101 UK Brexit Notes

Connemara Programme October 16 2018 pg. 106 Implications The UK is providing funding through the underwrite guarantee and extension to support UK participants to continue to take part in Horizon 2020 projects, subject to eligibility for participation in the project. The government is seeking discussions with the European Commission to agree the precise details of eligibility. The government is also considering what other measures may be necessary to support UK research and innovation in a ‘no deal’ scenario. Actions for businesses and other stakeholders For all UK recipients UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) will be developing systems to ensure payments to beneficiaries of Horizon 2020 funding can continue. Current UK recipients of Horizon 2020 funding will soon be invited to provide initial data about project(s) on a portal hosted on GOV.UK . The portal is designed to ensure that UKRI has information about projects and participants in order to deliver the underwrite guarantee if required. UKRI will use the contact details provided by current recipients to inform them of the next steps in the process. The portal will remain open after the UK leaves the EU so that UK applicants can continue to register as and when they are informed that their bid has been successful. More information on the portal is available on th e UKRI webpage . For EU Citizens and Organisations Organisations in member states who are part of a consortium with UK participants do not need to register on the portal. The government will ensure that details of UK systems and processes are shared before you need to take action. These measures are intended to deliver continuity for both UK participants, and their research partners in the EU.