Concept Plan Cairo University Innovation Office (CUISO)
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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.