1. Public – private research network (pprn)
Pusat Penyelidikan & Inovasi Politeknik
2015

2. PPRN Public –Private Research Network (PPRN)
Jaringan Penyelidikan Awam – Swasta
Inisiatif inovatif KPM sebagai strategi bagi mempergiatkan produktiviti dan memperkukuhkan pembangunan ekonomi melalui program inovasi & pengkomersialan yang berasaskan permintaan ( industry demand)

3. “Kerajaan melalui PPRN akan membiayai sebahagian kos penyelidikan terbabit secara 'matching grant' sehingga RM50,000 bagi setiap satu penyelidikan.”
- Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Majlis Perasmian PPRN 24 Feb 2015

4. background
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), SME Corp and private industries.
Will bridge the gap between the needs of the industries and the knowledge of academics.
Over 7,000 Poli’s lecturers and researchers in the country but a lot of research related to technology and industries were supply driven.
Shift to more demand driven research.

5. DEMAND DRIVEN INNOVATION SUPPLY DRIVEN INNOVATION
now
then
PPRN Pilot Project: 9 small initiatives in June SUCCESSFUL

6. OBJECTIVE THOSE WHO HAVE IT THOSE WHO NEED IT
Create a knowledge-friendly ecosystem
THOSE WHO HAVE IT
THOSE WHO NEED IT
An environment where knowledge is produced and diffused from:

7. Company & PPRN will co-finance development cost.
How does it work?
Company describes technological problems/areas where there is potential for productivity gains.
PPRN will find a team of experts that will provide/develop technology to solve problem
Company & PPRN will co-finance development cost.

8. Scope of project PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Develop new products/ services/ software or parts of them for a company
Innovate existing products of the company to the market need
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Implementation of a new/ significantly improved production processes/ delivery method/ services
Streamline production to make it more efficient & make better use of state-of-art technology
Develop processes to scale up production
VALUE ENHANCEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
Sourcing components
Warehouse & logistics
Help develop IT solutions

9. Selection criteria TECHNOLOGICAL IN NATURE
no management/ marketing solutions
PRODUCT/SERVICE MUST BE AT COMMERCIAL STAGE
ready in market but need improvement
NO OFF-THE-SHELVE SOLUTIONS
such as product/ software/ services
NO FIELD RESTRICTION
involve any area of applied science/ engineering
CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN 6 MONTHS
only those with significant value may be accepted
PPRN WILL FINANCE A PORTION OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST
companies should be ready to finance their project

10. he Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) will be a catalyst for innovation, knowledge-sharing and technological advancement for local companies once it goes into full gear next year.
The PPRN first announced by Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak when he tabled the 2015 Budget, is currently in its second pilot test.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), SME Corp and private industries.
Speaking at a press conference on the project, Education Ministry Secretary General II, Datuk Seri Zaini Ujang said that the PPRN will bridge the gap between the needs of the industries and the knowledge of academics.
Zaini said that there were over 40,000 lecturers and researchers in the country but a lot of research related to technology and industries were supply driven.
"We want to shift to more demand driven research and the PPRN will do just that."
He explained that the PPRN will seek to solve specific issues faced by companies in relation to the application of technology.
"As an example, a company may be producing a single item at rate of one per minute, and would like to improve this by six fold."
"They could then seek our help and we will match them with the right academician to help them achieve this."
Zaini said that this was necessary as industries may not know where to look for the right researcher to solve their problems or researchers may not know the specific problems faced by industries, hence the gap.
He added that aside from the matching role it played, the PPRN will also create an ecosystem of knowledge in the country at a cost advantage to local companies.

11. Company and PPRN will co-finance development cost
PPRN - POLITEKNIK VERSION
Alumni Company describe technological problem or areas where there is potential for productivity gains
Poli Team will provide/develop state of the art technology to solve problem
Company and PPRN will co-finance development cost
Collaboration between:
Poli Content Experts
PhD Holders
COT Experts
Politeknik Malaysia Alumni companies

12. ‘Demand-driven Innovation Project’ by PPRN -Template For Companies-

13. General guidelines 10 minutes presentation, no exceptions
inclusive of 5 minutes Q&A
Please, follow the structure in this template

14. Company description 1. Company name:
2. Date of creation/ year of incorporation:
3. Number of employees:
4. Number of employees with engineering and science degrees:
5. Number of employees that have graduated from a vocational training school:
6. Expected revenues in FY 2013:
7. Sector where it operates (NAICS classification):
8. Main products/services:
9. Others, if any : (please specify)

15. Description of technological problem
Problem statement: Explain in non-technical jargon the nature of the technological problem/needs of the company

16. Description of technological solution
If distinct from problem, describe as precisely as possible what would be the ideal technological solution for the problem.

17. Market alternatives
Describe what alternatives to the ideal technological solution are found in the market
Describe why, in your opinion, the market does not provide the ideal solution
e.g., the company requires greater customization than what the market provides, the market solution is too expensive, the company needs the solution more promptly than what the market can provide, private consulting companies do not have expertise to provide solution,…

18. Demand-Driven Innovation Project by PPRN -Template For Universities/ Research Institutions-

19. General guidelines 10-15 minute presentation
Please follow the structure in this template

20. Institution description
Name:
Number of scientists/engineers and research faculty:
Year of establishment:
Main fields of expertise:
Project/s that would be interested in addressing:
Estimate cost:
Project duration:

21. Description of solution
Explain in non-technical jargon how would you address the specific technological problem.

22. Description of qualifications
Describe what special attributes/skills/expertise your institution/department has to develop the solution, including similar research projects

23. IP
Status of the IP
Has it been filed
Who owns it
Etc

24. Example of TECHNOLOGICAL PROBLEM 1
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The absence or inadequate supply of electricity to the much deserving rural population due to nonexistent grid connectivity, or expensive fuel as an alternative to generate the much needed electricity, as a means or measure towards poverty eradication and sustainability.
DESCRIPTION OF SOLUTION
Separation and compression of biogas (derived from POME) to be utilised as a natural gas to generate electricity via gas fired engines to areas lying in the outskirts of city centers using transportable means, as a substitute from the present more expensive method of providing electricity i.e. through diesel fired engines.

25. Example of TECHNOLOGICAL PROBLEM 2
BOTTLING OF WATER
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Bottle cap is tight and difficult to open.
Bottle leak when blowing the preform.
When the preform is made injection, the preform will not be in good condition.
DESCRIPTION OF SOLUTION
Use torque meter to measure the right setting for cap. Observe the temperature of the injection machine.

26. Example of TECHNOLOGICAL Problem 3
SPORTS/ACTIVE WOMENSWEAR
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Ladies wear sandals for breathability and comfort. However, currently, one needs to wear socks to cover aurah.
The material for sandals need to be breathable, water proof (preferred) and fast-drying.
DESCRIPTION OF SOLUTION
Sandals made of material that is breathable with a design that covers the feet. With such sandals, women can wear sandals that conceals aurah, but at the same time, highly breathable – practical for hot and wet weather.
Suitable material and design are key.

27. Cadangan bilangan penyelesaian masalah industri oleh setiap politeknik

28. Contact US
Pusat Penyelidikan & Inovasi Politeknik Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. (u.p. Puan Ida Kamalawati Abu Bakar) Tel: Faks: Emel:

29. Dr. Abdul Rahim bin Ahmad Norkamal bin Jaafar
Dr. Abdul Rahim bin Ahmad
Norkamal bin Jaafar
Ida Kamalawati bt.Abu Bakar
Unit Inovasi
Pusat Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Politeknik