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06-06-2012 1
ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research PlatformPlatformNational Strategy for Research in National Strategy for Research in ManufacturingManufacturing
0606thth June 2012 June 2012 Eric FlaskDirector, National Funding Malta Council for Science &
Technology
Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life
Project part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Co-financing rate: 85% EU funds; 15% National FundsInvesting in your future
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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
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Strategy Roadmap
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Manufacturing Industry Today
Eroding Competitiveness
Declining Profits
Reduction in overall turnover
Lower levels of employment
High Level of Exports mainly through FDIs
Progressive movement towards High Value Added Activitie
s
Low labour cost reliance replaced
by high tech industries growth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mission Statement
Excellent
Excellent
Leading
Leading
Flexible
Flexible
Collaborativ
e
Collaborativ
e
Innovative
Innovative
Creative
Creative
Knowledgeable
Knowledgeable
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Strategic Objectives Roadmap
CSFs
New Entities
Private Investment
Creation of Value Added
Development of Prototype Initiatives
Highly Qualified Workforce Finance and Support Linkages and Partnerships
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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
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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
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Proposed Technology Platforms
(Preference, Acceptance & Needs)
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Proposed Industry Sectors
• Electronics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food, Beverage & Tobacco
• Medical, Precision & Optical Equipment
• Rubber & Plastics
• Renewable Energy
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Linking Technology Platforms to Industry Sectors
ElectronicsPharmaceu
-ticalsMedical
EquipmentRenewable
EnergyRubber & Plastics
Food & Beverage
Preference, Acceptance and Needs Project
√
Advanced Engineering Materials
√ √ √ √
Photovoltaics & Photonics √
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals √ √ √ √ √ √
Nano-Medicine √ √
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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
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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
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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
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In Summary
Quick WinsQuick Wins
Investment in Long Term Investment in Long Term InfrastructureInfrastructure
• Product / Process Innovation Activities• Testbed Initiatives• Targeted Research Initiatives
• Development of Government Structures• Revamping the Tertiary Education Sector• Development of a Virtual R&D Network• Feasibility Study for R&D Parks
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Thank You
For Further Information Contact:
Eric FlaskDirector, National Funding Unit
Malta Council for Science and TechnologyVilla Bighi, BighiKalkara, KKR1320
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: (356) 2360 2123Fax: (356) 2166 0341 Web: www.mcst.gov.mt