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Knowledge transfer and IP management at universities and public research organisations in Cyprus
Marcia Trillidou-Varzakakou
Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus
National Research Programmes Unit
Knowledge Transfer Study 2010-2012 Expert workshop
Nicosia, 3 September 2012
An event on behalf of the European Commission
Country Profile Presentation CYPRUS
1. Research in Cyprus
– Landmarks in Cyprus Research History
– Cyprus Performance in Research, Publications & Patents
2. Knowledge Transfer – Tools & Activities
3. IP Management & Exploitation in PROs
4. Knowledge Transfer & IP Management Funding
5. Other Knowledge Transfer Support Activities in Line with Commission Recommendation
6. Challenges & Remedies as Input to National Policy
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Landmarks in Cyprus Research History
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Policy Universities / Research Organisations
1989 Establishment of the University of Cyprus • 1992: Undergraduate students • 1997: Postgraduate students - Master & PhD (1997)
1990 Cyprus Institute for Neurology & Genetics
1996 Establishment of the Research Promotion Foundation • 1998: Announcement of 1st National Research Funding Programme
1999 Participation of Cyprus in EU Framework Programmes for R&D & other European and regional research activities •1999: COST •2002 +: FP5, ESF, EUREKA, BILATERAL AGREEMENTS, JRC •2007 +: EURAXESS, EUROSTARS, CIP, ERANET, JOINT PROGRAMME INITIATIVES
2003 Announcement of 1st National Framework Programme for R&D The Open University of Cyprus •2006: Enrolment of postgraduate students
2004 The Cyprus University of Technology •2007: Enrolment of undergraduate students
2005 Private Universities (Establishment, Operation & Control) Law 109(I) of 2005 •2005 – 2010: Four (4) Private Universities
2006 Announcement of 2nd National Framework Programme for R&D
2008 Announcement of 3rd National Framework Programme for R&D & Innovation - Co-Finance through the ERDF
•Establishment of Small Research Organisations -2010 > 50 Research Organisations
•Gradual Increase in SMEs’ Research Capacity
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R&D Expenditure
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R&D Expenditure as % of GDP
Cypriot Publications EU Benchmark for Citations
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Cyprus EPO Patent Performance (1)
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Patent Figures for 2011
21 Patents Granted by EPO
51 European* Patent Applications
* European Patent Office Statistics 2011, European patent applications filed with the EPO (Direct European applications
filed in 2011 and international applications (PCT) entering the European phase in 2011), http://www.epo.org/about-
us/statistics/patent-applications.html
Cyprus EPO Patent Performance (2) International Benchmark 2011
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Romania Belarus
Bosnia And Herzegovina Russian Federation
Serbia Slovakia
Lithuania Bulgaria Croatia Poland Turkey
Portugal Greece Estonia
Hungary Latvia
Czech Republic Spain
Slovenia Cyprus
United Kingdom Italy
Norway Ireland
Malta Belgium Iceland France Austria
Denmark Netherlands
Finland Sweden
Germany Monaco
Luxembourg Switzerland
Granted EPO Patents 2011 per Million Population Πηγές: EPO Statistics 2009 (http://www.epo.org/about-us/statistics/granted-patents.html) &
EUROSTAT Population 2011 Statistics Sources:
• Enterprise Europe Network (CIP Programme) – 2008: Cyprus Business Support Centre (BSC)
Cyprus Innovation Relay Centre: 2000-2007
• E.C. Funding for Liaison Activities /
Technology Transfer Activities Cost undertaken by companies
• Business Incubators (3) – Operating within / Associated with Research Organizations
• DIOGENIS – University of Cyprus
• HELIX – University of Nicosia
• ERMIS – European University Cyprus
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Knowledge Transfer in Cyprus Tools & Activities (1)
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• INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICES within the 6 UNIVERSITIES • University of Cyprus (Public) – In operation
• Cyprus University of Technology (Public) – In operation
• The Open University of Cyprus (Public)
• European University Cyprus
• Frederick University
• University of Nicosia
EU Funded Project (European Social Fund) – Duration
• Sep.2008 – Dec.2013 (6-12 months extension)
– Activities:
• Preparation & Supporting Actions
• Implementation of Studies
• Development of Supportive Tools
• Staffing and Operation of Liaison Offices
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Knowledge Transfer in Cyprus Tools & Activities (2)
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Exploitation of University IP – Liaison Offices Currently in Operation only in 2 PROs
– No internal IPR Policies / Ad hoc handling of limited individual cases
– Lack of Internal Know-how and Experienced Staff
– Lack of IP management Know-how in Cypriot Legal Firms
Limited Spin-off Companies Established from PROs!
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IP Management & Exploitation in PROs
Knowledge Transfer & IP Management Funding (RPF)
Technology Transfer
– “Innovation Vouchers” Scheme (2008)
• Small Scale Collaborations between SMEs and Research Organisations (Public & Private)
– Funding: 5.000 €
IP Protection – Until 2007: Patent Application Costs Incorporated in Funded
Research Projects
– “Patents” Specific Support Action (2008 – 2011) • 35% - 100% funding on preparation, filing and prosecution of patent
applications, renewal fees, defense of the right validity during official prosecution or possible opposition proceedings, annual renewal fees for two (2) years
• Funding: 30.000 – 40.000 €
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Technology Transfer & IP Management Funding (RPF) (1)
Knowledge Transfer also Encouraged through Other Research Programmes:
– Research for Enterprises
– EUREKA Cyprus
– PENEK & DIDACTOR
– Specific Programmes Promoting International Collaboration of Researchers
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Other Knowledge Transfer Support Activities in Line with Commission Recommendation (RPF)
Principles and Guidelines for IP Management in Research Projects
Consortium Agreements as Pre-requisite in Funded Research Projects
Promotion of Dissemination of Knowledge Created by Public Funds
– 2% of Funding for Dissemination Activities
Funding of Foreign Partners in National Research Programmes
– up to 30% of Project Budget
Promotion of Research Results through RPF Bi-monthly Magazine “IPSIPETIS” & Enterprise Europe Network
Organisation of IP Workshops
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Knowledge Transfer in Cyprus Challenges & Remedies as Input to National Policy
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Challenges
•Recent History in Research •Poor Exploitation of Results •Lack of Experience & Know-how •Lack of Entrepreneurial Culture •No supportive legislation for Spin-off by PROs •Collaboration gap between academia & industry •Non-availability of Seed / Start-up Funds (VCs & BA) •Small Internal Market •Geographical Location (?)
Remedies Invest on Research & Innovation as a Fundamental Tool for Development Educate Research Organisations/ TT Professionals and Legal Firms on IP & Exploitation Encourage Entrepreneurship within Research Community Promote Legislation on Research Exploitation from PROs Attract Foreign Investors Build on Strategic Collaborations for TT with Specific Countries
Strengths •Quality Research •High Educational Level of Human Resources •Key Geographical Location /Strategic Collaborations with Specific Countries
Thank you for your attention!
Marcia Trillidou - Varzakakou
Scientific Officer
National Research Programmes unit
Research Promotion Foundation
Website: www.research.org.cy
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel. 357 22 205 033, Fax. + 357 22 205 001
Email: [email protected]
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