1. Recherches et Innovations en Egypte

3. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

4. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

5. Higher Education in Egypt may be considered the oldest education system in the world. The world’s highest educational ranking was granted from Oun educational institution established in the second millennium BC, North-East of Cairo. The following millennium witnessed the movement of the center of education to Alexandria, about 300 years BC. Al-Azhar, an Islamic establishment for well over one thousand years (established in 975 AC), was primarily dedicated for teaching Islamic religion topics, and studying the holy Quran. It took about seventeen years to build Al-Azhar mosque (971 – 988 AC), which was used then as the premises of the educational establishment. Modern Egyptian education, however, started in the time of Mohamed Ali Pasha (1798 AC) when he established many schools for Engineering, Medicine, Law, … etc. At that time, distinguished graduates were sent to Western Europe, in particular to France, to pursue higher education. Upon their return, they helped a great deal to advance the education system in Egypt.

6. In 1908 a national university was established in Egypt. Later in 1925, this national university was merged into a public university, and later in 1940 was named after the king of Egypt at that time, Fouad El-Awal. In 1953 after the revolution it was named Cairo University. The number of universities kept increasing ever since.

7. The general environment in the majority of universities does not foster research productivity or innovation by staff members. The main incentive for the majority of faculty members to initiate and publish research is to fulfill the requirements for promotion rather than to produce quality and innovative research. Inadequate equipment and testing facilities, limited funds allocated for research by the university, absence of remuneration for conducting the research, and the deficiency in the relationship between industrial enterprises and universities to support research are among the factors affecting the quality and quantity of research produced by Egyptian universities. Quality research work cited internationally from Egyptian universities is relatively low and disproportionate to the large number of faculty members working in Egyptian universities. Research and Publishing

8. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

12. Challenges Cycle of Innovation Direct Impact of International Cooperation Products Patents Publications Scientific Research Knowledge Based Economy S&T Role in Knowledge Based Community S&T Research not Involving International Cooperation Current Status of Scientific Research Indirect Experience Gained through International Cooperation Prototypes

13. Complete Cycle for Innovation – Basic Sciences Papers – Applied Research Patents – Technology Prototypes – Development Products 4Ps Papers Patents Prototypes Products 4Ps Papers Patents Prototypes Products

14. Challenges Chart of Papers in Biotechnology in Developing Countries

15. Challenges Chart of Patents in Biotechnology in Developing Countries

16. Egypt: Current Status We in Egypt realize that we need to advance in our S&T applications We in Egypt realize that we need to advance in our S&T applications New S&T Plan New S&T Plan International Cooperation is a cornerstone of our plan: Science Decade International Cooperation is a cornerstone of our plan: Science Decade Absence of a National Strategy for S&T Absence of a National Strategy for S&T

17. 17 Human Resources in Science in Egypt The human resources in S&T in Egypt consists of 98 000 scientists working in S&T The human resources in S&T in Egypt consists of 98 000 scientists working in S&T 70 000 are working in Universities and its research facilities representing 73.5% of the total scientific human resources. 70 000 are working in Universities and its research facilities representing 73.5% of the total scientific human resources. 15 000 working in Industry representing 14.7%, 15 000 working in Industry representing 14.7%, 13 000 working in Research Institutions representing 12.7%. 13 000 working in Research Institutions representing 12.7%. This actually represents a sizable scientific base that we intend to strengthen. This actually represents a sizable scientific base that we intend to strengthen.

18. Funding scientific research and technology development in Egypt; Funding scientific research and technology development in Egypt; Providing an oversight on the complete cycle of innovation; Providing an oversight on the complete cycle of innovation; Continuously assessing S&T in Egypt; Continuously assessing S&T in Egypt; Disseminating information on S&T in Egypt; and Disseminating information on S&T in Egypt; and Developing and strengthening innovative capacity. Developing and strengthening innovative capacity. Science and Technology Development Fund Science and Technology Development Fund

19. STDF Action Plan Research Grants Young Researcher Basic & Applied Reintegration Young Researchers Young Researchers working in Egypt working in Egypt 3 Years 3 Years L.E 500,000 L.E 500,000 - Landscape for R&D community - Capacity building - Prevent brain drain Young Researchers holding Young Researchers holding a Ph.D. from a reputable Uni. a Ph.D. from a reputable Uni. 3 Years 3 Years L.E 750,000 L.E 750,000 - Brain Gain - Strengthening R&D community community Any researcher/ group Any researcher/ group of researchers of researchers 2 Years 2 Years L.E 1,000,000 L.E 1,000,000 - Landscape for R&D community community - Capacity building

20. Organizational Structure Venture Capitals Capitals EmergingCompanies Innovation Support Support Projects’ Selection Committee Planning ImpactAssessment Partnership S&T Observatory InformationDissemination INCO National Funds Projects Banks Admin Partnership Programs Technical Assistance (Information Technology) YoungResearchers Reintegration Basic & Applied Research Partnership Projects Projects INCO National Executive Director Finance Innovation Planning & Monitoring Projects Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC)

21. National Trends: Eligible Proposals per Field of Science

22. R&D Investment Pattern Total Required Budget: L.E 188,000,000

23. Funding Public Funding for Basic Science Public Funding for Basic Science Private Sector Fund Applied Science Private Sector Fund Applied Science Venture Capitalists Fund Technology Venture Capitalists Fund Technology Investment Banks Fund Development Investment Banks Fund Development

24. Role of Government Governing System Conducive for Research and Development Governing System Conducive for Research and Development Fund Basic Research Fund Basic Research Encourage Private Sector Investment in Science and Technology Encourage Private Sector Investment in Science and Technology Encourage Universities to act as Incubators Encourage Universities to act as Incubators Promote Centers of Excellence Promote Centers of Excellence

25. Misr El-Kheir

26. What is Misr El-Kheir? What Does It Do? MEK is an Egyptian Non Governmental Organization MEK is an Egyptian Non Governmental Organization MEK aims at developing and empowering the Egyptian Society to reach a favorable level of quality of life MEK aims at developing and empowering the Egyptian Society to reach a favorable level of quality of life MEK focuses on “investing” in five main sectors: MEK focuses on “investing” in five main sectors: – Health – Education – Scientific Research – Social Solidarity – Aspects of Life In this regards, MEK seeks the cooperation an collaboration with active players in the civil society through a strong and true

27. Why Does MEK Supports Scientific Research? Facts: Facts: o R&D, hence innovation, is the way to improve any society’s well-being o Egypt would need to spend 10 times its current R&D expenditure (as % of GDP) and 3 times its current engineers and scientists to join innovative and developed countries. THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL ENTITIES TO CONTRIBUTE!

28. MEK Strategic Objectives Inspiring young scientists and researchers Inspiring young scientists and researchers Fostering a culture of rewarding R&D (conveying the message that the public appreciates what researchers do) Fostering a culture of rewarding R&D (conveying the message that the public appreciates what researchers do) Promoting and supporting cutting-edge research in vital disciplines through strategic partnerships and, in selective cases, providing direct funding to leading researchers Promoting and supporting cutting-edge research in vital disciplines through strategic partnerships and, in selective cases, providing direct funding to leading researchers

29. A little bit of history Strategies for research and innovation in Egypt The situation in Alexandria University

31. High Institute of Public Health High Institute of Public Health Medical Research Institute Medical Research Institute Institute of Graduate Studies & Research Institute of Graduate Studies & Research Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts Faculty of Law Faculty of Law Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Science Faculty of Science Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Education Faculty of Education Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Sport Education for Men Faculty of Sport Education for Men Faculty of Physical Education for Girls Faculty of Physical Education for Girls Faculty of Agriculture –Saba Basha Faculty of Agriculture –Saba Basha Faculty of Specific Education Faculty of Specific Education Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Kindergarten Faculty of Kindergarten Faculty of Education - Matrouh Faculty of Education - Matrouh Faculties and Institutes 26 Faculties and 3 High Institutes

33. 5196 Faculty members 2595 Junior faculty members 18450 Employees 175591 Undergraduate enrolled students in 2009/2010 29507 Graduate enrolled students (23459 Diploma, 4264 M.Sc, 1784 PhD) in 2009/2010 1077 Undergraduate international students in 2009/2010 849 Graduate international students in 2009/2010 93 International students studying Arabic Language in Arabic Language Teaching Centre

34. Priority Thematic Areas AU Plan for S & T

35. Identification of Research Groups Identify research groups within institutions and provide them with focused guidance and support aiming at a successful participation. Identify research groups within institutions and provide them with focused guidance and support aiming at a successful participation.

36. Biotechnology  Nanotechnology Material Science  Information Technology Automation and Control  Energy Liver diseases  Oncology Endemic & Parasitic diseases  Clinical trials Alternative Medicine Citizenship and human rights  Dialogue between cultures Homeless children  Discovery of children talents Discovery of sport talents to reach  Olympic Standards Development of squatters  Desert development Preservation of national heritage Research for individuals with special needs Traffic and Transportation Engineering Bioequivalence testing of Pharmaceutical Products Sources of water and water pollution Developing and enhancing agricultural resources Growing stock markets and exchange markets. Food Safety Alexandria University Distinguished Research Groups

37. - Clinical Trial center - Stem Cell Research Center - Science and Technology for building Center - Genomic and Proteomic Center - Mediterranean Region Studies Center. Centers of Excellence to be established: -Nanotechnology Center. - Sustainable Studies for Coastal & Marine Regions Center. - Bioequivalent Studies Center.

38. 4 February 2016 http://www.scimagojr.com/index.php

39. Total number of publications from Alexandria University in cited indexed journals is 9945 articles

40. Research Funding Agents 1.STDF (science & technology development fund) 2.Alexandria University Fund: - Establishment of Research Enhancement Fund Grants (ALEX-REP) (ALEX-REP) - Establishment of Grants & Outreach Unit: * Grants & Outreach Office * Grants & Outreach Office * Alexandria University Patent Office * Alexandria University Patent Office * Alexandria University – Industry Collaborative Center * Alexandria University – Industry Collaborative Center 3.International fund programs: RDI, FP7, GERF, INNOVA, TEMPUS, Erasmus Mundus, AUF, DAAD, STDF, SIDA

41. 1.Three projects, Development and Innovation Program (RDI) with a total budget of 482,500 EURO 2.Two projects, Seventh Framework Program (FP7) with a total budget of 335,200 EURO 3.Ten projects, TEMPUS with a total budget of 3,925,380 EURO 4.ERASMUS MUNDUS external cooperation window with a total budget of 2,900,000 EURO, Alexandria University has 217,000 EURO 5.Structural and complementary projects, 138,480 EURO

42. Alexandria University won Eight STDF-funded projects in 2008/2009 with a total fund of 9.74 Million L.E Faculty of Science5 projects (total 4.6 M L.E) Faculty of Agriculture2 projects (total 1.0 M L.E) Faculty of Dentistry2 project (total 2.0 M L.E) Faculty of Engineering1 project (total 0.6 M L.E) High Institute of Health1 project (total 0.97 M L.E) Medical Research Institute 1 projects (total 0.57 M L.E) STDF

43. No of submitted projects No of funded projects Budget L.E First Cycle 2007/2008 6291,500,000 Second Cycle 2008/2009 71121,920,000 Third Cycle 2009/2010 57102.000.000 Total190315,420,000 Alexandria University

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