Transcript From Nano to Geo and Beyond - Association of Space Explorers

ASE Prague 2009 - XXII ASE Congress of Space Explorers
Space Activities in Saudi Arabia
Turki Bin Saud Al-Saud
VP for Research Institutes
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
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Overview
 Saudi National Science, Technology, Innovation Plan
 National Science and Technology Policy
 Elements of the National Policy
 Programs and Technology Priorities
 Plan Implementation
 Space Technology Strategy
 Highlights on Activities
National Science and Technology Policy:
Origins and Achievements
KACST was directed by its charter of 1986
– to “propose a national policy for the development of
science and technology and to devise the strategy
and plans necessary to implement them.”
– to coordinate with government agencies, scientific
institutions and research centers in the Kingdom for
enhancing research; exchanging information and
expertise; and avoiding duplication of efforts
National Science and Technology Policy:
Origins and Achievements
The Kingdom is the
first
in the region to
embark on a
national S&T policy
Three years
of intense
deliberations with
stakeholders
Over 500 participants
from research,
academia, industry,
government and nongovernmental
organizations
The Council of
Ministers approved the
comprehensive
National Science and
Technology Policy on
the 8th of July 2002
KACST-Ministry of Planning Collaboration
Long-term Vision
Join the advanced knowledge-based
economies with highly competitive
STI ecosystem by 2025
4th
5y Plan
Transform to a knowledge-based economy and
society, joining the advanced industrial nations
(2025)
3rd
5y Plan
Become a leading country in STI in Asia
(2020)
2nd
5y Plan
Become a leading country in STI in the region
(2015)
1st
5y
Plan
(2010)
Establish infrastructure for science,
technology and innovation
Elements of the National Policy:
Goals, Objectives and Strategic Bases
• Strategic Basis # 1: A comprehensive vision for
the development of the Kingdom’s science,
technology and innovation system and catalyzing
productive interactions among all system
components
• Strategic Basis # 2: Enabling education and
training so as to create and absorb scientific and
technological advancements
• Strategic Basis # 3: Developing national
capabilities in science and technology to address
sustainable development and other societal needs
Policy Highlight
Create an integrated
and effective National
Innovation System that
moves the Kingdom
into a knowledge-based
economy
Elements of the National Policy:
Goals, Objectives and Strategic Bases
• Strategic Basis # 4: Addressing national
security priorities through competitive science
and technologies
• Strategic Basis # 5: Promotion,
development and diversification of sources of
financial support for scientific research and
technology development
• Strategic Basis # 6: Continuation and
expansion of various forms of technology
transfer, and enhancement of competitiveness
of productive sectors through appropriate
technologies
Policy Highlight
Increase research
and development
funding from
various sources to
reach 1.6% of national
GDP by 2020
Elements of the National Policy:
Goals, Objectives and Strategic Bases
• Strategic Basis # 7: Supporting and fostering human
capabilities for creativity and innovation
• Strategic Basis # 8: Development and enforcement of
necessary regulations for efficient governance and improved
management of scientific and technical institutions
• Strategic Basis # 9: Orchestrating scientific and
technological cooperation at the Gulf, Arab, and Islamic region,
and international levels
• Strategic Basis # 10: Making scientific information available
and facilitating access to such information
Elements of the National Policy:
The Roles of Government and the Private Sector Investment in
Science, Technology and Innovation
• Governments often intervene in the marketplace to
address market failures in STI investments
• Governments can support the development of selfsustaining clusters of high growth industries through
strategic initial investments
• Throughout the world, virtually all major universities are
supported at least in part by government or philanthropic
funding (Harvard, Oxford etc.)
• South Korea, Finland, India, Ireland, Malaysia, and
Singapore, are all noteworthy for the emphasis they have
placed on education and research
Programs and Technology Priorities
PROGRAMS
Strategic and advanced Technologies
Scientific research and technical development capabilities
Transfer, development and localization of technology
Science, technology and society
Scientific and technical human resources
Diversifying financial support resources
Science, technology and innovation system
Institutional structures for science, technology and innovation
Advanced Technologies of
Strategic Importance to the Kingdom
Technology Priorities for the Kingdom
Water
Oil and Gas
Petrochemicals
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Electronics and Communications
Energy
Environment
Advanced Materials
Plan Implementation
Progress in the NSTI Plan Implementation
Policy and
Governance
Program Design
And
Implementation
Supervisory
Committee for the
National STI Plan
Formed
Comprising
KACST,
Ministry of Higher Education
Ministry of Planning
Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Finance
Six Leading Universities
Highest Level of
Policy Commitment
Attained
Alignment of NSTI Plan
With Five-Year
Economic
Development Plan
SR 7.9 Billion
($2.1 Billion)
approved for
the next five years
National
interventions
being designed
NSTI
Detailed Plans
Technology
Innovation
Centers (TICs)
BADIR
For
Technology
Incubation
Peer Review
Process
Reengineering
National
Innovation
Ecosystem
R&D
Management
Training
Intellectual
Property
Management
System
International
Cooperation
Technology
Development
Fund
Outreach
and
Awareness
Plan Implementation
National Science, Technology, and Innovation Plans
Strategic
Intent
Beneficiaries
 Develop detailed plans for 11 advanced technologies of strategic
importance to the Kingdom
 Initiate cross-institutional interactions to identify technology
priorities and implementation strategies
 Generate excitement in the research community
 Research community at large
 Academia
 Industry
 Public research-performing organizations
Partners
 KACST
 Ministry of Planning
 All major stakeholders from academia, industry and government
 International panel of advisors
Progress
Till Date
 12 science, technology and innovation plans completed
 Plans for Healthcare, Agricultural and Building and Construction
technologies underway
 Major breakthroughs achieved in collaborative planning
Implementation
Plan Implementation
National Science, Technology, and Innovation Plans
Process Highlights
Strategic planning team formed and
key stakeholders identified
Technical consultations with
stakeholders and international experts
Stakeholder workshops for
KSA requirement and SWOT analysis
Strategic goals
identified;
vision,
mission and
technology
targets
developed
Analysis of current status of technology
and other countries’ experiences
Strategic plan
Formalized
Plan Implementation
Technology Innovation Centers
Strategic
Intent
Beneficiaries
 Promote university-industry research collaboration and
technology transfer
 Strengthen university research and education
 Address selected economic and social goals of the Kingdom
 Implement best practices - structure, incentives, and
requirements of successful programs in countries similar to KSA
 Private Sector (Large Companies as well as SMEs)
 University Researchers
 Students
Partners
 Universities
 Ministry of Higher Education
 Ministry of Finance
 KACST
Progress
Till Date
 TIC Design Completed by International Panel
 Program to be Launched Formally at the ATF 2009
 Implementation Underway, First 3 TICs to be Funded in 2009
Implementation
Plan Implementation
Technology Innovation Centers
Informed by Global Best Practices
 Focus on research in fields that are linked to national priorities
 Strong emphasis on research, strong or moderate stress on technology transfer and industrial or user relevance
 Strategic planning is practiced and is an
important ingredient
 Strong center leadership is evidenced
 Co-investment by state or local government
units is common
 Co-investment by universities is also
present
 Enjoy financial support from industry
 Student involvement is strong in most
center programs
 Include substantial numbers of permanent
research staff
 Show a strong role by the funding program
or agency in the program design
Plan Implementation
BADIR: Program for Technology Incubation
Strategic
Intent
Beneficiaries
 Promote technology entrepreneurship in the Kingdom
 Transfer technologies from research labs to market
 Create high-wage, value-added employment
 Stimulate economic growth through knowledge-based industries
 Individual entrepreneurs with creative ideas
 Researchers with technologies (from universities, private or
public research organizations)
 Students
Partners
 KACST
 Saudi Credit Bank
 Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, SAGIA
 Mawhiba
 Private and Public Sector Organizations
Progress
Till Date
 BADIR – ICT launched and operational
 BADIR – Biotech under implementation
 BADIR – Advanced Manufacturing Incubator design completed
 Incubation Policy for KSA drafted
Implementation
Plan Implementation
BADIR: Program for Technology Incubation
BADIR-ICT Highlights
 Incubator launched in Jan 2008
First tenant accepted in Nov 2008
 Currently, number of client companies: 12
10 on-site + 2 off-site
 Total Incubator Space: 5,800 Sqm (over 75% reserved for client firms)
 Incubator focuses on ICT and ICT-related enterprises, supporting both technology
and service companies, with flexible services suited to each segment
 Major stakeholders include Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Saudi Credit and
Savings Bank, Mawhiba, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Saudi Arabian
Government Investment Authority (SAGIA) and other major private sector and
government institutions.
Plan Implementation
Scientific Peer Review Process Reengineering
Strategic
Intent
Beneficiaries
Implementation
Partners
Progress
Till Date
 Reengineer peer review process for scientific research proposals
 Inject international best practices in peer review
 Create a fair, transparent and efficient review system
 Researchers at
 Universities
 Public research-performing organizations
 Private sector participants in collaborative research
 KACST
 International panel of advisors
 International models reviewed
 AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
selected as review partners
 Digital infrastructure under assessment
Plan Implementation
National Innovation Ecosystem
Strategic
Intent
Beneficiaries
 Catalyze the flow of knowledge, technology and information
across all stakeholders
 Provide a platform for dialog and cross-institutional collaboration
 Leapfrog Saudi Arabia towards a knowledge economy within a
reasonable timeframe
 The Kingdom as a whole
 Individuals
 Industry
 Society at large
Partners
 KACST
 Al Aghar Group
 Ministry of Planning
 A host of leading minds from industry, academia and government
 International panel of mentors and advisors
Progress
Till Date
 Platform for cross-institutional dialog developed
 Consensus built around vision, mission and strategic goals
 NIE frameworks compared with intellectual rigor
 Analysis of gaps and design of interventions underway
Implementation
Plan Implementation
Other Key Initiatives
IP
Management
Focus is on process
Fast decisions on IP protection
IP policies and organizational systems
Technology
Development
Fund
Funding options under study
Scope to cover all strategic technologies
R&D
Management
Training
Purpose is to prepare “good” R&D managers
Training by professionals
International best practices
Outreach and
Awareness
International Technology Incubation Forum (ITIF 2009)
Advanced Technologies Forum (ATF 2009)
International
Cooperation
International cooperation with the EU and the US
Technology partnerships with IBM, Intel and others
Alliance with Stanford Research Institute (SRI International)
Overview
 Saudi National Science, Technology, Innovation Plan
 National Science and Technology Policy
 Elements of the National Policy
 Programs and Technology Priorities
 Plan Implementation
 Space Technology Strategy
 Highlights on Activities
Space Technology Strategy:
Priority Areas in Space Platforms
• Areas
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Earth observation
Navigation
Telecommunications
Geodesy
Space science
• Applications
– Satellite System Development
– Space Services
– Science Missions
Space Technology Strategy:
Priority Areas in Remote Sensing and GIS
• Areas
– Monitoring and change detection
– Natural hazards
– National spatial data infrastructure
• Applications
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Urban development
Vegetation
Pattern recognition
Dust storms
Flood
Fires (forest, brush-fires)
Regulations
Standards
Networking
Intelligent transport systems
Overview
 Saudi National Science, Technology, Innovation Plan
 National Science and Technology Policy
 Elements of the National Policy
 Programs and Technology Priorities
 Plan Implementation
 Space Technology Strategy
 Highlights on Activities
Nano Satellites
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Remote Sensing Satellites
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Images from SaudiSat-3
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Geostationary Satellites
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Scientific Collaborations
•
Texas A&M University
– Near Earth Object studies
– Currently working on developing a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission to
validate an asteroid mitigation method
– Advanced optical systems research
– Joint offer of course in space systems design
Maintain ~ 400 m standoff distance
from Apophis for 4 years
Launch mission by
~2022
Rendezvous with Apophis after ~
5 month travel time
Deploy albedo altering
experiment during mitigation
Relay data to ground stations on Earth
to determine mitigation effectiveness
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Scientific Collaborations
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Stanford University
– Gravity Probe B data analysis
– UV LED flight experiment
• Spacecraft Bus design and launch
– Angular Grating flight experiment
• Spacecraft Bus design and launch
– Space Time Anisotropy Research (STAR)
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Scientific Collaborations
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NASA
– NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI)
• Saudi Lunar and Near Earth Object Center to become
an affiliate research center
– NASA Ames Research Center
• STAR in collaboration with Stanford University
• UV LED
• Angular Grating
• LEO science and technology demonstrator missions
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