IPN, 20 years of incubation and technology transfer – a balance

Universitites: Knowledge Partners for Intelligent Communities

Mateus Meeting, 23-25th September, 2011

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INSTITUTO PEDRO NUNES

Created in 1991 by the University

of Coimbra

Promotes innovation

Links university and industry

Congregates 38 associates· Science and Higher Education Entities · Public Organizations for Enterprise Support· Municipalities· Industrial Associations· Companies

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INSTITUTO PEDRO NUNES

RTD LABORATORIES

RTD LABORATORIES

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· RTD Projects in consortia with industry

· Innovation and Technological Development

· Technology Transfer

› LAS –Laboratory for Automation and Systems

› LED&MAT – Laboratory for Wear, Testing and Materials

› LIS - Laboratory for Informatics and Systems

› LEC – Laboratory for Electroanalysis and Corrosion

› LABGEO - Geotechnical Laboratory

› LABPHARM - Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Sciences

PAPER ABRASION

Need Develop methodology for testing paper abrasionDevelop qualitative methods to analyze the paper surface at the Laboratory Quality Control

StrategyRTD contract: Instituto Pedro Nunes and SoporcelCustomized solution for client

ResultsNew testing methodologies (patented)Functional prototypesNew knowledge about the paper’s behavior

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RTD LABORATORIES – CASE STUDY #1

SILVER

NeedSolving the tarnishing silver problem, with particular emphasis on the filigree, which has caused a considerable decrease in Portuguese exports (in Japan, the volume has decreased around 60%).

StrategyRTD project in consortia with IPN and filigree producer Ferreira Marques & Irmãos, co-funded by National Innovation Agency (ADI).

ResultsA type of silver-based coating that can prevent the tarnished surface, chemicals agents action and adds resistance wear.Protection process that does not change the material chemistry base composition.Piece tests at real scale.

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RTD LABORATORIES – CASE STUDY #3

SMARTCATCH – FP7

Need· Development of a novel remote stress sensing system to increase safety, efficiency and to reduce environmental effects in fishing and mooring applications, contributing to improve the sector’s competitiveness.

Strategy· Research for SMEs: 13 partners: Instituto Pedro Nunes + HERI (UK) + Tech Institut (Norway) – Univ. de Gdansk (Pol) – Fishing Associations (Scotish, German, Norwegian) + SME producers of ropes and fishing materials (UK, Scotland) + SME from aquaculture sector (Italy)

Results· New products · Decrease the energetic expenditures of ship· Increase safety in fishing activities· Decrease fish losses due to failure of cages anchorage

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- Scientific Director – researcher from the University of Coimbra

-Executive Director – IPN’s staff

- Regular Collaboration from R&D Institutions (mainly UC)

- Increased Market Oriented Research

- Increased professional support on:

Commercial, Intellectual Property, Financial Issues(through common services)

RTD LABORATORIES – ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL

RTD

17 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (1994 to 2010)

. RTD projects and technology transfer contracts > 200

· Number of clients > 350

· Weight of international projects 2000 - 17%

2010 - 43%

RTD LABORATORIES – SOME FIGURES

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BUSINESS INCUBATOR

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promotes startup creation supporting innovative and

technology-based ideas

BUSINESS INCUBATOR - SERVICES

Space and Logistices

Rooms: 20,28,33,40,56,66 m2

conference rooms,administrative support, communications, ,etc

Physical Incubation

Virtual Incubation › Start › Follow-up

Networking and Internationalization

International projects“matching” events

Business plans

technological viability,Economical viability,Training process

Acess to Funding

National and International FundingBanks, Business Angels, Venture Capital

Management support

business development,general accountancyfiscal planning, etc

Access to scientific knowledge

Coimbra University and other R&TD organizations

Training

Science, technology, businessFacilities Auditorium

IP management

Patents, tech transfer agreementsTrademarks info, etc

INCUBATION

Academic SPIN-OFF (ASO): company created mainly based as a result of reserach projects or acquired knowledge at Universities and other R&D Institutions.

“BEST SCIENCE BASED INCUBATOR AWARD 2010”

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RESULTS

· Jobs created > 300

· % exports / Revenue 70%

. R&D Expenses / Revenue 12%

· Nº spin offs created: 5

· Delegations in EUA, UK, Brasil, Roménia, Mozambique

CONTEXT

· Software for critical systems

· Projects for industry - national and international (NASA)

PROMOTORS

. 3 PHd students Informatics Department – University of Coimbra

BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #1

CRITICAL SOFTWAREInformation Technologies for Critical Systems

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RESULTS

· Jobs created > 80

· % exports / Turnover 40 %

. R&D Expenses / Turnover 15%

CONTEXT

· Microelectronics

· controllers for domestic appliances

. Product development

PROMOTORS

. 4 researchersElectronics Department – University of Coimbra

BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #2

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BUSINESS INCUBATOR – CASE STUDY #3

INCUBATION

PROMOTORS

. 2 young entrepeneurs (mechanical eng. and informatics eng.)

. Professional expoerience at ESA (European Space Agengy)

CONTEXT

. Portuguese participation in ESA

. Expertise of the promotors in a very specialized area

. Market knowledge

RESULTS

. 15 high qualified jobs created

. Leadership in european projects

. Product patents

BUSINESS INCUBATOR / RTD LABS – CASE STUDY

CYBERCAR (FP5) – R&D Project – University of Coimbra

CYBERMOVE (FP5)

PartnersInstituto Pedro Nunes (LAS) + CN Serpentine SA + DITS + Fiat Research + Frog navigation System (NL) + INRIA + ISR + Robosoft + Ruf Danmark + Technion +TNO + Transportation Research Group + University of Southhampton + University of Bristol + Yamaha, etc.

Main ObjectiveShow the potential of new transportation systems, cybercars – small automated vehicles

ActivitiesContexts for use new vehicles were designed and tested in a set of european towns

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TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AT IPN (LAS)

Development Develpment of an electronic kit to be integrated in Automated Guided Vehicles, to transform them in Cybercars; by:

· detecting fix or mobile objects and avoiding collision;

· answering WiFi or GPRS calls done by users through PDAs or Laptops;

· providing great flexibility - product can be customized

TestsTests were performed at an hospital, an airport and in historical centres of different size towns.

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ACTIVITIES

· Starting from the concept of horizontal lift, develop a cybercar to be used in towns, historical centres, airports, hospitals, etc.

CONTEXT

· Last mile transportation – Complement transportation systems like bus, rail, metro, etc

· Contribute to the traffic reduction in towns

· Create a new paradigm: “customized public transportation”

PROMOTORES

· A spin-off of Critical Software

· Some pelople from the development team at IPN

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15 YEARS OF INCUBATION (1996 to 2010)

· Total firms supported (Dez. 2010): > 150

· % of firms in activity > 80%

· Anual Turnover (2010) > 70 M€ % exports > 35%

· Direct Jobs > 1.500

BUSINESS INCUBATOR – RESULTSINCUBATION

IPN – Incubadora

1st place on the international competition “Best Science Based Incubator Award” 2010, byTechnopolicy Network

Evaluation by an international juri of scientists and experts from the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES)

BUSINESS INCUBATOR - AWARDS

INCUBATION

Critical SoftwareAmong the 500 enterprises with higher growth in Europe

Active Space TechnologiesYoung Professionals Entrepreneurship Prize – International Astronautical Congress 

Critical LinksConvergence Product of the Year – (Produto Edge Box)TechWorld 

FBA. – Ferrand, Bicker & AssociadosVencedora de Red Dot Award – Projecto Exposição WeltliteraturDesign Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen – Germany Silver European Design Award – European Design Project, Rotterdham AIGA 50 Books/ 50 Covers – Minotauro project, New York 

Feedzai1º  place BES-INOVAÇÃO 2009Banco Espírito & Santo 

Wit-Software, Crioestaminal, CWJ - ElectrónicaPME ExcelênciaIAPMEI 

BUSINESS INCUBATOR - SOME AWARDS

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Organizes high level specialized continuous training and training directed to young entrepreneurs engaged in the creation of start-up companies.

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KNOWLEDGE VALORIZATION AND INNOVATION

VCI – KNOWLEDGE VALORIZATION AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT

1) Gives support across all IPN’s units, stimulating cohesion and boosting synergies

Support to spin-offs creation - promotion of tech-based entrepreneurship from researchers and students;

Intellectual Property - Support to firms, researchers and students in Industrial Property issues;

Tech Commercialization - Support in the technology transfer and product development (contract licensing, financial management, etc.);

Funded R&D – National and european R&D project’s elaboration and management.

2) Management of networks

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ENTREPENEURS INVESTORS START-UPS

STUDENTS

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

TECHNICAL STAFFGENERAL PUBLIC

BUSINESS SECTOR

RESEARCHERS

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TICE.PT · TICE.Health · TICE.mobilidade . International links

Health Cluster Portugal · DHMS· AAL4all

TOOL NET(moulds) · Tooling EdgeINOVcluster

(agro-industrial) . InovWine 

RIERC Rede de Incubação e Empreendorismo da região Centro

INOV.C (innovation ecosystem around UC)

GAPI Rede de Gabinetes de Apoio à Propriedade Industrial

NATIONAL & REGIONAL NETWORKS

INTERNACIONAL NETWORKS

EARTOEuropean Association of Research and Technology Organisations

TII European Association for the Transfer of Technologies, Innovation and Industrial Information

PROTON Europe European Knowledge Transfer Association

INCUBATOR FORUM

EBN European Business & Innovation Centre Network

UTEN University Technology Enterprise Network

- HOW TO MANAGE UNIVERSITY/ENTERPRISE RELASHIONSHIPS?

- HOW TO ATTRACT ENTREPENEURS TO THE INCUBATOR?

- HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL/REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

- HOW TO FOSTER INTERNATIONALIZATION?

MAIN CHALLENGES

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THE (near) FUTURE

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BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

Local · Pólo II - Tech Campus of the University, contiguous to ISEC (Instituto Politécnico)

· High Concentration of Technological Infrastructures (Higher Education, R&DT, Tech Transfer)

· Integrated in town

Construction Area8.000 m2

ObjectivesAccelerate the growth of enterprises through:

· more sophisticated support, after incubation. acess to knowledge· support to enter international markets· innovation environment

CONTACTOS

Instituto Pedro NunesRua Pedro Nunes3030-199 Coimbra, PortugalT +351 239 700 962F +351 239 700 965www.ipn.pt