1. Research & Development Institutes of Technology

2. Research in Ireland Irl. 1.3% of GNPIrl. 1.3% of GNP EU. 1.93% of GDPEU. 1.93% of GDP US 2.7%, Sweden 4.3%US 2.7%, Sweden 4.3% Lisbon Agreement 3% of GDP by 2010 (2/3rds from private sector)Lisbon Agreement 3% of GDP by 2010 (2/3rds from private sector) 04/05 EU inc. 2% v US & Asia inc. 7%04/05 EU inc. 2% v US & Asia inc. 7%

3. Irish and International R & D

4. Scientific Base

5. Gross Expenditure on R&D as a Percentage of GDP/GNP

6. Total Researchers (All Sectors – FTE) per 1000 Total Employment – Ireland and Selected Countries 2006

7. New PhD Graduates per Million Population 2003

8. IoT Sector R & D and Enterprise Support Strategy To develop a 5 year strategy for the IOT sector to double the research and enterprise support base in the sector –€300 million over 5 years –To address infrastructure gap with university sector –Active in Basic Research –Leaders in Applied Research –Double the numbers of postgraduate researchers –Centres of excellence for regional clusters –Enhance Enterprise Support

9. Institute Research Outputs 2, Masters and PhD Graduates 4. Commercialisation 3. Industry Support Research Outcomes 1. Fundamental Science

10. Research & Development Goals Develop Technology Transfer & Enterprise Support Develop Technology Transfer & Enterprise Support Expand Research Capacity Grow Postgraduate Education Grow Postgraduate Education

11. Research & Development €24.5m competitive research funding secured in 2004€24.5m competitive research funding secured in 2004 PRTLI Review “ We strongly encourage the Institutes of Technology to continue their role in PRTLI “PRTLI Review “ We strongly encourage the Institutes of Technology to continue their role in PRTLI “ Low historical investment in research in the sector has resulted in it not being comptetitive for the major research programmes. Success on PRTLI and SFI has been sketchyLow historical investment in research in the sector has resulted in it not being comptetitive for the major research programmes. Success on PRTLI and SFI has been sketchy

12. Basic v Applied Research OECD “A clear distinction between the roles of Institutes of Technology and Universities in research” “The role of the institutes of Technology should be much more targeted towards particular areas of applied research so that they can act as technology development partners to industry, especially SMEs, particularly on a regional or even a national basis.” SSTI Report (2006 - 2013) “Under this strategy, EI, in conjunction with the HEA, will work with the IOTs to develop that focus (applied research)…”

13. Next Steps R & D Targeted investment is required to build on areas of research capacity in strategic areas within each institute. The initiative could be focused around the development of Strategic Technology Platforms. The ARE programme will help to address thisTargeted investment is required to build on areas of research capacity in strategic areas within each institute. The initiative could be focused around the development of Strategic Technology Platforms. The ARE programme will help to address this Research infrastructural deficits fund of €50ml is required to refurbish, equip research spaceResearch infrastructural deficits fund of €50ml is required to refurbish, equip research space The linkages established between IoT and Universities under PRTLI and SFI in the establishment of ‘centers of excellence’ in research should be expanded. However, where this occurs there should be distribution of capital and infrastructure investment across the partners.The linkages established between IoT and Universities under PRTLI and SFI in the establishment of ‘centers of excellence’ in research should be expanded. However, where this occurs there should be distribution of capital and infrastructure investment across the partners.

14. A research staff grade should be created to foster the development in Institutes of a research career, which could provide a core of qualified personnel around whom competencies and specialisation could be built.A research staff grade should be created to foster the development in Institutes of a research career, which could provide a core of qualified personnel around whom competencies and specialisation could be built. The continued growth of the sector requires an increased participation at postdoctoral level. A number of Post-doctoral research positions (5-7 yr duration) should be available on a competitive basis linked to strategic initiative research in the institutes.The continued growth of the sector requires an increased participation at postdoctoral level. A number of Post-doctoral research positions (5-7 yr duration) should be available on a competitive basis linked to strategic initiative research in the institutes. Recurrent Floor Funding for R & D needs to be provided by the Department of Education and Science through the HEA to Institutes as part of annual budgets to ensure an adequate level of baseline research is occurring.Recurrent Floor Funding for R & D needs to be provided by the Department of Education and Science through the HEA to Institutes as part of annual budgets to ensure an adequate level of baseline research is occurring. Next Steps R & D

15. An R & D management structure should be established in each instituteAn R & D management structure should be established in each institute A overhead cost of up to 30% needs to be provided in projects to address costs associated with management of research projects and to provide the necessary administrative support neededA overhead cost of up to 30% needs to be provided in projects to address costs associated with management of research projects and to provide the necessary administrative support needed Low level of Institute representation on relevant national Boards and Committees. The sector needs to play part in shaping policy and ensuring that decision-makers are fully informed of the potential of the IT Sector. These boards and committees level playing field in terms of participation of Institutes in national funding programmes.Low level of Institute representation on relevant national Boards and Committees. The sector needs to play part in shaping policy and ensuring that decision-makers are fully informed of the potential of the IT Sector. These boards and committees level playing field in terms of participation of Institutes in national funding programmes. Next Steps R & D

16. Next Steps Postgraduate Education A programme under SIF (IT Sligo) is examining the quality of postgraduate education in the sector and the steps necessary to further develop this qualityA programme under SIF (IT Sligo) is examining the quality of postgraduate education in the sector and the steps necessary to further develop this quality An expansion of the TSR programme (15 ml / yr.) and the introduction of a PhD continuation element would enable the sector to double the number of postgraduatesAn expansion of the TSR programme (15 ml / yr.) and the introduction of a PhD continuation element would enable the sector to double the number of postgraduates

17. Next Steps Postgraduate Education Engaging in research in Humanities and Social Sciences would create the opportunity for IOTs to influence policy development in an era when society is changing rapidly - the IOT sector has been failing to get its views on policy issues across to the policy makers and society at large.Engaging in research in Humanities and Social Sciences would create the opportunity for IOTs to influence policy development in an era when society is changing rapidly - the IOT sector has been failing to get its views on policy issues across to the policy makers and society at large.

18. Regional Innovation “The Institutes of Technology represent an important resource in this context” It is a key in the area where there is only one provider

19. Interaction with Enterprise “The Institutes of Technology are well placed to support enterprise through technical consulting and collaboration on close-to-market applied research projects. However, given the structural challenges of SME’s, the Institutes must take a proactive outreaching role to make this a reality”“The Institutes of Technology are well placed to support enterprise through technical consulting and collaboration on close-to-market applied research projects. However, given the structural challenges of SME’s, the Institutes must take a proactive outreaching role to make this a reality” (Ahead of the Curve – Ireland’s Place in the Global Economy, Forfas)(Ahead of the Curve – Ireland’s Place in the Global Economy, Forfas)

20. Enterprise Support Campus innovation centres currently exist at all Institutes and a further round of development anticipated 2007 Applied Research Enhancement grants have been made to a number of institutes and a call for additional programmes is now open Innovation and Enterprise Development programs are on-going in most Institutes in conjunction with local SMEs Enterprise Platform Programmes are running in most institutes. A proposal for a revamped programme to start from 2008 is being put to- gether by Heads of Development Competency Centres Programme launched by EI 2007 Workforce Development Programme pilot programme running with FAS

21. Next Steps Enterprise Support an investment of €120 million in a Technology Centres Programme is required to build capacity in the sector.an investment of €120 million in a Technology Centres Programme is required to build capacity in the sector. Technology Transfer resources in the institutesTechnology Transfer resources in the institutes A next phase of Incubation CentresA next phase of Incubation Centres A new 5 year expanded EPP programmeA new 5 year expanded EPP programme

22. The IOTs should engage in strategic collaboaration in order to build research capability so as to meet the R&D needs of MNSs and SMEs on mutually beneficial terms and to avoid fragmentation of effort as a risk for an individual IOT.The IOTs should engage in strategic collaboaration in order to build research capability so as to meet the R&D needs of MNSs and SMEs on mutually beneficial terms and to avoid fragmentation of effort as a risk for an individual IOT. HEI-industry collaboration is essential if the Lisbon Objectives are to be realised.HEI-industry collaboration is essential if the Lisbon Objectives are to be realised.

23. Further comments toFurther comments totim.creedon@ittdublin.ie