Danish Technological Institute Soeren Stjernqvist, CEO Introduction It s all about innovation Governance The weather forecast
Snapshot of Danish national performance Export: Back on track at post crisis level 51 pct. by manufacturing industry R&D: 3,06 %. GDP (2010) 2 % by private sector GDP: 1991-2013 But the Danish GDP seems to have suffered very significant and lasting damage from the economic crisis Employment: industry is most affected Unemployment 6 pct. 20 pct. jobs lost in industry (2008-2011) 30-35 pct. jobs lost in transportation, textile, wood and paper, plastics, glass and concrete industries Productivity is seen a major problem USA SWE UK GER DK
Significant challenges WEF: Denmark lags behind: Competitive performance: From 3rd in 2008 to 12th in 2012 Companies use of technology Innovation capacity Availability of the latest technologies Collaboration between universities and business community Public demand for advanced products
Founded 1906 by Gunnar Gregersen Technological To support research Danish industry, - developed mainly with small the enterprises, necessary scientific by providing approach, technical but assistance without the in the means form of of making teaching, science. advice, The testing purpose and is to develop technological new fields research for manufacturing Gunnar Gregersen Under protection by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe An independent, not-for-profit institution
Area of Operation Technological uncertainty Idea Is it possible? 8-15 years Basic/strategic Research New/emerging Technologies Is it feasible? 3-8 years DTI s area of operation Commercial/proven Technologies Can it be improved? 0-2 years Market Is it attractive? Is there a need? How are all the markets demands fulfilled? Resource depletion
Three types of services: Technological development Comprehensive applied research and development of new technological solutions Technology integration Ensuring successful implementation in correlation with market, organization, environment and culture Technology validation Documentation through testing, standards and certification
Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education 12% Research and Development 25% Revenue EUR 140 millions 28% Danish business customers 13% Organisations and public customers 22% International customers
Danish Technological Institute Soeren Stjernqvist, CEO Introduction It s all about innovation Governance The weather forecast
The 9 essentiel elements Strategy 2013-2015 Insight into technologies Inspiration for solutions R&D activities Impact for the customer Insight into the customers world Commercial activities Consulting Product Laboratories New knowledge Better products Better processes Increased competitiveness Increased income Greater power of innovation More workplaces Employees Equipment Cooperation partners 12
The 9 essentiel elements R&D activities Target 56 M.EUR Insight into technologies Inspiration for solutions R&D activities Impact for the customer Insight into the customers world Smart Grid Robotics Employees Equipment Cooperation partners 13
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The 9 essentiel elements Insight into technologies R&D activities Insight into the customers world Inspiration for solutions Commercial activities Consulting Product Laboratories Commercial activities Target: 103 M.EUR in 2015 New knowledge Better products Better processes Increased competitiveness Increased income Greater power of innovation More workplaces Employees Equipment Cooperation Lab. partners Consulting Product 15
The 9 essentiel elements Insight into technologies Inspiration for solutions R&D activities Insight and solutions for our target customers Impact for the customer Insight into the customers world Commercial activities Consulting Product Laboratories CT scanners New knowledge Better products Better processes Increased competitiveness Increased income Greater Oil and power gas of innovation More workplaces 16
The 9 essentiel elements Yearly investments - equipment 7 M.EUR. New facilities for DMRI 20 M.EUR. R&D activities Inspiration for solutions Impact for the customer Commercial activities Consulting Product Laboratories Employees Equipment Cooperation partners 17
The 9 essentiel elements Insight into technologies R&D activities Inspiration for solutions Impact for the customer Insight into the customers world Commercial activities Consulting Product Laboratories Employees Equipment Cooperation partners 18
Danish Technological Institute Soeren Stjernqvist, CEO Introduction It s all about innovation Governance The weather forecast
Governmental interest vs. DTI as a going sustainable Institute Support to suffering market segments Technology Product/services International vs. national Support to emerging markets with potential growth New technologies New market segments Job creation From R&D to applied innovation No support to areas with private competition Sustainable business models Business in attractive markets Business in market with sufficient funding Growth opportunities Customer satisfaction on delivered product/services Financial key performance Profitability Cash flow Financial strength Governmental support Governmental influence/control: 1. Strategic direction 2. Role of DTI 3. Execution
12 MEUR Basic funding - OPEN INNOVATION
24 project descriptions from DTI for 12MEUR/year
Detailed project description
Comment from industry Answer from DTI
Average number of comments per activity DTI Number of comments in total: 2071 DTI: 721 comments of which 235 answers from DTI
Danish Technological Institute Soeren Stjernqvist, CEO Introduction It s all about innovation Governance The weather forecast
The DTI approach to R&D Platforms must fit with Danish industry Partnerships are essential Portfolio strategy to sources of income
The DTI approach to commercial activities Mission alignment Business mindset Niche strategy Lab facilities are essential Internationalisation
What keeps me awake at night What does success look like from our perspective Civil servants Changing agendas Better Innovation University confusion Internationalization Danish Institute How? Finance Rates R&D v.s.commercial Fewer customers in DK Impact Industry Society Recognition Business community Academia High calibre people Solid finance Long timeframe Equipment Freedom to operate