Strengthening Academic and Industrial Links: A Framework to Support Academic-Industry Collaboration in Europe Joaquin Alonso Andaluz Project Manager Fundacion Madri+d Para el Conocimiento
Presentation Contents An overview of the SAIL network Academic-Industry Programmes Incubator Schemes Technology Transfer Research & Development Knowledge Transfer
SAIL - Objectives “To facilitate the transnational exchange of knowledge and experience about academic and industrial co-operation between regions” “To promote further innovative development and provide opportunities for enhanced economic growth at a regional level by sharing knowledge” “To provide access to best practice in a number of practical and proactive ways”
SAIL - Members 14 Members from across Europe (7) and the Associated states (7) Representing Regional Development Agencies, Universities, Innovation Relay Centres and Technology Transfer organisations
SAIL – Thematic Areas Knowledge Transfer Technology Transfer Incubator Schemes Research & Development
Academic – Industry Programmes: An Evaluation of Activity in Europe
Academic – Industry Relationships The Background Regional Innovation Systems Regional Innovation and Technology Transfer Strategies Regional Awareness Programmes Contact / Know How Wales – Giving Industry a single point of contact for Universities in a region University Business Development Offices
Academic/Industry Link Programmes (1) Incubation Programmes Supportive environment for entrepreneurs at the start-up phase and during early stages of the business University operated schemes link to research and development capability Best Practice Examples – Embryo Programme, EXIST, SPINNO Programme
Academic / Industry Link Programmes (2) Knowledge Transfer Programmes Staff learning new skills Best Practice Examples - Centre for Product Design Information, Food and Drink Net
Academic / Industry Link Programmes (3) Technology Transfer Programmes “To make technological developments accessible to private industry and other actors (mostly under licence) Best Practice Examples – MONTAGE (UK), BIOResearch (IRE), On-Line Innovation (Greece)
Academic/Industry Link Programmes (4) Research & Development Appreciable element of novelty Resolution of Scientific and/or Technological University Best Practice Examples: LINK Programme (UK), Wave Solutions (UK)
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