Linking Smart Specialization with Technology Transfer in Science and Technology Park Planning EU4Innovation: Fostering Research-Industry Links 1 st October 2018, Tbilisi Mr. Nikos Giannoulidis Director of International Project and Innovation Services
Company Profile and Innovation Services Portfolio Established in 1990. Developed into one of the largest specialized consultancy groups in South East Europe Listed at Athens Exchange Market A leading company in technology management & innovation, which: Continuously increases its corporate value through investment in innovation Holds and expands its international position Innovation Policy Support Innovation and Technology Development Projects Technology Incubation Investment in innovative companies
Impact of Science Technology Parks Establishing links between Research and Industry actors; Advancing towards Commercialization and Innovation; Serve as technology transfer mechanism; Generate new business and jobs in knowledge based sectors; Develop innovation culture at regional and national scale; Serve as government instrument for deploying innovation policies.
4 th Generation STPs Encouraging multidisciplinary interactions Mixed use for Academia and Businesses Experimental labs for proof of concept and quick market entry Not a technogeto anymore Offer on site amenities (restaurants, sports facilities, leisure center) Embracing global focus, support internationalization Facilitating exchange of ideas within the wider Region Early Parks: Stand-Alone Physical Space 1990s: Connections 2000 and Beyond: Economic Driver for the Region
Case study: Thessaloniki New Technology Park (Concept and Plan jointly developed by Euroconsultants S.A. and Thessaloniki Technology Park) S3 Sectors Agrofood Tourism Materials Apparel and Textile ICT Energy Environment Transport Thessaloniki Innovation Ecosystem
ThessINTEC and Mega- Projects ThessINTEC provides a unique opportunity for Thessaloniki and the Region of Central Macedonia to bring together its strongest industrial, business, research and innovation potential in a coordinated, top- class, innovative synergistic model. Mega- Projects Industry driven and attractive to foreign private investments; Offering a value proposition for industrial, research and other type of actors; Focused on a thematic area and aim directly to the development and commercialization of innovative products and services; Providing incentives customized to the needs of Mega- Projects owners.
Smart Specialization techniques to identify key industrial and technology Areas Industry Dynamics Research Readiness Types of innovation cooperation mechanisms LOW LOW None applicable LOW HIGH Cluster Project HIGH LOW Technology Platforms and Education/ Training Facilities HIGH HIGH Mega-Projects Selection Criteria Excellent RTD performance, competitive at an international level; High quality and volume scientific production; Dynamic industrial activity and extroversion; Significant technology transfer results (spin- offs, patents, etc.); Relevance to global Mega- Trends pushing research and innovation.
Analysis of Methodology Large-scale social, economic, political, environmental or technological challenges that will significantly affect Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) at a global level; Overview of the global Megatrends Analysis of Regional Industry Dynamics In order to approach the thematic areas which can be supported in the framework of ThessINTEC; regional economic data; economic sector specialization; regional competitiveness; exports data; clustering potential; industrial leaders that drive innovation; innovative companies and spin- offs hosted in incubators, etc. In order to highlight areas of scientific excellence that may drive innovation and support the competitiveness of local industry but also attract international actors both research and industry; scientific publication production; regional scientific specialization; technology transfer results such as spin- offs and patents; participation in EU RTD Programmes; and RIS3 specialisation results; Mapping of Regional Research and Technological Development production Introducing the concept of Mega- Projects Selection based on a set of predefined criteria; RTD performance; industry dynamics and critical mass; technology transfer results (patents and spin-offs); relevance to Mega- Trends; Objectives; products and services; activities; clients and sectors; value proposition; action plan; project requirements; risks; draft budget and timeline, etc.; Using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) methodology. Analysis and evaluation of selected Mega- Projects
Positioning and Trends of Focus Areas Advanced materials and manufacturing processes Significant scientific production (AUTh- Mech. Eng., etc.) Dynamic industrial partners (Alumil, Kleemann, ISOMAT, etc.) A critical mass of innovative companies and spin- offs active in the field (Brite, CHIMAR, Plin, etc.) Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) Flexible Organic Nanotechnology applications Significant scientific production, excellence in H2020 programmes (AUTh, Dept. of Physics, etc.) Formulation of an active cluster of companies (HopeA) A critical mass of innovative companies and spin- offs active in the field Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) Artificial Intelligence and Simulation Applications Significant scientific production, excellence in H2020 programmes (CERTH- ITI, AUTh- Dept. of Informatics, etc.) A vibrant community of ICT companies active in various domains FA1 FA2 FA3 ICT as an enabling technology Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) Clean Energy Innovative Solutions Significant scientific production, excellence in H2020 programmes (CERTH- CPERI) An extrovert niche cluster providing services to large industrial actors abroad Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) FA4 Agrotech and food technologies Significant scientific production (AUTh- School of Agronomy, CERTH- INEB, etc.) Strong primary and secondary production basis Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) FA5 Medical Sciences Significant scientific production Important Public and Private Medical Infrastructure Medical devices and industry dynamics are rather negligible Competence Centre for Logistics and Business Challenges Recognised strategic geographical position as an important logistic node Proximity with new Balkan Markets Logistics are considered a growth leveragefor the Greek economy Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) Future Mobility Applications Dynamic Industrial partners Significant scientific production Strong extroversion and exporting capacity of local knowledge providers; Relevance to Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) FA6 FA7 FA8
MP1- Advanced Materials and manufacturing processes Technologies 3D printing/scanning Tenants Laser Smelting Rapid prototyping Nanoindentation technology Spark plasma sintering Products & Services Special coatings Materials for medical applications Biomaterials Adhesive resins Advanced carbon fibers, metals & alloys, polymers etc. Continuing education & certification for advanced mechanic tools R&D Partners Dept. of Mechanical Engineering 1. Lab of Machine Elements and Machine Design 2. Lab of Physical Metallurgy Sectors Metal & Wood Industry Construction Oil & Gas Energy Collaborators Industrial Partners
MP3- Artificial Intelligence and Simulation applications Technologies Advanced Machine Learning / Deep Learning Data Mining Information Retrieval Autonomous Agents Products & Services AI Systems with meta-cognitive abilities Self-explaining and accountable systems Environment, context and situation awareness / Smart Grids Interacting, dialoguing and collaborating with people Forecasting Automated decision making Autonomous packaging, loading, unloading R&D Partners Sectors Dept. of Electrical Engineering 1. Lab for Power Systems Health Energy Finance Transport Committed In Process Industrial Partners
Ongoing Steps Strategy Finalisation Deployment of ThessINTEC masterplan Financial projections, budgeting and funding requirements Detailed action plan Analysis of incentives s Feasibility and viability Governance of ThessINTEC
Linking Smart Specialization with Technology Transfer in Science and Technology Park Planning Mr. Nikos Giannoulidis Director of International Project and Innovation Services Tel. +30 2310 804108 n.giannoulidis@euroconsultants.com.gr