The Danish Experience Science, Technology and Innovation An integrated approach April 5 2011 Senior Adviser Karin Kjær Madsen
Content of the presentation Science, Technology and Innovation an integrated approach initiated in 2001 Central structural reforms Globalisation Strategy Framework conditions and targeted initiatives to promote the interaction of research and innovation Monitoring the efforts Challenges ahead
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Created in November 2001 (new government) Establishment of a new STI-ministry with the responsibility for research, universities, academic educations, technology policy, innovation policy and R&D schemes Objective: Unifying academic education and science and promoting interaction between private sector and universities.
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Charlotte Sahl-Madsen Feb. 2010
The University Act of 2003 Public but independent self-governing institutions Boards with external majority Rector appointed by the board University management appointed not elected Technology Transfer Act IPR to university Main objective: To strengthen the institutional autonomy of universities to handle increased research appropriations and increased educational task
Reforms of the Advisory and Funding System for Research and Innovation - 2003 Need to ensure open competition of all public funded R&D Simplification of the system Improve framework conditions for science driven research Improve framework conditions for strategic research Foster and motivate for internationalisation of Danish research Improve management of the research and innovation funding system..
A Strategy for Denmark in the Global Economy Progress, Innovation and Cohesion Strategy for Denmark in the Global Economy, March 2006, www.globalisation.dk
The Globalisation Council Advising the Government on strategy Comprising representatives of all sections of society Prime Minister chair of council 5 ministers present 350 proposals 115 within the area of Science, Technology, Innovation and Education Followed by Globalisation Fund
Central objectives Public research expenses to equal 1 percent of GDP in 2010 Total Danish research expenses to meet Barcelona target of 3 percent of GDP in 2010 By 2015, 50 percent of Danish youth obtain a higher education degree, and their average age at graduation is lowered
Funding bodies for research and innovation 415 1.364 1.119 509 1.098 Budget 2010 Mio. DKK
The Danish Council for Strategic Research The Danish Council for Strategic Research was established in 2004. The Council consists of a Board and a number of programme commissions.
The Council for Strategic Research The Council is responsible for implementing the strategic research programmes determined by Parliament. Funds are distributed in open competition, and no constrains are placed on academic freedom. An aim of Strategic research is to clarify or resolve prioritised challenges in society. It is often necessary to address the issues from many different disciplinary perspectives interdisciplinarity hence is a key word. Interaction between public and private-sector stakeholders. Serve and strengthen international research collaboration.
The Council for Strategic Research Developing the concept of Strategic Quality - A three-fold quality concept is employed in the evaluation of applications submitted to the Council: - Relevance of the research The relevance of an application is assessed in respect of the extent to which it addresses the societal challenges that form the basis for the research theme in question. - Potential impact of the research Evaluation of the potential impact of the research concerns its anticipated positive impacts on public and private-sector stakeholders, in other words, its potential to promote national economic growth and the development of the welfare society from a global perspective. - Quality of the research The quality of the research is evaluated on the basis of the originality of the application and projected achievements on an international scale.
The Danish Council for Technology and Innovation The council promotes: Collaboration and dissemination of knowledge between researchers, research and educational institutions, advanced technology groups, knowledge institutions and enterprises. Innovation, development, use and commercialization of new research and technology, and knowledge of organisations and markets. Flow and development of knowledge and technology based enterprises. Innovation and input of capital and expertise for knowledge and technology based enterprises. International collaboration on the utilization of knowledge and technology.
The Danish Council for Technology and Innovation Danish innovation policy - focus areas Collaboration between companies and research institutions Access to highly skilled workforce Technological service Commercialisation and entrepreneurship Programmes Programmes Programmes Programmes Innovation networks Innovation projects Industrial PhD Innovation pilots Approved technological service institutes Proof-of-concept Innovation incubators 75 million Euro (networks 15 m.) 20 million DKK 45 million DKK 25 million DKK
Advanced Technology Foundation Investment active follow-up An on-going dialoque is maintained with the project managers and the Foundation participates together with the other parties in the projects steering committees. Portfolio willingness to take a risk Joining forces, companies and research institutions can bring their different competences into play and develop technologies to later reap the rewards. The Advanced Technology Foundation The Foundation creates value for Danish society by investing in, and thus providing risk capital for, outstanding advanced technology initiatives. Competitiveness future growth and employment The companies ability to develop new products and solutions is a determining competitive factor in the global economy.
Advanced Technology Foundation High Risk Profile The good idea Obvious business potential Advanced Technology The good project The right partners Projets Leadership and entrepreneurship Common goal Project dynamics in allocating ressources Højteknologifondens role Willingness to take a risk Active follow-up
Evaluation of research and innovation programmes/policy Evaluation of innovation programmes Evaluating economic impact in private companies E.g.: Analysis of the Industrial PhD Programme: Hosting companies see on average increasing patenting activity, are characterised by high growth in gross profit and employment E.g.: Analysis of firm growth effects of the Danish Innovation Consortium Scheme: Significant increases in the growth of gross profit and employment in association with programme participation Evaluation of public research funding Methods for economic impact measurement a challenge Project results in autumn 2011
Challenges Ahead Improve interaction between the various funding types of R&D. It is not a question of basic research vs. Strategic research Improve global position and attractiveness Improve interaction between education, research and innovation. Research Education Innovation
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