The document proposes a model to promote research and innovation in India by establishing world class centers of excellence that bring together universities, research institutes, and industries to foster collaboration and commercialization of technologies. This will be done through initiatives like student and faculty exchange programs, applied research projects, business incubation services, and an improved intellectual property system to drive innovation-led economic growth. The model estimates a total cost of 125 crores INR over 5 years to create the infrastructure and programs needed to develop a robust research ecosystem.
This document discusses India's lack of private sector investment in research and development. It notes that few Indian companies are ranked among the top global investors in R&D, and that India files very few patents compared to countries like China. It analyzes causes such as lack of private initiative, lack of funds for researchers, and outdated university curricula. Solutions proposed include establishing industry-academia research centers jointly funded by government and private companies, training programs to develop high-skilled workers, and instituting corporate-university consortiums to facilitate applied research. The goal is to increase commercially viable research through greater collaboration between industry and academia.
India spends a low percentage of its GDP on research and development compared to other countries like China and the US, and contributes a small share to global research output. Some key reasons for this are the lack of quality education in research, limited private sector investment in R&D, and insufficient coordination between government, industries, and research institutions. The document proposes several solutions to address this, including increasing public-private partnerships in research, improving intellectual property laws, making R&D departments mandatory for large private industries, and establishing specialized research universities and public sector undertakings. The goal is to increase India's research capabilities, reduce technology imports, and boost economic growth.
The document discusses various ways to maximize and optimize research and innovation in India. It identifies key issues such as lack of funding, infrastructure, and industry-institute collaboration. It proposes solutions like increasing government funding for R&D, setting up more research facilities, incentivizing careers in research, strengthening industry-institute linkages through mentorship programs and jointly developed courses, and improving the patent filing system. The overall goal is to promote research by students and professionals and enhance commercialization of innovations.
India spends a low percentage of its GDP on research and development compared to other countries, and contributes a small percentage to global research output and patents. This is due to factors such as lack of quality education, limited private sector investment in R&D, insufficient funding and infrastructure for research, and poor coordination between government, industries, and institutions. The document proposes solutions like increasing public-private partnerships in research and sharing resources, strengthening intellectual property laws, mandating R&D departments in large private companies, and establishing specialized research universities and public sector research organizations. This is expected to reduce import dependency and the current account deficit while boosting innovation and economic growth.
The document proposes the creation of the Forum for Academic and Industrial Research (FAIR) to promote research and innovation in India. FAIR would establish zonal centers in various IITs across India. It would connect students to research institutes and industries through internships and provide scholarships to encourage research. FAIR would host an Innovation Expo to connect innovators to investors and incubators and hold competitions to find solutions to national issues. Its goals are to build research skills in students, commercialize innovations, and create awareness of research opportunities in India to stem brain drain. FAIR aims to support over 600 interns and 100 startups annually while connecting industries to technical solutions. Long-term, it hopes to increase India's research
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of Hong Kong SAR in 2000 with a mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research.
From job seekers to job creators!
Due to surge in indigenous startups at IIT Kanpur both in hardware and softwares space across various industry domains, this deck was presented in IIT Kanpur for smooth adoption of Student Entrepreneurship Policy.
Last edit: 2017
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for the biotechnology industry in Kerala, India from the perspective of a young biotech startup. It identifies several potential markets in healthcare, agriculture, and food processing. However, it notes that biotech education and research need improvement, with more practical training and accountability. It also outlines barriers facing biotech startups like high costs and lack of infrastructure, calling for government support through incentives, funding, and facilities to help startups launch new products and create an ecosystem to foster innovation.
This document discusses India's lack of private sector investment in research and development. It notes that few Indian companies are ranked among the top global investors in R&D, and that India files very few patents compared to countries like China. It analyzes causes such as lack of private initiative, lack of funds for researchers, and outdated university curricula. Solutions proposed include establishing industry-academia research centers jointly funded by government and private companies, training programs to develop high-skilled workers, and instituting corporate-university consortiums to facilitate applied research. The goal is to increase commercially viable research through greater collaboration between industry and academia.
India spends a low percentage of its GDP on research and development compared to other countries like China and the US, and contributes a small share to global research output. Some key reasons for this are the lack of quality education in research, limited private sector investment in R&D, and insufficient coordination between government, industries, and research institutions. The document proposes several solutions to address this, including increasing public-private partnerships in research, improving intellectual property laws, making R&D departments mandatory for large private industries, and establishing specialized research universities and public sector undertakings. The goal is to increase India's research capabilities, reduce technology imports, and boost economic growth.
The document discusses various ways to maximize and optimize research and innovation in India. It identifies key issues such as lack of funding, infrastructure, and industry-institute collaboration. It proposes solutions like increasing government funding for R&D, setting up more research facilities, incentivizing careers in research, strengthening industry-institute linkages through mentorship programs and jointly developed courses, and improving the patent filing system. The overall goal is to promote research by students and professionals and enhance commercialization of innovations.
India spends a low percentage of its GDP on research and development compared to other countries, and contributes a small percentage to global research output and patents. This is due to factors such as lack of quality education, limited private sector investment in R&D, insufficient funding and infrastructure for research, and poor coordination between government, industries, and institutions. The document proposes solutions like increasing public-private partnerships in research and sharing resources, strengthening intellectual property laws, mandating R&D departments in large private companies, and establishing specialized research universities and public sector research organizations. This is expected to reduce import dependency and the current account deficit while boosting innovation and economic growth.
The document proposes the creation of the Forum for Academic and Industrial Research (FAIR) to promote research and innovation in India. FAIR would establish zonal centers in various IITs across India. It would connect students to research institutes and industries through internships and provide scholarships to encourage research. FAIR would host an Innovation Expo to connect innovators to investors and incubators and hold competitions to find solutions to national issues. Its goals are to build research skills in students, commercialize innovations, and create awareness of research opportunities in India to stem brain drain. FAIR aims to support over 600 interns and 100 startups annually while connecting industries to technical solutions. Long-term, it hopes to increase India's research
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of Hong Kong SAR in 2000 with a mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research.
From job seekers to job creators!
Due to surge in indigenous startups at IIT Kanpur both in hardware and softwares space across various industry domains, this deck was presented in IIT Kanpur for smooth adoption of Student Entrepreneurship Policy.
Last edit: 2017
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for the biotechnology industry in Kerala, India from the perspective of a young biotech startup. It identifies several potential markets in healthcare, agriculture, and food processing. However, it notes that biotech education and research need improvement, with more practical training and accountability. It also outlines barriers facing biotech startups like high costs and lack of infrastructure, calling for government support through incentives, funding, and facilities to help startups launch new products and create an ecosystem to foster innovation.
This document discusses various sources of research funding from government and private agencies in different countries and regions. It outlines several major funding organizations and programs in India like the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). It provides details on the types of grants, fellowships, and projects supported by these organizations to fund scientific research.
Intl rules and guidelines 2014 no formsMarwa Elkazaz
This document outlines the rules and guidelines for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) for 2014. It provides information on ethics, eligibility, project requirements, roles and responsibilities of students and adults involved, as well as specific rules for different types of projects involving humans, vertebrate animals, hazardous chemicals, and more. Requirements address approval processes, documentation, safety regulations, and more. The purpose is to protect student researchers, participants, animals, and the environment while ensuring projects are eligible for competition.
This document discusses filling the innovation gap at Purdue University by strengthening its innovation ecosystem. It proposes creating an Innovation Acceleration Network using a "link and leverage" approach to monetize Purdue assets in new ways. The network would provide shared platforms and tools to scale market-facing innovation projects across campus. It also explores the Fraunhofer Society in Germany as a model, noting how its institutes work as profit centers driven by industry needs through contract research. The goal is to achieve greater scale and coherence for Purdue's engagement system in accelerating innovation.
The document discusses India's performance in research and development. It notes that while India ranks highly in areas like knowledge and creativity, it performs poorly in institutional support and infrastructure. It identifies several challenges facing India including a poor education system, lack of funding and confidence in scientists, and lack of accountability in research projects. It provides insights on India's history of scientific achievements and recommends strengthening institutions, promoting areas like renewable energy and rural connectivity, and improving education to encourage innovation.
India has a high rate of innovation but a low rate of implementation. IDEATION proposes a solution to address this by creating a common platform to develop, register, and implement designs. It will have teams to acquire projects, provide technical consulting, collaborate with companies, and conduct product awareness. IDEATION will be non-profit and generate funds through donations, grants, workshops, and website revenues. It aims to increase patents, collaborations, and economic impacts, especially in rural areas. Challenges include patent access and illiteracy, but IDEATION plans mitigations like legal partnerships and training programs.
Marina Dabic Managing University ResourcesYouth Agora
The document discusses managing university resources and developing public-private partnerships. It outlines the emerging higher education environment with increasing pressures from students, technology, markets and competitors. Several universities were analyzed using a SWOT framework to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Key messages discussed include the need to shift emphasis from funding to resources and activities, increase innovative solutions, and foster public-private partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to increase impact.
This document provides information about the Department of Science and Technology in India. It discusses the following key points:
- The DST was established in 1971 and aims to coordinate and promote science and technology activities in India by funding projects and supporting researchers.
- It oversees various scientific programs related to socioeconomic development, international cooperation, research and engineering. This includes organizations like SERB, INSPIRE and the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board.
- The DST also runs programs focused on women scientists and open data sharing policies to maximize the benefits of research funded by public money.
University-Industry Collaboration by M Iftikhar AnjumIftikhar Anjum
This document discusses university-industry collaboration (UIC) in Pakistan. It presents three key points:
1. There is a need to reduce the theory-practice gap between academia and industry. UIC can benefit students, universities, and businesses by connecting learning with real-world problems.
2. A study found that SZABIST students have limited opportunities to interact with industry during their studies. Students choose research topics mainly based on learning and applicability, rather than just passing exams.
3. The document proposes several UIC models for SZABIST, including a social media platform, structured industry visits, and a "triple helix" collaboration between universities, government, and businesses. Successful implementation would
An Approach for National and International Research & Development FundsDrDhanapal R
An Approach for National and International Research & Development Funds by Dr.R.Dhanapal, Principal KCS Kasi Nadar College of Arts & Science Chennai - 600 021 TamilNadu, India.
India is emerging as a major destination for multinational R&D projects. It currently hosts nearly 750 captive R&D centers of foreign multinationals, about 350 of which are for engineering R&D. The value of India's engineering R&D sector is estimated to be around $10 billion currently and projected to rise to $45 billion by 2020. However, India ranks only 62nd on the Global Innovation Index, showing there is still potential for growth in research and innovation. The government is taking steps to promote R&D, such as increasing national expenditure on R&D, establishing research centers in each state, and facilitating industry-academia collaboration. Barriers include lack of scientific skills, infrastructure issues, and
Rolw of heads of indian engineering colleges in implementing digital technolo...Thanikachalam Vedhathiri
the heads of engineering colleges have very important roles like developing industry-specific curricula, training the faculty in interdisciplinary research, developing outstanding knowledge capital, and collaborating with research organizatios.
The document provides information about research funding opportunities in India. It discusses the objective of research and lists various international and national funding agencies for government and private organizations. It also describes the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and its schemes for basic research funding. One of SERB's schemes discussed in detail is the Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) scheme, which provides funding and fellowships for faculty to conduct research in other established institutions. The document concludes with information on how to apply for SERB funding online and get research papers free of cost.
Many countries globalized their economy. Due to this act, many foreign direct investments have come to establish industries. These companies demand multi-skilled employees. This presentation provides strategies in developing the needed human resources.
The document proposes a model for providing social welfare to workers in the informal sector in India. It suggests establishing a new Ministry of Labor and Informal Sectors along with several subordinate offices to address issues like healthcare, education, financial support, and social security for informal workers. The model aims to improve conditions for India's large informal workforce through coordinated efforts across new and existing government organizations.
The document discusses recommendations for a universal social security system for unorganized workers in India. It proposes a single window architecture governed by a national agency. Key elements include: registration of workers using biometric IDs; awareness campaigns and surveys; establishment of workers' facilitation centers for enrollment, grievance redressal, and monetary transactions; and extending health, accident, and pension benefits to all unorganized workers through the smart card platform. Challenges in implementation such as costs and traditional mindsets are also addressed.
(1) The document discusses providing social welfare and social security to workers in India's large informal sector. (2) It notes that over 90% of India's workforce is informal and contributes around 50% of GDP. (3) However, existing social security laws only cover about 8% of the workforce. It therefore proposes a governing body to identify informal workers and provide financial assistance for healthcare, education, maternity leave and other needs.
This document discusses strategies to improve sanitation in India. It begins by highlighting the negative health and social impacts of poor sanitation. It then analyzes causes of ineffective sanitation efforts, including lack of awareness, behavioral issues, supply chain problems, weak monitoring, lack of political will, and corruption. The document proposes three specialized solutions: 1) a community-integrated sanitation management system to empower local communities, 2) marketing sanitation to private enterprises to boost supply, and 3) a GPS-based monitoring system using fingerprint validation and centralized data to increase transparency and accountability.
The document discusses India's educational crisis, noting that only 58% of children complete primary education and many are below grade level, while proposing a new "C&do" model focusing on practical, application-based learning with assistance from volunteers, technology like projectors in classrooms, and an emphasis on life skills. It outlines the implementation approach, funding needs, and potential pitfalls such as lack of infrastructure, differences in language, and lack of political will in some states.
This document discusses the quality of primary education in India. It finds that after completing primary school, 11% of students cannot recognize letters, 15% can only recognize letters, and only 42.8% can read a complete story. In mathematics, 18.6% cannot recognize numbers, 26.7% can recognize but not do basic operations, and only 30.7% can do addition, subtraction, and division. Poor quality is attributed to issues like inadequate infrastructure, high pupil-teacher ratios, untrained teachers, and lack of teaching materials. Improving quality will require a focus on early childhood education, curriculum reform, assessment, community engagement, teacher training, and education technology.
The education system in India emphasizes quality education, science and technology, and moral values. It faces challenges like a large population, most living in rural areas with lack of infrastructure, transportation, and qualified teachers. Schemes were implemented like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to provide universal elementary education through formal schools within 1 km, with one teacher for every 40 students and free textbooks. Achievements include near universal enrollment projected by 2015, increased literacy rates, and more children, especially girls, attending school under the Right to Education Act.
This document discusses various sources of research funding from government and private agencies in different countries and regions. It outlines several major funding organizations and programs in India like the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). It provides details on the types of grants, fellowships, and projects supported by these organizations to fund scientific research.
Intl rules and guidelines 2014 no formsMarwa Elkazaz
This document outlines the rules and guidelines for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) for 2014. It provides information on ethics, eligibility, project requirements, roles and responsibilities of students and adults involved, as well as specific rules for different types of projects involving humans, vertebrate animals, hazardous chemicals, and more. Requirements address approval processes, documentation, safety regulations, and more. The purpose is to protect student researchers, participants, animals, and the environment while ensuring projects are eligible for competition.
This document discusses filling the innovation gap at Purdue University by strengthening its innovation ecosystem. It proposes creating an Innovation Acceleration Network using a "link and leverage" approach to monetize Purdue assets in new ways. The network would provide shared platforms and tools to scale market-facing innovation projects across campus. It also explores the Fraunhofer Society in Germany as a model, noting how its institutes work as profit centers driven by industry needs through contract research. The goal is to achieve greater scale and coherence for Purdue's engagement system in accelerating innovation.
The document discusses India's performance in research and development. It notes that while India ranks highly in areas like knowledge and creativity, it performs poorly in institutional support and infrastructure. It identifies several challenges facing India including a poor education system, lack of funding and confidence in scientists, and lack of accountability in research projects. It provides insights on India's history of scientific achievements and recommends strengthening institutions, promoting areas like renewable energy and rural connectivity, and improving education to encourage innovation.
India has a high rate of innovation but a low rate of implementation. IDEATION proposes a solution to address this by creating a common platform to develop, register, and implement designs. It will have teams to acquire projects, provide technical consulting, collaborate with companies, and conduct product awareness. IDEATION will be non-profit and generate funds through donations, grants, workshops, and website revenues. It aims to increase patents, collaborations, and economic impacts, especially in rural areas. Challenges include patent access and illiteracy, but IDEATION plans mitigations like legal partnerships and training programs.
Marina Dabic Managing University ResourcesYouth Agora
The document discusses managing university resources and developing public-private partnerships. It outlines the emerging higher education environment with increasing pressures from students, technology, markets and competitors. Several universities were analyzed using a SWOT framework to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Key messages discussed include the need to shift emphasis from funding to resources and activities, increase innovative solutions, and foster public-private partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to increase impact.
This document provides information about the Department of Science and Technology in India. It discusses the following key points:
- The DST was established in 1971 and aims to coordinate and promote science and technology activities in India by funding projects and supporting researchers.
- It oversees various scientific programs related to socioeconomic development, international cooperation, research and engineering. This includes organizations like SERB, INSPIRE and the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board.
- The DST also runs programs focused on women scientists and open data sharing policies to maximize the benefits of research funded by public money.
University-Industry Collaboration by M Iftikhar AnjumIftikhar Anjum
This document discusses university-industry collaboration (UIC) in Pakistan. It presents three key points:
1. There is a need to reduce the theory-practice gap between academia and industry. UIC can benefit students, universities, and businesses by connecting learning with real-world problems.
2. A study found that SZABIST students have limited opportunities to interact with industry during their studies. Students choose research topics mainly based on learning and applicability, rather than just passing exams.
3. The document proposes several UIC models for SZABIST, including a social media platform, structured industry visits, and a "triple helix" collaboration between universities, government, and businesses. Successful implementation would
An Approach for National and International Research & Development FundsDrDhanapal R
An Approach for National and International Research & Development Funds by Dr.R.Dhanapal, Principal KCS Kasi Nadar College of Arts & Science Chennai - 600 021 TamilNadu, India.
India is emerging as a major destination for multinational R&D projects. It currently hosts nearly 750 captive R&D centers of foreign multinationals, about 350 of which are for engineering R&D. The value of India's engineering R&D sector is estimated to be around $10 billion currently and projected to rise to $45 billion by 2020. However, India ranks only 62nd on the Global Innovation Index, showing there is still potential for growth in research and innovation. The government is taking steps to promote R&D, such as increasing national expenditure on R&D, establishing research centers in each state, and facilitating industry-academia collaboration. Barriers include lack of scientific skills, infrastructure issues, and
Rolw of heads of indian engineering colleges in implementing digital technolo...Thanikachalam Vedhathiri
the heads of engineering colleges have very important roles like developing industry-specific curricula, training the faculty in interdisciplinary research, developing outstanding knowledge capital, and collaborating with research organizatios.
The document provides information about research funding opportunities in India. It discusses the objective of research and lists various international and national funding agencies for government and private organizations. It also describes the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and its schemes for basic research funding. One of SERB's schemes discussed in detail is the Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) scheme, which provides funding and fellowships for faculty to conduct research in other established institutions. The document concludes with information on how to apply for SERB funding online and get research papers free of cost.
Many countries globalized their economy. Due to this act, many foreign direct investments have come to establish industries. These companies demand multi-skilled employees. This presentation provides strategies in developing the needed human resources.
The document proposes a model for providing social welfare to workers in the informal sector in India. It suggests establishing a new Ministry of Labor and Informal Sectors along with several subordinate offices to address issues like healthcare, education, financial support, and social security for informal workers. The model aims to improve conditions for India's large informal workforce through coordinated efforts across new and existing government organizations.
The document discusses recommendations for a universal social security system for unorganized workers in India. It proposes a single window architecture governed by a national agency. Key elements include: registration of workers using biometric IDs; awareness campaigns and surveys; establishment of workers' facilitation centers for enrollment, grievance redressal, and monetary transactions; and extending health, accident, and pension benefits to all unorganized workers through the smart card platform. Challenges in implementation such as costs and traditional mindsets are also addressed.
(1) The document discusses providing social welfare and social security to workers in India's large informal sector. (2) It notes that over 90% of India's workforce is informal and contributes around 50% of GDP. (3) However, existing social security laws only cover about 8% of the workforce. It therefore proposes a governing body to identify informal workers and provide financial assistance for healthcare, education, maternity leave and other needs.
This document discusses strategies to improve sanitation in India. It begins by highlighting the negative health and social impacts of poor sanitation. It then analyzes causes of ineffective sanitation efforts, including lack of awareness, behavioral issues, supply chain problems, weak monitoring, lack of political will, and corruption. The document proposes three specialized solutions: 1) a community-integrated sanitation management system to empower local communities, 2) marketing sanitation to private enterprises to boost supply, and 3) a GPS-based monitoring system using fingerprint validation and centralized data to increase transparency and accountability.
The document discusses India's educational crisis, noting that only 58% of children complete primary education and many are below grade level, while proposing a new "C&do" model focusing on practical, application-based learning with assistance from volunteers, technology like projectors in classrooms, and an emphasis on life skills. It outlines the implementation approach, funding needs, and potential pitfalls such as lack of infrastructure, differences in language, and lack of political will in some states.
This document discusses the quality of primary education in India. It finds that after completing primary school, 11% of students cannot recognize letters, 15% can only recognize letters, and only 42.8% can read a complete story. In mathematics, 18.6% cannot recognize numbers, 26.7% can recognize but not do basic operations, and only 30.7% can do addition, subtraction, and division. Poor quality is attributed to issues like inadequate infrastructure, high pupil-teacher ratios, untrained teachers, and lack of teaching materials. Improving quality will require a focus on early childhood education, curriculum reform, assessment, community engagement, teacher training, and education technology.
The education system in India emphasizes quality education, science and technology, and moral values. It faces challenges like a large population, most living in rural areas with lack of infrastructure, transportation, and qualified teachers. Schemes were implemented like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to provide universal elementary education through formal schools within 1 km, with one teacher for every 40 students and free textbooks. Achievements include near universal enrollment projected by 2015, increased literacy rates, and more children, especially girls, attending school under the Right to Education Act.
The document proposes solutions to address problems in India's Public Distribution System (PDS), the world's largest food distribution system. It identifies three main issues: unfair allocation of beneficiaries, leakage during transportation, and viability issues for fair price shops. The proposed solution uses Aadhar cards and census data to correctly identify beneficiaries. It implements RFID tags and electronic swipe cards/readers at points of sale to track food distribution, prevent leakage and collect daily usage data. A cost-benefit analysis estimates the solution could save over 15,992 crore rupees annually by reducing current losses of 20,747 crores from leakage and corruption. Key steps in implementation include awareness campaigns, a test rollout in one state, and leveraging
The document proposes establishing autonomous Centers of Excellence through public-private partnerships to promote research and innovation in India. Currently, India contributes only a small fraction of global patent applications and Ph.D.s despite its large population. The centers would provide common platforms for collaboration, infrastructure, and resources to address issues like lack of funding and support for small businesses and students. The proposal outlines plans for initializing, operating, and expanding the centers over time to maximize their benefits for scientists, businesses, students, and society.
The document discusses ways to promote research and innovation in India to address the problem of brain drain. It proposes several solutions: attracting private funds for infrastructure to attract scientists back to India; increasing collaboration between labs and industries; providing more scholarships to attract students to research; collaborating with other countries on large research projects; and reforming IPR laws to simplify the patent process and better enforce protections. The solutions are expected to result in brain gain as improved facilities, opportunities, and incentives attract foreign researchers and students to India. This will help advance Indian research and industries and boost the economy.
India has immense potential for research and innovation but currently contributes only a small fraction of global research output and patents. The document proposes a fellowship program called "Ennovate India" to promote innovation by providing resources and training to passionate individuals to develop affordable solutions to social problems. The one-year program would select 40 fellows who would undergo training, design products, test prototypes, and partner with organizations to pilot and commercialize their solutions. The goal is to utilize India's talent and "jugaad" spirit to develop low-cost, inclusive innovations that improve lives at scale. Funding of ~1 crore rupees per year would be required from government and private sources.
The document proposes solutions to promote research and innovation in India by increasing R&D efforts, expenses, and contributions. It discusses creating "flag bearers" in colleges to connect students to government funding opportunities. It suggests incentivizing private companies to invest in R&D through tax benefits for R&D spending and setting up more special economic zones. It also proposes increasing industry funding of graduate and post-graduate research to attract more students to PhDs and address India's shortage of researchers. The document outlines challenges and mitigation strategies for each solution.
The document proposes solutions to improve research commercialization in India by establishing Research Commercialization Centers (RCCs) located at IITs. The RCCs would synergize existing programs and policies to promote industry-academia partnerships. A governing board would oversee each RCC. Challenges include implementing the synergistic framework and securing funding, but the model aims to be self-sustaining through equity shares. The RCCs are expected to strengthen commercialization of research and boost the startup ecosystem.
The document discusses the need to establish collaborative research facilities in India to promote innovation. It notes that while India produces a large number of experts, it invests little in research and development and lacks world-class research infrastructure. It proposes creating research facilities that bring together government, industry, and academia to share resources and costs. This would encourage private sector funding of research, provide industry access to top researchers and facilities, and help retain scientific talent in India rather than contributing to brain drain. The document uses the example of establishing such a facility in computer engineering and technology near IIT Mumbai to leverage local talent and industry partnerships.
India lags behind in research and innovation output despite having a large young population. The document proposes solutions to address issues like low private sector participation in R&D, lack of innovation and recognition, and poor research infrastructure. The key solutions proposed include an undergraduate research internship program, increased collaboration with foreign universities and industries, and accelerating the patent examination process to promote research and innovation in India. Monitoring bodies would oversee the implementation of these solutions at the university, industry, and government levels.
This document proposes establishing an independent agency to better coordinate India's research and development efforts between industry, universities, and the government. The agency would provide grants, implement reforms, and oversee government research institutions. It would have a chairman and regional heads overseeing a structure of representatives from industry, universities, and research organizations. The agency aims to increase R&D spending, outputs, and industry participation through various initiatives like performance-based grants, tax incentives, and promotion zones. Success would be measured by increases in India's scientific publications, patents, and researcher numbers to better compete globally and close domestic gaps. Challenges include gaining industry cooperation and improving research quality and outputs.
The document proposes a solution to address the lack of adequate research and innovation in India. It involves creating new universities dedicated solely to research and innovation. Knowledge would be both acquired from within India and imported from abroad to create a centralized knowledge pool. This pool would be accessible to private firms, government, public institutions, and individuals. The proposed universities would have no shortage of faculty and promote researchers becoming entrepreneurs. Key steps for implementation include adopting a whole-of-government approach, creating supportive climates, efficient institutions and adapting to societal context. Challenges like funding would be addressed through an inclusive innovation fund model.
NRDC ppt by Rohit santosh nivdunge .pptxrohitnivdunge
NRDC is a non-departmental governmental body established in 1953 to promote and commercialize technologies developed by Indian research institutions. It facilitates the transfer of innovative technologies into commercially viable products and services, acting as a vital link between research and industry. NRDC has acquired over 2000 technologies, established over 5000 small businesses, and helped generate income through licensing deals. It works to address challenges like funding constraints and regulatory hurdles to innovation.
India's technological progress directly impacts its development and economic indicators like GDP, currency value, and market performance. However, India spends less than 1% of its GDP on research and development, which is the lowest among BRIC countries. This is due to factors such as low budget allocation for R&D, poor infrastructure, low wages for researchers, lack of collaboration between academia and industry, and corruption. The document proposes various solutions like increasing R&D expenditure, reforming education to promote research, providing incentives for researchers, and establishing an independent body to oversee research funding and reduce corruption.
The document discusses the lack of commercially viable research and innovation-driven R&D from the private sector in India compared to other countries like China. It notes India's low output of patents and lack of private sector investment in R&D. To address this, the document proposes creating innovation clusters through increased industry-academia collaboration. Specifically, it suggests forming field-specific clusters with jointly owned lab facilities and equipment to promote knowledge sharing and high-risk research between companies and universities.
This document outlines a proposed open source research program to promote research and innovation in India. Key aspects of the program include:
- Tapping into untapped research potential among non-traditional researchers such as employed individuals, retirees, rural residents, and students who did not attend top institutions.
- Providing access to research facilities and infrastructure for those without an organizational affiliation through a public portal that connects researchers to available resources.
- Establishing a review committee process to evaluate research proposals from individuals seeking access to infrastructure and provide funding, with progress updates posted publicly.
- Encouraging participation from infrastructure providers like government labs and educational institutions by providing recognition and utilization of their facilities.
The goal
This document discusses opportunities for investment in India's growing life sciences sector. It notes that India is transitioning from an outsourcing destination to an intellectual powerhouse. It highlights several areas poised for high growth, including clinical research and manufacturing, agribiotechnology, and addressing India's unmet medical needs. It proposes strategies for venture capitalists to enter the market, such as supporting grassroots innovation through partnerships with academic institutions and incubators. This would help nurture entrepreneurship and position the venture capitalists as thought leaders in the Indian life sciences field.
David Rampersad Presentation - Caribbean growth forum, kingston, june 18-19,2012cgrowth
Dr. David Rampersad gave a presentation on tapping into the human capital and ideas of Caribbean tertiary education institutions. He argued that higher education plays a key role in stimulating innovation by linking research, knowledge transfer, and application. However, the Caribbean currently lacks effective funding mechanisms and national innovation systems to support research. Dr. Rampersad proposed establishing a Caribbean Research and Funding Agency to provide dedicated funding for research, knowledge generation, and innovation in the region. This, along with other measures like improving technology transfer and establishing regional innovation systems, could help maximize the impact of research from Caribbean higher education institutions.
The document discusses challenges with research and innovation in India such as a lack of commercially viable research and innovation-driven R&D from the private sector. It proposes the creation of specialized industry-academia innovation clusters to address these issues. The clusters would facilitate collaboration between universities and private companies on high-risk, high-end technological research through jointly owned facilities and equipment. This would provide benefits like pre-competitive knowledge sharing, access to expertise, and opportunities to invest in promising but unproven technologies. The government would provide seed funding, while private companies would be invited to sponsor cluster development through agreements with the National Innovation Council.
PIPRA UC Davis Harnessing University research for Innovation ...Fundación COPEC - UC
The document discusses the requirements for public institutions to be a source of innovation, business opportunities, and regional economic development. It outlines that institutions need a strong research base, a legal and policy framework to manage intellectual property, a culture of innovation fostered by leadership, technology transfer infrastructure, and business development networks. UC Davis is provided as an example that has met these requirements through its research investments, IP policy establishment, leadership promoting innovation, dedicated technology transfer office supporting 18 staff, and industry collaboration networks.
This document discusses research and innovation in India. It notes that India lags behind in research output and ranks low on global innovation indices. There is insufficient investment in R&D, especially in civilian applications. Fewer patents are granted and researchers employed in India compared to other countries. The document identifies several challenges including lack of skilled researchers, long-term industry collaborations, commercialization difficulties, and an aversion to risk-taking. It proposes solutions such as increased funding, contract-based research programs, regulatory oversight, specialized PhD programs, and public-private partnerships to boost manufacturing sector R&D.
This document proposes a solution called Samanvaya to promote research and development in India through collaboration between government and private organizations. The key points are:
1) Samanvaya would allow employees from private companies to spend 2-3 months working on research projects at government labs, gaining exposure to high-quality research.
2) This would strengthen the employees' research skills and encourage them to promote research at their own companies.
3) A web portal would connect interested companies and employees to relevant research projects. The company would continue paying employees' salaries, while the government provides additional stipends.
4) This collaboration aims to address issues like lack of researchers, brain drain, and underfunding of
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This document summarizes several National Science Foundation programs that support public-private partnerships and innovation. It discusses programs like the Science and Technology Centers, Engineering Research Centers, Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers, Small Business Innovation Research, and the Innovation Corps that provide funding and resources for translational research and moving ideas from universities to industry. The Innovation Corps in particular aims to commercialize federally-funded research and has supported over 800 teams, leading to hundreds of new companies and millions raised in funding.
This document discusses increasing youth employability by focusing on three main types of employability skills: basic academic skills like reading and writing; higher-order thinking skills such as problem solving and decision making; and personal qualities including self-confidence, social skills, and a good work attitude. It notes that the real challenge for employers is finding workers with these job readiness skills and recommends teaching employability skills through involving parents, providing opportunities to observe workplaces, and designing classrooms to mimic real work settings.
This document proposes solutions to improve primary education in India. It discusses four solutions: 1) A parallel primary education network run by volunteer youth, 2) Promoting the use of technology in schools, 3) Public-private partnerships to enhance schools, and 4) Enriching learning through hands-on methods. Each solution includes steps for implementation and discusses the potential impacts and challenges. The overall goal is to address issues like high dropout rates and low learning levels in Indian primary education.
This document proposes a 3-tier skill development framework to address India's shortage of 1.2 crore jobs per year for the next decade. It involves (1) 6-month skill courses for unemployed graduates run through public-private partnerships, (2) mandatory career counseling and 100-day apprenticeships for secondary students, and (3) extended skill and apprenticeship programs for school dropouts aged 14+. This framework aims to provide industry-relevant skills while reducing costs through private sector involvement. It could help direct workers towards new job markets and improve productivity across the economy. Challenges include gaining political and institutional support, but the document argues these can be addressed through awareness campaigns and leveraging existing IT infrastructure.
The document proposes a new model to address India's high rates of malnutrition among children. It identifies several key factors contributing to malnutrition, including poor nutrition of mothers, lack of information and education, and poverty. The proposed multi-pronged solution focuses on improving anganwadi centers and ICDS programs, promoting biofortified crops, reforming PDS to reduce leakage, and increasing women's empowerment. It aims to provide a more holistic, sustainable, and cost-effective approach to fighting malnutrition across India.
The document discusses the issue of youth unemployment in India and provides recommendations to improve employability. It notes that youth unemployment is one of India's largest challenges and that awareness has increased around this issue. Several statistics on unemployment rates in India are presented. The document advocates for initiatives and policies that develop skills, encourage hands-on learning, and link education to employment opportunities to help boost youth employability and reduce unemployment.
The document discusses India's Public Distribution System (PDS), which aims to provide essential commodities like food grains, sugar, and kerosene to vulnerable groups at subsidized prices. It outlines the objectives and flow of PDS from farmers to fair price shops. Key points covered include the targeted beneficiaries and their entitlements under PDS, the challenges of leakage and exclusion of poor families, and efforts to monitor movement of supplies from depots to shops.
The document proposes solutions to increase transparency in India's Public Distribution System (PDS). It outlines problems like corruption and diversion of goods from PDS outlets. The team's proposed solutions include implementing an ERP system to integrate PDS departments, using mobile updates to track goods delivery, and introducing smart cards with Aadhaar details for citizens to purchase rations. This would allow transparent monitoring of distribution and prevent illegal sale of goods. The team aims to build on these ideas to improve the system and create a more open and reliable PDS for people across India.
Primary education in India faces several challenges, including low enrollment and attendance rates, high dropout rates before 5th grade, and poor quality of education especially in rural areas and for girls. The government has implemented various programs to address these issues, such as the District Primary Education Program, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and Operation Blackboard. New initiatives like the Right to Education Act aim to increase access to private schools for underprivileged children. However, improving teacher training and classroom practices will be needed to truly enhance educational quality and outcomes for Indian children.
Drinking water is essential for life but can become contaminated through various sources, posing health risks. Sanitation through hygienic prevention of contact with waste is important for public health. In India, many lack access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, which can have serious health repercussions like diarrhea, skin diseases, and various infections. The government has undertaken programs to improve rural sanitation and clean water access, but challenges remain in fully achieving these goals.
The document summarizes a study conducted on brain gain in India. It provides details of the study team and methodology used. Key findings include that brain drain has led to gain in four technological areas - ICT, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Most returnees expressed satisfaction with returning to India and had increased qualifications and responsibilities. Suggestions are made to replicate successful state models, improve policies in education, research and industry, and provide incentives to attract more returnees. In conclusion, the study counters myths about brain drain and suggests further research on the value of migration options and effects on institutional development.
The document discusses strategies to improve access to justice in India. At the grassroots level, it proposes creating legal awareness programs, conducting legal aid camps, and establishing legal aid cells run by trained paralegal volunteers. It also aims to strengthen the education system. At the administrative level, the document seeks to reduce case backlogs, appoint more judges, establish additional courts, and implement e-courts and information technology systems. Ensuring timely justice for all citizens across India requires empowering people at the grassroots level through legal awareness as well as positive changes to the administrative system such as reducing delays in the courts.
This document discusses women's empowerment in India. It defines empowerment as gaining power, authority, and influence through having decision-making ability, access to resources and information, positive thinking, and skills. It notes that empowering women is key to global development goals. While women faced social evils historically like sati and child marriage, independence brought efforts to uplift women through education. Literacy and sex ratios have risen in recent decades. Women now participate in all sectors of society, showing their empowerment has occurred through increased participation and access to resources leading to improved status. The empowerment of women is important for families and productivity.
The document discusses key challenges facing the North Eastern states of India, including insurgency, lack of infrastructure, and poor governance. It argues that developing tourism and border trade could help address high unemployment and low GDP in the region by generating jobs and revenue. Specifically, the region has great potential for eco and adventure tourism due to its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Border trade could revive local industries and provide access to new markets, fulfilling the goals of India's "Look East" policy. However, more work is still needed to improve infrastructure and overcome security challenges and isolationist mindsets that have hindered economic development.
Rural India faces significant challenges in providing safe drinking water and sanitation to its large population. Despite significant investments, many rural Indians still lack access to these basic services. Open defecation and waterborne diseases remain widespread problems, negatively impacting public health, education, and economic productivity. Effective solutions will require a multipronged approach including education, community participation, improved infrastructure, and strategies that address the unique needs of both rural and urban areas.
This document proposes changes to the system in India to empower women and ensure their safety and equality. It identifies issues such as jurisdiction problems, lack of evidence, and fear of lodging complaints that prevent crimes against women from being properly addressed. It recommends establishing a women's crime cell to anonymously register complaints, hiring more women in law enforcement, providing self-defense training, educating rural women on their rights, and implementing stricter laws around crimes targeting women. The proposals aim to improve women's mobility, access to resources, decision-making power, and security overall.
This document describes a project called "Sahas: Ek Prayas" aimed at ensuring women's safety and empowerment. The team is from B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology and includes 5 members. The document notes alarming statistics about crimes against women in India such as rapes, dowry deaths, and human trafficking. It states the project's priorities are to educate, empower, and employ women. The proposed solution has two levels: Atma-Suraksha focuses on self-help through distributing self-defense kits and training, while Sarvasva Suraksha aims to improve safety at the community level through vocational training and educational technology.
The document outlines a 5-step plan by a team to improve research and innovation (REIN) in education. The team aims to include REIN as a subject, make projects mandatory, filter the top projects, and hold a REIN festival to showcase projects. The goal is to address issues like poor education quality, lack of funds, and brain drain by promoting research and innovation from the school to national level.
The document discusses malnutrition in India and proposes strategies to address it. It notes that India has high levels of malnutrition, with over 40% of the world's underweight children under 5 living in India. It analyzes the current situation, noting that India lacks a comprehensive national program to eradicate malnutrition. The root causes of malnutrition are intergenerational and interconnected, stemming from poverty, lack of women's empowerment, insufficient access to nutritious food and healthcare. It proposes specific nutrition interventions and monitoring strategies to combat malnutrition through a multi-sectoral approach.
The document discusses a program initiated by students from the College of Engineering, Pune to enhance the quality of primary education. As part of the program, the students visited areas with low education facilities and identified problems like lack of proper infrastructure, dull teaching methods, and economic barriers. Their objectives are to provide quality education, overall student development, and create awareness about education quality. Some of their proposed solutions include improving teacher training, making learning more interactive, focusing on students' health and extracurricular activities, and using community outreach and media to promote awareness.
This document provides details about the public distribution system (PDS) in India, including:
1) An overview of the key components of PDS such as fair price shops, distribution of items like food grains, kerosene, and other essential commodities.
2) Details about the procurement and allocation processes with organizations like FCI responsible for food grains and other groups handling other items.
3) Background on why PDS was established in India due to factors like drought, famine, war, inflation, market imperfections, and poverty.
The document contains several tables and charts providing statistical data about PDS operations in India and the state of Chhattisgarh.
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1. A robust model promoting research and innovation
.
Manthan Topic: Brain Gain
1
Team: Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual property Law, IIT Kharagpur
Team members:
Ashish Kumar Srivastav, Isha Suri, Vishwambara R
Sneh Tiwari, Avinash Kumar Sharma
2. Major concern
43% percent of investors think that India needs to enhance the quality
of its labs and research.
38% of Investors cite distance between research institution and industry
as a roadblock to developing new products in the country.
A. Poor design and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights law
B. Poor research Infrastructure
Country spent only 0.9% of its GDP on R&D during 2009
The country’s output in new design innovation was 39 as
opposed to 53,000 in China during 2002.
C. Low Industry to lab linkages leads to unviable or unutilized
research.
Lack of industry linkage and conducting research in isolation
with public sector R&D centers has severely hampered the
quality of research in the Indian Institutions.
Difficulties in commercialization of developed technologies
D. The poor quality of education in the country also remains a big
barrier to cutting edge research.
Lack of research activity and shortage of high-quality faculty
Despite having one of the largest higher education system in
the world few Indian institutions have earned global
distinction.
In pursuit of better quality education, an increasing number
of Indian students are studying abroad.
Researchers in R&D per million people in 2006 in India was
119, while that of the US was 4,628.
Source:
Ernst & Young's 2012 attractiveness survey
3. Snapshot of Solution Proposed
Integration of India core Capabilities
to create Solution Platform
•Research Institutes =400
•MNC R& D Centre = 870
•Number of Universities =530
•Number of Engineering Colleges=13
•Number of students enrolled in technical
courses is equal to 4.30 lakhs.
•National Innovation Foundation.
Current Industry Clusters
Health Energy
Biotechnology ICT
Research & Innovation
Park
IPR Policy for Pro
Innovation
Innovation
based Growth
Inclusive Growth
World Class R& D
Ecosystem
Capture New
economic
opportunities.
Talent Development
Pharmaceutical
Green Technology
1. Exclusive Innovation 2. Innovation for India
Centric Problem
3. Making technology
accessible to people at the
bottom of the pyramid.
4. Creating an Innovation
Ecosystem.
4. Gap Need Pro-Innovation Policy
• Shortcomings in the existing IPR regime.
• Weak patent processing system.
• 2012: IPO - 123,255 patent app. pending for
examination.
• IPO: 214 patent app. per examiner per year |
World benchmark: 100 patent app. per examiner
per year.
• Efficiency in patent examination.
• Applicant interview for fast track examination.
• Specialised IP protection for SMEs and small
inventors.
• Creation of Satellite offices.
• Promote international patent harmonization
• Build a Highly Transparent and Predictable Patent
Examination Mechanism
• Creation of Patent Satellite offices
• Utility Model Patent system
• Preferential Accelerated Examination system
International Patent Harmonization
Patent Prosecution Highway: Fast track
Examination Procedure where patent examiners
can make use of the work products from other
offices.
Average First Action Pendency
• Non-PPH: 25 Months
• PPH: 2-3 Months
PPH is a Powerful Tool for Both Applicants
and Offices Reducing Overall Costs
Reduces pendency times thereby saving costs
for Applicants and Offices
Attracts Rapidly Evolving Industries
Decreases Pendency
Utility Model Patent System
Types of inventions automatically routed for
accelerated examination with fee waiver:
1. Energy inventions
2. Green technology
3. Anti-terrorism technology
Term of protection: 7 – 10 years.
Advantageous for SMEs that make incremental
change/ minor improvement to the existing.
Benchmark criteria: Less stringent criteria for
inventiveness than for patents
Preferential Super-Accelerated Examination System
Applicants can opt for Accelerated Examination
System by paying a higher fee.
Disposal of applications: Within 12 months
Expedited handling throughout the entire
patent application process
Intellectual Property Policy for Pro-Innovation
Increase in efficiency of patent examination
system.
Increase
the salary
of the
examiners
Double the
number of
patent
examiners
Increase
the
qualificatio
n for intake
as
examiners
Setting up Patent Satellite Offices in Bangalore
and Hyderabad:
Top 6 States that are filing highest number of
patent includes: States with already established
Patent Offices + Karnataka +Andhra Pradesh
Orphan drugs (for instance HIV/ AIDS):
Granting Exclusive Marketing Rights to
manufacturers of these drugs for a period of 7
years. This shall in turn incentivise inventors to
undertake research in this area.
5. Gaps
R&D conducted in isolation without
market inputs.
Many technologies stuck in labs and
never see the market
R&D diluted and not focused on a few
impact solutions.
Adaptation of available technologies to
local needs.
Bridging the Gap
Reduce fragmentation and create
awareness about the ongoing R&D
activities..
Standardize contractual agreements
and commercial terms with industry.
Systematic facilitation of collaborative
R&D with focus on technologies that
create high impact solutions
A knowledge database with
assessment of potential for localization
of worldwide technologies.
A support system for global
collaboration on R&d , Technology
transfer and knowledge sharing
Benefit for Industries
•Retains and attracts the best brains that are
industry-ready by acquisition of industry
oriented research and technology
experience.
•Readily available infrastructure.
•Potential for shared facilities and resources.
•Tax incentives.
•Attractive one- stop services: IP strategies
such as Accelerated Examination system,
Patent Prosecution Highway.
Benefit for Universities
•Gain Global recognition.
•An increase in grants will improve the
laboratories significantly..
•Students shall be exposed to state of the art
technology.
•Nurturing the talent of the graduates for
getting placed in the top class industries.
•Out of box thinking shall lead to a surge in
innovative ideas.
Innovation Ecosystem Special Features
•Fosters and nurtures talent pool for
research.
•Attracts domestic as well as international
students as well as researchers, thereby
providing them with a cross-cultural
environment to brainstorm in.
• Creates a large industry base
•Signature site for the innovation economy
•Industry-targeted services.
•Knowledge and Technology Transfer.
6. Innovation
Centre
Technology
Transfer & IP
Policy
Business
Incubation
Service
Capacity
Building,
Training and
Mentor
Service
International
Networking &
Collaborations
Financial
Independence
Technology
Development
Scientific
Services
Focus on talent development by developing itself as a global
nexus for local as well as international scientific talent.
Help to capture new economic opportunities.
provide a concerted and structured effort to faster inter-
disciplinary research.
Creating a world class environment for scientific career
development.
promoting science to the young people and building a pipeline of
R&D talent.
Proposed Model
Location • Suburban community
• < 500,000 population
Area • 100 acres
Governance • University or university-affiliated non-profit
Tenants • 72% :profit companies
• 14% : university facilities
• 5% : governmental agencies
Employment
Opportunity
• 3000 Scientists + 8000 Technical Staff
Finances • 300 crores INR
Fund inflow • Revenues from park operations + University fund +
State and central fund
Services provided • Assist in accessing state and other public programs
• Linking to or providing sources of capital
• Business planning
• Marketing and sales strategy advice
• Technology and market assessment
Priority industry
sectors
IT, Pharmaceuticals, Scientific & Engineering service
providers, Health and Energy.
Pro-Innovation Proposed Model
7. World Class Centers of Excellence (WCCE)
Students, Teaching staff
and Researchers
Dynamic
Knowledge &
Technology
transfer
Fostering&Shaping
Talent
• “Youth on the move”: Ensure at
least 20% mobility of Indian
University students through
foreign exchange program every
year for gaining knowledge.
• “Brain circulation”: turning of
academic talent into industry–
ready scientists.
• Strong and vibrant visiting faculty
programs across nations.
• Promote co-inventor innovations
through collaboration with foreign
universities as well as industries.
Reversing“BrainDrain”
• Economic incentive and better
social security system for
Scientists and Technologists of
Indian origin.
• Retaining of home- grown talent
by offering assured career for 15
years.
• Special packages for scientist
willing to settle in India.
• Offering Start-up Visa and
streamlining visa policy.
Researchconducive
EcosystemCreation
• World class research oriented
infrastructure.
• Knowledge and Technology
transfer.
• Research and Scholarship grant
schemes.
• Pro-innovation IPR Policy.
• Promote international patent
harmonization.
• Flexible examination system
corresponding to the various
needs of the applicants such as
super-accelerated examination.
8. Details of the setting-up, Launch
Funding: Finalise funding sources and close-on transaction , revise budget appropriately.
Admin and Infrastructure: Incorporate the company, establish office, create operating policies, launch
Programs
Launch policy advocacy
Launch additional programs: mentor training, entrepreneurship training, develop toolkits
Launch R&D collaboration program
Innovation cells
Launch applied R&D programs
Monitoring and evaluation
Technology assessment and management
Commercialisation of technology
Creation and protection of a strong IP base
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5+
Implementing the Model
Total Funding Required
Infrastructure Cost
Internal Lab
Facility Cost
IP management
Student Exchange
International Faculty
Visit
INR 125 Crores
INR 25 Crores
INR 75 Crores
INR 25 Crores
INR 50 Crores
Total Estimated Cost for 1 Research Park is INR 300
Crores
Organizational set up and administrative costs
Technology development cost
Total Operation Cost
Research Grant
Talent Grooming Cost
9. Organisation Structure
Chief Executive
Officer (CEO)
Partnership Development
Manager
Technology Analyst
Research Fellows
Project Manager Investment Officer
International
Networking
and
Collaboration
Technology
Development and
Transfer
IP Cell
Capacity Building,
Training and
Mentor Services
Business
Incubation Service
Innovation Cell Network
Quality
Insurance Cell
Partner
Organisations,
Universities and
Industry
Technologists, Entrepreneurs, Start –up firms, Industry and SMEs
Board of Governor
(Academician, Industrialist and 1
Government Representative)
10. Impact and Reach
Universities 1. More grants at their disposal, which would in turn increase the overall
research activity.
2. Exposure to industry specific needs which will further enable them to
provide real time solutions.
3. Increase in the number of patents filed and subsequently granted.
4. Significant improvement in the quality of faculty and students.
5. Inter-disciplinary research.
Students 1. Direct interaction with the industry through internships as well as research
collaborations.
2. Ability to learn in a global environment through exchange programs.
3. Opportunity to work with leading scientist in India as well as across the
world.
No of patents to increase considerably 1. Target of filing 200 patents each year from a single research park.
2. An increase in the number of patents granted by the Indian Patent Office
through the introduction of differential patent regime.
Employment generation- direct as well as indirect 1. One job in a research park shall on an average create 2.67 indirect jobs in
the market.
2. Each park shall have approximately 3,500 scientists and an estimated 8,000
technical staff to support them.
Miscellaneous 1. The overall quality of research and development in the country will
improve.
2. An increase in public private partnership.
3. India’s ranking on the global innovation index shall improve from the
current ranking of 66 (2013)
11. Concept and Implementation Challenges
Potential Risks
Risk Description Potential Mitigation
Financial Obtaining funding for operations and buildings
Accepting/dispersing finance in an efficient and transparent
manner.
Secure funding from the Government and establish strategic alliances with private
investors. Leveraging investment to the tune of 1:1 in cash and kind from local as well
as private partners over the first five years of establishment.
Clear governance structure and strong implementation partners.
Implementation Bridging cultural barriers between the academic and business
communities and facilitating true partnerships.
Overcoming commercialization challenges.
Attraction as well as retention of talent.
Parks must continue to serve as an intermediary that understands both cultures and
innovatively fosters integrated, collaborative efforts.
Research park will need to offer funding and support for technology commercialization,
including proof of concept funding.
Proper incentives must be provided to attract new talent. Furthermore, a conducive
environment for growth must be provided to retain the said pool of researchers.
Conceptual Initial investment capital is high and could prove to be a hurdle DST has been allocated INR21,000 crores during the 12th five year plan; 3% of which is
equivalent to INR695 crores. If this amount is combined with equal investment from
private sector, approximately INR1400 crores can be arranged.
Stakeholder support Continued support and buy in from government, industry and
partner institutions.
Partnership managers to maintain and develop relationships, board seats for key
stakeholders.
12. • Unleashing India’s Innovation: Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, World Bank, Washington, D.C.
• Understanding Research, Science and Technology parks: Global best practices, Prepared by Committee on Comparative Innovation policy in association with
National Research Council of the National Academies.
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association with Association of University Research Parks.
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Hanover.
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