CONTEST OF MERIT FOR THE FUNDING OF PROJECTS BASED ON RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IN THE CONTEXT OF STRENGTHENING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF BETS PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC VALLEY CAUCA
THE INTERIOR OF VALLEY AND PRESENT COLCIENCIAS INVITE
projects aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Strategic Products
BETTING CAUCA VALLEY
MODE COFINANCING
OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL [1]
1. Support and finance innovation projects and technological development in line with the National Policy on Science and Technology Development Plan Department of Valle del Cauca, the International Competitiveness Agenda, the Agenda for Science, Technology and Innovation and Strategic Plans Branch Innovation Program and Business Development.
2. Strengthen the capacity for technological development and innovation in strategic sectors defined in the lines on the internal agenda of Valle del Cauca.
3. Contribute to the implementation of Agenda for Science and Technology, Department of Valle del Cauca and the Domestic Agenda for Productivity and Competitiveness.
4. Contribute to the consolidation of the Regional Innovation System. TARGETING
Entities entities benefiting
legal beneficiaries are those national manufacturing and service sector resident in the Department of Valle del Cauca, that through the project results will strengthen the competitiveness of their products, processes and / or services. Companies from the following sectors defined as strategic by the domestic agenda of Valle del Cauca: Paper & Print, Pharmaceutical, Sugar, Horticulture, Tourism, Health, nutraceutical, Software, Fishing, logistics, specialty coffees, Forestry and Guadua Clothing (leather, footwear, leather goods and clothing).
Participation Conditions Participation Innovation proposals that include at least one research group at a university in the region, recognized by Colciencias and a company in the region.
may involve other national and international universities in partnership with regional universities to implement the project.
Proposals must address issues of innovation and technological development in the following areas of research related to strategic sectors prioritized by the internal agenda of Valle del Cauca, as follows:
· Adding value to products of agricultural origin with the use of biotechnology and agro-ecological production techniques.
· Use of products from the sea, rivers and lakes, with emphasis on aquaculture and mariculture.
· Use of natural resources, timber and non timber forest products in sustainable development programs.
· Use of capabilities to develop natural energy sources (biodiesel) and the production of biopolymers.
· Use of capacities for health research and development with emphasis on disease treatments tropical.
· Use natural resources sustainably, with emphasis on water.
· Use of Information Technology and Communication for the development of interactive networks and information systems research.
· Use of research capacities in cleaner production technologies and environmental management systems
Basic Definition For purposes of this call, Innovation means the transformation of an invention into a marketable product, new or improved, or an operational process in industry or in services. Includes all the stages scientific, technical, commercial and financial, necessary for the successful development and commercialization of new and better characteristics, the commercial use of new or improved products and equipment, or the introduction of a new service. PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
a. Transfer of research results. B.
Adaptation of technologies to increase productivity levels.
CONDITIONS OF CO-FINANCING
The overall project consists of the contributions of the Regional Fund for Innovation in Valle del Cauca, cash contributions participating companies and offsets provided by universities and businesses. Monies from the Fund must meet the following conditions: a.
The Fund co-finance projects that apply for a minimum of $ 100,000 .000 (one hundred million pesos) in cash and up to $ 200'000 .000 (two hundred million pesos) in cash. The micro and small enterprises will have to commit cash for at least 20% of the value requested from the Fund, in return, the medium must engage in cash at least 30% of the amount requested from the Fund, as compensation. B.
The contribution of the enterprise resource fresh, is proportional to its size. Micro and small businesses will receive financing from the Fund up to 70% of total project value, and in the case of medium-sized enterprises up to 50%. C.
Not be accepted as compensatory resources from Colciencias through other competitions. D.
Not be present in other projects approved Colciencias calls. E.
Proceeds from each selected project will be managed by the university participating in a specific account of the project.
f. To apply for financing each project must submit a record of intellectual property signed in proportion to their share in financing the project, except the author's moral rights, which belong to the authors of the work or works that turn out to be, according to the supranational or national provisions in force on the subject. After the project evaluate the appropriateness parties to process patent applications or copyright registration, and as appropriate, agree in writing the conditions within which it will conduct the economic exploitation of intellectual property.
FINANCED ITEMS The following items are subject to financing by the Fund:
· Acquisition or lease of equipment for research and quality control.
• Design and construction of capital goods including technological innovation.
· Materials used in the manufacture of prototypes and pilot plants.
· Inputs for the first batch of market testing.
• Development and acquisition of software.
· Hiring of technology services.
• Connecting to telematic networks for technology transfer.
· Expenses of patenting or registration of intellectual property.
· Material for the promotion and dissemination of project results.
· Funding of students participating in the project and have no other funding currently Colciencias.
Implementing Entities Executing agencies are the University of Valle del Cauca, can participate in associations, research centers, technological development, technological training institutions, training centers of the Seine, or the alliance between them by consortia or joint ventures (See Rules of Project Co-financing Operations, Annex 3).
Every project must have at least one beneficiary and executing agency. REQUIREMENTS
- Fill out the project in the Integrated Project Management (PMIS), COLCIENCIAS.
- Submit three copies in print of the project with complete documentation in the name of "CALL FOR PROJECT SUPPORT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CAUCA VALLEY 2006 - 2007", according to the requirements of the "Guidelines for the formulation of programs and / or research projects, technological development and innovation" co-modality and / or credit, which is available on the website of the Government of Valle del Cauca.
This guide is specific to this call, so be sure to fill out the guide in question effectively.
- Qualifying entities must have been constituted at least 12 months before the closing date of the announcement.
- Require that all members of the project execution team, fill out the information in your resume in the application of Colciencias CvLAC.
- The maximum project duration is 18 months.
- should include a communication or document analyzing the environmental impact that can build the project, issued by the principal investigator, director of the project or the environmental authority.
- In the case of consortia or joint ventures in the founding document should state whether the participation is on a Consortium or Temporary. (See Annex 3 of Regulation Projects Cofinancing Operations).
- For those research proposals involving humans or experimental animals, you must follow the provisions of Resolution No. 008430 of 1993 of the Ministry of Health, enclosing the letter from the research ethics committee of the institution approved the project.
- In the case of projects involving genetically modified organisms, will be granted to existing regulations on biosafety, Resolution 3492 of 1995 and Resolution 2935 of 2001 of the Colombian Agricultural Institute. This fact must be explained by letter or certification of a responsible representative of the institution. They should also take into account the provisions or supranational rules applied at the time by Colombia on access to biological and genetic resources.
- THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VALLEY will only accept proposals that provide all the information requested pursuant to the "Guide for the formulation of programs and / or research projects, technological development and innovation 2006" and who have duly served the requirements VALLEY GOVERNANCE make them.
- Proponents should not be in arrears with the Government of the valley in the technical and financial components of projects completed or in progress. Schedule
Call: call
Opening: February 19, 2007
Close call: March 23, 2007 Publication
Results: May 4, 2007 Signing of contracts
: May 18, 2007
disbursement: June 18, 2007
reception projects have a deadline on March 23, 2007 at 5: 00 pm in the Office of the Secretariat of Planning of the Government of Valle del Cauca. Will accept proposals sent by registered mail with date and time of remission until March 23 at 5:00 pm
ASSESSMENT AND APPROVAL 1. The Technical Committee consists of the governor of Valle (Ministry of Planning), and each Universities of RUPIV, verify technical compliance with the requirements of the proposals. Proposals that do not comply with the terms of reference for technical aspects, will be returned to the proponent.
2. Proposals that meet the technical requirements will be assessed by national or international experts. These evaluations will be forwarded to the proponent for clarification made it relevant, it is understood that it can not make structural adjustments to the original proposal.
3. After making the clarification, the proposals will be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Fund consists of the representative in Governor of the department, a representative of the Universidad del Valle, a representative of the private universities in the Rupiv, a representative of Colciencias ACOPI representative, a representative of the ANDI, a delegate of the Seine, a delegate of the Committee Intergremial Valley and a representative of the Cali Chamber of Commerce, for a total of 9 members, who will make their final approval and sent to the respective record Infivalle to perform the procedures for procurement.
4. Based on the Executive Committee's decision, notify the proponent in writing or by magnetic media the decision. It will fund projects according to budget availability.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Read the documents of this call, especially the rules before formulate the project.
2. Meet the requirements stated in these terms of reference.
3. Discuss any concerns with Members RUPIV or the Governor of Valle (Ministry of Planning).
4. Timely meet the requirements that the Government will formulate Valley.
CONTRACT TERMS
Corporations and Consortiums or rewarded by the award Temporary the contract will sign a financing contract with INFIVALLE entity of public nature, non-profit, in developing the Project Management Agreement entered into with the Government of Valle, is responsible for developing the activities for the operational management of resources Fund.
ONLY WARRANTY OF CONTRACT
therefore favor
Who should be in favor of INFIVALLE a single guarantee covering the following risks:
1. 20% of general compliance obligations for the term of the contract and four (4) months.
2. Payment of salaries, social benefits and allowances of staff for the contract term and three (3) years.
3. This guarantee only agreed should be established within five (5) business days following the signing of the contract, and must be submitted for their approval to INFIVALLE.
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTS
El (the) recipient (s) and / or (the) performer (s) benefited (s) with the award may not assign the contract or subcontract to the purpose thereof, without the consent express prior written consent of the Government of the Valley, it reserved the reasons may have to refuse to allow the transfer or subcontract. CONTRACT SETTLEMENT
In accordance with Articles 60 and 61 of Law 80 of 1993, the contract is concluded will be settled within four (4) months following the closing date of execution
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INFORMATION Colciencias website www.colciencias.gov.co
The website of the Government of Valle www.valledelcauca.gov.co
information: Departmental Planning Secretariat - Government of Valle del Cauca, Carrera 6 between Calles 9 and 10, Teléfonos.8860019 - 6200019, Fax 8860159 e-maill: jlenis@valledelcauca.gov.co
