Water JPI Exploratory Workshop-1

To prepare & further elaborate the Call Scope of the 2018 Water JPI Joint Call on Closing the Water Cycle Gap.

The objectives of the 2016 Exploratory Workshop are to:

·         - Gather relevant experts in the topic, which will present and discuss their findings to other experts and stakeholders (end-users, policy makers and industry).

·         - Identify Knowledge Gaps and RDI Needs in that area (Emerging needs / Flexible Fiches)

·         - Further elaborate the SRIA RDI Needs   

The Expected outputs include:

Þ     Preparation of a scoping document for discussion at the Water JPI Governing Board 9 Meeting in Vienna in November/December 2016:

ü  Future Water JPI Calls without EC cofund will be delineated in the topic at the right time and with the correct funding intensity and instruments.

ü  Future Calls of the Water JPI in coordination with H2020.

ü  Linkages with other initiatives (JPIs and International Programmes) will be actively sought to leverage additional funding.

Þ     Synergies with relevant EC-funded projects:

ü  Alignment with future Horizon 2020 Work Programmes to ensure synergies and avoid duplications.

Þ     Additional outputs - if agreement during the workshop:

ü  Identify the need of Knowledge Hub actions or COM or policy briefs.

ü  Flexible Research Needs Updates