Main problems that restrict R&D in Jordan Brain drain Commercialisation and marketing potential Applied research & Innovation Financial issues and funding

1. Support to Research, Technological Development & Innovation In Jordan
SRTD Phase II
Project Implementation Office
SRTD–II is an EU
Funded Project

2. Background
6.5M
(DOS
2013)
• LIMITED Natural Resources!
• 96% of the ENERGY – Imported! (Bill – 20% of GDP)
• 2nd Poorest in per capita of fresh water
• COMPLETELY Dependent on Grain Imports
• Leading medical tourism in the Arab World, (8.4% of GDP)
Destination of the year 2014 by IMTJ
SECTOR GDP Workforce
Services 2/3 86%
Industrial 31% 11.4%
Agricultural 3% 2.6%

3. Main problems that restrict R&D in Jordan
• Brain drain
• Commercialisation and marketing potential
• Applied research & Innovation
• Financial issues and funding

4. 3 Year
Project
Accelerate the
integration of
Jordan into
the European
Research Area
and the
Community
Framework
Programme
Focus on the
use of RTD
results by the
industrial and
SME sector
Develop
Jordan’s
scientific and
technological
capacity
€ 5.000.000
EU Fund
HCST
Co-fund
JEDCO
Co-fund SRTD-I

5. SRTD I, Main achievements
Key components Results
Research 50 focal point; disseminate information, assistance in
finding European partners, help in preparing proposal and
reporting
Commercialisation IPCO Support , and established 11 TTUs
Start-up and incubation Established two new business incubators
Grant Awarded 60 grants; 30 researches, 30 start-up business (up
to 15,000 JD each)

6. EU
Research
Programmes
SRTD-II
Applied Research
and
Commercialisation
Focal
Points
NCPs
TTUs
HCST - PIO

7. Focal Points
• Provide visibility of the Host Institution among ERA
• Facilitate the participation of Jordanians to EU RTD funded
programmes
• Use commercially the outcomes of research carried out jointly
with EU and MPC

8. Duties of the Liaison Officer
• Disseminate information on EU RTD and mobility programs
• Organise promotional activities autonomously and in
coordination with the PIO (e.g. info-days, seminars,
conferences, etc)
• Assist in partner search activities & advise on administrative
procedures and legal issues (i.e. in consortiums)

9. National Contact Points
• Dissemination of information
• Organise promotional activities (info-days, seminars,
conferences, newsletters, liaison officers networking, etc)
• Offering assistance in partner search activities and in
increasing participation in H2020

10. NCP/ Jordan
Thematic Area Institution Contact Name
Health King Hussein Cancer Center Dr. Abdelghani Tbakhi
KBBE National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension Dr. Muien Qaryouti
ICT
The Ministry of Information and Communications
Technology
Eng. Ahmad Rami
Environment
Royal Scientific Society/ Environment Monitoring &
Research Central Unit EMARCU
Ms. Fida'a Jibril
Energy National Energy Research Center Eng. Muhieddin Tawalbeh
NMP
National Center for Research &
Development/Nanotechnology program
Dr. Khaled Elshuraydeh
People Higher Council for Science and Technology Ms. Muna Zaqsaw

11. SRTD II Objectives
Further develop
Jordan’s applied
research and
technological
capacity with a
focus on
commercialisation
of RTD results for
use by the private
sector, especially
SMEs
Continue the
integration of
Jordan into
ERA
Increase the
contribution of
Jordan’s RTD&l
sectors to
Jordan’s
economic growth
and employment

12. Expected Results
• Increased levels of applied research, targeted towards the agreed
priorities and needs of Jordan, and often developed in partnership with
the private sector, leading to commercially viable and valuable output.
Result 1
• Increased numbers of registered patents, spin-out companies, joint
ventures and technology licenses created as a direct result of research
activities.
Result 2
• Strengthened links between European Union and Jordanian research and
commercialisation activities. Result 3

13. Define research needs based on national R&D
priorities, FP7/H2020 priorities, and input from
the private sector
Confirm priority areas and
define sub areas
Work closely with chambers
of industry and private
sector
Food Energy Health
Awareness campaign
with private sector
Target
chamber of
industry
Water

14. Define research needs based on national R&D
priorities, FP7/H2020 priorities, and input from
the private sector
Assess SRTD-I grant output to
identify follow-on actions into
commercialisation
Continuous monitoring of
FP7/Horizon 2020 thematic
areas

15. Strengthen the capability of the Technology Transfer Network
Units, specifically within research organisation
Support the operational activities of IPCO , such as purchase of database
subscriptions, publications and database development as appropriate)
Provision of additional staff for selected Technology Transfer Units (TTUs).
Conduct training for new TTU members and refresher courses for existing
TTUs

16. Deliver increased awareness to researchers & the private sector
regarding the value of research to business
Awareness
Training
+
Webinars
Research
Centers
PIO
Universities
Encourage continued involvement by researchers in applied research activities

17. Deliver increased awareness to researchers & the private Sector regarding
the value of research to business
Awareness
Round Table,
followed by
Focused meetings
PIO in collaboration
with IPCO and
Chambers of
Industry
Private Sector -
SMEs
Encourage the private sector to value the research & engage in research to solve their
competitiveness problems

18. Conduct Commercialisation Activities
Use TTUs to follow through on the commercialisation of research
Grant Applicants
Meetings and Field visits
Define appropriate approach for
commercialisation (licensing, spin-out, joint
ventures)
Awarded grant
beneficiaries
Define appropriate approach for
commercialisation
Monitor the progress, solve any problems/
conflict with partners if any.
TTUs Commercialisation
Grant Officers
Area
Coordinators

19. Conduct Commercialisation Activities
Use TTUs to follow through on the commercialisation of research
In order to assure the success of SRTD II:
• Priority will be given at a regional level in promoting the Jordanian applied
research, IP and commercialisation.
• Some regional institutions are active in organising one to one meetings
between investors and researchers, working towards partnership between
industry and research, and overcoming national borders in MENA region.

20. Conduct Commercialisation Activities
Use TTUs to follow through on the commercialization of research
Identifying funding requirements for full commercialisation and work with external
funding sources
 PIO will endeavor to link Jordanian brains with investors and entrepreneurs from
the region to assure SRTD II success & prevent brain drain.
 Attracting attention of venture capitalist and innovative entrepreneurs of Jordanian
Research output will be one goal targeted with SRTD-II Communication and Visibility
Campaign.
 The PIO will initiate the planning and necessary organisation for a regional event in
Amman, and successful grant beneficiaries will be identified during the course of
grant implementation and success story.

21. Thematic NCP capacity building
Develop Twinning
Events, Trainings, Thematic
Meetings
ERAWIDE
MedSpring
EU-Jordan
NET
JO
NCPs
EU
NCPs
Promote Jordanian participation to Horizon 2020 calls
Enable two-way meeting between the twins at regular intervals
SRTD II will fund NCP participation in EU Thematic Networking Events

22. Research- Jordan Networking Events
Networking event in Brussels will be conducted to raise awareness within
European research networks of the potential benefits of including Jordanian
researchers as partners in consortia when developing proposals for Horizon
2020.
Media Support
SRTD-II will engage with European media to ensure Jordanian research and
commercialisation activities are highlighted to the widest possible audience.

23. • Four key areas: Food, Energy, Health and Water, have been identified for these grants.
• CFP was launched in the official Kick-off Ceremony on June 9, 2014
• SRTD-II will provide approximately 60 grants:
40
Applied
research
20
Commercialisation
60
Grants
Grant schemes

24. Thank You