Annex

Basic principles regarding OPC Performance framework (in line with art.4 /reg. (EC)
no.215/2014

I. Mechanisms to ensure consistency in the functioning of the performance framework

➢ The development of the Performance Framework was done in accordance with the ESI
specific fund regulations, the Implementation Act regulating the application of art. 22 of
the CPR regarding the application of performance framework, as well as the relevant EU
guidelines developed in these fields.

➢ In order to apply these requirements in a coherent manner, the Performance Assessment

Functional Working Group (PAFWG) was set-up. This working group has the role of
designing the conceptual framework for selecting appropriate suite of indicators and
setting targets and for designing the performance framework.

➢ During the OP preparations the PAFWG met regularly in order to ensure the consistency
in the selection of indicators and in the setting of milestones and targets across different
operational programmes and across different priorities. As a result of these meetings a
Romanian Guide to the performance framework was elaborated, that served as basis for
drawing up the Performance Framework for Competitiveness Operational Programme.

➢ The monitoring of the achievement of the performance framework indicators will be

made through the Performance Assessment Functional Working Group composed of
the representatives of all MAs and stakeholders. The PAFWG will analyse and debate
on: the state of implementation, the solutions to the identified problems, the
implementation of the recommendations and follow-up actions to overcome possible
delays in achieving the targets.

➢ Assessment of the progress in achieving the targets will be presented twice a year to the
OP Monitoring Committee.

II. General methodology used for setting-up the indicators and their targets and milestones
within performance frameworks

1. For the financial indicator

➢ The final target for financial indicator (for 2023) was set at a level of 100% of the
allocation (ERDF+co-financing).
➢ The milestone for the year 2018 was set-up based on the principle of achieving the
minimum required expenditure for the ”N+3” rule, necessary to avoid automatic de-
commitment (conservative solution).
 It was set-up by calculating the sum of the allocations (ERDF+ co-financing) for the years
2014 and 2015 (without performance reserve ) minus the initial pre-financing for the
years 2014, 2015 ,2016 and the annual pre-financing for the years 2016, 2017, 2018.
The total public expenditure was calculated based on the next formulas:
for LDR: ERDF allocation *(ERDF*100/85)
for MDR: ERDF allocation *(ERDF*100/80)
All the financial allocations in the following text are referring to the total public
expenditures.

2. Selection of the output indicators for the performance framework

➢ The indicators used in the performance framework for each priority axis derive among the
common and specific output indicators already defined at the level of the operational
programme (see Annex 1 and 2).

➢ The selection of the output indicators for the performance framework was made
according to the Regulations, so they correspond to more than 50 % (majority of the
resources) of the priority’s financial allocation

➢ The method for the selection of the proper indicators to be used for the performance
framework is based on the first method identified in the abovementioned Guide, using
the experience from the similar projects in the previous programming period. All the
calculations were made based on the average budget for projects of the same type as
those which will be financed in the period 2014-2020 and that will generate similar
outputs.

➢ The setting of the milestones (2018) took in consideration: experience related to the
speed of the implementation process along the programme cycle, the link between
spending and the output.

3. Justification of the use of key implementation steps

➢ According to the Guide to the performance framework the use of key implementation
steps is recommended if the average duration of project implementation is more than 3
years.
− First there were identified the output indicators that have an allocation that cover
more than 50 % (majority of the resources) of the financial allocation of the priority.
− Then, the average duration of each project was analyzed and was drafted a plan for
implementation containing the main steps. Based on these steps were identified the
Key implementation steps to be used in the performance framework.
III. Explanations concerning the indicators and targets for performance frameworks from
the Competitiveness Operational Programme

The output indicators for the performance framework were calculated for each type of
region based on following rules:
- Pro-rate based on regions (one More Developed Region/total 8 regions in Romania)
- Pro-rate based on population (population of More Developed Region/total population)
- Pro-rate based on number of SMEs (SMEs from More Developed Region/SMEs from
Romania).
The pro-rates were applied to the ERDF allocation in order to split the amount between
LDR and MDR. Taking into account that the financial indicator should represent the total
amount of eligible expenditure entered into the accounting system of the certifying authority and
certified by the authority, the total public expenditure was calculated using the applicable co-
financing rates (Art. 120 – CPR).
For the total public expenditure see above point II.1.
1. Performance framework for the Priority axe I: Research, technological development and
innovation to support the economic competitiveness and businesses development

➢ The financial indicator was calculated according to the method presented above; the
target for 2023 is EUR 952.5 million and the milestone for 2018 is EUR 116.6 million .
➢ The output indicators selected for the performance framework are:
- Number of enterprises receiving support (target - 420 enterprises) - The enterprises
receive support from the actions 1.1.1 and 1.1.4 and from the actions 1.2.1, 1.2.2 and
1.2.3., as follows:
✓ Action 1.1.1 will support the setting-up of RD departments in enterprises. The value
allocated for this operation is EUR 53.4 million. According to the actual experience
the average ERDF cost for setting-up a RD department is EUR 1.5 million, so is
estimated that 30 enterprises will be financed.
✓ Action 1.1.1 will also support the innovative clusters. The value allocated for this
operation is EUR 53.4 million. According to the Commission Regulation (EU) No
651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market,
the maximum aid for innovation clusters is EUR 7.5 million per cluster. The
activities financed under this operation, having as applicant for funding the legal
entity that manages and operates the cluster, are: the development of new RD
facilities, innovation activities and activities for supporting the functioning of
cluster. Taking into account that this is a new type of project we have assumed that
the maximum amount from ERDF per project should not be higher than EUR 3
million, so is estimated that 15 enterprises will be financed.
✓ Action 1.1.4 will support attracting research staff from abroad in enterprises and
in research institutions. The value allocated for this operation is EUR 96.6 million
out of which EUR 35.5 million are allocated for enterprises. The average ERDF cost
 of a project is about EUR 2 million and was estimated based on the current
experience and taking into account a longer duration for implementation (from 2-
3 years in the 2007-2013 period of implementation to 4 years in the 2014-2020
period). So, is estimated that 15 enterprises will be financed through action.
✓ Action 1.2.1 Stimulation of enterprise demand for research has a total allocation of
EUR 104.3 million and is designed to support:
• innovative start-ups and spin-offs, with an allocation of EUR 17.9 million
and an average ERDF cost per supported enterprise of EUR 0.15 million. So,
is estimated that 100 enterprises will be supported.
• Newly created innovative enterprises with an allocation of EUR 23.8 million
and an average ERDF cost per enterprise created of about EUR 0.6 mill. So,
is estimated that 30 enterprises will be supported.
• Innovative technological projects performed by the enterprises with an
allocation of EUR 62.5 million and an average ERDF cost for one project of
about EUR 1.74 mill. So, is estimated that 30 enterprises will be supported.
✓ Action 1.2.2 financial instruments have an allocation of EUR 59.2 mill. and is
estimated that 50 enterprises will be financed. By setting-up this target we want
to avoid double counting considering the possibility that one enterprise can be
beneficiary of two operations (grant and financial instrument) or a beneficiary of
two types of financial instruments (e.g. credit and guarantee).
✓ Action 1.2.3 Knowledge transfer will support research institutions to provide
knowledge to the enterprises. The ERDF cost for an enterprise is about EUR 1
million and the total allocation is EUR 179.1 million, so, is estimated that 150
enterprises will be supported.
- Number of new researchers in supported entities (target - 437 new researchers) - The
support for hiring new researchers comes from the actions 1.1.1 and 1.1.4.and 1.2.1 as
follows:
✓ Actions 1.1.1 which will support RD infrastructures where will be hired 236 new
researchers. The new researchers should be hired in all operations supported by
this action
✓ Action 1.1.4 which will support the attracting of 41 new researchers from abroad
in enterprises and in research institutions.
✓ Action 1.2.1 will support the attracting 160 new researchers in the innovative
enterprises or/and research institutes which will provide support to the innovative
enterprises.
The calculation of the target was based on the experience from previous implementation
period where in each similar type of intervention attracted at least 1 new researcher. For the
two major projects included in this action the number of new researchers is based on their
technical documentation.
The total public expenditures from the PA1 which provide support to the enterprises and to
the infrastructures where the new researchers will be hired are:
 − for LDR - EUR 635.1 mill., which covers 88.66% of the total PA1 allocation;
− for MDR - EUR 223.9 mill., which covers 94.78% of the total PA1 allocation.

Justification for the targets of the output indicators „Number of enterprises receiving
support” (CO01) and “Number of new researchers in supported entities (CO24)”
Number of Number of new
enterprises researchers in
Type of State buget receiving support supported entities
Actions ERDF Total
region funds (CO01) (CO24)
2018 2023 2018 2023

A111 LDR 243.750.000 43.014.705 286.764.705 5 39 12 94

MDR 106.250.000 26.562.500 132.812.500 1 6 17 142
A114 LDR 72.871.476 12.859.672 85.731.148 2 13 4 36
MDR 8.731.521 2.182.880 10.914.400 0 2 2 5
A121 LDR 66.064.039 11.658.360 77.722.399 26 119 15 119
MDR 21.320.108 5.330.027 26.650.134 10 41 5 41
A122 LDR 43.750.000 7.720.588 51.470.588 5 43 0 0
MDR 6.250.000 1.562.500 7.812.500 1 7 0 0
A123 LDR 113.402.788 20.012.257 133.415.045 0 112 0 0
MDR 36.597.212 9.149.303 45.746.515 0 38 0 0
Total LDR 377.650.803 66.644.259 444.295.062 38 326 31 249
MDR 103.836.340 25.959.085 129.795.425 12 94 24 188
Total 859.039.936 50 420 55 437

➢ The milestones for 2018 (50 enterprises receiving support and 55 new researchers hired)
were set-up based on the previous experience, the schedule for launching the calls for
interest and the implementation period of project.
➢ Explanation for the setting-up of the milestones for enterprises:
o Action 1.1.1 supports RD departments in enterprises and clusters but both
operations have a long period of implementation because they finance
infrastructure for RD, so is estimate that no more than 6 enterprises will receive
support until 2018.
o Action 1.1.4 supports attracting research staff from abroad in enterprises and the
duration of a project is about 4 years. It was considered that the appetite of the
enterprises for this kind of project needs more time for increasing the awareness
of the benefits of such projects, so no more than 2 enterprises will receive support
until 2018.
o Action 1.2.1 supports innovative start-ups and spin-offs. This types of projects have
a shorter period of implementation (about 2 years), and it was assumed that about
36 enterprises will be sustained.
o Action 1.2.2 supports enterprises to obtain financing and it was assumed that
about 6 enterprises will be sustained.
➢ Explanation for the setting-up of the milestone for new researchers:
 o In the action 1.1.1 the ELI major project will be in advanced stage, so about 29 new
researchers will be hired.
o Action 1.1.4 supports attracting research staff from abroad in enterprises and the
duration of a project is about 4 years. Taking into account that this type of project
is dedicated for both enterprises and research institutes, the milestones will be
higher than the ones for the corresponding enterprises, so about 6 new
researchers will be hired
o Action 1.2.1 supports innovative start-ups and spin-offs. Even if we have estimated
that the number of enterprises which will be supported within this action will be
about 56, taking into account that some of these projects are address to
enterprises that don’t have a research department, only about 20 researchers will
be hired.

2. Performance framework for the Priority axis II: Information and communications
technology (ICT) for a digital competitive economy

➢ The financial indicator was calculated according to the method presented above; the
target for 2023 is 630,1 million Euro and the milestone for 2018 is 77.1 million Euro
➢ Selection of the output indicators for the performance framework observed the rule that
correspond to an allocation greater than 50% of the total allocation of the priority axis II,
respectively:
✓ Public services related life events brought to the online sophistication IV
corresponding to Action 2.3.1., with a total allocation of EUR 216.7 mill., out of which:
− LDR – EUR 188.2 mill.
− MDR – EUR 28.5 mill.
✓ Schools using OER, WEB 2.0 in education, according to Action 2.3.3, with a total
allocation of EUR 118.5 mill., out of which:
− LDR – EUR 102.9 mill.
− MDR – EUR 15.6 mill.
The value of PA2 allocation (ERDF + national public funds) which offer support to e-
government and e-education is for:
− LDR - EUR 291.1 mill., which covers 52.46% from the total PA2 allocation;
− MDR - EUR 44.1 mill., which covers 58.86% from the total PA2 allocation.
➢ Key implementation steps included in the performance framework.
Taking into account that the average duration of project implementation is more than 3
years and it is necessary to have first finalized projects financed by Administrative Capacity
Operational Programme and Competitiveness Operational Programme 2007-2013, it was
taken the decision to have the two next key implementation steps for 2018:
- Contracts concluded for projects covering 36 life events (level of sophistication IV).
- Procurement contracts concluded for projects for implementation of OER, WEB 2.0
in education in 2,000 schools.
➢ For the first indicator Public services related life events brought to the online
sophistication IV, the first three steps (analysis of public services, developing the
methodological framework and establishing the need for investment and development
specifications) will be achieved through an AC OP project. It is estimated that this project
wil be finished by end 2016 and the procurement process and the contracting will be
finished by 2018.
➢ For the second indicator Schools using OER, WEB 2.0 in education, the first steps
(feasibility and technical studies through an OP IEC 2007-2013 project and the e-learning
platform design) will be realized by end 2016 and the procurement process and the
contracting will be finished by 2018.
 IV - RDI indicators of COP

Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting

3S1 Private – public Publications Number of public-private Number of public- The baseline value 8.3 is sourced from
scientific co- /mills co-authored research private co-authored EUROSTAT data used for IUS and represents
publications at 1 population publications. The research publications the value reported on 2014, referring to 2011.
mil inhabitants definition of the "private per million The target value is estimated using an average
(result indicator) sector" excludes the population annual growth of the indicator value (0.9),
private medical and based on its linear trend observed for the
health sector. period 2007-2011, which represents 15%
Publications are assigned average annual growth rate. The estimation of
to the country/countries the growth considered a similar level of the
in which the business absolute growth and an intermediate value
companies or other between EU MS (4%) and Romania (15%) –
private sector which leads to 7% average annual growth rate
organisations are located corresponding to 0.88 absolute growths per
(Innovation Union year.
Scoreboard /IUS This leads to a value of 18 public-private co-
definition) publications per 1 mills inhabitants in 2023. The
value is consistent with the National RDI
Strategy, which foresees the target value of the
indicator at 16 in 2020 remaining an additional
growth until 2023 to 18.

The target for 2023 proposed is 18.

3S2 Contribution to EUR mills The indicator expresses The contribution of The premise for calculation is that the increase
Horizon 2020 the value of the budget of 7th FP attracted by of the indicator value compared with 7th FP is
attracted by Horizon 2020 attracted by participant approximately the same with the increase of
participating participant institutions institutions from the contribution of 7th FP compared with 6th FP.
institutions from from Romania. Romania was 0.25%. The contribution of the 6th Framework
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
Romania (result It was considered Programme (FP) was 57 million EUR. It
indicator) about the same rate increased with 67.5 mills EUR in the next
for the next programming period, the contribution of 7th FP
programming period being 126.5 mills EUR (baseline value).
(0,26%) applied to The estimated target for 2023 represents an
the budget of H2020, increase with 74.5 mills EUR.
that means 200 mills
EUR, the estimated The target for 2023 proposed is 200 mill. EUR.
target for 2023.
3S3 Private % from Indicator represents share Business RDI The estimation of the target value is the
expenditure in BERD of business RDI expenditures/ total increase with the average of the progress of the
RDI as percentage expenditures in total BERD. indicator between 2005 and 2012, which was
in BERD (result BERD. Each indicator is a 1.253%; leading to a target value for 2023.
indicator) BERD refers to all R&D EUROSTAT indicator Baseline was 66.29% in 2012. The average
activities performed by value of the EU member states is 83% in 2011
businesses within a and varied between 81 and 83% during 2003-
particular sector and 2011.
territory, regardless of
the location of the The target for 2023 proposed is 80%.
business's headquarters,
and regardless of the
sources of finance.
3S4 Innovative SMEs %SMEs The indicator expresses According to IUS The baseline and the forecast is based on
cooperating with the share of Innovative definition, the EUROSTAT data – used in the IUS reporting -
others (result SMEs co-operating with indicator is the ratio and refer to an average annual growth of the
indicator) others in the total number between the innovative SMEs cooperating with others in
of the SMEs. following elements: total SMEs, 0.7%, for 2008-2012. The value
As numerator, it reported on 2014 (referring to the three years
considers the sum of before the reporting year) is 2.9%.
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
SMEs with The proposed target for 2023 resulted by
innovation co- calculating the increase with the growth rate of
operation activities. the period 2008-2012.
Firms with co- The National RDI Strategy proposed a target of
operation activities 6% in 2020.
are those that had
any co-operation The target for 2023 proposed is 6.6%.
agreements on
innovation activities
with other
enterprises or
institutions in the
three years of the
survey period.
As denominator:
Total number of
SMEs (both
innovators and non-
innovators).
CO01 Productive Enterprises Number of enterprises The sum of Action 1.1.1 Large RDI infrastructure - private
investment: (No) receiving support in any enterprises 45 mills EUR/1.5 mills EUR/project = 30
Number of form from PA1 of COP supported by enterprises
enterprises from ERDF (whether the different actions Action 1.1.1 Large RDI infrastructure - clusters
receiving support support represents state (111, 114, 121, 123) 45 mills EUR/3.0 mills EUR/project = 15
aid or not). enterprises
Enterprise: Organisation Action 1.1.4 RDI specialists
30 mills EUR/2.0 mills EUR/project = 15
producing products or
enterprises
services to satisfy market
Action 1.2.1 start-ups și spin-offs
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
needs in order to reach 15 mills EUR/0.15 mills EUR/project = 100
profit. enterprises
Action 1.2.1 New innovative enterprises
20 mills EUR/0.6 mills EUR/project = 30
enterprises
Action 1.2.1 Technological innovative projects
52.4 mills EUR/1.74 mills EUR/project = 30
enterprises
Action 1.2.2 Financial instruments
50 mills EUR/1.0 mills EUR/project = 50
enterprises
Action 1.2.3 Knowledge transfer partnership
150 mills EUR/1.0 mills EUR/project = 150
enterprises

The target for 2023 proposed is 420.

CO03 Number of Enterprises Number of enterprises The sum of Action 1.2.2 Financial instruments
(3S9) enterprises (No) receiving non-grant type enterprises 50 mills EUR/1.0 mills EUR/project = 50
receiving financial financial support, in forms supported by action enterprises
support other of loan, credit guarantee 122. The target for 2023 proposed is 50.
than grants or venture capital.
CO05 Number of new Enterprises Number of enterprises The sum of Action 1.2.1 Start-up and spin-off
enterprises (No) created receiving financial enterprises 15 mills EUR/0.15 mills EUR/project = 100
supported aid or support supported by start- enterprises
(consultancy, guidance, ups and spin-offs The target for 2023 proposed is 100.
etc.) from ERDF or ERDF projects (action 121)
financed facility. The
created enterprise did not
exist three years before
the project started but the
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
Managing Authority or
national legislation may
set lower the time
criterion. An enterprise
will not become new if
only its legal form changes
CO24 Number of new FTE Gross new working The sum of new See below this table the Justification of the
(3S5) researchers in positions (that did not research jobs created targets for the RDI output indicators.
supported entities exist before) to directly by supported
– replace “Locuri perform R&D activities, in entities in different The target for 2023 proposed is 437.
de muncă nou full time equivalents. The actions (111, 114,
create în CD în post must be a 121)
entităţile cărora li consequence of project
s-a acordat sprijin” implementation or
completion, be filled
(vacant posts are not
counted) and increase the
total number of research
jobs in the organisation.
Support staff for R&D (i.e.
jobs not directly involved
in R&D activities) is not
counted. The indicator
focuses on employed
personnel; the supported
entity may be new or
already existing.
CO25 Number of FTE Existing working positions The sum of See below this table the Justification of the
researchers in research infrastructure researchers working targets for the RDI output indicators.
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
working in facilities that directly in improved research
improved research perform R&D activities infrastructures The target for 2023 proposed is 473.
infrastructures and are directly affected facilities supported
facilities by the project. The posts by action 111.
must be filled (vacant
posts are not counted).
Support staff for R&D (i.e.
jobs not directly involved
in R&D activities) is not
counted. If more
researchers will be
employed in the facilities
as a consequence of the
project, thus the numbers
of research jobs increases,
the new posts are
included (see also
“Number of new
researchers in supported
entities”). The facilities
may be private or public.
CO26 Number of Enterprises Number of enterprises Number of Action 1.2.3 Knowledge transfer partnership
enterprises (No) that cooperate with enterprises that 150 mills EUR/1.0 mills EUR/project = 150
cooperating with research institutions in cooperate with enterprises
research R&D projects. At least one research institutions But this action support different types of
institutions enterprise and one in R&D projects projects (R&D with collaboration, innovation
research institution supported by action services for enterprises, transfer of knowledge
participates in the project. 123. for enterprises etc) out of which 110
One or more of the enterprises cooperating with research
institutions.
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
cooperating parties
(research institution or The target for 2023 proposed is 110.
enterprise) may receive
the support but it must be
conditional to the
cooperation. The
cooperation may be new
or existing. The
cooperation should last at
least for the duration of
the project.
CO27 Private investment EUR Total value of private See below this table the Justification of the
matching public contribution in supported targets for the RDI output indicators.
support in innovation or R&D
innovation or R&D projects, including The target for 2023 proposed is 141.1 mil.
projects noneligible parts of the EUR.
project.
CO28 Number of Enterprises The indicator measures if The sum of Action 1.2.1 Start-up and spin-ofi
enterprises (No) an enterprise receives enterprises 15 mills EUR/0.15 mills EUR/project = 100
supported to support to develop a 'new supported by action enterprises
introduce new to to the market' 121 and 123 to Action 1.2.1 New technological enterprises
the market product in any of its introduce new to the 20 mills EUR/0.6 mills EUR/project = 30
products markets. Includes process market products enterprises
innovation as long as the Action 1.2.1 Innovative technological projects
52.4 mills EUR/1.74 mills EUR/project = 30
process contributes to the
enterprises
development of the
For this action it will be considered all projects
product.
(enterprises).
Action 1.2.3 Knowledge transfer partnership
 Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting
150 mills EUR/1.0 mills EUR/project = 150
enterprises
But this action support different types of
projects (R&D with collaboration, innovation
services for enterprises, transfer of knowledge
for enterprises etc.). It will be considered only
R&D projects in collaboration (enterprises).

The target for 2023 proposed is 270

3S6 Support centers Centers Number of support Number of projects 2 support centers will respond to the needs of
for applications in (No) centers, using their for support centers potential applicants in each region, except
Horizon 2020 and experience to help financed by action Bucharest Ilfov where the demand is
in other potential beneficiaries to 113 significantly higher, therefore 6 centers are
international work out for applications considered necessary
programmes in Horizon 2020 and in Budget 10 mills EUR/ support centers
(action 1.1.3) other international Project value=500.000 EUR
programmes
The target for 2023 proposed is 20.
3S7 Specialists from Specialists Number of specialists For a budget of 81.6 mills EUR, and 2 mills
abroad employed (No) from abroad employed in EUR/project, there are about 42 projects. For
in supported supported projects each project is needed min a specialist from
projects (action 114) abroad as director of the project.

The target for 2023 proposed is 50.

3S8 Patents Patents Number of patents The target was set based on the experience
applications (No) applications resulted from acquired in similar action during 2007-2013
arising from the supported projects programming period.
projects (action 121 and 123)
The target for 2023 proposed is 180.
Justification of the targets for the RDI output indicators

1. Number of new researchers in supported entities (437 new researchers - FTE)

Investment priority 1.a - Enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and capacities
to develop R&I excellence, and promoting centers of competence, in particular those of
European interest

Target Value 2023 – 277 new researchers

Justification
Action 1.1.1 Large RD infrastructure
- no. private RD infrastructure projects = 30 ( min. 1 new researcher/project = 30 new
researchers)
- no. public RD infrastructure projects = 29 - the project value similar to that in the period
2007-2013 approx. 4.4 million euro ( min. 1 new place/project = 29 new researchers)
- no. of innovation clusters projects = 15 ( min. 1 new researcher/project = 15 new researchers)
- ELI-NP project with approx. 150 new researchers
- The Danubius project with minimum 12 new researchers

Action 1.1.4 RDI Specialists

- No projects = 41 – the budget allocated per project is about 2 million (1 place/project =
41 new researchers)

Total 1.1.1+1.1.4 = 277 new researchers

Investment priority 1.b - Promoting business investment in R&I

Target Value 2023 – 160 new researchers

Justification
Action 1.2.1 RDI projects carried out by individual enterprises or in partnership with R & D
institutes and universities
no. Enterprises = 160 (min. 1 researcher/enterprises = 160 new researchers)

Total 1.2.1 = 160 new researchers

Total 1.1.1+1.1.4+1.2.1 = 437 new researchers

2. Number of researchers working in improved reserch infrastructures facilities (473

new researchers - FTE)
Investment priority 1.a - Enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and capacities
to develop R&I excellence, and promoting centers of competence, in particular those of
European interest

Justification
Action 1.1.1 Large RD infrastructure
- no. private RD infrastructure projects = 30 projects (min. 2 existing researchers + 1 new
researcher/project = 90 researchers)
- no. public RD infrastructure projects = 29 projects (min. 3 existing researchers + 1 new
researcher/project = 116 researchers)
- no. of innovation clusters projects = 15 projects (min. 2 existing researchers + 1 new
researcher/project = 45 researchers)
- ELI-NP project with approx.60 existing researchers + 150 new researchers = 210 researchers
- Danubius project with minimum 12 new researchers

Total 1.1.1 = 473 researchers

3. Private investment matching public support in innovation or R&D projects - 141.1

mil.eur

Justification
Action 1.1.1 Large RD infrastructure
1.5 mil. EUR/project x 50% = 0.75 mil.EUR (according GBER - State aid). We’ll consider 0.8
mil.eur (eligible and non-eligible expenditures) x 30 enterprises = 24 mil. EUR

Action 1.1.1 Large RD infrastructure innovative clusters

3 mil. EUR/project x 50% x 15 clusters = 22.5 mil. EUR

Action 1.1.4 RDI Specialists

2 mil. EUR/project x 40% x 15 enterprises =12.0 mil. EUR

Action 1.2.1 Start-ups and spin-offs

0.15 mil. EUR/project x 10% x 100 enterprises = 1.5 mil. EUR

Action 1.2.1 Innovative technological projects

1.74 mil. EUR/project x 50% x 30 = 26.1 mil. EUR

Action 1.2.3 Partnerships for technological transfer

1 mil. EUR/project x 50% x 110 = 55.0 mil. EUR

Total 1.1.1+1.1.4+1.2.1+1.2.3 = 141.1 mil. EUR

 V- ICT indicators of COP

Cod Indicator MU Definition Formula of counting Target counting

Next Generation
Access includes the
following
NGA % of
Percentage of technologies: FTTH, The target of 80% coverage of broadband networks with
broadband househ
3S10 Households living in FTTB, Cable Docsis access speed over 30 Mbps is a target assumed by Romania
coverage/avail olds
areas served by NGA. 3.0, VDSL and other for the implementation of the Digital Agenda 2014-2020.
ability (result)
superfast broadband
(at least 30 Mbps
download)
The target of 5% is set based on the following assumptions:
– -National Commission for Prognosis forecasts for GDP
Formula:
evolution
The gross Monetary value of
The gross added value – -The sector forecasts (ANIS1 2013) indicate 2 times
added value Gross added value in
in ICT sector as % from increase of the GAV ICT sector than the total GAV in
3S11 generated by % GDP ICT/ monetary value
GDP GDP (which leads to 5.2% target in 2020)
the ICT sector of GDP
The result was adjusted in a conservatory way the target to
(result) Sources for each is
5% instead of 5.2% considering the linear evolution in the last
National Institute for
7 years (2007-2012) and the needed statistical adjustment to
Statistic
correct the economic crisis impact.
Individuals carrying out
Persons who The average growth rate 2007-13 was 17%, but in 2013 the
% from this activity over the
make growth was 60% compared to previous year. For this reason
total internet in the last 12
3S12 purchases and considering the DA measures encouraging e-commerce
populat months, for private use
online (result) the programmers estimated an average growth rate 2013-
ion in total population.
2023 of 2.2%. This leads to the target 30% for this indicator.

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 Individuals have used
Internet, in the last 12
months, for interaction
with public authorities.
Citizens using % from It includes obtaining
The target was set at 35% considering an average growth rate
e-Government total information from public
3S13 of 3% for the interval 2014-2023 that is in line with other new
systems populat authorities web sites,
member states growth between 2004 and 2014.
ion. downloading official
forms and sending filled
in forms, in total
population.

Persons who have used

The regular % of Internet in the last three
use of the total months, according to The target is set in the NSDA – in order to transpose Digital
3S14
internet populat the frequency of use: at Agenda 2014-2020 is 60%.
ion least one a week, in
total population.
Number of households The target assumed within the PA 2014-2020 is 1000
with internet access localities, out from which the contribution from the FEDR
with a download speed will be 800 localities. The difference is covered by National
Aditional of at least 30 Mb/sec Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
households and who before only The targets are consistent with the NSDA and NGN Plan and
Househ
CO10 with had more limited access cover part of the total need in the country.
olds
(3S15) broadband or did not have access at The average cost for connecting one household is calculated
(No)
access of at all. The capacity to based on previous experience (RONET project) and based on
least 30 Mbps access must be a direct this average cost it was calculated the target for this indicator
consequence of the (400.000 households).
support. The indicator However this value can be subject of modification taking into
measures households account the chosen type of technology .
 with the possibility to
access, not whether the
people living in the
households actually
choose to be connected
or not.
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Innovative ICT product

The calculation of the target is based on the allocation of
or service is
funds and an average value of a project supporting one
Innovative ICT Product represented by a new or
product/service.
products and s/servic an improved version of
3S16 Premises considered:
services es previous good
The total allocation for this action is 60 million Euro.
supported (No) or service existent on
The estimated average value of a project is 2 million Euro.
the national or
The estimated number of products/ services supported is 30.
international market.
The target (1000 certifications) is explained based on
Trust- mark Trust- Trust- mark Certification
previous experience of MIS in implementation of similar
Certification of mark issued by competent
interventions programmes in Romania and other countries,
3S17 online shops Certific authorities for online
correlated with the financial allocations. The target is
selling ation shops supported
achievable considering that at present there are 1,000 online
supported (No) through the action.
shops certified out of the 4,500 active in Romania.
Public services Public services related The 36 public services related to the life events - that will be
Public
related to life to life events of the brought to level IV of online sophistication, were identified
service
3S18 events brought citizens and businesses based on the needs and included in the NSDA.
s
to level online – with a level IV of The allocation of funding in OPC for Action 2.3.1. was tailored
(No)
of online sophistication. to the estimated cost of the investment in the 36 life events.
 sophistication The Online
IV Sophistication ranking
assesses service
delivery against a 5-
stage maturity model:
(i) information,(ii) one-
way interaction, (iii)
two-way interaction,
(iv) transaction, and (v)
targetisation/automati
on.
Lack of interoperability
– level 0 > Full
integration- level 4

The justification is based on the number of security audits

forecasted to ensure the securization of the public
institutions identified in the National Strategy for Cyber
Security, and funded from OPC 2014-2020.
Security audits Premises considered:
Securit performed in the public Similar action has been implemented within SOP IEC 2007-
Security audits
3S19 y audits as part of the Cyber 2013
supported
(No) security plans/ The need addressing extension of the securization of ICT
measures. systems in public institutions identified in the National
Strategy for Cyber Security.
The 300 security audits have been planned to ensure the
security of the respective ICT infrastructures; they all will be
funded from Action 2.3.2. OPC
 The target (2,000 educational establishements) is justified
based on previous experience of Ministry of Information
Society (MIS) in implementation of similar interventions
programmes correlated with the financial allocations.
Schools that have
Premises considered:
Schools using implemented Web 2.0
Schools The average cost of the OER WEB 2.0 in one education unit is
3S20 Web 2.0 OER OER applications,
(No) around 50,000 Euro.
in education supported through the
The reference cost of the investment is based on the
COP action.
experience of other similar actions: “Internet in your school”
and “Knowledge based society” implemented with World
Bank.
The allocation within OPC is 100 million Euro.
The target proposed (500 units) is justified based on a
reference cost for the investments planned in health units
(hospitals and pre-hospitals) and the total allocation available.
Pre- Pre-hospitalization and
Premises considered:
hospitalization hospital units that have
Health Three types of telemedicine systems investments will be
and hospital implemented
3S21 units funded: in pre-hospitals, hospitals, and ambulances with
units using telemedicine systems,
(No) emergency units.
telemedicine supported through the
The reference costs of the investments are based on the
systems COP action.
experience of a pilot project and feasibility calculations of the
Ministry of Health
The allocation within OPC is 30 million Euro.
The target proposed (200,000 digitized cultural heritage) is
justified on the forecast of the cost of the digitization of a most
Digitized
Cultural Cultural heritage items probable mix of items. An average cost of the digitized items
cultural
3S22 product that have been digitized could not be used due to the wide range of costs for the
heritage
s (No) through the COP action. different items.
features
Premises considered:
13 different types of items are subject of digitization
 The allocation for digitization is 8.35 million Euro
The most probable mix of items to be digitized was identified.
The target (500 PAIP) is justified based on previous experience
of Ministry of Information Society (MIS) in implementation of
Public access point similar interventions programmes correlated with the financial
Public access consisting of the allocations.
to information PAIP technical facility for Premises considered:
3S23
points newly (No) public access of the The average cost of one Information Public Access Point based
created citizens to internet and on the experience of Knowledge based Society project
assistance for use. implemented with World Bank, adjusted to the higher number
is 50,000 Euro.
The allocation for this action is 25 million Euro.