Transcript R&D and INNOVATION IN CYPRUS by COSTAS IACOVOU Director
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Evolution of RTD Activities in Cyprus Recent Performance in R&I Constraining Factors National Strategic Framework for R&I PLANNING BUREAU OCTOBER 2011
EU Member CII CUT, CI, EUC, UN, FUT CSC, NCRI RPF UCY ARI, CING 1990 1992 1998 2004 2005 2007 2010
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2020 Year
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GERD (% GDP) GERD (€mln)
Annual Increase
2005 0,40
54.438
17,0%
2006 0,43
61.352
12,7%
2007 0,44
70.058
14,2%
2008 0,42
73.365
4,7%
2009 0,49
82.988
13,1%
GERD by Sector of Performance (2005-2009) 43% 10% 25% 22% Public Sector Businesses Higher Education Private non-profit GERD by Source of Funds (2005-2009) 13% 4% 17% 66% Public R&D Business Expend.
External Funds Other PLANNING BUREAU OCTOBER 2011
Human Resources (FTE)
Annual Increase
Researchers (FTE)
Annual Increase
1 400 1 200 1 000 800 600 400 200 0
2005
1.157
13,8%
682
17,0%
2006
1.226
6,0%
748
9,7%
2007
1.244
1,5% 799
6,8%
2008
1.201
-3,5% 806
0,9%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of Researchers Human Research Capital
2009
1.266
5,4% 873
8,3%
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1.213 eligible proposals, 1.474 applicants (22 nd ) 255 successful applicants (17,3% success rate, ranked 23rd) 220 successful proposals (18,1%) 184 signed grant agreements €39,4mln (€28mln in FP6), ∼2% of EC contribution PLANNING BUREAU OCTOBER 2011
CY
Source: Innovation Union Scoreboard 2010, Feb 2011
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Innovation Follower
Source: Innovation Union Scoreboard 2010, Feb 2011
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Insufficient research infrastructure Small number of researchers Small size and poor participation of enterprises/ Weak links with academia Limited commercialisation of research results Lack of research culture PLANNING BUREAU OCTOBER 2011
National Target
GERD:
0,50%
by 2020.
Strategic Pillars
Enhancement of Human Research Capital Further Promotion of R&I in enterprises Prioritization in Research Fields Getting Innovative Ideas to market Innovation in the Public Sector PLANNING BUREAU OCTOBER 2011
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Thank you for your attention
Charis Soteriou
Planning Officer Tel.: +357 22602875 Fax: +357 22666810 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.planning.gov.cy
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