Fostering Innovation Through Research Engagement

Vivene Jones-Robinson

May 14, 2015

Purpose of This Presentation

Vision 2030 Jamaica

AIM

INTRODUCTION

World Economic Forums

World Economic Forum 2015

Knowledge Economy

Knowledge Economy

Government is Playing its Part

KNOWLEDGE HUB

Research Questions What is the state of academia- industry research

partnership at TVET institutions? What organizational structures and processes

are needed by institutions to establish and maintain successful partnerships with industry?

Do TVET institutions (Industry) possess the organizational structures and processes required for successful partnerships?

OBJECTIVES

LITERATURE REVIEW

Organization Structures

Characteristics of Industry

Age Size Industry Specificity Benefits Intellectual property (IP)

METHODOLOGY

DATAThe data was derived from two separate surveys conducted between January and April of this year.TVET institutions survey Industry leaders surveyThe survey was constructed and disseminated using the online tool Survey Monkey.

SAMPLE

VARIABLES

Analysis

Are you interested in research partnerships with industry?

Ninety % of respondents were interested in research partnerships

Are you interested in research partnership with institutions

Respond yes or no to the following

Prior institution- industry relationships

Research office

Research partnership staff/ personnel

Policy on intellectual property

Publication rights & dissemina-tion of research results policy

Preferred position documents or contract templates

Research portfolio with your technology transfer office

Rate the areas in which you are interested in partnership

Transfer of technology

Technological/consulting advice

Absorb technological information

Trends in research and development

Contract research to complement firm R&D

Contract research that the firm cannot perform

Graduate recruitment for supporting R&D activities

process testing and improved quality control

Innovative products that can be taken to market

RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusion