Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Frontier Technology and

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Frontier Technology and APO Nations Resource Speaker: Prof. Ryutaro Maeda Group Two Dr. Myung- Keun Han Dr. Nataporn Chanvarasuth Samauddin Radman Yen –Fen Weng Sanjay Chavre Philip Han

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Definition n Frontier Technology is characterized as a technology under development addressing a mega issue faced by a society. The technology development involves basic research and substantial advancement in processes & intermediate technologies. The end results are improving quality of life. 2

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Issues and Challenges n Un-clear plans/ priorities by policy makers, n Lack of mass awareness n Linkage of technology with social needs n High risk n High investment n Long gestation period, n Need to work in country specific niches n Innovation Mind set 3

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Issues and Challenges (Contd. ) n Lack of private sector involvement and Culture of innovation in private sector, n Networking , access to information, n Innovation infrastructure/ system including HRD and institution and Optimize our existing talent n VCs n IPRs and international technology transfer regime. n Cross boundary collaborations and Exchange of scientists and technologists, n Marketing difficulties. 4

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Strategies and Processes n Address the needs of a society by use of frontier technologies. n n Awareness Creation in masses and decision makers: n n seminars, interactions, mass communication, Prioritize the needs by the decision makers by involvement of them. n n Food , energy, transport, environment, health, education, employment, Identify the frontier technology matching the needs Commitment of the leaders. 5

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Strategies and Processes n The route to get the frontier technology: To adopt, get it developed or to develop in house. n C & D / R & D / International Collaborations Prepare pragmatic plans including policy framework to address these needs, n Short term, medium term and long term n Tie up financial resources, n Feasibility studies including financial. n Implementation stage, n Allocation of institute/s, formation of teams / cross boundary collaborations, n 6

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Strategies and Processes n Progress monitoring mechanism Technological / physical. n Feedback and realignment of plan and processes n n Results n n Licensing of the technology n n Lab scale, bench scale ( field testing) and commercial scale. Exclusive / non –exclusive Feedback from the field and technology adjustment. 7

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Key Success Factors n n n Govt involvement/ incentives, / programmes and policies, Innovation infrastructure and Capabilities and vision of the institutions, Society need/ size / characteristics, n n Economic benefits and financial capabilities, Planning and risk management Cultural climate: entrepreneurship, society attitude for S & T, Corporate marketing strategies and precedence. 8

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Future n n n n Food Energy Health and Wellness Housing Construction Transport and Physical Infrastructure ICT Environment Water H 2 O n n Collaborations between Developed and Developing Countries APO’s Involvement in Spearheading Collaborations 9

Frontier Technologies and Asian Economies Thank you. 10