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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop L eonidas A ntoniou Head of National Research Programmes Unit Acting Director General “National Research Programme Design”

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Layout of Presentation 1.Research and Innovation in Cyprus:  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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Research and Innovation in Cyprus CHAPTER I.

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop 1990 time Improvement of RTD activities I. Evolution of RTDI Activities in Cyprus 1998 RPF EU Member National Priority 2004 UCY Towards future challenges

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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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop International Position of Cyprus CYPRUS EU

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) CHAPTER II.

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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…”

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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.

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop National RTDi Programmes CHAPTER III.

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop RPF is the only funding agency in Cyprus : “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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop

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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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop PUBLIC DIALOGUE 1.ANALYSIS existing landscape 2. ASSESMENT conclusions – constraints - challenges 3. ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS priorities – distribution of budget 4. FINAL PROPOSAL main goals – structure - procedures 5. IMPLEMETATION monitoring - evaluation

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Internal and External Evaluation of RPF’s Programmes ( ) 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:

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop 1. New Research Centres  Cyprus Institute: M.I.T. / Un. of Illinois / Louvre Museum  Cyprus International Institute - Harvard University 2. Six (6) Universities  3 rd Public University with Technical Orientation in Limassol  Establishment of three (3) private universities New Initiatives

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Strategy Targets Main Quantitative Target: Expansion of RTDI Expenditures to 1% of the GDP by ( 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…”

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop RPF’s Framework Programme STRATEGIC LEVEL GENERAL PRIORITIES SPECIFIC GOALS THEMATIC ACTIONS SPECIFIC ACTIONS SUPPORTING ACTIONS -45- PILLARS RTDI PROGRAMMES -17- Total Budget: 150 million Euro million from RPF * 40 times the budget of the period

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Emphasis:  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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop Emphasis:  development of new research units (8-10)  upgrading of existing infrastructures  providing access to international infrastructures (CERN). D. Strengthening Research Infrastructure

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International 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

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop New Initiative Towards Linking Research & Policy Restructuring of the Research and Innovation System  National Research Council  Scientific Research Council  Planning Bureau  Research Promotion Foundation

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 , 2009 AMATHUS HOTEL LIMASSOL International Workshop National Research Council Policy Decision Level President of the Republic / 3-5 Ministers Planning Bureau Coordinating of Government's Departments R.P.F. Implementing Mechanism Scientific Research Council Advisory Group 15 distinguished researchers

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