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Concept PlanCairo University Innovation Office

(CUISO)

Galal H. Galal-Edeen

Omar A. Nasr

Delft, 16th April 2010

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Problem statement:

Problem: research is not sufficiently focused on industry needs

Aim: towards research utility intensification

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Objectives:

Industry oriented objectives: Strengthening existing companies with a

continuous flow of knowledge from universityUniversity oriented objectives:

Directing the research to solve industry problems

Expose students to industry problems Expose professors to industry problems

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SWOT analysis:

Strengths: Large number of students:

Undergrad students can work in graduation projects MSc students work in Masters thesis

Large number of academic staff Availability of some government funding Alumni in high positions

Weaknesses: Weak students’ problem solving skills Small number of PhD students Lack of a track record

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SWOT analysis:

Opportunities: Alumni can strongly support the link between university

and industry Alumni-owned companies Staff consultancy activities and industrial links Government interest in linking industry and academia

Threats: Failure of the pilot projects Failure to attract staff and/or industry Lack of funding for the Chair office

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Action plan:

Research-Utility intensification: Industry-academia forums on departmental level. Student training & internships. Graduation/MSc/PhD projects.

Dissemination Staff& student training. Awareness spreading (senior-level). Website building.

Support mechanisms: Monitoring and support mechanisms for projects. Alumni relations. Industry database. Knowledge management.

Fundraising for the technology transfer activities.