Information Technology Transfer Concept for Adaptation and Exploitation of European Research Results in Baltic Sea Region Countries Leonid Novickis, Tatiana Rikure, Aleksejs Jurenoks (RTU), Antanas Mitasiunas (VU)

Presentation outline Knowledge & Technology Transfer BONITA project

What is Transfer of Technology? Knowledge transfer - transmitting research findings, skills and competence from those who generate them to those who transform them into economic and societal outcomes (such as research collaborations, consultancy work, licensing, the creation of spin- offs, mobility of researchers and the publication of scientific articles. ) Technology transfer is the process of developing practical applications for scientific research (such as formal transfer of rights to use and commercialise new discoveries and innovations resulting from scientific research to another party. ) (Source: EurActiv

Potential Profile of an University outstanding research effective field implemen- tation exemplary teaching quality of teaching academic fresh blood highly qualified graduates setting up of spin-offs technology transfer long-term impact of research

Forms of Technology/Knowledge Transfer transfer through direct research assignments from industry transfer through cooperation projects, also with third party funding transfer through cooperation projects in the teaching field transfer of highly qualified people (students, graduated, PhD, manager, …)

Scope of the Model

The INTERREG 4b Project: BONITA 16 partners from 10 countries 8 universities 4 science parks 3 technology transfer organisations 1 ICT association share best practice examples for Scientific Transfer of Technologies improve the role of universities for regional transfer of research set up a network of showrooms to promote scientific innovation within a region – share within the network set up a common organisation for sustainable operation Baltic Organisation and Network of Innovation Transfer Associations

BONITA Mission transfer of scientific knowledge is an important building block for European Regions of Innovation science and regional development can’t be separated active commitment and participation of universities activate science for transfer – increase their own responsibility cooperate on regional level as well as in strategic European networks Ivy-League Research Cluster in the Baltic-Sea Region (BSR) providing base for a continuous dialog between politics, industry, SMEs and Universities in innovation

BONITA – Elements analysis and adaptation of existing transfer models establishing Showrooms as a public window to research as implementation of the transfer model transregional network to link regional transfer structures on European level training, education and staff exchange to establish the transfer from science for regional development and to train the implementation of the model communication concepts and implementation to promote the value of science within a region and beyond

Concept of the Showroom What is the principle idea Physical exhibition located at RTU premises Web-based infrastructure: web-portal Multimedia demonstration (exhibit) outside the SR’s premises

Concept of the Showroom What is the principle idea Physical exhibition located at RTU premises Web-based infrastructure: web-portal Multimedia demonstration (exhibit) outside the SR’s premises RTU is planning to use 2 premises: 1.small room for physical exhibits & software demonstrations apr. 10 visitors 2.larger audience for apr. 30 persons equipped with multimedia projector, interactive table, web-cam... where some activities like workshops, seminars etc. could be organised and translated online through web-portal (as part of Virtual SR).

Potential Exhibits What will be shown; Where does it come from Software demonstrators (including eLOGMAR-M Portal demonstration, UNITE system demonstration [/ video], Concept Map Based Intellectual Knowledge Assessment system (CMBIKAS) demonstration, other software demonstrations developed at RTU Institute of Applied Computer Science); The videoclips recorded in technological parks of other BONITA partners (TZI, Tampere, ABI etc.); 2-3 Physical exhibits: – Knowledge-based Robot control device (developed at RTU IACS); – some exhibits in cooperation with TZI on wearable computing); – Robotino, Logistics Kit (see Annex 1) Mobile IT solutions: – mobile applications on different kinds of mobile devices (mobile phones, PDA, smartphones); – mobile versions of eLOGMAR-M and UNITE; Video translation of events from other SRs through a web cam; Informative materials and booklets in a paper form; Materials in electronic form from our Web server (PPT presentations, video records, PDFs, other multimedia).

Potential Exhibits What will be shown; Where does it come from The majority of artefacts is going to be demonstrated as software, developed by RTU researchers in the frame of different international projects as well as in RTU IACS departments. Software will be presented in two modes: – 1) interactive mode (trial, demo versions) when users can play, try & test; – 2) demo mode (video showing the full functionality of the software).

Concept of the Showroom What is the principle idea Physical exhibition located at RTU premises Web-based infrastructure: web-portal Multimedia demonstration (exhibit) outside the SR’s premises

Concept of the Showroom What is the principle idea Multimedia demonstration (exhibit) outside the SR’s premises TV screen demonstrating new exhibits from the SR and promoting SR (+ optional: information on events in the SR, etc.) will be placed outside of the room in the corridor of RTU IACS. All interested persons will be able to receive additional information (technical documentation, etc.) on each exhibit available in the SR on their mobile phones using bluetooth connection. The same approach can be used to rise interest of potential SR’s users, distribute informative materials, invitations, technical specifications, advertisement.

Concept of the Showroom What is the principle idea Physical exhibition located at RTU premises Web-based infrastructure: web-portal Multimedia demonstration (exhibit) outside the SR’s premises

Connection to Virtual Showroom How will the virtual showroom be accessed How will your room be connected to the others Virtual is planned to be organised as web portal. Web-based approach gives many advantages like 24/7 access to all SR’s exhibits and ability to target wider audience of potential users. web portal will include information (both interactive and demo) on all exhibits in the real SR including ideas, products & solutions. Visitors of the web portal will be able to access and watch demonstrations and technical specification of the interested exhibits. Web portal will provide video translations of various events (WSs, seminars etc.) organised in SRs both in Riga and at other BONITA partners SRs.

Usage and Stakeholders How and with whom will the room be used aims to: promote Latvian IT based research & development; create a link between product’s or idea’s author and industry representative/organisation/institution/SME/etc. is a place for: demonstration of existing products and solutions; creation of new products’ and solutions’ ideas. main target audience: RTU students (majority of master study programme students are SME’s representatives from ICT sector); Young researchers from ICT sector; University staff (professors, associate professors, lecturers, researchers, research assistants etc.).

Thank you for attention! For further information contact: Prof. Leonid Novitsky, Dr. Habil. Sc. ing., Riga Technical university, Head of division Applied Systems Software, Dr. Tatiana Rikure, Riga Technical university, Applied Computer Systems institute, Prof. Antanas Mitasiunas, Vilnius university,