merika showcase
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The MERIKA Project has received funding from
the European Union Seventh Framework
Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant
agreement n° 315925.
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UHI Research ConferenceElgin, Scotland
5-7th November 2014
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• Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator (MERIKA)
• An EU FP7 funded project at the University of the Highlands and Islands
• €3.95m from the EU over 3 years from February 2014 to July 2017
ABOUT MERIKA
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Create a leading Marine Energy research and innovation hub at UHI that addresses the science challenges for this emerging sector.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
“research where the resource is”
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BUILDING CAPACITY
• 12 new scientists to build and extend knowledge capacity.
• €750k Equipment Upgrade to strengthen physical infrastructure.
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KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
• Bilateral Exchange Programme with 7 European institutions
• 49 secondments
• Career Development
• Awareness & Dissemination
• Research Skills
• Cooperation Potential
• Equipment Upgrade
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IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS
• Resource Assessment and Risk (tidal current, wave and offshore wind);
• Understanding the effects of marine renewable energy devices on the environment and ecology;
• Understanding the social, economic and policy dimensions of marine renewable energy.
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• Coaching and Networking• Coaching and Training for UHI staff to
engage with H2020
• Networking with EU stakeholders, research organisations and industrial partners
ENHANCING CAPABILITY
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• Business and Industry Relations• Understanding technologies
and innovation markets
• Developing business engagement strategies
• Implementing an effective Innovation strategy
FORGING LINKS
The MERIKA Project has received funding from
the European Union Seventh Framework
Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant
agreement n° 315925.
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MERIKA OVERVIEW