1. 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

2. Presentation Contents  An overview of the SAIL network  Academic-Industry Programmes Incubator Schemes Technology Transfer Research & Development Knowledge Transfer

3. 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”

4. 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

5. SAIL – Thematic Areas  Knowledge Transfer  Technology Transfer  Incubator Schemes  Research & Development

6. Academic – Industry Programmes: An Evaluation of Activity in Europe

7. 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

8. 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

9. Academic / Industry Link Programmes (2) Knowledge Transfer Programmes  Staff learning new skills Best Practice Examples - Centre for Product Design Information, Food and Drink Net

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. Contact Details Joaquin Alonso Andaluz Fundacion Madri+d Para el Conocimiento c/Velazquez 76, bajo 28001 Madrid SPAIN Telephone: +34 91 981 65 70 Fax: +34 91 576 60 52 Email: jalonso@madrimasd.org www.sail-eu.net