Transcript Malaysia - ASEAN-EU STI Days 2014

Innovative Innovation in:
Malaysia
STI Days, Bangkok, 21 Jan 2014
EU-ASEAN S&T
cooperation
to in
jointly
tackle
Session:
Innovation
ASEAN
Title
of
Presentation
societal challenges
Subtitle/other information
Sara Medina & Kai Zhang (SPI)
[email protected]; [email protected]
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Agenda
I. Context in Malaysia
II. Innovation Support Instruments
III. Observations
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Agenda
I. Context in Malaysia
II. Innovation Support Instruments
III. Observations
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I. Context in Malaysia
Overview
• Malaysia is ranked 15th in the International Institute for Management Development
(IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking in 2013
• Malaysia is 2nd to Singapore in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita
within ASEAN, being a middle-income country according to United Nations (UN)
standards
• Malaysia has a Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development
(GERD)/GDP rate of 1,07% (2011), 2nd to Singapore within ASEAN
• Malaysia ranks 32nd out of 142 countries in the Global Innovation Index
• Malaysia has among the world´s highest rate of Private Sector Proportion of R&D
Expenditure : 56,7% (2011)
Source: MASTIC National R&D Survey 2012/Innovation in Southeast Asia, OECD, 2013/
Intellectual Property Organization of Malaysia/MIDA, Performance Report 2012/Global Innovation Index
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I. Context in Malaysia
Key Institutions in the National Innovation System (NIS)
Government
Agencies and
Bodies
Innovation
Support
centres
Financing
Institutions
Commercial
Enterprises
R&D Sector
Organizations
Education/
Training
Institutions
Source: OECD, Innovation in Southesast Asia, 2013
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I. Context in Malaysia
Key Public Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policies
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Vision 2020 (1991-2020)
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The 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP: 2011-2015)
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National Policy on Science, Technology & Innovation (NPSTI: 2013-2020)
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Malaysian Higher Education Strategic Plan (MHESP: 2007-2020)
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Agenda
I. Context in Malaysia
II. Innovation Support Instruments
III. Observations
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
A. Applied Research
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation
C. Venture Capital
D. Foreign Direct Investment
E. IPR Support
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
A. Applied Research
Example:
ScienceFund
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation
Examples:
Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)
Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)
C. Venture Capital
D. Foreign Direct Investment
E. IPR Support
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
A. Applied Research - ScienceFund
Title of the Instrument: ScienceFund
Website: http://ernd.mosti.gov.my/eScience/frmLogin.aspx
Programme Owner: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
Scope of Funding:
Preliminary research leading to laboratory proof of concept/ development of new
products or processes
Scale of support: Up to RM 500,000 (around € 113,000) per project
Beneficiaries:
Research scientists and engineers from Government Research Institutions (GRIs),
Government STI Agencies, Public/Private Institutions of Higher Learnings (IHLs)
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
A. Applied Research - ScienceFund
ScienceFund Roles in Innovation:
• Carrying out high-impact and innovative R&D projects that lead to new ideas
and the advancement of knowledge in applied sciences
• Supporting research that can lead to further product/process development and
commercialisation
• Generating new scientific knowledge
• Strengthening national research capability
• Emphasizing and supporting National Research Priorities
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation –
Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)
Title of the Instrument: Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)
Website: http://www.mtdc.com.my/crdf.php
Programme Manager: Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)
Supporting Stage: Commercialisation
Established year: During the 7th Malaysia Plan (1996-2000)
Types of Grants:
• CRDF 1
Commercialisation of R&D by a Spin-off company
• CRDF 2
Commercialisation of R&D by a Start-up company
• CRDF 3
a. Commercialisation of local R&D by SME
b. Commercialisation of public R&D by non-SME
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation –
Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)
CRDF Roles in Innovation:
• Enabling full commercialisation of R&D activities
• Supporting local innovation actors (universities/ research institutions, companies)
• Facilitating Public Private Partnership
• Generating IPs and new employment
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation –
Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)
Title of the Instrument: Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)
Website: www.cradle.com.my
Programme Owner: Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (MOF)
Supporting Stage: Conceptualisation and Commercialisation
Established year: 2003
Types of Grants:
• Prototype Development: Pre-Seed (CIP Catalyst & U-CIP Catalyst)
• Product Commercialisation: Seed (CIP 500)
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II. Innovation Support Instruments
B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation –
Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)
CIP Roles in Innovation:
• Creating an innovative ecosystem for technology entrepreneurs
• Answering the need of commercialisation support and pre-seed and seed funding
to develop and transform ideas into market- ready products
• Supporting local technology entrepreneurs and start-ups
• Achieving commercialisation efficiency and sustainable entrepreneurship
• Representing the Government’s effort at boosting quantity and quality of
innovations and technology start-ups
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Agenda
I. Context in Malaysia
II. Innovation Support Instruments
III. Observations
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III. Observations
• Innovation is a key government focus
• A wide range of innovation support measures exist in the country
• The system would benefit from a stronger linkage between various key
players and measures
• The fostering of Public Private Partnership is essential for further
improvement of the innovation system
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Contacts
Thank you!
Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)
Sara Medina & Kai Zhang
[email protected]; [email protected]
The final study will be available at:
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in June 2014
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