Samuel Neaman Institute. for National Policy Research. A Brief Introduction

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1 Samuel Neaman Institute For National Policy Research Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research A Brief Introduction UNECE TOS ICP Meeting 12 13/5/2011

2 Vision and Mode of Operation The Samuel Neaman Institute at the Technion is a policy research institute focusing on issues that determine the national resilience of our country SNI studies policies in various fields: Science, technology, economy, industry, education, human capital, energy, environment and health. It also studies public social policies. The Neaman Institute was established in 1978 in order to help seek solutions for national problems in the economic, scientific and social development of the State of Israel 2

3 Vision and Mode of Operation Our vision and goal are to establish the Samuel Neaman Institute as one of the leading policy research institutes on both the national and the international scenes. This is done by a vigorous strategy of recruitment and a judicious choice of research projects. Both depend also on the availability of appropriate funds. 3

4 Core Activities Israel 2028 Economy, Industry, Infrastructure, Energy, Environment ENS National Security STE (I) National Resilience Israel 2028 Culture, Science, Technology Israel 2028 EHE Education, Social Strength, Health, Human Capital 4

5 Core Activities Science, Technology, Industry Dr. M. Elad, Dr. G. Fortuna, Prof. A. Frenkel, Dr. D. Getz, Prof. S. Maital, Dr. A. Rotem Education, University, Human Capital Dr. D. Getz, Prof. U. Kirsch, Prof. M. Moshe, Prof. Z. Tadmor Infrastructure, Environment Dr. O. Ayalon, Prof. G. Grossman, Prof. Y. Hayuth Social Policies, Health and Social Resilience Prof. O. Almog, Dr. T. Almog, Dr. M. Elad, Prof. M. Erez, Dr. R. Gal, Prof. M. Green Database Centers Dr. D. Getz, Mr. J. Linhart 5

6 Science, Technology and Economy (STE) The program presented options for a coherent national policy which combines science, technology and industry and their effects on Israel s economy STE Comprised researchers from all over Israel, the OCS and the Central Bureau of Statistics and Industry all under one roof Included collaborative research with foreign scholars STE was widely acknowledged as a world leader in the study of the economics of industrial R&D. Various governments approached us STE earned the status of a trusted authority in Israel, an integral part of the national innovation system 6

7 Economics of Higher Education (EHE) The Higher Education system in Israel is undergoing a profound crisis which calls for a swift revision of the basic premises upon which it has functioned over the past half century Unfortunately, there is little expertise in Israel with respect to the Economics of Higher Education. Hence the current public debate on how to design a viable model is ill informed and poorly argued To fill this void, the S. Neaman Institute initiated the EHE Program, which addresses the need for research in this critical area The forum of higher education supported 8 research projects 7

8 University, Education and Human Resources The economics of higher education (EHE) Forum of university and college presidents Investments in higher education and scientific research in Israel: An international comparative perspective Quality of engineering/scientific research at the Technion and other Israeli universities a global comparison University patent commercialization Academia in a changing environment Universities of the future, research and science in Israel Higher Education Policy in Israel Accessibility, Quality and Excellence with Limited Resources 8

9 Economics of National Security Program (ENS) The ENS Program was launched at the end of 2003 as an intermural research program aimed to initiate, encourage and support academic research on the mutual links between economic conditions and national security Its main goals are to provide in depth analysis of the economic costs and consequences of the Israeli security situation, the contributions of security and defense expenditures to economic progress, and to estimate the resources allocated to Israel's defense There are some 40 active participants in the program, with an additional 30 participating on an ad hoc basis 9

10 Israel 2028 "Israel 2028 Vision and Strategy in a Global World The project was initiated and supported by the US Israel Commission of Science and Technology (USISTC) It was managed by a public committee, and carried out over 2 years. A significant portion of the study performed by the Neaman Institute researchers (5 out of 9 chapters in the final report) The report was submitted to the Prime Minister who brought it before the Government on May 4, 2008 and received unanimous support. The project was presented in several meetings of the Globes Business Conference in

11 Israel 2028 Follow up Development of National Infrastructure in Israel Design of long term strategic development of physical infrastructure as indicated in the ISRAEL 2028 Report Drawing the road map for the development of national infrastructure in Israel surface transportation roads, rails, ports, energy supply, water and environment. Human capital development in the construction and infrastructure industries 11

12 Israel 2028 Follow up Implementing the vision and strategy of Israel 2028 on innovation strategy in Israel Work planned in collaboration with: US Israel Commission of Science and Technology (USISTC) Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (MOITAL) 12

13 Israel 2028 Follow up Industrial Innovation Policy Segmentation into Three Programs: Empowerment of the Classical / Traditional Industries Leveraging the scientific and technological capabilities to build Knowledge Intensive Industries in the emerging segments where Israel has relative advantage to achieve sustainable global leadership Studying the current Hi Tech industries their strengths and weaknesses with the purpose of establishing a policy that will achieve the stability and sustainability of this industrial segment 13

14 Israeli Science and Technology Indicators (ISTI) The project involves the creation of large and diverse database of indicators pertinent to monitoring and evaluation of R&D activities, scientific capabilities and technological infrastructures, and to the funding of such activities in Israel The database is intended to be the main knowledge resource in Israel for evaluation and analyses of Science, Technology and Innovation support policies 14

15 Israeli Science and Technology Indicators (ISTI) This publication, focusing on indicators of science, technology, and innovation in Israel is the third in the series that commenced in It focuses on eight major themes: National gross civilian expenditure on R&D: Distinction between performing and financing organizations (Chapter 2). The ICT industries which attract most Israeli R&D activities. Assimilation of the ICT products and services in other sectors may improve productivity throughout the economy and generate balanced and stable growth (Chapter 3). 15

16 Israeli Science and Technology Indicators (ISTI) Capital inputs and government support: Two crucial ingredients of scientific and technological endeavor. These two factors require government involvement in both instigation and ongoing support due to the proliferation of market failures in R&D (Chapter 4). Human capital in science and technology: Number of people engaged in the development and assimilation of various areas of science and technology, their training fields and where, and additional characteristics (Chapter 5). 16

17 Israeli Science and Technology Indicators (ISTI) Indicators of the economic activity in S&T in terms of growth of sector product, economic growth and improvement of labor and total productivity (Chapter 6). R&D outputs as expressed in scientific publications and patents, number of publications, their quality measures and the number of patents applications and grants (Chapter 7). 17

18 Israeli Science and Technology Indicators (ISTI) Globalization of R&D and scientific endeavor: Extent of international trade in technology and in knowledge intensive products, multinational firms and R&D centers of foreign companies, foreign investments in high tech and international research relations (Chapter 8). Technological readiness: ICT infrastructures and technologies, their assimilation in society and government (Chapter 9). 18

19 Evaluation of Science and Technology Programs and Policies The Neaman Institute is developing an infrastructure of knowledge, methods and tools for the evaluation of S&T under which several activities were promoted: Evaluation of the Infrastructure program Evaluation of the engineering research at the Technion Evaluation of the Magneton & NOFAR programs Evaluation of the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute at the Technion 19

20 The Israeli Innovation System: an Overview of National Policy and Cultural Aspects This overview is part of an international project engaged in innovation policy under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Its goal was to review the national policies and cultural aspects that support and lead Israeli innovation & entrepreneurship 20

21 NoE in FP6: PRIME PRIME (Policies for Research and Innovation in the Move towards the European research area) NoE in FP6. SNI was active in the following PRIME projects: ENIP/ENID European Network of Indicators Producers/Developers Nanodistrict2 Dynamics of the Emerging Nano Industry Venture Fun role of Venture Capital in Promoting High Tech and Science INNOMIL revaluating the Role of Defense R&D in the Innovation System Euro CV building new Indicators for Researchers Careers and Mobility based on Electronic Curriculum Vitae 21

22 FP7 project: PICK ME Policy Incentives for the Creation of Knowledge: Methods and Evidence. Demand Driven Innovation 42 months commencing in Jan 2011 An Innovative Methodology for Mapping National Innovation Ecosystems, SNI Leading WP 7 groups: BRICK (Italy), LSE (UK), Utrecht (Netherland), UHU (Germany), Nice Sophia Antipolis (France), Case(Poland) and SNI (Israel) 22

23 Bibliometric Tools & Information Center SNI uses a few unique bibliometric databases and tools, such as ISI's full database of Israeli publications ( ), National Science Indicators (worldwide citation database, standard and deluxe versions), and Science Indicators of Universities (citations database of selected research institutions, standard and deluxe versions) Recent and ongoing projects based on bibliometric analysis: Evaluation of the Israeli research output, international comparison using bibliometric indices In depth analysis of the Israeli S&T in selected fields: Nanoscience and nanotechnology, aerospace engineering, energy and stem cells 23

24 Patent Databases Thompson Reuters Delphion Database ( ) Includes data on Israeli applicants and inventors EPO applications and granted patents USPTO applications and granted patents Israel s Patent Office database ( ) Includes data on Israeli and foreign applicants 24

25 Patent Databases (cont.) Harmonization of applicant names Sector breakdown (individuals, business sector, hospital, universities, government, NGO s) Matching firm level database (IVC) with patent database Identification of multinational corporations Regional breakdown (district and sub district level) 25

26 Patent Research Cross sector collaboration (e.g. academia and industry) Role and scope of patenting activity of multi national corporations in Israel Special focus on patents in: Nanotechnology Biotechnology Stem cells ICT sector Environment and energy related (waste, wind, solar) 26

27 The MAGNET Consortia Information Center The MAGNET Consortia Information Center was established to meet the information needs of the consortia working under the MAGNET program MAGNET is a nationwide program responsible for encouraging the development of innovative, generic, pre competitive technologies and R&D, and promoting the collaboration between industrial companies and scientists from Israeli research institutes Currently, 9 MAGNET Consortia have active information centers in the S. Neaman Institute, 7 of which are under the responsibility o information specialists The centers are based on a designated knowledge management system, designed according to the requirements of the SNI team in cooperation with the consortia 27

28 Impact Our studies were cited by: Several Knesset members in various parliament committees Media UN Economic Commission for Europe The Knesset Information and Research Department ( MMM ) MATIMOP the Israeli Industry Center for R&D Collaborations with private and governmental research bodies: Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Industry Trade & Labor National Council for Civil Research and Development EU FP6 PRIME; FP7 PICK ME Haifa University The Israeli Patent Office and many more.. 28

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