Research and Innovation in Cyprus

Research and Innovation in CyprusInnoFun 3rd Work Summit, Nicosia Univ. of Cyprus, 26th September 2013

Dr Panayiotis Philimis, Vice-President CARIE

Cyprus – Innovation Strategy

• 2004: Development of Innovation Strategy for Cyprus

• 2005: The Minister Council approves the Strategy and Action Plan

• 2008: The Target in R&D Expenditure is set to 1% for 2020

• 2010: The Target is revised in R&D Expenditure to 0.5% for 2020

Indicator Year 1992 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Expenditure in RTD% of GDP % 0,18 0,22 0,24 0,25 0,300,35 0,37 0,40 0,43 0,44 0,42 0,49 0,50

2010: 26th in EU-27 !!!

Eighth Progress Report on SME’s participation (2007 – 2011)European Commission: Research & Innovation

31.1% : 2nd in EU-27 !!!

% Euro to Cypriot SMEs in FP7

% Euro to Cypriot SMEs in FP7

Publication RPF 2012

Latest Report 2012: Increase to 35.4% !!!

Global Innovation Index 2011

(By Boston Consulting Group 2011)

Boston Consulting Group + National Association of Manufacturers + Manufacturing Institute.

Ranked 28th Globally !!!

Rank Country OverallInnovation

InputsInnovation

Performance

1 Singapore 2.45 2.89 2.01

2 Switzerland 2.16 1.52 2.75

3 South Korea 2.15 1.75 2.55

4 Iceland 2.11 2.21 2.01

5 Finland 2.02 2.01 2.02

6 Hong Kong 1.82 1.77 1.85

7 Ireland 1.81 1.78 1.84

8 Japan 1.80 1.28 2.25

9 United States 1.66 1.16 2.16

10 Sweden 1.56 1.25 1.88

11 Netherlands 1.54 1.40 1.55

12 Denmark 1.52 1.55 1.49

13 Luxembourg 1.52 1.02 2.03

14 Israel 1.44 1.34 1.43

15 Canada 1.36 1.39 1.32

16 United Kingdom 1.35 1.33 1.37

17 Austria 1.16 1.16 1.12

18 Norway 1.15 1.16 1.11

19 France 1.06 1.17 0.96

20 Spain 1.03 1.02 1.03

21 China 1.03 0.06 1.96

22 Malaysia 0.96 0.89 1.01

23 Australia 0.93 0.89 1.05

24 Estonia 0.91 1.50 0.25

25 Belgium 0.86 0.85 0.79

26 Germany 0.81 0.79 0.84

27 New Zealand 0.77 0.79 0.69

28 Cyprus 0.63 0.64 0.56

Global Innovation Index 2011

(By INSEAD 2011)

Ranked 27th Globally !!!

The Global Innovation Index 2011

Total 125 Countries

Innovation Scoreboard 2011

Structure of Cyprus Research and Innovation - 2004

Structure of Cyprus Research and Innovation - 2007

Council of Ministers

National Council of Research and Innovation (9)

Planning Bureau

Cyprus Scientific Council (19)

Research Promotion Foundation, RPF

Board of Directors (13)

PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES ACADEMIA RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS

Innovation Activities: Incubators Program

• Incubators Program 2003 - 2007

• 4 New Incubators Formed

• Program for new High-Tech Enterprises in Incubators

• 35 New enterprises were formed (19 are still operating)

• 64 New positions

• 27 Patents Granted !!!

Innovation Activities 2003 – 2007 : Incubators Program

• Submit Business Plan

• Formation of Company

• € 200,000 funding (De-minimis)

o € 17,000 by the inventor

• 24 Months

• 2003-2007

• 2007 Transfer of programs to RPF

• Public Discussion in 2009

• PROGRAM FREEZED !!!

Research & Innovation Activities 2008-2012: RPF

Calls: 2008, 2009, 2011

< 15% of the RPF Budget to Enterprises for 2008-2013 !!!

RPF Research and Innovation Funding to Enterprises

Research and Innovation Activities 2008-2012: RPF

• Innovation Networks • Not Implemented by RPF• Technology platforms

• Mediation Centers

• Not Implemented by RPF

• European Social fund

• Innovation Coupons

• Consultancy Services (€5000)

• Intellectual property

• Restricted to result of a Research program

INNOVATION COUPONSAPPLICATIONS FUNDED €

2008 18 15 750002009 23 9 450002010 100000

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYAPPLICATIONS FUNDED €

2008 6 1 240002009 FREEZED2010 <5 80000

Innovation Awards

By OEB - RPFCYPRUS EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRIALISTS FEDERATIONSince 2007

•Primary Sector •Manufacturing Sector •Services Sector•Government Sector

CYPRUS ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ENTERPRISES

• Formed in 2010

• 30 Members

• Criteria:

• > 100,000€ Annual R&D Expenses or

• > 10% of Annual Income to R&D Expenses

• > 15% of Operational Expenses to R&D the

last 2 years

CARIE Immediate Targets

Increase the Research and Innovation Activities in Enterprises

Promote the Support by Government to Enterprises in R&D Activities

Development of Research and Innovation Infrastructures in Enterprises

Increase of Researchers Employed in Enterprises

Promote collaboration with Academia, RO &Public Bodies - Technology Transfer

Research and Innovation Sectors

Research Infrastructures - Laboratories

The Members of CARIE have invested in Research Infrastructures and labs where High Level of Applied Research and Innovation Activities lead to novel Products and Services for Global Markets.• Researchers employed > 200• Research Infrastructure > 20Μ €• Funding from Government < 5%• Collaboration with other Organisations in EU • High level of Applied Research and Innovation Activities and Training for Design and Development of Novel Products and Services

Statistics

Activities of CARIE to promote the interests of its Members

• Meetings with Planning Bureau, RPF Director, ex. Financial Minister, General Audit Officer, ex. Minister of Commerce & industry, several parliament members, 3 Presidential Candidates etc.

• Tight Collaboration and Several meetings with Technology Sector in Ministry of Commerce Tourism for the Design and Development of Innovation Programs for 2012-2013 and for 2014 - 2020

• Promotion of Research and Innovation in Cypriot Enterprises through presentations in Chambers of Commerce, Academia, Technology Exhibitions, Scientific and Technological Conferences, workshops etc.

Collaboration of CARIE with Technology Sector in Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MCIT)

INNOVATION CALL 2012 : 4 million Euro Budget

•Bottom Up Approach by MCIT•During the design of program several visits of MCIT Officers in > 50 enterprises for

getting first hand feedback of Innovation Activities •More than 10 meetings of CARIE Board members with MCIT officials •Announcement of innovation programs by MCIT in 2012•Several Workshops with large participation by enterprises•Submission of 83 eligible proposals for Innovation program in October 2012 from

various Sectors of the Industry and Service Sectors (Horizontal Approach)•Sep. 2013 announced results: 43 Funded Innovation projectsSep. 2013 announced results: 43 Funded Innovation projects


INNOVATION PROGRAMS FOR CYPRUS, 2014 – 2020 •Bottom up Approach followed•Several Workshops, and meetings throughout Cyprus for a period of 1 year•Feedback from > 200 organisation from Enterprises, Associations, Incubators, Academia and RO

PROPOSED•Budget: 1Billion €, 600mil. € funding, contribution by Enterprises 400mil. €•Five Main Programs

• Developemnt of Innovative Products, Services and Processes, Employment/Training

• Startups (y-combinators etc…)• Cooperation for Innovative Products, Services and Processes Developments

(Open Innovation etc.)• Infrastructures (BIC, Innovation Centres, Clusters, Crowd Funding, Smart Cities,

Technology Transfer Centers, etc) • Promotion of Innovation (innovation packages including support services,

promotional activities, patenting, product certifications, internationalization etc.)


ΕΤΗΣΙΑ ΑΠΟΔΟΣΗ 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

ΑΕΠ (Πρόβλεψη* σε %) -8.8% -3.9% 1.2% 2.0% 2.6% 2.5% 2.2% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.5%

Συμβολή Προυπολογισμού Στρατηγικής Kαινοτομίας σε ΑΕΠ (σε δισ. Ευρώ)

0.125 0.120 0.145 0.140 0.165 0.140 0.165

Συνεισφορά σε Δαπάνες για Έρευνα, Ανάπτυξη και Καινοτομία (%) 0.98% 0.95% 1.27% 1.36% 1.68% 1.65% 1.97%

Νέα καινοτόμα προϊόντα / υπηρεσίες 751 822 822 893 893 893 893 982 1080 1188 1307 1437

Συμβολή Νέων καινοτόμων προϊόντων / υπηρεσίων σε ΑΕΠ (σε δισ. Ευρώ)

0.09 0.20 0.30 0.41 0.52 0.63 0.75 0.87 1.00 1.15

Νέες Καινοτόμες Επιχειρήσεις 81 96 140 159 208 227 275 303 333 366 403 443

Συμβολή Νέων καινοτόμων Επχειρήσεων σε ΑΕΠ (σε δισ. Ευρώ)

0.02 0.04 0.06 0.10 0.14 0.18 0.24 0.30 0.36 0.44 0.52 0.61

Αριθμός συνεργασιών 5 7 7 9 9 9 9

Αύξηση ΑΕΠ (σε δισ. Ευρώ) 0.14 0.16 0.30 0.43 0.60 0.73 0.92 0.93 1.11 1.31 1.52 1.76

Αύξηση ΑΕΠ (%) - ΑΠΟΔΟΣΗ ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΙΚΗΣ 0.9% 1.0% 1.8% 2.5% 3.4% 4.0% 4.9% 4.9% 5.6% 6.3% 7.0% 7.7%

Ενεργό Ανθρώπινο δυναμικό** (σε άτομα) 336,091 347,680 356,595 363,281 369,968 372,196 374,425 376,654 378,882 381,111 385,569 387,797 390,026

Άνεργοι (Πρόβλεψη** σε άτομα) 109,653 98,064 89,149 82,463 75,776 73,548 71,319 69,090 66,862 64,633 60,175 57,947 55,718

Άνεργοι (Πρόβλεψη** σε %) 24.6% 22.0% 20.0% 18.5% 17.0% 16.5% 16.0% 15.5% 15.0% 14.5% 13.5% 13.0% 12.5%

Συμβολή Στρατηγικής καινοτομίας στην Βιώσιμη εργοδότηση (

351 896 1,622 2,601 3,852 5,304 7,109 8,531 10,237 12,284 14,741 17,690

Μείωση Ανεργίας επι του Συνόλου εργαζομένων (%)

0.08% 0.20% 0.36% 0.58% 0.86% 1.2% 1.6% 1.9% 2.3% 2.8% 3.3% 4.0%

Αύξηση εξαγωγών καινοτόμων προϊόντων και υπηρεσιών*** σε δισ. Ευρώ

0.07 0.08 0.15 0.22 0.30 0.37 0.46 0.47 0.55 0.65 0.76 0.88

Αύξηση εξαγωγών καινοτόμων προϊόντων και υπηρεσιών*** σε %

14.1% 15.5% 30.2% 43.2% 60.1% 73.3% 92.5% 93.2% 111.0% 130.6% 152.1% 175.9%

*** Υφιστάμενες εξαγωγές (500 εκκατομύρια Ευρώ). Οι προβλέψεις βασίζονται σε 50% της απόδοσης των εισοδημάτων ΑΕΠ, να αναλογουν σε εξαγωγές νέων προιόντων και υπηρεσιών

* Source : Commission services calculation 2013 - 2020. Προβλέψεις 2021 - 2025 για ΑΕΠ βασίζεται στον κατά μέσο όρο αύξηση την τελευταία 10ετεία ** Προβλεψη για 2013 από πανεπιστίμιο Λευκωσίας. Από 2014 - 2025 βασίζεται σε μείωσεις που προβλέπονται βάση της ανάκαμψης της οικονομίας

19.40 20.1717.41 17.75 18.20 18.74 21.08ΑΕΠ (Πρόβλεψη* σε δισ. ευρώ) 15.69 15.88 16.19 16.61 17.0316.32


INNOVATION PROGRAMS FOR CYPRUS, Horizon 2014 – 2020 INNOVATION PROGRAMS FOR CYPRUS, Horizon 2014 – 2020

EXPECTED IMPACTEXPECTED IMPACT

•2.3 Billion € Total by 2020, 2.3 Billion € Total by 2020, (8 Billion € by 2025)(8 Billion € by 2025)

•2% R&D Annual Expenditure by 2020 2% R&D Annual Expenditure by 2020 (3% by 2025)(3% by 2025)

•5% increase of GDP by 2020 5% increase of GDP by 2020 (7.5% by 2025)(7.5% by 2025)

•7100 new positions by 2020 7100 new positions by 2020 (17700 by 2025)(17700 by 2025)

•0.46 Billion € (90%) increase in exports by 2020 0.46 Billion € (90%) increase in exports by 2020 (0.88 Billion €, 175% by 2025)(0.88 Billion €, 175% by 2025)

WHAT SHALL BE DONE TO BOOST RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES IN CYPRUS

• Bottom Up Approach by RPF and Planning Bureau – Lessons can be learned from MCIT• Results from FP7 shows that SMEs are 2nd in Europe. New vision and plan shall be

established for promoting and assisting the High-Tech Enterprises in participating in Research and Innovation Programs in FP8.

• Change R&D Expenditure Target to at least 2% of GDP for 2020. Can be achieved by:• Allocation of at least 250 Million Euro for Innovation Activities from the Budget of

Structural / Cohesion funds for 2014-2020 • Tax Incentives will assist to increase by 0.5 -1% of R&D Expenditure (Not currently

declared by enterprises) • Key to Success is the Development of Local Business & Innovation Centers to

Support Innovative Enterprises and build a new era in Innovation for economy growth• Support and Upgrade the Technology Sector in MCIT • Enterprise Members and Associations should participate in all Policy and Scientific

Committees that are related to Research and Innovation (Currently there is no participations).

• New Government should Implement a New Research and Innovation Strategy including the Restructuring and Support of all relevant policy, funding and promotion organisations i.e. Planning Bureau, Technology Sector in MCIT, RPF etc.

CONTACT DETAILS

CYPRUS ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ENTEPRISES

CARIECARIEP.O.Box. 21455, 1509 Nicosia, Τel. 22-889800, Fax. 22-665685

www.cy-research.com [email protected]

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