Mediterranean Innovation Space

MEDITERRANEAN INNOVATION AND RESEARCH ACTION

The MIRA Project

Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Space (EMIS)
Targeted objectives, difficulties and achievements, prospect for future actions

WP Leader: CNRST (Morocco)
WP Co-Leader: MADRI+D (Spain)

CAAST NET Plus Kick-off meeting 11-12 February Brussels 2013. Belgium

Feb 11th, 2013 CAAST Net Plus Kick-off meeting 1

The policy context
Relevant Projects & initiatives
: Barcelona process 1995 :
ASBIMED, MED7, ESTIME, creation of (EMFTA) by 2010
MEDA, Medibtikar, ANIMA etc  

The UfM / UpM : Horizons Association Agreements
2020 Euro-MED : transfer of new
  technologies +
, Partnership
dissemination of know how
+ industrial cooperat
European Neighbourhood   ERA & FP7 (EMRA?) ,
Policy (Instruments): ENPI Lisbon Strategy 2000: A
series of schemes and initiatives

The instrument: the Monitoring Committee of the EU-MPC cooperation in
RTD (MoCo ),

EMIS Rational & objective
 Rational for EMIS:
 Innovation is a must : KBE, globalisation, MPCs?
 Worrying situation in MPC’s: Euro-Mediterranean region as an area of
sustainable development and shared prosperity (Barcelona declation)
 Why EU-MPCs cooperation on innovation?:
1. RDI are, by nature, widely internationalized activities
2. The existence of common problems and shared challenges
3. Big research and innovation programs require Critical mass &
Resources, not available in MPCs
Objective of EMIS: The mobilization of innovation stakeholders in
common framework and mutually beneficial partnership to develop a more
intelligent and competitive Euro-Med space


EMIS Rational & objective


EMIS Concept
Framework Conditions
Demand in the EMIS
Market, consumer, producers finances, taxation, incentives, mobility,…

EMIS EMIS
Industrial EMIS EMIS
Intermediaries, Political
Systems Educational Systems
Interfaces, Systems
Agencies

Infrastructure in the EMIS
Banking, venture capital, IPR, information, innovation and business support, standards
and norms


Drivers for innovation in the Euro-Mediterranean Space

• Environmental: water and waste water management
• Public/private support for renewable energies (Mediterranean Solar Plan, Desertec, ...)
• Ongoing demand for innovation in the agricultural sector due to water scarcity, pollution, …
• Health services (Jordan, Tunisia)
• Offshoring of ICT services to the Med region (Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Turkey)
• Growing automotive sector as part of the supply chain for the European market (Morocco, Algeria)


Achievements of Work Package 8 (EMIS)

Task Task leader Actions

1 - EMIS Platform P28 (CNRST) Concept and strategies
Study on Innovation in Med

2- EMIS Forums P6 (DLR) Water Management
Renewable Energies

7 – Res. Driven Clusters P6 (DLR) Internationalisation of Clusters

3 - Technology Transfer P11 (MCST) Networking workshops

4 - S&T Workshop P28 (CNRST) Metrology labs networking

5 – Technical platforms P23 (TUBITAK) Biomedical Labs networking

6 - EMIS Dissemination P23 (TUBITAK) EMIS dissemination

INCO Nets coordination WP1-T5.2 CAAST, West Balcans


“Innovation Dynamics in the Mediterranean”
Regional study on the profiles and expectations of incubators, technology parks
and technology transfer offices (EIB-supported, ANIMA-led)


“Innovation Dynamics in the Mediterranean”


WP8: EMIS lines of action
Water
Water
Water & Waste
Water & Waste Research
Research
Innovation
Innovation Water
Water Driven Clusters
Driven Clusters
Forums
Forums
Renewable
Renewable
Energies
Energies

Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer
Technology
Technology interfaces
interfaces
Transfer
Transfer networking
networking
EMIS
EMIS Metrology and
Metrology and
Concept
Concept Technology
Technology Essays Labs
Essays Labs
Platforms
Platforms
networking
networking Biomedical
Biomedical
Laboratories
Laboratories

EC - -DGEI
EC DGEI
EMIS Cooperation
Cooperation
EMIS
Disseminatio ANIMA / /EIB
ANIMA EIB
Disseminatio
nn
INCO Net West Balcans
West Balcans
INCO Net
Exchanges
Exchanges
CAAST
CAAST


Water
Water
Water & Waste
Research
Innovation
Innovation Water
Driven Clusters
Forums
Forums
Renewable
Renewable
Energies
Energies

Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer
Technology
interfaces
Transfer
Transfer networking
networking
EMIS
EMIS Metrology and
Metrology and
Concept
Concept Technology
Essays Labs
Platforms
Platforms
networking
Biomedical
Laboratories
Laboratories

EC - -DGEI
EC DGEI
EMIS Cooperation
Cooperation
EMIS
ANIMA EIB
Disseminatio
nn
West Balcans
INCO Net
Exchanges
Exchanges
CAAST
CAAST


Why EU-MPC collaboration on Energy &
Water?

 All the ingredients for a Win-win situation :
EU motivations: EU has an interest in speeding
up the uptake of sustainable technologies to
mitigate the global environmental problems + new
Market opportunities for EU firms
 MPCs Motivations: more vulnerable to climate
change and water scarcity + Prospects of revenues
from energy exports + opportunity to access new
technologies and build their indigenous innovation
capabilities


EMIS Forum “Water & Waste Water Management” (Casablanca, 1-2 Dec. 2011)

Objectives:

Presentation of policy tools, funding opportunities and programmes in
order to promote research cooperation and networking in the Euro-Med
area.

Participants :

Researchers, stakeholders and experts in water, financers (EIB, CMI,
World Bank), Businesses (ONEP, consultants)

Results:
1.Document on the major challenges at the level of governance and infrastructure, linkage
between existing initiatives, bridging the gap with business and the promotion of research
driven clusters

2.The document has been conveyed for debate to another water Forum that took place in
Marrakech in preparation for the World Water Forum 2012

3.Internationalisation & coordination of water cluster activities


Research Driven Cluster Initiative

• What is the aim?
Within our EMIS activities we aim at the promotion of a Research
Driven Cluster Initiative (RDCI) to enhance growth and
competitiveness in the field of Water and Waste Water
Management at transnational scale in the Mediterranean region.
• What is a cluster initiative?
We perceive the transnational Research Driven Cluster Initiative as
an organised international effort to increase the growth and
competitiveness of cluster or network structures within a macro-
region (EU-MPC) involving the research community, clusters,
industry and government/ administration


Cluster
Research Driven Cluster Initiative
Activities

Mature

Development

Cluster Mission - Consolidating the leadership group
Trainings - Consolidating the aim and structure.
Etc. - Definition and priorisation of activities.
- Involving further partners.
Initiation

- Building the leadership group / Cluster Development Group
- setting up of sub-groups related to activity fields
EMIS Fora - Cluster Missions to deepen contacts with clusters/networks
- Cluster Partnership Agreements
- Active use of EU-Cluster Collaboration Platform (http://eco.inovex.de/)

Time


Cluster
Training
Achievements Course Bari
(MAIB-
Cluster Mission to Germany, Berlin and Leipzig, 2-5 CIHEAM),
July 2012 22-24
October 2012
Research
• Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental
Research
• Technische Universität Berlin Cluster
Mission to
Networking Germany,
• German Water Partnership (GWP) Berlin and
Leipzig, 2-
Practical implementation 5 July
2012
• Training and Demonstrations Centre for
Decentralised Wastewater Treatment (BDZ)
MIRA Cluster Training Course on "Capacity building on water technology development, application,
results and prospects“, Bari (MAIB-CIHEAM), 22-24 October 2012
Main topics (selected during the Cluster Mission)
• Waste water treatment and reuse in agriculture
• Innovative agricultural water resources management
Learning outcomes
• Informed trainees on innovative water and waste water technologies
• Differentiate between conventional and alternative water management technologies and approaches
• Exchange experiences in treated waste water and agricultural water management


EMIS Forum “Renewable Energies” (Tunis, 25-26 June 2012)



Objectives
• Promote the creation of cluster-like structures in the region, allowing the dialogue
on the political issues and alternatives in the field of energy
• Identify cooperation opportunities in trans-national cooperation projects of
research and innovation,

Topics:
The FORUM was structured around relevant cross cutting issues including :
• Building Indigenous Innovation & industrial Capabilities in MPC ,
• Euro-Med RDI Collaboration,
• Industry, Market design and needed policies for solar energy in the
Mediterranean,
• CSP
• PV.



Results:

• Identification of the key ingredients of a win-win EU-MED RDI collaboration on
energy.

• Identification of RDI topics that could serve as good starting point for reducing
cost of RE technology and building Indigenous Innovation Capabilities in MPCs by
developing solutions tailor made to MPCs conditions. (Dust resistant
coatings, dry cleaning, test facilities, durability, standards development, etc.)

• Water and Energy issues are interlinked and should be integrated in the RDI
approach towards MPCs. (CSP with desalination is a good combination)

• Identification of potential partners for building projects consortia.


Water
Water
Water & Waste
Research
Innovation
Innovation Water
Driven Clusters
Forums
Forums
Renewable
Renewable
Energies
Energies

Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer
Technology
interfaces
Transfer
Transfer networking
networking
EMIS
EMIS Metrology and
Metrology and
Concept
Concept Technology
Essays Labs
Platforms
Platforms
networking
Biomedical
Laboratories
Laboratories

EC - -DGEI
EC DGEI
EMIS Cooperation
Cooperation
EMIS
ANIMA EIB
Disseminatio
nn
West Balcans
INCO Net
Exchanges
Exchanges
CAAST
CAAST


Technology Transfer

III) OUTCOMES OF MIRA
TT ACTIVITIES (Brussels
I) Valorisation Study II) INVENTORY OF TT TT workshop Feb. 2010,
(MIRA-ANIMA-EIB ) EVENTS/ ACTIONS IN Casablanca Forum, Dec. 2011)
MPC
Dec. 2011

Febr. 2010/
Dec 2011
March 2012

RECOMMANDATIONS ON TT
IN MPC s

May
2012

VALORISATION &
TECH TRANSFER
NETWORKING October
WORKSHOP 2012


Workshop on Technology Transfer and Valorisation of Research
(Larnaca, Cyprus, 25-26 October 2012)
Outcomes

Participants identified...
• the need of MPC to incorporate knowledge and technology advancements to a wider social and
economic development
• the absence of an international platform on Technology Transfer area on the Med region
• the need for a more systematic identification of initiatives and schemes, exchange of practices and
mutual learning for countries facing similar challenges and opportunities.

Recognised the significant support and importance of …
• international and regional organizations including the EU International cooperation policies and
financial instruments addressing innovation in the MED region
• enhancing networking opportunities among Professionals and improving links between research
institutions and industry


Workshop on Technology Transfer and Valorisation of Research

Next Steps / Conclusions

and agreed on the need of...

• creating an international platform on Technology Transfer on the MED Region
• bringing together TT practitioners from MPC and EU Member states in order to promote
dialogue and mutual learning activities and exchange best practices
• increasing the capacity and competence of human capital engaged in the area of
Technology Transfer and valorization of research results
• enhancing the collaboration of MPC with the European stakeholders in R&D area through
innovative projects addressing industrial needs and challenges

Participants
30 experts and practitioners in technology transfer from universities, industry and government
in 6 MPC and 6 EU countries.

Water
Water
Water & Waste
Research
Innovation
Innovation Water
Driven Clusters
Forums
Forums
Renewable
Renewable
Energies
Energies

Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer
Technology
interfaces
Transfer
Transfer networking
networking
EMIS
EMIS Metrology and
Metrology and
Concept
Concept Technology
Essays Labs
Platforms
Platforms
networking
Biomedical
Laboratories
Laboratories

EC - -DGEI
EC DGEI
EMIS Cooperation
Cooperation
EMIS
ANIMA EIB
Disseminatio
nn
West Balcans
INCO Net
Exchanges
Exchanges
CAAST
CAAST


Metrology Laboratories Workshop (Rabat, June 2011)

Objective
to strengthen the tests and metrology services for firms and researchers in order to provide suitable
solutions for both: product evaluation of conformity and technical requirements of research projects

Debate
Metrology Institutes from all the MPCs discussed on cooperation to
• Support the laboratories’ staff qualification
• Upgrade the labs capabilities
• Improve the laboratories management systems with adoption of international quality standards
• Support the development of new services
• Disseminate the scientific and technical potential of the network members

Participants (25) of this Workshop were from the Metrology or National Standards Institutes of
Algeria (2), Egypt (2), Jordan (1), Mauritania (1), Morocco (5), Palestine (1), Spain (4), Syria (2),
Tunisia (2), Turkey (2). There was also participation from the European Commission (2) and BIPM
(1).


Topics Decisions

Information • Gather information about the QI from the all the MPC

• Share information on the different activities planned in
the region

• Creation of a website addressing metrology and quality
issues in the MPC

• Dissemination of information on the developed and
planned activities
Analysis • Perform an analysis of specific competences and needs
of QI (NMI included) shortly in each country

• Alignment of national objectives with EU objectives for activities
Qualification • Mutualisation of existing competence

• Develop a Pool of Experts: Laboratory assessors, Technical assessors,. Lead assessors. Trainers, Technical Experts for
accreditation

• Support the accreditation of laboratories in Universities

• Specific training (caring strictly about the needs identified locally) in the field of quality and metrology

Set Up the • Set up a network of competence allowing to share initiatives and to promote cooperation between MPC which could be
network supported by the MIRA project and website. It will take advantage of the experiences (e.g. Madrid) and looking forward to
getting in touch with similar initiatives to increase the impact.

• Establish a roadmap with timetable and objectives: TUBITAK UME will prepare a list of reference to be fulfilled with
proposals and needs that will be sent to all the participant mid-July looking for feedback at maximum mid-September
2011


Biomedical Laboratories Workshop (19-20 November 2012, Rabat)

Objectives

-Presentation of current state-of-the-art and challenges for
analytical laboratories in the MPC.
- Lectures on specific professional issues in life science
measurements and quality
- Debate on the needs and the areas for improvement:
professional skills, infrastructures and equipment, validation
of measurement methods, quality management.
- Looking for common interests and opportunities to take part
in research initiatives and projects.
-Advancement forward to the creation of a network of MPC
analytical laboratories.

Participants of this Workshop (21) were from either the
research institutes or universities from Algeria (1), Egypt (1),
Jordan (2), Morocco (5), Spain (2), Tunisia (4), Turkey (3).
There was also participation from the European Commission
(3).


Biomedical Laboratories Workshop (19-20 November 2012, Rabat)
Decisions Taken
Topics Decisions

Communication • Increase the communication among the region countries in order to establish collaboration in the
biomedical research

Qualification • Initiate a study to determine the real needs in the field of biomedicine and biosecurity fields

• Extend the existing programs like TrainMIC - Training in Metrology in Chemistry in the MPCs

• Make a study to designate which researches in the fields of genomic, proteomic or metabolomics
(very common research areas) will be for the benefit of the region countries

• Train the lab personnel in terms of the importance of the quality and standardization of measurement
and increase the awareness in the metrology area

• To initiate joint projects for calibration of instruments or proficiency testing to be performed between
clinical laboratories

Set Up the • Set up a small group of experts composed of one representative from each participant country
network
• Exchange of information regarding the recent developments in the workshop focus area


Water
Water
Water & Waste
Research
Innovation
Innovation Water
Driven Clusters
Forums
Forums
Renewable
Renewable
Energies
Energies

Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer
Technology
interfaces
Transfer
Transfer networking
networking
EMIS
EMIS Metrology and
Metrology and
Concept
Concept Technology
Essays Labs
Platforms
Platforms
networking
Biomedical
Laboratories
Laboratories

EC - -DGEI
EC DGEI
EMIS Cooperation
Cooperation
EMIS
ANIMA EIB
Disseminatio
nn
West Balcans
INCO Net
Exchanges
Exchanges
CAAST
CAAST


EMIS cooperation and exchanges
INCO Nets Good practice exchanges with CAAST and WBC INCO Nets
CAAST (Cairo, November 2012)
Increased importance of research and innovation in the African policy context. Convert
research outputs into meaningful policies. Knowledge transfer from North to Sub-Saharan Africa
WBC (Sarajevo, November 2012)
Importance of having a strong information basis on the countries innovation

Euro-Med Charter for Enterprise (DGEI) Participation in the Working Parties on Euro-Mediterranean
Industrial Cooperation and Council of Ministers (Malta, May 2011)

EIB-CMI EC-EIB-CMI training workshop (Marseilles, October 2011) To provide to Mediterranean
Research centers tools to elaborate a strategy for internationalization and research valorization. To
understand the needs and constraints of the research community with respect to innovation

European Enterprise Network (EEN) Collaboration in technology transfer activities (Casablanca 2011,
Cyprus 2012)

ANIMA Investment Network
Promoting Innovation in the Mediterranean, report drafted by the ANIMA team, in
coordination with MIRA within the framework of the IT1 programme.

International Learning Network (ILN) (Athens, 2012)


Building Indigenous Innovation Capabilities in MPC :
relevant issues
 Policy discussions addressing technology transfer at
international focus on providing developing countries with
access to existing technology on the basis of consuming
technological hardware .
 This attitude fails to recognize the vital importance of building
innovation capabilities (absorptive capacity) to promote the
diffusion of innovation within developing countries
 Environmentally sound technologies must fit with the conditions
faced by developing countries. which is not the case with
imported technologies combined with lack of absorptive
capacity.


relevant issues

“Innovation” can be characterised as including points 1, 2 and
3 in the following typology:
1. Innovations ‘new to the world’: Where a firm is the first to
introduce innovation for all markets & industries, domestic and
international.
2. Innovations ‘new to the market’ : Where a firm is the first to
introduce innovation in its particular market.
3. Innovations ‘new to the firm’ : Where a firm introduces a
product, process or method new to that firm, or significantly
improved by it, even if it has already been implemented by other
firms.

relevant issues
 Often, it is type I innovation (radical: New to the world) that
captures the focus of policy discussions .
 type I innovation is more likely to be associated with more
radical innovations that are the results of deliberate R&D and it
requires the existence of a strong knowledge base
 in developing countries context (such as MPCs), where rapid
adoption and diffusion is a central concern, incremental and
adaptive innovations that are often underpinned by type II (new
to the market) and type III (new to the firm) are often of more
relevance and importance.
.

relevant issues
 Incremental innovation has often played a critical role in
technology “leapfrogging” in developing countries, where
countries have moved towards, and then surpassed the
international technological frontier.
 the most successful latecomers to the wind energy market
(e.g. Spain and China) took the first steps in developing their
industry through joint partnerships technology transfer via
licensing agreements and associated royalty fees with
manufacturers in Germany and Denmark (MacLaglin et al.,
2009)


Innovation System in a
developing Country


Some Useful references

 World Bank. 2010 . Innovation Policy : A Guide For Developing
Countries.

Ockwell, D. et al. (2010), “Enhancing Developing Country Access to
Eco-Innovation: The Case of Technology Transfer and Climate Change in
a Post-2012 PolicyFramework”, OECD Environment Working Papers, No.
12,
OECD Publishing.

 Prahalad C.K. 2009. Fortune a the Bottom of Pyramid: Eradicating
Poverty through Profits.


Thanks for your attention !

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