Recherches et Innovations en Egypte

1. Recherches et Innovations en Egypte

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3. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

4. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

5. Higher Education in Egypt may be considered the oldest education system in the world. The world’s highest educational ranking was granted from Oun educational institution established in the second millennium BC, North-East of Cairo. The following millennium witnessed the movement of the center of education to Alexandria, about 300 years BC. Al-Azhar, an Islamic establishment for well over one thousand years (established in 975 AC), was primarily dedicated for teaching Islamic religion topics, and studying the holy Quran. It took about seventeen years to build Al-Azhar mosque (971 – 988 AC), which was used then as the premises of the educational establishment. Modern Egyptian education, however, started in the time of Mohamed Ali Pasha (1798 AC) when he established many schools for Engineering, Medicine, Law, … etc. At that time, distinguished graduates were sent to Western Europe, in particular to France, to pursue higher education. Upon their return, they helped a great deal to advance the education system in Egypt.

6. In 1908 a national university was established in Egypt. Later in 1925, this national university was merged into a public university, and later in 1940 was named after the king of Egypt at that time, Fouad El-Awal. In 1953 after the revolution it was named Cairo University. The number of universities kept increasing ever since.

7. Research and Publishing The general environment in the majority of universities does not foster research productivity or innovation by staff members. The main incentive for the majority of faculty members to initiate and publish research is to fulfill the requirements for promotion rather than to produce quality and innovative research. Inadequate equipment and testing facilities, limited funds allocated for research by the university, absence of remuneration for conducting the research, and the deficiency in the relationship between industrial enterprises and universities to support research are among the factors affecting the quality and quantity of research produced by Egyptian universities. Quality research work cited internationally from Egyptian universities is relatively low and disproportionate to the large number of faculty members working in Egyptian universities.

8. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

9. Facts and Figures

12. Indirect Experience Gained through International Cooperation Direct Impact of International Cooperation Knowledge Based Economy Products Prototypes S&T Role in Knowledge Based Community Patents Publications Scientific Research Current Status of Scientific Research S&T Research not Involving International Cooperation Challenges Cycle of Innovation

13. Complete Cycle for Innovation • Basic Sciences Papers • Applied Research Patents • Technology Prototypes • Development Products • 4Ps Papers Patents Prototypes Products

14. Challenges Chart of Papers in Biotechnology in Developing Countries

15. Challenges Chart of Patents in Biotechnology in Developing Countries

16. Egypt: Current Status • Absence of a National Strategy for S&T • We in Egypt realize that we need to advance in our S&T applications • New S&T Plan • International Cooperation is a cornerstone of our plan: Science Decade

17. Human Resources in Science in Egypt • The human resources in S&T in Egypt consists of 98 000 scientists working in S&T • 70 000 are working in Universities and its research facilities representing 73.5% of the total scientific human resources. • 15 000 working in Industry representing 14.7%, • 13 000 working in Research Institutions representing 12.7%. • This actually represents a sizable scientific base that we intend to strengthen.

18. Science and Technology Development Fund • Funding scientific research and technology development in Egypt; • Providing an oversight on the complete cycle of innovation; • Continuously assessing S&T in Egypt; • Disseminating information on S&T in Egypt; and • Developing and strengthening innovative capacity.

19. Research Grants Young Researcher Basic & Applied Reintegration • Young Researchers • working inEgypt • 3 Years • L.E 500,000 • Young Researchers holding • a Ph.D. from a reputable Uni. • 3 Years • L.E 750,000 • Any researcher/ group • of researchers • 2 Years • L.E 1,000,000 • Landscape for R&D community • Capacity building • Prevent brain drain • Brain Gain • Strengthening R&D • community • Landscape for R&D • community • Capacity building STDF Action Plan

20. Projects’ Selection Committee Executive Director Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Planning & Monitoring Finance Innovation Projects Venture Capitals Funds Young Researchers Planning Projects Impact Assessment Emerging Companies Reintegration Programs INCO Innovation Support Partnership Basic & Applied Research Banks National Partnership S&T Observatory INCO Partnership Projects Information Dissemination Admin National Technical Assistance (Information Technology) Organizational Structure

21. National Trends: Eligible Proposals per Field of Science

22. R&D Investment Pattern Total Required Budget: L.E 188,000,000

23. Funding • Public Funding for Basic Science • Private Sector Fund Applied Science • Venture Capitalists Fund Technology • Investment Banks Fund Development

24. Role of Government • Governing System Conducive for Research and Development • Fund Basic Research • Encourage Private Sector Investment in Science and Technology • Encourage Universities to act as Incubators • Promote Centers of Excellence

25. Misr El-Kheir

26. What is Misr El-Kheir? What Does It Do? • MEK is an Egyptian Non Governmental Organization • MEK aims at developing and empowering the Egyptian Society to reach a favorable level of quality of life • MEK focuses on “investing” in five main sectors: • Health • Education • Scientific Research • Social Solidarity • Aspects of Life In this regards, MEK seeks the cooperation an collaboration with active players in the civil society through a strong and true

27. Why Does MEK Supports Scientific Research? • Facts: • R&D, hence innovation, is the way to improve any society’s well-being • Egypt would need to spend 10 times its current R&D expenditure (as % of GDP) and 3 times its current engineers and scientists to join innovative and developed countries. THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL ENTITIES TO CONTRIBUTE!

28. MEK Strategic Objectives • Inspiring young scientists and researchers • Fostering a culture of rewarding R&D (conveying the message that the public appreciates what researchers do) • Promoting and supporting cutting-edge research in vital disciplines through strategic partnerships and, in selective cases, providing direct funding to leading researchers

29. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

31. Faculties and Institutes • High Institute of Public Health • Medical Research Institute • Institute of Graduate Studies & Research • Faculty of Arts • Faculty of Law • Faculty of Commerce • Faculty of Science • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Engineering • Faculty of Agriculture • Faculty of Dentistry • Faculty of Pharmacy • Faculty of Education • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine • Faculty of Tourism and Hotels • Faculty of Fine Arts • Faculty of Sport Education for Men • Faculty of Physical Education for Girls • Faculty of Agriculture –Saba Basha • Faculty of Specific Education • Faculty of Nursing • Faculty of Kindergarten • Faculty of Education - Matrouh 26 Faculties and 3 High Institutes

32. Facts & Figures

33. Facts & Figures • 5196 Faculty members • 2595 Junior faculty members • 18450 Employees • 175591 Undergraduate enrolled students in 2009/2010 • 29507Graduate enrolledstudents (23459 Diploma, 4264 M.Sc, 1784 PhD) in 2009/2010 • 1077 Undergraduate international students in 2009/2010 • 849 Graduate international students in 2009/2010 • 93 International students studying Arabic Language in Arabic Language Teaching Centre

34. Priority Thematic AreasAU Plan for S & T Biological Science Water & Resources Energy Food & Agriculture Peaceful use of Space ICT Humanities & Social Science

35. Identification of Research Groups Identify research groups within institutions and provide them with focused guidance and support aiming at a successful participation.

36. Alexandria University Distinguished Research Groups • Biotechnology  Nanotechnology • Material Science  Information Technology • Automation and Control  Energy • Liver diseases  Oncology • Endemic & Parasitic diseases  Clinical trials • Alternative Medicine • Citizenship and human rights  Dialogue between cultures • Homeless children  Discovery of children talents • Discovery of sport talents to reach  Olympic Standards • Development of squatters  Desert development • Preservation of national heritage • Research for individuals with special needs • Traffic and Transportation Engineering • Bioequivalence testing of Pharmaceutical Products • Sources of water and water pollution • Developing and enhancing agricultural resources • Growing stock markets and exchange markets. • Food Safety

37. - Clinical Trial center- Stem Cell Research Center- Science and Technology for building Center- Genomic and Proteomic Center- Mediterranean Region Studies Center. Centers of Excellence in Alexandria University • Centers of Excellence to be established: • Nanotechnology Center.- Sustainable Studies for Coastal & Marine Regions • Center.- Bioequivalent Studies Center.

38. http://www.scimagojr.com/index.php 5 November 2014

39. Total number of publications from Alexandria University in cited indexed journals is 9945 articles

40. Research Funding Agents • STDF (science & technology development fund) • Alexandria University Fund: - Establishment of Research Enhancement Fund Grants (ALEX-REP) - Establishment of Grants & Outreach Unit: * Grants & Outreach Office * Alexandria University Patent Office * Alexandria University – Industry Collaborative Center • International fund programs: RDI, FP7, GERF, INNOVA, TEMPUS, Erasmus Mundus, AUF, DAAD, STDF, SIDA

41. International Agents • Three projects, Development and Innovation Program (RDI) with a total budget of 482,500 EURO • Two projects, Seventh Framework Program (FP7) with a total budget of 335,200 EURO • Ten projects, TEMPUS with a total budget of 3,925,380 EURO • ERASMUS MUNDUS external cooperation window with a total budget of 2,900,000 EURO, Alexandria University has 217,000 EURO • Structural and complementary projects, 138,480 EURO

42. National Agents STDF Alexandria University won Eight STDF-funded projects in 2008/2009 with a total fund of 9.74 Million L.E Faculty of Science 5 projects (total 4.6 M L.E) Faculty of Agriculture 2 projects (total 1.0 M L.E) Faculty of Dentistry 2 project (total 2 .0 M L.E) Faculty of Engineering 1 project (total 0.6 M L.E) High Institute of Health 1 project (total 0.97 M L.E) Medical Research Institute 1 projects (total 0.57 M L.E)

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