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The challenge of effective Knowledge Transfer in Europe

The challenge of effective Knowledge Transfer in Europe. Petr Holec , Brno University of Technology. Goal of the presentation. To explain how the science can bring dynamics to the economic development To present contemporary views on the different routes of the knowledge commercialisation

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The challenge of effective Knowledge Transfer in Europe

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  1. The challenge of effective Knowledge Transfer in Europe Petr Holec, Brno University of Technology

  2. Goal of the presentation • To explain how the science can bring dynamics to the economic development • To present contemporary views on the different routes of the knowledge commercialisation • To present outputs of two European projects which can support this process Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  3. Basic Paradigma Of Economic Development Based on Science research money knowledge innovation Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  4. FR taxes Government, Parliament, budget Grant agency MARKET grants AR requirements, products Knowledge Transfer RESEARCH TT agencies Technology parks BICs Spin-outs COMPANIES Universities Academy of Sci Other Res.I. Requirements, solutions Knowledge Transfer Offices (R&D) Big ones SMEs Res.contracts Loans, equity SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS patenting, legal svc, licensing BA SF VF PF IF B PUBLICITY,ENLIGHTMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  5. Triple Helix Participants in the process: • Government • Scientific Community • Entrepreneurial Community Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  6. Role of Government • To create stable environnment • Legal frame • Innovation policy (incl. funding) • Scientific policy • Education policy Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  7. Role of Sci Community • To utilise the funding of science in creative way • To educate and bring up new scientists NEW ! • To take over co-responsibility for the dissemination and utilisation of the created knowledge • To communicate with industry its needs Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  8. Role of Entrepreneurial Community • To create a long term vision of each ones company, inclusive innovation strategy • To keep the communication with the scientific community, bringing them the knowledge of market needs • To respect the specifics of research (no garranty of the proper solution) • To bring additional funding for the solution of particular propblems Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  9. Conference, Febr 04, Brussels „Effective Collaborative R&D and Knowledge Transfer“ Partners: EIRMA EUA EARTO ProTon Europe Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  10. R E S E A R C H The Old Model of Classic Science U N I V E R S I T Y Public Funding Education programs Donations RESEARCH Discoveries Infrastructure Scientists PUBLICATION Open Science Model I N N O V A T I O N Innovation Model D E V E L O P M E N T I N D U S T R Y Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  11. The US Innovation Model R E S E A R C H U N I V E R S I T Y Public Funding Education programs Donations Industry Sponsoring RESEARCH Discoveries Infrastructure Scientists Ownership PUBLICATION Open Science Model INVENTIONS I N N O V A T I O N PROTECTION Intellectual property SEED CAPITAL SCIENCE INCUBATORS PROOF OF PRINCIPLE Innovation Model D E V E L O P M E N T SPIN-OFFS & CAMPUS COMPANIES I N D U S T R Y Licences Royalties New Companies Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  12. The Innovation Model (European) R E S E A R C H U N I V E R S I T Y Public Funding Education programs Donations Industry Sponsoring RESEARCH Discoveries Infrastructure Scientists Ownership PUBLICATION Open Science Model INVENTIONS I N N O V A T I O N Public Funding Economic Programs EC FP PROTECTION Intellectual property SEED CAPITAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH with INDUSTRY SCIENCE INCUBATORS PROOF OF PRINCIPLE Innovation Model D E V E L O P M E N T SPIN-OFFS & CAMPUS COMPANIES I N D U S T R Y New Products New Services Licences Royalties New Companies Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  13. Consolidation: the « Innovation » Model • PROs can contribute effectively to innovation only by the combination of the 3 models: • IP management & licensing as common core • Interaction with industry for medium term development of the economy • Creation of new companies for long term rejuvenation of the economy. • Innovation is not a linear process. It is the « conversion of new knowledge into economic and social benefits – now acknowledged to take place as the result of complex long-term interactions between many players »(Source: Cordis glossary of innovation) Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  14. What is at stake? • The recognition and sustainability of the research mission of PROs • Retaining and motivating good scientists • Justify sufficient funding of Research • The rejuvenating of European economy with new technology based SMEs • The competitive position of our industry partners and the maintenance of a strong R&D activity in Europe. • The success of the European Research Area (conclusion reached by EURAB) Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  15. The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO or TO) • May take many different forms: university department, separate limited liability company • Mission: increase the chances that PRO discoveries be turned into useful products and services so the the public shall benefit. • Very difficult function. Requires: • Competence (science, IP management, business development, law, etc.) • Talents (negotiation, psychology, etc.) • Experience (academic and business) • Poorly funded, staffed and recognized. • Perceived as cost center by PROs, obstacle by Industry Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  16. Two EC projects supporting KTOs • ProTon Europe Aim: to increase the quality of the Science – Industry interface by training of KTO staff, to establish the new profession of Knowledge Transfer Managers (KTM) • Global Start Aim: to prepare the set of tools (verified standard procedures) for KTM which would make their work easier and more efficient Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  17. The ProTon Europe Project(Public research organisations Technology offices network-Europe) • Thematic network funded by the EC as part of the Gate2Growth initiative to promote innovation • Core team of 12 experienced Technology Offices from reputable universities + TII and EARMA • Coordinator: SOPARTEC (UCL), Dr Giles Capard • 53 project members (TOs) from 15 different European countries • All TOs affiliated to European research universities and other public research organisations (PROs) can register as members Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  18. Terms of Reference • Establish a professional association of KTOs that is representative at European level • Contribute to establish high standards of conduct and to raise the profile of KTOs • Boost knowledge transfer by: • Professional Development • Dissemination of Good Practices & Tools • Staff Exchanges • Networking • Minimum 250 PROs from 25 European countries • Self sustainable in 4 years Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  19. Contrasting PROTON with AUTM (1) Reponding to AUTM surveys Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  20. Positioning of ProTon Europe • There are no best practices applicable to all Europe, but a collection of good practices adapted to each national environment. • Federating existing national networks and others to be formed • Collaboration with specialized europeans networks providing significant services to TOs • Emphasis is not on developing new content but on making available existing content and good practices from many sources • The model of ProTon Europe is that of a cellular living association, fed by all available good practices and experience. Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  21. Status of development • Current needs and available practices have been surveyed • 125 KTOs from PROs have signed as Full Members • Positioning supported by all national TO associations contacted so far, representing more than 600 PROs • Several European associations have agreed in principle to partner • First annual conference held November 19-21, 2003, Second annual conference will be in Dublin, Nov 21 • Charter has been approved by the first general assembly of November 21, 2003 • A standardised system of training with EC atestation is planned to be introduced through national training bodies Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  22. Global Start • Co-ordinator: Pieter van dar Sijde, Twente University, Enschede, NL • Focus on spin-out (incubation) process, quality management handbook • Experience: spin-out process with gradual growth, projects: TOP, EMBRYO, dissemination: SPIN-OUT • Global Start: incubation processes of the spin-out with globally distributed resources and/or customers Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  23. Project web sites http://www.protoneurope.org http://www.globalstartups.org Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

  24. Conclusions • Soon Bulgaria will join EU • Need to think in European dimension • Challenge!! • New opportunities for the prepared ones • BE PREPARED FOR THIS CHALLENGE!! Thanks for your attention Entrepreneurial Days, Sofia

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