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Eric Flask Director, National Funding Malta Council for Science & Technology

ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research Platform National Strategy for Research in Manufacturing 06 th June 2012. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life Project part-financed by the European Union

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Eric Flask Director, National Funding Malta Council for Science & Technology

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  1. ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research PlatformNational Strategy for Research in Manufacturing06th June 2012 Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life Project part-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Co-financing rate: 85% EU funds; 15% National Funds Investing in your future Eric Flask Director, National Funding Malta Council for Science & Technology 06-06-2012

  2. Outline Manufacturing Research Strategy Strategy Roadmap SWOT Summary Mission Statement Strategic Objectives Roadmap Key Pillar Objectives Proposed Technology Platforms Proposed Industry Sectors Direction for Development at a National Level Direction for Development at a Sectoral Level 06-06-2012

  3. Strategy Roadmap 06-06-2012

  4. Manufacturing Industry Today Declining Profits Eroding Competitiveness Lower levels of employment Reduction in overall turnover High Level of Exports mainly through FDIs Progressive movement towards High Value Added Activities Low labour cost reliance replaced by high tech industries growth 06-06-2012

  5. Strengths • Geographical Factors including climate and strategic location • Presence of an established FDI to enable technology Transfer • High Intensity of recently developed R&D Incentives • Strong ICT Infrastructure 06-06-2012

  6. Weaknesses • Limited collaboration efforts between Industry and Academia • Low levels of retention of professional researchers • Absence of Venture Capital and Business Angel Financing • Absence of appropriate infrastructures and incentives to encourage their development • Lack of appropriate IPR Framework • Lack of trust and cooperation amongst SMEs operating in the same sector 06-06-2012

  7. Opportunities • Increased emphasis on sustained growth and R&D activities in the field of Renewable Energy • Development of a European Strategy Forum for enhancing the creation of Research Infrastructures across Europe • Commitment by National Government towards Vision 2015 seeking to develop Malta as a Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Services • High Growth Potential in a number of technologies relevant to Manufacturing including advanced materials, new production technologies and nano-technology 06-06-2012

  8. Threats • International Economic Crisis wiping out investor confidence and reducing FDI investment on a Global Scale • Overall reduction in innovation intensity in Europe and decline in manufacturing industry • Decline in the availability of Venture Capital Investment and other forms of equity financing • Growing trend by manufacturing companies to relocate operations in other lower cost destinations • Rise of China and India as low cost destinations depleting significant FDI in Europe 06-06-2012

  9. Mission Statement Excellent Leading Collaborative Flexible Innovative Knowledgeable Creative 06-06-2012

  10. Strategic Objectives Roadmap Creation of Value Added New Entities Development of Prototype Initiatives Private Investment CSFs Highly Qualified Workforce Finance and Support Linkages and Partnerships 06-06-2012

  11. Key Pillar Objectives • Highly Qualified Workforce specialised in targeted S&T Fields for the Manufacturing Industry • Undergraduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral S&T Students • Appropriate Research Infrastructures to encourage growth or R&D activities in the Manufacturing Industry • Development of Science Parks to host internationally accredited labs, academia, test factories and R&D centres • Increase Number of Patent Registrations and Patent Revenue 06-06-2012

  12. Key Pillar Objectives cont • Finance & Support • Public and Business R&D&I Spending in Manufacturing • EU funds to partly finance development of Research Infrastructures • Availability of Venture Capital and Business Angel Financing • Linkages and Partnerships • Appropriate PPP for development of Science Parks • Appropriate industry academia collaboration on R&D initiatives in Manufacturing • Innovation collaboration between SMEs and FDIs in the Manufacturing Industry in Malta • Number of public/private co-publications in the manufacturing sector 06-06-2012

  13. Proposed Technology Platforms (Preference, Acceptance & Needs) 06-06-2012

  14. Proposed Industry Sectors • Electronics • Pharmaceuticals • Food, Beverage & Tobacco • Rubber & Plastics • Renewable Energy • Medical, Precision & Optical Equipment 06-06-2012

  15. Linking Technology Platforms to Industry Sectors 06-06-2012

  16. Direction for Development at a National Level • National Culture and Education • Development of Partnerships and Linkages • Development of Human Resources Skill Base • Exploitation of Research Infrastructures • Embarking on Project Based Initiatives 06-06-2012

  17. Direction for Development at a Sectoral Level • Product and Process Innovation • Technical Market Studies • Sectoral Competitive Calls • Test Bed Initiatives • Innovation Villages (e.g. Green Villages) • Thematic Pharma Clinical Island • International Food & Beverage Showcase • Test Factory Mark • R&D Government Structures • Development of Technology Platforms • Reinforcement of Funding Unit • Strengthening of Patent Framework 06-06-2012

  18. Direction for Development at a Sectoral Level • Long Term Research Infrastructure • Development of a Virtual Network of Shared Research Infrastructures • Incentive Schemes for the use of shared resources • Revamping Educational Sector • Malta Government Scholarship Scheme and other Scholarship funds • Incentivising Prospective Students • Work Experience and Study Scheme • Financing Short Term R&D Initiatives • PAN Research Initiatives • R&D for ICT Applications for Material Modelling and Production Planning Modelling 06-06-2012

  19. In Summary Quick Wins • Product / Process Innovation Activities • Testbed Initiatives • Targeted Research Initiatives Investment in Long Term Infrastructure • Development of Government Structures • Revamping the Tertiary Education Sector • Development of a Virtual R&D Network • Feasibility Study for R&D Parks 06-06-2012

  20. Thank You For Further Information Contact: Eric Flask Director, National Funding Unit Malta Council for Science and Technology Villa Bighi, Bighi Kalkara, KKR1320 Email: eric.flask@gov.mt / rtdi.mcst@gov.mt Tel: (356) 2360 2123 Fax: (356) 2166 0341 Web: www.mcst.gov.mt 06-06-2012

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