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EU-ASEAN S&T cooperation to jointly tackle societal challenges

Innovative Innovation in:Malaysia

STI Days, Bangkok, 21 Jan 2014Session: Innovation in ASEAN

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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I. Context in Malaysia

II. Innovation Support Instruments

III. Observations

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Agenda

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I. Context in Malaysia

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Overview

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

• 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)

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I. Context in Malaysia

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Key Institutions in the National Innovation System (NIS)

Source: OECD, Innovation in Southesast Asia, 2013

Government Agencies and Bodies

R&D Sector Organizations

Innovation Support centres

Financing Institutions

Education/ Training Institutions

Commercial Enterprises

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I. Context in Malaysia

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Key Public Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policies

• Vision 2020 (1991-2020)

• The 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP: 2011-2015)

• National Policy on Science, Technology & Innovation (NPSTI: 2013-2020)

• 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

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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

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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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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)

A. Applied Research - ScienceFund

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II. Innovation Support Instruments

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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A. Applied Research - ScienceFund

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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 SMEb. Commercialisation of public R&D by non-SME

B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation – Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)

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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 – Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)

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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)

B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation – Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)

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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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II. Innovation Support Instruments

B. Idea/Proof of Concept up to Commercialisation – Cradle Investment Programme (CIP)

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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

Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI)

Sara Medina & Kai Zhang

[email protected]; [email protected]

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The final study will be available at:www.sea-eu.net

in June 2014

Thank you!