Alexandria UniversityAlexandria UniversityAlexandria UniversityAlexandria University
Continuous Improvement
Research Promotion, Technology Research Promotion, Technology Transfer and Business CreationTransfer and Business Creation
Alexandria, EgyptAlexandria, EgyptNovember November 2222 ndnd , , 20102010
Alexandria UniversityAlexandria University
Grants, Innovation & Grants, Innovation &
Technology Transfer Center Technology Transfer Center
Alexandria UniversityAlexandria University
Grants, Innovation & Grants, Innovation &
Technology Transfer Center Technology Transfer Center By: Dr. Khaled ElSaadany
Director of Grants, Innovation and Technology Transfer center
Linkage between Academia & Business & Business
ChallengesChallenges
� The culture of industry in Egypt� We are consumers not technology
producers� Only 1.9% of University staff have a patent
or innovative (100 patent / 5196 staff members)
� Innovation strategy & Policy are not clear (governmental level)
� There is no mechanism to support innovative or inventors
� If we want to disseminate and support the innovation culture on Egypt , we have to
start from School not only University
�We need to be on the track
We still on the Beginning We still on the Beginning
� Establishment of Grants & Innovation
and Technology Transfer center on Feb.
20102010
�Create innovation policy and strategy
�Innovation day on Faculty of
Engineering
Alexandria University Grants, Innovation & Technology Transfer Center
Alexandria University Grants, Innovation & Technology Transfer Center
GITTCGITTC
Grants & Grants & Outreach Outreach
UnitUnit
GITTCGITTC
Alex Uni.Alex Uni.--Industry Industry collaborative Officecollaborative Office
Patent OfficePatent Office
MissionMissionOur Mission is strengthen the linkage with
community & industry and increase the patent records and encourage & support staff members, researchers, undergraduate, students to participate in multi-international projects.
VisionVision
Alexandria University Grants, Innovation & Technology Transfer Center
VisionVisionOur Vision is to be the engine of Alexandria
University which drives the wheel of innovation & development to make Alexandria University one of the most important universities in Egypt and the whole world by enhancing and innovating the research.
StrategyStrategy
�5Ps�5Ps
Grants & Outreach UnitGrants & Outreach UnitGrants & Outreach UnitGrants & Outreach Unit
� Do you have an idea for a project, but need a funding source?
� Do you need a collaborator or partner on a project?
What we can serve ?What we can serve ?
on a project?� Do you know a funding source and
want to develop a proposal?
�Identify funding opportunities
�Assist in budget construction
�Help to develop and organize proposals
�Assist with support letters, CV, and
Activities & ServicesActivities & Services
�Assist with support letters, CV, and
documentation
�Negotiate grants and contracts
�Establish accounts
Dissemination of InformationDissemination of InformationDissemination of InformationDissemination of Information
Disseminate knowledge about FP7 program & TEMPUS and other Funding Agencies ( AUF, DAAD, SIDA,……….)
including upcoming and new calls through:
�� EE--mailsmails
�� NewsletterNewsletter
�� InfoInfo DaysDays
�� WorkshopsWorkshops
Main programsMain programsMain programsMain programs
• RDI
• FP7
• GERF
• TEMPUS
• Erasmus Mundus
• AUF• GERF
• Alex Rep
• INNOVA
• AUF
• DAAD
• STDF
• CIDA• SIDA
Researcher groups within the Researcher groups within the UniversityUniversity
Researcher groups within the Researcher groups within the UniversityUniversity
�Bio -technology�Nanotechnology�Information Technology�Cancer Diseases�Renewable Energy & Water �Renewable Energy & Water
Desalination�Environment�Water resources management�Automation and robotics
Information days & WorkshopsInformation days & Workshops
Organize many information days and workshops for Alexandria University’s staff :.
24 information day & Workshop 2773 participant
Release a Newsletter Release a Newsletter
��Newsletter about FPNewsletter about FP 7 7 newsnews , Events, new
calls, conferences, and workshops
��Newsletter about the job opportunities: Newsletter about the job opportunities:
EURAXESS and Mari cure vacancies or
AUF, DAAD
��Monthly meeting Monthly meeting with faculties’ focal points
of Alexandria University
StatisticsStatisticsStatisticsStatistics
keep updated information and formulate statistics
from researchers and from researchers and research groups within their
institutions.Create Database : patents &
Projects
Assist Assist staff member to register as experts or external evaluators on external evaluators on
FP7 or EU website
Dr.Khaled El-Saadany
Focal point of Alexandria University
• Focal Point Assistant for mobility
• Focal Point Assistant for mobility
• Focal Point Assistant for health sector
• Focal Point Assistant for health sector
Dr. Rasha ElShinety
Eng. Dina Roushdy
• Focal point assistant for International grants
• Focal point assistant for International grants
• Focal point assistant for AUF & DAAD Programme
• Focal point assistant for AUF & DAAD Programme
Eng. Rasha Helmy
Eng. HaidyWagdi
Wala Wagdy
Administrative Affairs
Faculties’ Focal points at Alexandria Faculties’ Focal points at Alexandria University University
Faculties’ Focal points at Alexandria Faculties’ Focal points at Alexandria University University
# Faculty # Faculty
1 Physical education for girls 12 Dentistry
2 Sport education for men 13 Pharmacy
3 Specific education 14 Nursing
4 Low 15 Engineering
5 Commerce 16 Agriculture 5 Commerce 16 Agriculture
6 Education 17 Science
7 Arts 18 Higher institute for public health
8 Tourism and hotels 19 Medical research institute
9 Fine arts 20 Post graduate institute
10 Veterinary medicine 21 Agriculture (saba basha)
11 Medicine 22 Kinder garden
�DAAD�STDF�FP7
Training programsTraining programs
How to write a proposal
�FP7�Alex REP�Basics of proposal writing
Culture Activity Call
Euro-Mid Innovation Market Place
Information day – Faculty of Agriculture
Mobility Day
Workshop “How to Write a Proposal”
Alexandria University Patent Office activitiesAlexandria University Patent Office activities
1. Promote a culture of intellectual property rights IPR (Encouragement of faculty members, researchers and students to apply for a patent).for a patent).
2. Facilitating patent application for the inventor.
3. Provide technical advice and legal services and the registration, evaluation and management of intellectual property rights.
� Explore the current barriers to effective partnersh ips
and seek solutions to overcome the barriers.
� Encourage technology transfer between University
and Industry .and Industry .
�Develop new technology and a strategy to market
such technologies
� Strengthen the linkages with industry through vario us
activities.
Grants & Innovation and Technology
Transfer Center Structure
Grants & Innovation and Technology
Transfer Center Structure
AU President
GITTC Board
Executive Director Marketing &
PR Dept.Legal Dept.
www.etp-food.org
Patent Office ILO/TTO Grants & outreach unit
Financial Dept. Admin
Office boy
What we are doing till now ?What we are doing till now ?
Institutional Building & Operations� Recruit up to 12 new employees� Develop the office chart ( (Job
description, roles &responsibilities, work flow)
� Develop the vision & mission and strategic objectives of the AUICO
Capacity Building of AUICO� Implement training program for GITTC
staff (under planning)
Visibility of AUICOVisibility of AUICO
� Design and Implement the communication and visibility plan for the AUICO
� Release quarterly newsletter� Conduct AUICO awareness campaign through
information days, newspaper, TV, outdoor information days, newspaper, TV, outdoor meetings
� Regular mutual visits to industrial sectors� Organize 1 sector-wide conference jointly with
Industrial sectors for approximately 100 participants
� Design and Launch a website to disseminate the news and services of AUICO
�Create and update a database of industrial sectors
located mainly in Alexandria
�Carry out needs assessment of industrial sectors
(Training & Development)
Strengthen the linkages between the University and Industry
�Carry out the research and development (R&D)
activities depends on industry needs
Strengthen the linkages between the University and IndustryStrengthen the linkages between the University and Industry
�Marketing of patents ( till now , there is no
patent marketed)
�Develop the patent policy & code of ethics
concerning the intellectual properties rights.
�Joint Research through Alex. Uni. Research
Enhancement program (ALEX REP)
Alexandria University’s Projects funded through European funded through European
Funding Agencies2009-2010
IMHOTEP projects IMHOTEP projects
Egypt
Impact of mechanisms controlling
adrenal functional
Zonation on
Regulate the flexibility of
the Morphological spinal neurons by Micro-RNAS
France
Zonation on the
physiopathology of arterial hypertension
Budget15,000 L.E.
by Micro-RNAS in neurological
diseases
Budget15,000 L.E.
Germany Egypt Research FundGERF program
Germany Egypt Research FundGERF program
Theme: Renewable Energy
�Project title : Development of a Stand Alone - Solar Driven - High
Performance – Multi Stage Flash Desalination System (Solar – HP
– MSF)
�Duration : 2009-2011.
�Total amount : 80,000 EURO
Accepted projects from European Funding Agencies 2009/2010
Recommendations Recommendations
� Create a TT-network of all participants on this workshop
� Develop a common website of TT-network to present products & patents & services
�� Implement training program on technology transfer and research promotion
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