Dr Abdulbaqi Ali Al Khabouri Director of Science Parks
PRESENTATION OUTLINE About TRC Innovation Park Muscat Innovation Park Muscat Progress Achievements IPM Objectives Collaboration Opportunities
SULTANATE OF OMAN WHERE EAST MEETS WEST
ABOUT TRC
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.
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
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 2014
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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.. STP Private Sector
WHY THE REGION NEEDS STPs SOURCE: IASP Science & Technology Parks promote the economic development and competitiveness of regions and cities by: Creating new business opportunities and adding value to mature companies Fostering entrepreneurship and incubating new innovative companies Generating knowledge-based jobs Building attractive spaces for the emerging knowledge workers Enhancing the synergy between universities and companies.
STRATEGIC LOCATION INNOIVATION PARK MUSCAT
IPM intends to focus on four key areas that holds significance for Oman as a nation and as a future leader in global innovation
IPM PROGRESS
INNOVATION CENTRE
INCUBATION SPACE START - UPS
OFFICE SPACE SME
AUDITORIUM
MEETING & NETWORKING AREA IPM FACILITIES
FABRICATION WORKSHOP MACHINING, MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION & WELDING, DIGITAL DESIGN (5,000 M 2)
ACHIEVEMENTS
SIGNING LETTER OF INTENTS (LOI) TWO R&D CENTRES Training and R&D centre from the Oil & Gas sector R&D centre from the Health Sector
ENERGY CENTRE DESIGN CLIMATE CONTROL AWARD MIDDLE EAST 2015
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE R & D centres of large multinational corporations Incubation space s for SMEs and Start-ups Fabrication Workshop
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE
COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
EU RELATIONS WITH THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) FACTS Political relations Strengthen stability in a region of strategic importance; Facilitate political and economic relations; Broaden economic and technical cooperation; Broaden cooperation on energy, industry, trade and services, agriculture, fisheries, investment, science, technology and environment. Source: European External Action Service (EEAS)
EU RELATIONS WITH THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) Trade summary (2014) Trade The GCC is the EU's fifth largest export market ( 98bn of exports in 2014), and the EU is the grouping's biggest trading partner, with trade flows totaling 148 billion, or 13% of the GCC's global trade. Source: European External Action Service (EEAS)
EU RELATIONS WITH THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) Trade summary chart
EU RELATIONS WITH THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) FACTS Horizon 2020 Horizon 2020 is the biggest European Research and Innovation funding programme with nearly 80 billion of funding available over seven years (2014 to 2020). By coupling research and innovation, Horizon 2020 is helping to achieve this with its emphasis on excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges. The goal is to ensure Europe produces worldclass science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation. The national contact in Oman is The Research Council. Challenges: Lack of researchers and innovative ideas
INCONET-GCC2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COLLABORATING WITH IPM Take part of the workshops, conferences and summer camps within the field of health, innovation, energy security and innovation, water and food. Help promote IPM investment opportunities throughout the INCONET-GCC activities IPM to become part of HORIZON 2020 programme Collaborate by the use of Marie Sklodowaska-Curie actions and through Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) R&D centers, Research Institutes, IPM employees and Tenants