06-06-2012 1 ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research Platform ERDF083 – Manufacturing Research Platform National Strategy for Research in Manufacturing National Strategy for Research in Manufacturing 06 06 th th June 2012 June 2012 Eric Flask Director, National Funding Malta Council for Science & Technology Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life Project part-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Co-financing rate: 85% EU funds; 15% National Funds Investing in your future
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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
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Advanced Engineering Materials
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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
