An overview of the MERIKA Project, presented at All Energy, 21-22 May 2014.

1. The MERIKA Project has received funding
from the European Union Seventh
Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)
under grant agreement n° 315925.
merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk

2. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
• A EU FP7 funded project at
the University of the Highlands
and Islands
• €3.95m from the EU over 3yrs –
to Jan17
• Builds Marine Energy research
innovation capacity and
capability
• Establishes resource and
knowledge exchange with
leading research institutions
• Enhances UHI’s engagement
in international research and
project partnerships

3. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
CAPACITY
• Resources
• Equipment upgrade
CAPABILITY
• Exchange programme with
international research institutions
• Coaching and Networking
• Business and Industry relations

4. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
CAPACITY
• Capital Resources
• 10 new researchers to build
and extend knowledge
capacity at UHI
• Equipment upgrade
• Funds to strengthen physical
infrastructure

5. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
CAPABILITY
• Exchange Programme with
international research institutions
• Technical University of Hamburg,
Germany
• WAVEC, Portugal
• Wageningen IMARES (Institute for
Marine Resources and Ecosystem
Studies), Netherlands
• SINTEF, Norway
• Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute
for Coastal Research, Human
Dimensions in Coastal areas, Germany
• University of Nordland, Norway
• National University of Ireland

6. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
CAPABILITY
• Coaching and Networking
• Coaching and Training for UHI staff to
engage with H2020
• Networking with EU stakeholders,
research organisations and industrial
partners

7. merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
CAPABILITY
• Business and Industry Relations
• Understanding technologies
and innovation markets
• Developing business engagement
strategies
• Implementing an effective
Innovation strategy

8. The MERIKA Project has received funding
from the European Union Seventh
Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)
under grant agreement n° 315925.
merikafp7.eu
merikafp7@uhi.ac.uk
Damian Collins
Project Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Manager, MERIKA
damian.collins@uhi.ac.uk
Thank You