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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
Developing a Research Manufacturing Strategy for
Malta
Methodology
Final Report
Public Consultation
Submission of Draft Action Plan
Submission of Draft Generic Strategy;
Group Stakeholder Consultations
Conference Launch of the Research Manufacturing Strategy
Statistical Analysis
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Roadmap of the Strategy
Situation Analysis
•PEST•Benchmarking•Competitor Analysis•Situation Audit – Manufacturing Industry•Critical Success Factors;•Situation Audit – Research Manufacturing Landscape
Generic Strategy
•Consolidated SWOT;•Alternative Generic Strategy Options;•Identified Niche Market Segments;•Direction for Development;•Methods for Development
Actions
•Generic Recommendations;•Proposed Short Term Initiatives;•Targets and Deliverables
Critical SWOT
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Strengths: High Intensity of Locally
Esablished FDI
Weaknesses:
- Absence of an appropriate R&D Infrastructure and Workforce
Opportunities:
A focus on NanoTechnology, Materials and Production
Technologies (NMP)
Threats:
Adverse International Economic Climate which is driving FDI to
South East Asia and South America
SWOT
Mission Statement
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“To transform the Maltese Manufacturing Industry into a centre of excellence for research,
development and testing facilities to strengthen the Manufacturing Base in Malta by
investing in resources and competencies that position it at the forefront in selected high
technology manufacturing niche markets whilst retaining flexibility to continuously adapt
its focus to emerging technologies and applications”.
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Strategic Objectives- Categories -
Economic Strategic Objectives
Gozo Transversal Objectives
Fast Track Objectives
Key Pillar Objectives
Human Resource Objectives Finance Objectives
Research Infrastructures
Objectives
Linkages Objectives
Overarching Economic Objectives
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Current Performance
Short Term
2011 – 2013
Medium Term
2013 – 2020
Long Term
2020 – 2030
% Unit % Unit % UnitR,D&T investment in Manufacturing as a % of GDP;
0.55% (all sectors) 0.24% €15.75 million
0.48 % € 31.5 million
1 % € 65 million
Economic Value Added from R&D&1 in Manufacturing as a % of Manufacturing GDP
N/A 3.5% € 13.3 million
11.2% € 75 million
22.4% € 150 million
Employment in R&D Manufacturing as a % of Manufacturing Employment
0.33% (All R&D Employment as a % of total employmen)
1.5% 300 5% 1,000 10% 2,000
Identifying the Technology Platforms
Food Research on
PAN
Advanced Engineering Materials & Chemicals•New Engineering Materials;•Discovery of structure property relationships, reactive & process design
•New Production Technologies;•Advanced Modeling;•Testing & Prototyping 8
Food Research on Preference, Acceptance & Needs - Overview
• PAN is based on a reverse engineering basis approach in which the total product development is modelled back through the chain from consumer to raw material.
PAN- Competitive Advantage
Malta is characterised by an indigenous food and beverage industry;
Benefits from a strong Tourism Industry that originates from multiple destinations
Malta is strategically positioned at the heart of the Mediterranean;
Has developed an international reputation for ICT;
Could act as a catalyst for helping the indigenous industry to internationalise
Advanced MaterialsChemicals
• Discovery of new Chemical
• Discovery of structure/property relationships;
• Testing & Characterisation;
• Production Technologies
Engineering Materials
• Creation of New Materials;
• Testing & Prototyping
• Production Technologies
Advanced ICT Applications for Modeling, Designs, Products, Production Systems and Processes ICT
Advanced Engineering Materials & Chemicals – Competitive Advantage
The presence of well established and strong multi-national players that are operating in Malta in the fields of Plastics, Electronics and Medical Equipment Industries.
Smaller set ups provide a backdrop against which new materials may be tested on products to be manufacturing in short production runs.
Malta has developed an international reputation for its capabilities and competencies in Information and Communication Technology which forms an integral part of the research activities that would be required in support of advanced modelling activities.
Photovoltaic & Photonics
ICT modeling of materials,
components & production systems;
Design & Development of
Photovoltaic Materials, Cells &
Devices
Design & Development of
Balance of System Components;
Installation Design,
Development & Testing
Photovoltaic & Photonics- Competitive Advantage -
Malta is geographical located in a region with a high exposure to sunlight and sunshine;
Small geographic size enables prospective researchers to test out the solutions in a micro-environment.
The Renewables Sector is a key priority sector that has been identified in the National Research and Innovation Plan.
Government has earmarked Gozo in its Vision 2015 as becoming a best practice ecological island.
Nano-Medicine- Rationale -
Rationale:
• Nano-medicine is a relatively new terrain for Malta and competencies to be developed in the short term is very limited in this field.
• Given the major emphasis placed by the Europe’s Strategic Agenda on Nano-Technology, it is felt that Malta cannot ignore such developments & should therefore work hard to build & develop the required competencies over the long term.
• Nano-Medicine may provide the best opportunity for development in Malta given its relative strengths and overall strategy to develop it in a centre of excellence in the Health Manufacturing and Services Industries.
Nano Medicine- Unique Selling Proposition -
Unique Selling Proposition
• Access to a strong Health Cluster consisting of state of the art Hospitals, Medical Equipment Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies;
• Significant investment & commitment for the Development of a Biotechnology and Life Sciences Centre.
Technology Platforms vs Sectors. Electro
nicsPharmaceuticals
Medical Equipment
Renewable Energy
Rubber & Plastics
Food & Beverage
Preference, Acceptance and Needs Project
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Advanced Engineering Materials
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Photovoltaics & Photonics
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Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
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Nano-Medicine √ √
Direction for Development (i)
Short Term 1 – 3 Yrs
•Product/ Process Innovation;•Testing & Clinical Trials•R&D in ICT Applications in Manufacturing
Medium Term5 – 15 years
•Backward Integration;•Technology Transfer Partnerships;•Greenfield Investments•Exploitation of natural resources
Long term20 years Plus
•Emerging Technologies
Direction for Development (ii)
Malta as a Test Bed
Backward Integration
Emerging Technologies
PAN Project
EuMAT
Food for Life
New Materials
New Production TechnologiesTesting & Characterisation
Advanced Modelling
Photvoltaics
New PV Cells & Components
Balance of Systems
Installation, Design & Testing
SusChem
Discovery of SPR
Software & Modelling
Chemical Materials
Reactive & Process Design
Testing & Prototyping
Nano Medicine
0 - 3 yrs 5 – 15 Yrs 20 Yrs +
Innovative Product Testing
R&D Manufacturing Technology Development Roadmap for Malta
Pharmaceuticals
Methods of Development
Government Investment
General Science & Technology Education
Science Popularisation
Investment in Research
Infrastructures
Fundamental Research;
Co-ordination of Public, Industry and Academia
Collaboration
EU Funding
Reseach Infrastructures
(Capacities Stream)
European Research Council
Nanoscience, Nanotechnologies,New Materials
and Production Technologies (Cooperation Programme)
Energy- Photovoltaics Strand – (Cooperation
Programme)
Joint Technology Initiatives
Foreign Direct Investment
Support Laboratories
( Greenfield and Brownfield
Investment)
Locally Integrated
Laboratories
International Interdependent Laboratories
Local Indigenous Industry
Pilot Testing Support
Innovative Start Ups
Joint Research Initiatives
Home Grown R&D Initiatives
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Short Term Action PlanQuick Wins
• Product/ Process Innovation Activities;
• Test Bed Initiatives;• Targeted Research
Initiatives
Investment in Long Term Infrastructures
• Development of Governance Structures;
• Revamping the Tertiary Education Sector;
• Development of a Virtual R&D Network;
• Feasibility studies for two R&D Parks.