International Conference on South-South Cooperation for Technology Transfer and

Development of Small and Medium Enterprises

Organised byNAM S&T Centre, NAF, NASTEC

Ananda JayawardaneUniversity of Moratuwa

Browns Beach Hotel, 18th to 22nd August 2008

PUBLIC – PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP

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Contents

Public private partnerships – the need PPP – Broader perspective PPP – The mechanisms PPP – Case – University of Moratuwa PPP – The issues and challenges PPP – The way forward

Public Private Partnerships The Need

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Need for PPP

Harness complementary strengths for mutual benefit, industry growth and economic development

Just like Joint ventures formed for business success with two partners, with multiple partners or with an industry cluster

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What are Public Partners?

Government Ministries Government Service Organizations Local Government Authorities State Universities R & D Institutions

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What are Private Partners? Private Service Organizations Private Manufacturing Organizations Private Educational Organizations Professional Bodies Trade Associations Non Governmental Organizations Industry Cluster Organizations Community Organizations Individual Entrepreneurs

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Strengths of Public Partners

Usually not profit oriented Work for national interest Medium to long term perspective Stable institutions Concentration of expertise Connections with the government

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Strengths of Private Institutions

Highly motivated with the need Less bureaucracy Liberal financial regulations Availability of funds Aim for competitiveness, survival and

growth

PPP – Broader Perspectives

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PPP - Broader Perspectives PPP can be used for wide range of

objectivesEnhancing output or productionSolving an industry problemTechnology transfer and diffusionQuality and productivity enhancementCreation of new industriesEnhancing competitivenessAs an education partnerAs an idea generator

The Mechanisms for PPP

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Mechanisms

Market oriented/financial Non market oriented/non financial

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Market Oriented Mechanisms

R&D collaborations R&D consultancies Trouble shooting consultancies Technology development and transfer

consultancies Fee levying education and training Joint ventures IPR assistance Endowed R&D positions

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Non Market Oriented Mechanisms Representations in governing boards Industry interaction boards/committees Exchange of employment Industrial placements Industrial exhibitions Technical clinics R&D competitions Alumni associations and societies

Case – Moratuwa University

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Moratuwa University Ranked as best in

Sri Lanka Close interaction

with industry Produce highly

employable graduates

Emphasis on R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship

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Engineering Design CentreFaculty of Engineering

Established in July 2000 Seed funding from ADB STPDP Managed by a Board of Management

headed by the Dean Functions under a Director Objective – promote importance of

engineering design, engineering designs for the industry, trouble shooting, technology development and transfer

Self supported

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Tea Colour SeparatorEngineering Design Centre - Faculty of Engineering

Tripartite project – UOM, Planters Association and EDC

Technology being transferred to a manufacturer

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Units in the Rotary Transformer Testing Machine

Main Circuit board

Controlling Computer

Design of Rotary Transformer Testing Machine for FDK Lanka

Engineering Design Centre - Faculty of Engineering

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Need – Seed MatchingEngineering Design Centre

Aimed at enhanced and formalized university-industry interaction

Collaboration with UOM and Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

Funded by Japan – pilot project with UOM Establish IP and Technology Licensing

Office Formal matching of industry needs with

university seeds

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Need – Seed Matching - ProjectsEngineering Design Centre

Alba Lanka Industries Pvt. Ltd. – Three Wheelers

Development of Auto Three Wheeler – Tripartite Project: UOM, Alba and Ministry of Industries

Dankotuwa Porcelain Pvt. Ltd.

Porcelain products

Knowledge and skills on state-of-the-art modeling methods & product designs

Provide technical skills to re-start the fast firing kiln

Toyo Cushion Lanka Pvt. Ltd. 10% reduction in energy cost

Cost effective replacement of binding materials with coir fibre

Mechanization of existing manual operations

Automation to prevent coagulation of latex in nozzle in the spraying system

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Rapid Prototyping ProjectEngineering Design Centre

Tripartite Project – UOM, Ministry of Industries and National Science Foundation (Rs. 40M)

For acceleration of product design and development for local manufacture and export

Benefit groups include – electrical and electronic, ceramics, gem & jewelry, die & mould, chemical & plastics, university

Currently the industries obtain this service from other countries - India, Israel

Enhance quality, competitiveness, technology, capacity and saves foreign exchange

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University Industry Interaction CellUniversity of Moratuwa

Functions under a Board of Management and a Director

Internal commercial arm Objective to outreach to industry Research and development projects CPD courses to industry Specialize in organizing

conferences/seminars/workshops Mostly self funded

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Uni Consultancy Services (UNIC)University of Moratuwa

External commercial arm Limited liability association Income shared with university Quickly outreach to industry Outside the public bureaucracy Outreach local and international Self sustaining Only such company in the university system

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Dialog – UOM Mobile Communications LaboratoryElectronic & Telecommunications Engineering

Tripartite – Dialog, UOM and UNIC

UOM – Space & expertise Dialog – Equipment,

salaries and research funds

UNIC – Fund management and HRM

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Dialog – UOM Mobile Communications LaboratoryElectronic & Telecommunications Engineering

R&D in several communication technologies

Several new technologies developed

Disaster early warning network

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Zone 24x7 LaboratoryElectronic & Telecommunications Engineering

American based company with SL collaboration

Develop middleware technologies in electronics sector

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Cargills Laboratory for Food Processing TechnologiesChemical and Process Engineering

Cargills Equipment &

research funds Industry needs for

new products

University Space Expertise Process technology Product technology

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Die and Mould Facilitation and Development CentreMechanical Engineering

Tri-partite agreement with UOM, Ministry of Industries and Die and Mould Manufacturers Association

Funding Rs.100M from Ministry of Industries

Lab space and expertise and maintenance from the UOM

Advice/effective use by the Association and industry

Managed by Board of Management consisting of all three parties

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Industry Technical ClinicsMechanical Engineering

Once a month for free technical advise

Chat with staff members

Visit facilities

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Other ProjectsMechanical Engineering

Development of solar assisted biomass energy based dryers for small scale drying of spices

Development with differently able people Development of fuel efficient vehicles -

collaborative research with MICRO Pvt. Ltd. Development of inhalers – collaborative

project with Lina Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.

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Compressed Stabilised Earth Block Technology – Civil Engineering

• Alternative to burnt bricks• Excellent thermal properties• Convenient in domestic/on-site production• Reduction of cement mortar with large blocks• Speedy construction• No external plaster needed• Environmentally friendly

• Production Standard for quality assurance• Appropriate for self-help houses• Domestic technology• Promoted by CHPB/NERD/UOM/NHDA

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Department Industry Consultative BoardsAll Department - Faculty of Engineering

Department – Industry interaction 3-6 months

50-50 university-industry participation

Discussions for mutual benefits

Address curriculum, training, research, development, visiting lecturers, industry placements etc.

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Faculty Industry Consultative BoardsFaculty of Engineering

Faculty – Industry interaction 6-12 months

50-50 university-industry participation

Discussions for mutual benefits

Departmental issues common to the Faculty

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Centres of Excellence

Cut across all the Departments/Faculties and directly report to Vice-Chancellor

Centre of Excellence in Project Management Centre for Energy International Centre for Geoinformatics Applications

and Training Centre for Instructional Technology Centre for Disaster Engineering & Management

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Industry Inputs for Training

Industrial placement for undergraduates

Visiting Lecturers

Department Industry Consultative Boards

Student mentoring

Industry sponsored UG/PG Projects

Industry sponsored skill development projects

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Industry Contribution for Facilities

R&D Laboratories meant for focused research Teaching/training laboratories

Advanced Computational laboratory – MAGA Engineering (Civil)

Nikini Automation Laboratory (Mechanical) Schneider Electricals – 2 labs (Electrical) Microsoft Laboratory (Computer Science and Eng.)

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Other Mechanisms

Industry open days in the University

Industry seminars – Industry day with transport and logistics leaders

Invited visits to university

Community projects

Undergraduate and post-graduate research

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Industry Endowed Positions

Endowed Research Professor/FellowEntrepreneurshipSustainability and Environment

University has developed a common policy – total endowment 3 times Professor’s salary

Issues and Challenges

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Issues and Challenges

Lack of industry fundingSpecially in the SME sectorNeed to jointly explore funding opportunities

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Issues and Challenges…

Large technological gap and lack of absorptive capacitySpecially in the SME sectorHave innovative ideasBut insufficient theoretical background and

technical capacities

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Issues and Challenges…

Need to provide quick solutionsUrgent solutions by the industryMismatch of objectives – final outcome vs

quality R&DDeadline completion discourages

researchers

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Issues and Challenges…

Lack of emphasis on technological developmentLack of commitment by top management

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Issues and Challenges…

Still lack of direction by the governmentPolicy shortcomingsStrategic direction for thrust industriesLack of support for thrust industries/players Insufficient funding supportLack of outreachLack of incentives for public institutions

The Way Forward

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The Way Forward Visionary S&T Policy – NASTEC & Ministry of S&T Effective performance assessments of S&T

institutions/S&T Auditing – NASTEC More R&D funding opportunities/mechanisms More effective/co-ordinated Need-Seed matching More effective incentives for R&D

Institutions/researchers More effective IPR policies Compelling TT and TD legal mechanisms Significant change of attitudes of people

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Summary

Public private partnerships – the need PPP – Broader perspective PPP – The mechanisms PPP – Case – University of Moratuwa PPP – The issues and challenges PPP – The way forward

Thank You