% of project Max 60% of project PA1 £500,000 £250,000 PA3 £500,000 £250,000 PA4 £500,000* £68,900 PA6 £400,000 £250,000 *PA4 Micro-generation projects: There is no minimum grant minimum £250,000 ERDF for project extensions
ERDF Application Process Call Opens Full Notification to Application Contract progress, or Outline submitted Negotiations not, to full application (within 3 application completed months) (plus Outputs Funding and cost Agreement appendix) Issued (up to end Notification to Gateway of June MHCLG progress, or Assessment 2023) appraisal not, to completed by contract MHCLG Timeframe Sept 2019 Sept 2020
• All existing projects can apply for extensions, irrespective of their PROJECT current end date • Projects that have already EXTENSIONS had an extension, or who are currently having an extension appraised, can bid for a further extension • There is no minimum ERDF for project extensions • Projects cannot go Projects must: beyond 30th June 2023 • demonstrate delivery to date • reflect current local priorities (e.g. new Strategic Economic Plan)
• Eligibility criteria & objectives for each project Key • Local Strategic Fit Considerations • More Developed / Transitional Split • Match Funding • Not-for-profit Accountable Body to provide cash flow Call details published at: https://www.gov.uk/european-structural- investment-funds
ERDF Priorities • Improving collaboration between SMEs & Research Institutions • Improving how SMEs commercialise PRIORITY AXIS 1 research • Enhancing research & innovation Promoting Research & infrastructure Innovation Funding Available: Transition Area £0.7M More Developed £3M
Advanced Manufacturing – Automotive & Aerospace Increase the number of PRIORITY SMEs innovating to bring new products and AXIS 1: processes to the market Life Sciences/’Technologies for Better Health’ Focus on areas of market/sector strength Local and ‘enabling competency’: ICT, Digital and Creative Industries Priorities Strengthening collaboration – particularly across sectors Low Carbon
Priority Axis 1: Projects AME Life Low Cross Applications Sciences Carbon Sector In process AMCASH EBRI BSEEN Collaborative Research CALMERIC • Graduate/student enterprise Innovation Vouchers • Placements/internships • Extending asset reach/access innovation • Innovation vouchers AMCASH MD-TEC EBRI Innovation Engine Advanced Services Commercialising DIGI-RAIL ARLI STEAMhouse Growth Research & Development Focus Digital System Analytics for • Demand-led demonstrators Innovation Aerospace TEP Big Data Corridor Innovation • Innovation networks Enabling Technologies & Networks • Good practice support Innovation Competencies Proof of Concept Challenge SIRC CIAMM MD-TEC STEAMhouse STEAMhouse2 Physical Infrastructure SmartFub • Rapid Prototyping • Incubation • Physical demonstrators
• Promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms, including through business incubators • Supporting the creation and extension of PRIORITY AXIS 3 advanced capacities for products, services and development Enhancing the • Supporting the capacity of small and Competitiveness medium sized enterprises to grow in regional, national and international markets of Small and and to engage in innovation processes Medium Sized Enterprises Funding Available: Transition Area £2.5M More Developed £6.4M
Increase business and workforce productivity and competitiveness – particularly by raising skills levels and stimulating demand-led innovation Increase private sector investment, including overseas investment PRIORITY AXIS 3: Increase business survival and growth Local Increase exports particularly amongst SMEs Priorities Enable more inclusive growth that delivers benefits more widely and reduces unemployment
Demonstrate evidence of need and make sure you are not duplicating Consider how your project fits into the current business support ecosystem and particularly with the Growth Hub PRIORITY Use the GBSLEP Strategic Economic Plan as AXIS 3: your reference Top Tips Consider ring-fencing activity in the transition area (30% of remaining allocation).
Promoting & Supporting… • Production and distribution of energy from renewable resources • Energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises PRIORITY AXIS 4 • Energy efficiency, smart energy management and Supporting the renewable energy use in public buildings and the Shift Towards a housing sector Low Carbon • ‘Whole area’ Low carbon strategies including Economy in All sustainable multi-modal urban mobility and mitigation relevant adaptation measures Sectors • Research and innovation in, and the adoption of, low carbon technologies Funding Available: Transition Area £0.2M More Developed £4.2M
Low Carbon Energy Plan PRIORITY AXIS 4: Low Carbon Transport Local and Mobility Strategy Priorities
Improving Habitats Protecting and restoring biodiversity and soil and promoting ecosystem services PRIORITY AXIS 6 Working with businesses to reduce Preserve and dependency on natural resources protect the Promoting innovative technologies to improve environment & environmental protection, resource efficiency promote and reduce pollution resource efficiency Funding Available: Transition Area £0.7M More Developed £0.8M
PRIORITY AXIS 6: Projects • BASIS (Birmingham & Solihull Industrial Symbiosis) Birmingham City Council • Birmingham Natural Rivers & Green Corridors Birmingham City Council • Solihull Habitat & Nature Improvements Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council • Solihull Greening the Grey (includes £1m habitats grants programme across the region) Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Habitats Grants • Grants of £20,000 to £200,000 • Over £400,000 still available • Up to 40% of project cost • Creation/improvement/restoration/access • Woodland, wetland, grassland, rivers • Hedgerows, trees, plants etc. • Land has to be freely open to the public • esif@solihull.gov.uk
• Available for all Technical prospective applicants • Assistance Officers organisations across the GBSLEP area can provide specialist support • We can’t write applications, but we can help around eligibility, priorities, evidence etc. esif@solihull.gov.uk
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