1 The role of Science Parks in facilitating international innovation collaboration UKSPA October Conference, 16/17 October 2014 Dr Nick Rousseau Head of International Innovation Strategy Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Science and Innovation Strategy Objective: To secure economic growth and high quality jobs for the UK through investment in science and innovation Overall question: What should the scale and scope of the UK Science and Innovation system by 2020 be? Emerging areas of strategic focus: The strategy will highlight and build on the UK s strengths in research excellence, higher education institutions and business environment It will also set out further work to maximise the economic benefit from the UK s areas of strength
3 Connections & alignment: universities through start-ups, incubation and commercialisation through civic leadership through direct & indirect expenditure in local economy as suppliers of workforce development services as suppliers of contract research and knowledge services Universities as drivers of the economy as providers of skills and skilled workers by facilitating the innovation ecosystem by supporting student entrepreneurship as attractors of inward investment
4 Connections & alignment: universities through start-ups, incubation and commercialisation as suppliers of contract research and knowledge services through civic leadership Universities and other R&D centres as drivers of the economy through direct & indirect expenditure in local economy as suppliers of workforce development services as providers of skills and skilled workers by facilitating the innovation ecosystem by supporting student entrepreneurship as attractors of inward investment
5 Connections & alignment: universities through start-ups, incubation and commercialisation as suppliers of contract research and knowledge services through civic leadership Universities and other R&D centres as drivers of the economy through direct & indirect expenditure in local economy as suppliers of workforce development services as providers of skills and skilled workers by facilitating the (international) innovation ecosystem by supporting student entrepreneurship as attractors of inward investment
GERD Funded from Abroad Percentage of GERD financed from abroad, 2010 United Kingdom Italy (2009) Canada France Finland Germany (2009) Japan 0 5 10 15 20 Source: OECD MSTI, September 2012
Cross-border value chains increasingly important Many products derive from cross-border collaborations. Innovation capability is important to participation in global value chains. Location of cooperation partners (% of UK innovative enterprises with cooperation agreements) 7 All other countries Europe Regional National 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
8 International opportunities UK - a hub of international collaboration Demand and opportunity from emerging economies and elsewhere Value for innovation Attracting foreign investment
9 What do organisations need to succeed at international collaboration? Clarity about their own strengths, opportunities and resource needs Recognition of the strength of this capability by potential partners Means of seeking and finding suitable partners in locations with a conducive environment Selecting potential partners and ability to assess suitability Understanding of environment, business community, risks Clear agreement on basis for roles of different parties and on how control will be exercised Skills, knowledge and attitudes of key staff to do the necessary work with overseas partners
10 International innovation collaboration programmes Search for partners: Missions UKTI, Science and Innovation Network, InnovateUK, KTN Events Academies, British Council and others Support for joint work Research Council programmes InnovateUK China and India Newton Fund programme extending to include Brazil, Turkey, South Africa (and Sub-Saharan); Mexico; Chile; South East Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines); Colombia; Kazakhstan; and Egypt. Creating favourable conditions BSI, IPO
11 A Role for Science Parks? Science Park Provides Support for International collaboration
12 Questions for discussion Does this fit in any of your strategic plans? Do you want to play a part? Do you do any of this already? Would a guide based on case studies of effective practice be helpful? Plans to invest in new facilities work with UKSPA/Govt to drive down price through collective bargaining, build an infrastructure Would you welcome an award or kitemark for Excellence in Supporting International Collaboration
13 Dr Nick Rousseau Head of International Innovation Strategy, Innovation Infrastructure Department for Business, Innovation & Skills nick.rousseau@bis.gsi.gov.uk