The challenge of effective Knowledge Transfer in Europe
Petr Holec, Brno University of Technology
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Goal of the presentation
To explain how the science can bring dynamics to the economic development
To present contemporary views on the different routes of the knowledge commercialisation
To present outputs of two European projects which can support this process
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Basic Paradigma Of Economic Development Based on Science
money knowledge
research
innovation
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Government, Parliament, budgetGrant agency
FR
RESEARCH
Universities
Academy of Sci
Other Res.I.
grantsAR
MARKET
taxes
requirements, products
COMPANIES
SMEsBig
ones
(R&D)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Loans, equity
Requirements, solutions
SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS patenting, legal svc, licensing
PUBLICITY, ENLIGHTMENT
BIF
PF
VF
SF
BA
Knowledge Transfer
TT agencies
Technology parks
BICs
Spin-outsKnow
ledg
e Tr
ansf
er
Offi
ces
Res.contracts
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Triple Helix
Participants in the process:GovernmentScientific CommunityEntrepreneurial Community
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Role of Government
To create stable environnment Legal frame Innovation policy (incl. funding) Scientific policy Education policy
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Role of Sci Community To utilise the funding of science in
creative way To educate and bring up new scientists
NEW ! To take over co-responsibility for the
dissemination and utilisation of the created knowledge
To communicate with industry its needs
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Role of Entrepreneurial Community
To create a long term vision of each ones company, inclusive innovation strategy
To keep the communication with the scientific community, bringing them the knowledge of market needs
To respect the specifics of research (no garranty of the proper solution)
To bring additional funding for the solution of particular propblems
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Conference, Febr 04, Brussels
„Effective Collaborative R&D and Knowledge Transfer“
Partners: EIRMA
EUA
EARTO
ProTon Europe
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Public FundingEducation programs
Donations
InfrastructureScientists
RESEARCHDiscoveries
PUBLICATION
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT
Open Science Model
Innovation Model
UNIVERSITY
INDUSTRYThe Old Model of Classic Science
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Public FundingEducation programs
DonationsIndustry
Sponsoring
InfrastructureScientists
RESEARCHDiscoveries
INVENTIONS
PROTECTIONIntellectual property
PUBLICATION
PROOF OF PRINCIPLE SCIENCEINCUBATORS
SPIN-OFFS &CAMPUS COMPANIES
SEEDCAPITAL
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT
LicencesRoyalties
New Companies
OwnershipOpen Science Model
Innovation Model
UNIVERSITY
INDUSTRYThe US Innovation Model
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Public FundingEducation programs
DonationsIndustry
Sponsoring
InfrastructureScientists
RESEARCHDiscoveries
INVENTIONS
PROTECTIONIntellectual property
PUBLICATION
PROOF OF PRINCIPLECOLLABORATIVERESEARCH with
INDUSTRY
SCIENCEINCUBATORS
SPIN-OFFS &CAMPUS COMPANIES
SEEDCAPITAL
Public FundingEconomic Programs
EC FP
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT
New ProductsNew Services
LicencesRoyalties
New Companies
OwnershipOpen Science Model
Innovation Model
UNIVERSITY
INDUSTRYThe Innovation Model (European)
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Consolidation: the « Innovation » Model PROs can contribute effectively to innovation only by
the combination of the 3 models: IP management & licensing as common core Interaction with industry for medium term development of
the economy Creation of new companies for long term rejuvenation of
the economy. Innovation is not a linear process. It is the « conversion
of new knowledge into economic and social benefits – now acknowledged to take place as the result of complex long-term interactions between many players » (Source: Cordis glossary of innovation)
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What is at stake? The recognition and sustainability of the
research mission of PROs Retaining and motivating good scientists Justify sufficient funding of Research
The rejuvenating of European economy with new technology based SMEs
The competitive position of our industry partners and the maintenance of a strong R&D activity in Europe.
The success of the European Research Area (conclusion reached by EURAB)
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The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO or TO) May take many different forms: university
department, separate limited liability company Mission: increase the chances that PRO
discoveries be turned into useful products and services so the the public shall benefit.
Very difficult function. Requires: Competence (science, IP management, business
development, law, etc.) Talents (negotiation, psychology, etc.) Experience (academic and business)
Poorly funded, staffed and recognized. Perceived as cost center by PROs, obstacle by
Industry
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Two EC projects supporting KTOs
ProTon Europe
Aim: to increase the quality of the Science – Industry interface by training of KTO staff,
to establish the new profession of Knowledge Transfer Managers (KTM)
Global Start
Aim: to prepare the set of tools (verified standard procedures) for KTM which would make their work easier and more efficient
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The ProTon Europe Project(Public research organisations Technology offices network-Europe)
Thematic network funded by the EC as part of the Gate2Growth initiative to promote innovation
Core team of 12 experienced Technology Offices from reputable universities + TII and EARMA
Coordinator: SOPARTEC (UCL), Dr Giles Capard 53 project members (TOs) from 15 different
European countries All TOs affiliated to European research universities
and other public research organisations (PROs) can register as members
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Terms of Reference Establish a professional association of KTOs
that is representative at European level Contribute to establish high standards of
conduct and to raise the profile of KTOs Boost knowledge transfer by:
Professional Development Dissemination of Good Practices & Tools Staff Exchanges Networking
Minimum 250 PROs from 25 European countries
Self sustainable in 4 years
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Contrasting PROTON with AUTMAUTM
Actual 2000PROTONTarget 2007
Year started 1975 2003# of countries 2 (US + CA) >30# of languages 1 >20# legal frameworks 2
Bayh Dole in USA
>30Few countries have Bayh-Dole-like laws
Scope Mainly licensing
Licensing + interaction+spin-out
# members PROs(1)
# individuals from PROS# individuals other
1901,5001,500
>250Conditions to be
definedPolitical strength Yes To be earned
(1) Reponding to AUTM surveys
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Positioning of ProTon Europe There are no best practices applicable to all Europe, but
a collection of good practices adapted to each national environment.
Federating existing national networks and others to be formed
Collaboration with specialized europeans networks providing significant services to TOs
Emphasis is not on developing new content but on making available existing content and good practices from many sources
The model of ProTon Europe is that of a cellular living association, fed by all available good practices and experience.
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Status of development Current needs and available practices have been surveyed 125 KTOs from PROs have signed as Full Members Positioning supported by all national TO associations
contacted so far, representing more than 600 PROs Several European associations have agreed in principle to
partner First annual conference held November 19-21, 2003,
Second annual conference will be in Dublin, Nov 21 Charter has been approved by the first general assembly
of November 21, 2003 A standardised system of training with EC atestation is
planned to be introduced through national training bodies
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Global Start Co-ordinator: Pieter van dar Sijde,
Twente University, Enschede, NL Focus on spin-out (incubation) process,
quality management handbook Experience: spin-out process with
gradual growth, projects: TOP, EMBRYO, dissemination: SPIN-OUT
Global Start: incubation processes of the spin-out with globally distributed resources and/or customers
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Project web sites
http://www.protoneurope.org
http://www.globalstartups.org
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Conclusions Soon Bulgaria will join EU Need to think in European dimension Challenge!! New opportunities for the prepared ones
BE PREPARED FOR THIS CHALLENGE!!
Thanks for your attention
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