IPN, 20 years of incubation and technology transfer – a balance
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IPN, 20 years of incubation and technology transfer – a balance
Universitites: Knowledge Partners for Intelligent Communities
Mateus Meeting, 23-25th September, 2011
RT INCUBTION
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INSTITUTO PEDRO NUNES
Created in 1991 by the University
of Coimbra
Promotes innovation
Links university and industry
Congregates 38 associates· Science and Higher Education Entities · Public Organizations for Enterprise Support· Municipalities· Industrial Associations· Companies
RT INCUBTION
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RTD INCUBATION
INSTITUTO PEDRO NUNES
RTD LABORATORIES
RTD LABORATORIES
RTD INCUBATION
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· RTD Projects in consortia with industry
· Innovation and Technological Development
· Technology Transfer
› LAS –Laboratory for Automation and Systems
› LED&MAT – Laboratory for Wear, Testing and Materials
› LIS - Laboratory for Informatics and Systems
› LEC – Laboratory for Electroanalysis and Corrosion
› LABGEO - Geotechnical Laboratory
› LABPHARM - Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Sciences
PAPER ABRASION
Need Develop methodology for testing paper abrasionDevelop qualitative methods to analyze the paper surface at the Laboratory Quality Control
StrategyRTD contract: Instituto Pedro Nunes and SoporcelCustomized solution for client
ResultsNew testing methodologies (patented)Functional prototypesNew knowledge about the paper’s behavior
RTD LABORATORIES – CASE STUDY #2RTD
RTD LABORATORIES – CASE STUDY #1
SILVER
NeedSolving the tarnishing silver problem, with particular emphasis on the filigree, which has caused a considerable decrease in Portuguese exports (in Japan, the volume has decreased around 60%).
StrategyRTD project in consortia with IPN and filigree producer Ferreira Marques & Irmãos, co-funded by National Innovation Agency (ADI).
ResultsA type of silver-based coating that can prevent the tarnished surface, chemicals agents action and adds resistance wear.Protection process that does not change the material chemistry base composition.Piece tests at real scale.
RTD
RTD LABORATORIES – CASE STUDY #3
SMARTCATCH – FP7
Need· Development of a novel remote stress sensing system to increase safety, efficiency and to reduce environmental effects in fishing and mooring applications, contributing to improve the sector’s competitiveness.
Strategy· Research for SMEs: 13 partners: Instituto Pedro Nunes + HERI (UK) + Tech Institut (Norway) – Univ. de Gdansk (Pol) – Fishing Associations (Scotish, German, Norwegian) + SME producers of ropes and fishing materials (UK, Scotland) + SME from aquaculture sector (Italy)
Results· New products · Decrease the energetic expenditures of ship· Increase safety in fishing activities· Decrease fish losses due to failure of cages anchorage
RTD
- Scientific Director – researcher from the University of Coimbra
-Executive Director – IPN’s staff
- Regular Collaboration from R&D Institutions (mainly UC)
- Increased Market Oriented Research
- Increased professional support on:
Commercial, Intellectual Property, Financial Issues(through common services)
RTD LABORATORIES – ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL
RTD
17 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (1994 to 2010)
. RTD projects and technology transfer contracts > 200
· Number of clients > 350
· Weight of international projects 2000 - 17%
2010 - 43%
RTD LABORATORIES – SOME FIGURES
RTD
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
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promotes startup creation supporting innovative and
technology-based ideas
BUSINESS INCUBATOR - SERVICES
Space and Logistices
Rooms: 20,28,33,40,56,66 m2
conference rooms,administrative support, communications, ,etc
Physical Incubation
Virtual Incubation › Start › Follow-up
Networking and Internationalization
International projects“matching” events
Business plans
technological viability,Economical viability,Training process
Acess to Funding
National and International FundingBanks, Business Angels, Venture Capital
Management support
business development,general accountancyfiscal planning, etc
Access to scientific knowledge
Coimbra University and other R&TD organizations
Training
Science, technology, businessFacilities Auditorium
IP management
Patents, tech transfer agreementsTrademarks info, etc
INCUBATION
Academic SPIN-OFF (ASO): company created mainly based as a result of reserach projects or acquired knowledge at Universities and other R&D Institutions.
“BEST SCIENCE BASED INCUBATOR AWARD 2010”
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
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RESULTS
· Jobs created > 300
· % exports / Revenue 70%
. R&D Expenses / Revenue 12%
· Nº spin offs created: 5
· Delegations in EUA, UK, Brasil, Roménia, Mozambique
CONTEXT
· Software for critical systems
· Projects for industry - national and international (NASA)
PROMOTORS
. 3 PHd students Informatics Department – University of Coimbra
BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #1
CRITICAL SOFTWAREInformation Technologies for Critical Systems
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RESULTS
· Jobs created > 80
· % exports / Turnover 40 %
. R&D Expenses / Turnover 15%
CONTEXT
· Microelectronics
· controllers for domestic appliances
. Product development
PROMOTORS
. 4 researchersElectronics Department – University of Coimbra
BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #2
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BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #3
INCUBATION
PROMOTORS
. 2 young entrepeneurs (mechanical eng. and informatics eng.)
. Professional expoerience at ESA (European Space Agengy)
CONTEXT
. Portuguese participation in ESA
. Expertise of the promotors in a very specialized area
. Market knowledge
RESULTS
. 15 high qualified jobs created
. Leadership in european projects
. Product patents
BUSINESS INCUBATOR / RTD LABS – CASE STUDY
CYBERCAR (FP5) – R&D Project – University of Coimbra
CYBERMOVE (FP5)
PartnersInstituto Pedro Nunes (LAS) + CN Serpentine SA + DITS + Fiat Research + Frog navigation System (NL) + INRIA + ISR + Robosoft + Ruf Danmark + Technion +TNO + Transportation Research Group + University of Southhampton + University of Bristol + Yamaha, etc.
Main ObjectiveShow the potential of new transportation systems, cybercars – small automated vehicles
ActivitiesContexts for use new vehicles were designed and tested in a set of european towns
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BUSINESS INCUBATOR / RTD LABS – CASE STUDY
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AT IPN (LAS)
Development Develpment of an electronic kit to be integrated in Automated Guided Vehicles, to transform them in Cybercars; by:
· detecting fix or mobile objects and avoiding collision;
· answering WiFi or GPRS calls done by users through PDAs or Laptops;
· providing great flexibility - product can be customized
TestsTests were performed at an hospital, an airport and in historical centres of different size towns.
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ACTIVITIES
· Starting from the concept of horizontal lift, develop a cybercar to be used in towns, historical centres, airports, hospitals, etc.
CONTEXT
· Last mile transportation – Complement transportation systems like bus, rail, metro, etc
· Contribute to the traffic reduction in towns
· Create a new paradigm: “customized public transportation”
PROMOTORES
· A spin-off of Critical Software
· Some pelople from the development team at IPN
RTD
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15 YEARS OF INCUBATION (1996 to 2010)
· Total firms supported (Dez. 2010): > 150
· % of firms in activity > 80%
· Anual Turnover (2010) > 70 M€ % exports > 35%
· Direct Jobs > 1.500
BUSINESS INCUBATOR – RESULTSINCUBATION
IPN – Incubadora
1st place on the international competition “Best Science Based Incubator Award” 2010, byTechnopolicy Network
Evaluation by an international juri of scientists and experts from the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES)
BUSINESS INCUBATOR - AWARDS
INCUBATION
Critical SoftwareAmong the 500 enterprises with higher growth in Europe
Active Space TechnologiesYoung Professionals Entrepreneurship Prize – International Astronautical Congress
Critical LinksConvergence Product of the Year – (Produto Edge Box)TechWorld
FBA. – Ferrand, Bicker & AssociadosVencedora de Red Dot Award – Projecto Exposição WeltliteraturDesign Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen – Germany Silver European Design Award – European Design Project, Rotterdham AIGA 50 Books/ 50 Covers – Minotauro project, New York
Feedzai1º place BES-INOVAÇÃO 2009Banco Espírito & Santo
Wit-Software, Crioestaminal, CWJ - ElectrónicaPME ExcelênciaIAPMEI
BUSINESS INCUBATOR - SOME AWARDS
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TRAINING DEPARTMENT
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Organizes high level specialized continuous training and training directed to young entrepreneurs engaged in the creation of start-up companies.
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KNOWLEDGE VALORIZATION AND INNOVATION
VCI – KNOWLEDGE VALORIZATION AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT
1) Gives support across all IPN’s units, stimulating cohesion and boosting synergies
Support to spin-offs creation - promotion of tech-based entrepreneurship from researchers and students;
Intellectual Property - Support to firms, researchers and students in Industrial Property issues;
Tech Commercialization - Support in the technology transfer and product development (contract licensing, financial management, etc.);
Funded R&D – National and european R&D project’s elaboration and management.
2) Management of networks
I&DT INCUBAÇÃO
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ENTREPENEURS INVESTORS START-UPS
STUDENTS
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS
TECHNICAL STAFFGENERAL PUBLIC
BUSINESS SECTOR
RESEARCHERS
R TD INCUBATION
TRAINING
TICE.PT · TICE.Health · TICE.mobilidade . International links
Health Cluster Portugal · DHMS· AAL4all
TOOL NET(moulds) · Tooling EdgeINOVcluster
(agro-industrial) . InovWine
RIERC Rede de Incubação e Empreendorismo da região Centro
INOV.C (innovation ecosystem around UC)
GAPI Rede de Gabinetes de Apoio à Propriedade Industrial
NATIONAL & REGIONAL NETWORKS
INTERNACIONAL NETWORKS
EARTOEuropean Association of Research and Technology Organisations
TII European Association for the Transfer of Technologies, Innovation and Industrial Information
PROTON Europe European Knowledge Transfer Association
INCUBATOR FORUM
EBN European Business & Innovation Centre Network
UTEN University Technology Enterprise Network
- HOW TO MANAGE UNIVERSITY/ENTERPRISE RELASHIONSHIPS?
- HOW TO ATTRACT ENTREPENEURS TO THE INCUBATOR?
- HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL/REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
- HOW TO FOSTER INTERNATIONALIZATION?
MAIN CHALLENGES
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THE (near) FUTURE
RTD INCUBATION
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RTD INCUBATION
TRAINING ACCELERATION
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
Local · Pólo II - Tech Campus of the University, contiguous to ISEC (Instituto Politécnico)
· High Concentration of Technological Infrastructures (Higher Education, R&DT, Tech Transfer)
· Integrated in town
Construction Area8.000 m2
ObjectivesAccelerate the growth of enterprises through:
· more sophisticated support, after incubation. acess to knowledge· support to enter international markets· innovation environment
CONTACTOS
Instituto Pedro NunesRua Pedro Nunes3030-199 Coimbra, PortugalT +351 239 700 962F +351 239 700 965www.ipn.pt