An Architecture for Training on Innovation

1. Collaborative Innovation Network (CoIN) Third Gathering, 20th Oct. 2010 An Architecture for Training on Innovation Galal Hassan Galal-Edeen PhD, MBCS CITP, CT Professor of information Systems Cairo University Chair of Innovation Director, Cairo University Innovation Support Office Certified Trainer Cairo University Galal@acm.org

2. Module I: Innovation I.1 The Nature of Innovation EU: TU Graz I.2a The Innovation-oriented Curriculum I.2b Innovation Strategy & Policies

3. Module II: Innovation Practices II.1 Innovation Principles and Methodology II.2 Innovation Techniques, Practices and Environments EU: Industry

4. Module III: IPR Management & Exploitation III.1 Managing IPR EU: Polimi III.2 Innovation Exploitation Strategies & Business Dev.

5. Module IV: Managing University-Industry collaboration IV.1 Managing University-Industry Relationships EU: TU Delft IV.2 Technology Transfer Principles: Policy & Management

6. Module V: Industry-specific Innovation tools & techniques V.1 Introduction to Innovation needs in Industry XYZ V.2 Specific Innovation Tools & Techniques in Industry XYZ

7. Procedure • A team of one EU and one MEDA partner takes over the development of one module. • The deliverable from each team is formally reviewed by another. • One workshop to explain the output to the whole team. • After approval, the modules are packaged as a professional training package.