Creating Innovation Ecosystem Through Science Parks. Dr Abdulbaqi Ali Al Khabouri Director of Science Parks

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1 Creating Innovation Ecosystem Through Science Parks Dr Abdulbaqi Ali Al Khabouri Director of Science Parks

2 DOCUMENT OUTLINE THE ECONOMIC REVOLUTION & KBE ABOUT TRC INNOVATION PARK MUSCAT ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

3 THE ECONOMIC REVOLUTION & KBE ECONOMIC GROWTH SUCCESSFUL CASES TOWARD KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY IN OMAN

4 ECONOMIC GROWTH TIMELINE 12,500 years ago 18 th C 19 th 20 th C 21 st C 1 st Agricultural Revolution 2nd Agricultural Revolution 1st Industrial Revolution 2nd Industrial Revolution: aka Technological Revolution The Information Age: aka Digital Revolution Scientific Revolution 16th C KBE

5 SUCCESSFUL CASES TOWARD KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY Finland: 1970s and 1980s agriculture based economy. Now Rank 2 from 145 in the Knowledge based index R&D counted 3.174% from the GDP in 2014, 14 STPs Malaysia: Economy based on the forestry sector. Now Rank 48 from 145 in the. Knowledge based index R&D counted 1.13% from the GDP in 2014, 7 STPs Oman: Oil based economy. R&D counted 0.2% from the GDP in 2014 The global average expenditures on R & D is 1.05% from the GDP

6 FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY IN OMAN Training and Education EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVES ICT SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT R&D and Innovation Source: Knowledge Based Economy By Dr Ibrahim Al Rahbi The national research strategy 2008 has strongly emphasized on the importance of creating Science Parks at the Sultanate of Oman

7 ABOUT TRC THE RESEACH CONCIL STRATEGIC GOALS FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY IN OMAN

8 THE RESEARCH COUNCIL BACKGROUND Established in June 2005, TRC has been founded by Royal Decree No. 54/2005 under the chairmanship of His Highness Sayyid Shihab Bin Tariq Al-Said, adviser to His Majesty the Sultan The Research Council is Oman s exclusive research funding body and leader of research development in the country. TRC serves as a focal point and hub dedicated to promoting and supporting research, scientific enquiry, and innovation in the Sultanate of Oman.

9 STRATEGIC GOALS Mission Create an innovation ecology that is responsive to local needs and international trends, fosters social harmony, and leads to creativity and excellence! Vision Regional hub of innovation in the GCC leader in producing new ideas, products and services Deepest research capacity in the Middle East Research excellence in selected areas Receptive to local social and economic needs with alacrity! Infrastructure for evidence-based policy decisions Goals Research Capacity Research Excellence Knowledge Transfer Enabling Environment

10 THE RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES ACTIVE PROGRAMS Research Programs Open Research Grants Strategic Research Grants Research Chair Research Centres Graduate Research Support Faculty Mentored Undergraduate Research Award National Research Strategy 2008 Innovation Programs Science and Technology Park - Innovation Park Muscat Innovation Hub Capacity Building Oman Eco House Design Competition National Innovation Strategy under development Science, Technology, Innovation & Policy Review (STIP) 2014

11 INNOVATION PARK MUSCAT WHAT IS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK? IPM SPECIALIZATIONS DEVELOPMENT IN PHASES 11

12 WHAT IS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK QUADRILATERAL HELIX MODEL A STP is an independent environment where academia, entrepreneurs and large corporations can work together, share their strengths and generate business for the benefit of the community and the world.. IPM Private Sector

13 IPM intends to focus on four key areas that holds significance for Oman as a nation and as a future leader in global innovation

14 STRATEGIC LOCATION KNOWLEDGE CLUSTER

15 DEPLOYMENT IN PHASES THREE PHASES

16 PHASE A TO BE COMPLETED IN 2017 INNOVATION CENTRE BUILDING INCUBATION SPACE CONSULTANCY OFFCES SOFT LANDING SERVICES OFFICE MINI-MALL DAYCARE BREAK-OUT AREAS AUDITORIUM MEETING ROOMS APARTMENTS PRAYERS ROOM PROTOTYPING WORKSHOP SOCIAL CENTRE LEASABLE LAND AREAS FOR R&D CENTRES

17 FUTURE PHASES UNDER PLANNING FOUR RESEARCH INSTITUTES ENERGY CENTRE LEASABLE LAND AREAS FOR R&D CENTRES SCHOOL HOTEL RECREATION CENTRE MOSQUE EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT AND NEW ACCESS ROAD

18 ACHIEVEMENTS SIGNING AGREEMENTS IPM SPECILISATIONS DEVELOPMENT IN PHASES

19 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 12,000 sqm Singing Agreements KEY AREAS OF FOCUS Energy Food & Biotechnology Water & Environment Health 3,000 sqm

20 Vision & Mission THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF IPM IPM SPECIALIZATIONS MISSION & VISION

21 THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF IPM GENERATE JOBS Generate over 3,000 jobs of highly creative and specialised talents within the next 10 Years of operating the park. ATTRACT INVESTMENTS IN R&D Estimated Turnover Of OMR 250 Millions Generated From Science-Based Companies PROSPERIT Y OF OMAN STIMULATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SCIENCE & INNOVATION Create A Sustainable Pipeline Of 10 New Science-based Companies Per Annum ECONOMIC GROWTH Commercialized New Technologies Increase Intellectual Properties in Oman Foster R&D activities and knowledge-based businesses Provide Industrial Solutions Contribute to the GDB

22 INNOVATION PARK MUSCAT الرؤية VISION وضع ع مان على الخريطة العالمية للتقدم العلمي. Placing Oman in the global map of scientific advancement. المهمة دفع عجلة التغيير اإليجابي بأن ن صبح أحد أكبر مصادر االلهام واالبتكار في المنطقة MISSION To drive positive change by becoming one of the region s most innovative, imaginative resources.

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