LINKING SCIENCE and POLICY R E S E A R C H P R O M O T I O N F O U N D A T I O N OCT. 15-16, 2009...

LINKING SCIENCE and POLICY

R E S E A R C H P R O M O T I O N F O U N D A T I O N

OCT. 15-16, 2009

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Leonidas AntoniouHead of National Research Programmes Unit

Acting Director General

“National Research Programme Design”



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Layout of Presentation

1. Research and Innovation in Cyprus: 1990-2009 Evolution - Milestones International Position

3. National RTDI Programmes RPF’s Framework Programme Design Methodology Structure – Main Goals and Priorities New Initiatives - Future Challenges

2. Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) Governance - Role – Vision Main Activities



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Research and Innovation in Cyprus

CHAPTER I.



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1990

time

Imp

rove

me

nt o

f RT

D a

ctiv

ities

I. Evolution of RTDI Activities in Cyprus

1998

RPF

EU MemberNational Priority

2004

UCY

1992

2009

Towards future challenges



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R & D E X P E N T I T U R E% o f G D P

0.18

0.22 0.23 0.24 0.25

0.30

0.350.37

0.400.43

0.45

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

0.50

1992 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007



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R & D E X P E N D I T U R E( m l E u r o )

5.6

10.8 12.414.1

15.819.4

23.927.2

31.9

35.9

41.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

1992 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007



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N U M B E R O F R E S E A R C H E R Sf u l l t i m e e q u i v a l e n t / y e a r

366

564

681 680 690

822922

1,017

1,1571,226 1,244

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1992 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007



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Publications in International Journals

404

20

0,025%

0,003%

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

0,000%

0,005%

0,010%

0,015%

0,020%

0,025%

0,030%

0,035%

0,040%

0,045%

0,050%

"Cyprus" Publications in ISI

Ratio (%), Cyprus / World



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International Position of Cyprus

R T D E X P E N D I T U R E

0.27 0.38

1.141.55

1.88 1.92 1.98 2

2.59 2.763.15

3.48

3.98

5.11

0.41

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

ΧΩΡΕΣ

% Ε

ΠΙ Τ

ΟΥ

ΑΕ

Π

CYPRUS

EU



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EUROPEAN INNOVATION INDEX 2008

Cyprus is a growth leader among the group of Moderate

innovator countries, with an innovation performance just

below the EU27 average and a rapid rate of improvement.

CYPRUS EU



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Workshop Research Promotion

Foundation

(RPF)

CHAPTER II.



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Workshop established in 1996

non-governmental institution

fully supported by the Government

governed by a 13-member Board

chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Planning Bureau

staff: 45 persons (30 scientific officers)

The Research Promotion Foundation (RPF)

Vision: “…national organization for the promotion of

scientific research, technological development

and Innovation…”



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Workshop 1. Launching of National Programmes for the funding,

mainly of applied Research Projects.

RPF’s Main Activities

2. Coordination of Cyprus’ participation in European

Research and Innovation Programmes and

international organizations.

Three broad categories of activities:

3. Promoting Innovation and enhancing SMEs’ participation in Research and Innovation activities.



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Workshop Framework Programmes (5th, 6th, 7th FP) of the EC COST Programme (networking) EUREKA (industrial research) European Science Foundation - ESF (basic research) Joint Research Centre – JRC (7 research centres) RTD Bilateral Agreements : Greece, Italy, Egypt, France,

Slovenia, USA, UK, Cuba and Romania

Discussions are under way with Hungary, Jordan, Israel, India etc ERANET projects AAL Association (Art. 169) HLG of Joint Programming

European Programmes and International Cooperation



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Workshop National RTDi Programmes

CHAPTER III.



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Workshop RPF is the only funding agency in Cyprus

1998-2002: • “annual calls” (limited budget, limited perspective etc)

Since 2003: • RPF’s Framework Programme for Research,

Technological Development and Innovation: DESMI• 3 year period• A mechanism to implement the RPF’s main goals

National Programmes



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D I S T R I B U T I O N o f P R O P O S A L SP E R Y E A R o f S U B M I S S I O N

67 98 118 109 145

387 354

464

750

98

1122

1250

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009



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D I S T R I B U T I O N O F P R O J E C T SP E R Y E A R

12 16 27 34 37

93105

154

198

37

345

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008



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R P F ' s F U N D I N G P E R Y E A R ( 0 0 0 s E U R O )

459 765 1,445 1,760 2,4824,894

8,60211,497

17,000

1,700

40,000

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008



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DESIGN METHODOLOGY

RPF’s STATUTE

PERMANENT COM. (Ministries of Finance, Health, Environment, Industry, Agriculture and Communications and Works ) to suggest the national priorities for research

Final Decision: RPF’s BOARD of DIRECTORS

Lack of: research strategy in ministries internal procedures – in ministries – to identify the priorities appropriate expertise linking mechanism between Research and Policy



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DIALOGUE

1. ANALYSISexisting landscape

2. ASSESMENT conclusions – constraints - challenges

3. ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS priorities – distribution of budget

4. FINAL PROPOSALmain goals – structure - procedures

5. IMPLEMETATIONmonitoring - evaluation



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Workshop • Internal and External Evaluation of RPF’s Programmes

(1998-2006)• Local Research Landscape (distribution of researchers,

infrastructure, new trends etc)• General Strategic Objectives (Strategic Development

Plan, Thematic Policy Documents etc) • International Trends (EU & other international org.

Strategy documents, ERANET outcomes, etc) • Funding Framework (budget, state – aid regulation,

structural funds etc)

Analysis and Assessment based on the:



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Conclusions - Main Constraining Factors

Low level of spending on Research (0,45% of GDP) -

Inadequate financial contributions of the private sector (20%)

Limited number and unsatisfactory distribution of researchers

Rather insufficient research infrastructure

Limited participation of industry in RTDI activities

Gap Between Industry and Academia

Lack of tradition / culture in research and INNOVATION

Need for improvement on International Cooperation



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Workshop 1. New Research Centres Cyprus Institute: M.I.T. / Un. of Illinois / Louvre Museum Cyprus International Institute - Harvard University

2. Six (6) Universities 3rd Public University with Technical Orientation in Limassol Establishment of three (3) private universities

New Initiatives



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Strategy Targets

Main Quantitative Target: Expansion of RTDI Expenditures to

1% of the GDP by 2010.

(reduce the gap from other European Countries)

Aspiration:“…take advantage of the position of Cyprus at the

crossroads of three continents and the accession in the EU, in order to become an important regional centre in Research and Innovation…”



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RPF’s Framework Programme 2008-2010

STRATEGIC LEVEL

GENERAL PRIORITIES

SPECIFIC GOALS

THEMATIC ACTIONS

SPECIFIC ACTIONS

SUPPORTING ACTIONS

-45-

PILLARS

-5-

RTDI PROGRAMMES

-17-

Total Budget : 150 million Euro - 120 million from RPF* 40 times the budget of the period 1998-

2001



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Workshop Emphasis:

development of Multi-thematic Research

covers basic and applied research

5 main thematic areas :

Technology,

ICT,

Health - Biotechnology,

Sustainable Development,

Socio – Economic and Humanities

A. Upgrading the Quality of National Research



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development of Human Research Resources

supporting PhD candidates

Post Doc young researchers

Research and Innovation Culture among young people

B. Create the NEW GENERATION of Researchers



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Workshop Emphasis:

Strengthening of the Endogenous Capabilities of

Enterprises to Engage in Innovative Activities

Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia /

Research Community

Strengthening of the Innovation Support System

Development of Innovation Financing Mechanisms

Innovation

C. Increasing the Competitiveness of Enterprises



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development of new research units (8-10)

upgrading of existing infrastructures

providing access to international infrastructures

(CERN).

D. Strengthening Research Infrastructure



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Workshop Emphasis: networking with high quality international research teams

co-operation with Cypriot expatriate scientists

support participation in International Programmes – 7FP

mobility of researchers

participation in ERANET, Art. 169, 171 initiatives

Expansion of International Cooperation



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New Initiative Towards Linking Research & Policy

Restructuring

of the

Research and Innovation System

National Research Council Scientific Research Council Planning Bureau Research Promotion Foundation



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National Research CouncilPolicy Decision Level

President of the Republic / 3-5 Ministers

Planning

BureauCoordinating of

Government's

Departments

R.P.F.

Implementing Mechanism

Scientific

Research

CouncilAdvisory Group

15 distinguishedresearchers



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Contact details:[email protected]

Tel.: +357-22205024Fax: +357-22205001

www.research.org.cy

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