THE ROMANIAN RDI SYSTEM IN THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS
THE ROMANIAN RD&I SYSTEM IN THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS PERSPECTIVE National Authority for Scientific Research Ministry of Education, Research, and Innovation Bucharest, 29 October 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RD&I SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI Projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RD&I SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: National Authority for Scientific Research Mission: To ensure the elaboration, application, monitoring and evaluation of the policies in the field of research, technology development and innovation, consistent with the strategy and the Governing Programme, Ministry A GOVERNMENT . . Ministry B. . Ministry of Education, Research, and Innovation (MERI) National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS) for the purpose of ensuring the enlargement of the national and international technological and innovation patrimony, the sustainable economic development, the access on the internal, European and global markets, the creation of the informational knowledge-based economy, the satisfaction of the citizens' needs and growth in the quality of their lives. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: Main chart characterization “ “ financial flows Contributions to EU Innov. Council AB-RD&I EU funds Consulting bodies CNCSIS CRIC National Plan MERI – ANCS GOVERD 0. 41% GDP UEFISCSU Ro. Acad. AMCSIT ANCS Intermediate Body SOP-IEC CNMP Executive agencies IFA Core progr. Other Ministries (sectoral progr. ) Universities National RD Institutes Private grants Outsourced RD&I Romanian Academy Branch Academies BERD 0. 18% GDP In-house RD&I Enterprises Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: Structure Sector Level Policy Financial Operational Public - MERI-ANCS (National Strategy and Plan ‘ 07 -’ 13) - Other ministries (now 5 sectoral plans are running) - ST Policy Council (policy mix – subject to signifi- cant improvement) 4 funding agencies (GOVERD 0. 41% GDP in ’ 08) - UEFISCSU - AMCSIT - CNMP - IFA (limited role) - 56 public universities - 66 organizations of the Romanian Academy - Other 96 research org. (medical, agricultural) Public-private interface Advisory bodies: - CNCSIS - Adv. Board for RD&I - Innovation Council - CRIC Private - Confederation of employers - Trade unions Still lacking a fruitful dialog with powerful companies ST foresight (2005 -2006) „Public private” - Project calls - Contractual outsourcing via public-private partnerships - Fiscal incentives (120% deducibility) „Private public” Private grants (3 major foundations) - 46 National RD&I institutes - ~ 40 entities in the National Network for Tech. Transfer (Re. NITT) - “In house” RD&I (~ 0. 18% GDP in ‘ 08) - Venture funds - Credits ~ 1000 organizations - enterprises - research institutes - private universities - NGOs, foundations Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RDI system in Ro - characterization: Structure &processes Government RD&I policy Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation (MERI) - Other ministries National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS) Consultation Instruments ST Policy Council, Consulting bodies (CNCSIS, Adv. Board-RD&I, Innov. Council, CRIC), Groups of experts, ST foresight National RDI Programmes National RDI Plan Grants Implementation Core Progs. Sectoral Progr. Other Romanian Academy Branch Academies European Progs. Other FP 7 CERN, … SOP-IEC ELI, … Executive agencies: UEFISCSU, CNMP, AMCSIT, IFA, Intermediate Body Public Operation Private Universities Romanian Academy Institutes Research Institutes Branch Academies Institutes Associations, Foundations Enterprises National R&D Institutes Re. NITT Bucharest, October 29, 2009
Bricks of the 2007 -2013 RD&I policy Internal: First national wide-spreading foresight exercise National Strategy National Plan External: Accession to EU . . . National Plan National Strategy 2007 -2013 National Strategy I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: characterization Creating and developing S&T knowledge Strategic Objectives Increasing competitiveness of Ro. economy Raising quality of life Implementation: National Plan ’ 07 -’ 13 and synergical programmes as well. Basic assumption: Towards 1% of GDP until 2013 ? Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: characterization National Plan 2007 -2013 Principles: Multi-annual allocation, pre-financing, investment model Programme 1. Human Resources Increasing the number of researchers and improving their professional performances Programme 2. Capacities Development of RDI infrastructures and their better connection and use at national and international level Programme 3. Ideas Generation of high level S&T results, contributing to a higher international visibility and recognition for Romanian research Programme 4. Partnerships in priority RD&I fields Promotion of ST partnerships leading to innovative technologies, products and services for solving complex problems in key application areas Programme 5. Innovation Promotion of industry-led research, technological development and innovation, based on the absorption of research results, for improving economic competitiveness and the quality of life Programme 6. Institutional performance Promoting the continuity and stability of RD institutions, through the development of their own strategies, in accordance with the National RD&I Strategy Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: characterization synergical instruments Research of Excellence programme (CEEX, 2005 -2008), to structuring and building the Romanian Research Area in order to become fully compatible with the European and international standards of performance. Core RD programmes of the national RD institutions, in order to sustaining long-term strategic objectives, specific to the sectors in which these institutions are performing. Sectoral Operational Programme for “Increasing the Economic Competitiveness” Priority Axis 2 – „Increasing the economic competitiveness through research and innovation” (SOP-IEC), to increasing the Romanian enterprises productivity and reducing the productivity gaps with respect to EU 27 by the following channels: - increasing the research capacity by the development of research infrastructures and by attracting young people and highly qualified specialists; - strengthening the knowledge supply from universities and RD institutes; - stimulate technology transfers based on the cooperation between RD institutions and enterprises; - stimulate innovation demand from enterprises. Three programmes focused on basic research of the Romanian Academy Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 1. RD&I system in Ro - characterization: system capacity characterization Indicator Unit Reference 2006 2008 1 Employees from RD activity # 42 220 43 502 2 Researchers from RD activity # 30 122 30 864 3 Ph. Ds # 12 309 14 228 115 700 (10. 1) 728 600 (35. 0) 4 Public investments in RDI infrastructure (share of public RD expenditure) MLei (%) Source: INS 2009 Increasing trends …BUT comparing to UE-27 (2007) • The share of researchers in total employment 35, 2%oo in Romania << 92%oo UE 27 • The share of employees from RD activities in total employment 47, 9 %oo in Romania << 155%oo UE 27. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 2 RD&I system in Ro - results: results output dynamic Indicator Unit Reference 2006 2008 1 ISI indexed Romanian journals # 11 54 2 National patents applications / granted # 965 / 527 867 / 484 3 International patents applications / granted (EU, USA, Japan) # 38 / 11 NA*) However is low 4 Scientific articles published in ISI indexed journals # /year 5 030 8 938 5 Citations # /year 18 038 26 966 Source: ANCS, ISI Web of Knowledge - Thomson Reuters, Eurostat Excepting the patent statistic, the trends are positive Specific policy measures: • Rewarding the authors of ISI publications and patents. • Improving the RD&I managerial skills by supporting specific actions e. g. training, international mobilities etc. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 2 RD&I system in Ro - results: positive impact on economy results Unit Reference (year) Last value (year) 1 Business expenditure for RD (BERD) as share of % 0. 14 (2006) 0. 18 (2008) 2 Share of enterprises with innovation activities % 19. 3 (2004) 21. 2 (2006) 3 Share of employees in High-Tech manufacturing % of total occup. 0. 4 (2004) 5. 66 (2007) 4 Share of employees in knowledge-intensive % of total occup. 1. 5 (2004) 14. 40 (2007) 5 High-Tech exports % of total exports 3. 8 (2004) 3. 8 (2006) # 600 (2006) 810 (2008) # 7 (2006) 4 (2008) Indicator GDP (Community Innovation Survey - INS) industry services 6 SME’s accessing public RDI funds via the national programmes*) 7 ST parks*) Sources: INS, *)ANCS, Eurostat Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 2 RD&I system in Ro - results: - results significant achievements • Among the highest growth rates in Europe of some of the indicators related to innovation (e. g. share of employees in knowledge-intensive services, organizational innovation, share of innovative enterprises) “… Bulgaria and Romania have been improving their performance the fastest. ” (EIS 2008 -Comparative analysis of innovation performance, 2009) • Increase of BERD (but caution, because GDP diminished in 2008) • Significant investments in RD infrastructure (in the first two years ’ 08 -’ 09, the programme Capacities accounted for the largest share of expenditure with respect to its total, multi-annual budget) • New or new levels of international collaborations (pan-European research infrastructures, candidacy to CERN, supporting the FP 7 Ro partners etc. ) • Significant improvements of the quality of human resources (frontier research in the Ro Ideas programme, supporting the mobility of researchers via the Human Resources programme and billateral cooperation etc. ) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 2 RD&I system in Ro - results: - results significant achievements • More than half of the number of researchers are still belonging to exact, natural, and engineering sciences Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 2 RD&I system in Ro - results: still to do The effectiveness is obvious, but again, comparing with UE-27 • The share of Hi. Tech exports in total exports 3. 80% in Romania << 15. 96% UE 27 • The share of personnel working or with tertiary education in ST fields in total employment 22. 97% in Romania << 39. 25% UE 27. • The share of employees in Hi. Tech and Mid-Tech manufacturing in total employment 5. 66% in Romania < 6. 69% UE 27 close enough • The share of employees in knowledge based services in total employment 14. 40% in Romania << 32. 94% UE 27. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 3 RD&I system in Ro - challenges • Improve the absorption capacity of the RD&I system, including the structural funds • Sub-optimal functionality of some public RD institutions - e. g. project and programme monitoring, lack of integrated info system dedicated to RD activities, resources, and outputs. • Sub-optimal functionality of Re. NITT • Global crisis led to public under-financing • Provisioned effects upon unemployment, so that the competition for Hum. Res. in ST will increase Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I. 3. RD&I system in Ro - challenges: public funding - challenges Political decision on diminishing the share of ANCS in public financing has to be balanced by: ? • Improving the efficiency of RD expenditure • Competing for other financing sources: private, EU, Asian etc. • Improving the public acceptance for research and innovation Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RD&I SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
II. International Cooperation in the Framework of FP 7 – Comparison to some member states and Turkey Inhabitants EU EU (mil. ) contribution for national at 1 mil. participants inhabitants (K euro) RO 21, 6 41. 009 1. 947 BG CY FI GR LT PL PT SI HU EU TR RO/ EU (%) 7, 7 0. 8 5, 3 11, 2 3, 4 38, 1 10, 6 2, 0 10, 1 500 73, 5 4, 32 26. 161 12. 302 200. 955 222. 656 11. 870 97. 508 85. 864 39. 359 59. 028 7. 302. 781 35. 021 0, 56 3. 398 15. 378 37. 916 19. 879 3. 491 2. 559 8. 100 19. 680 5. 869 14. 606 476 13, 33 4, 32% x EU Alin. to EU level 315. 480 National Success rate participants in for projects participants proposals retained for (%) per mil. funding per mil. inhabitants 2. 207 102 313 15 14, 18 1. 452 641 2. 651 5. 757 575 3. 177 2. 447 1. 439 2. 209 113. 985 1. 682 1, 94 189 801 500 514 169 83 231 718 219 228 23 44, 74 4, 32% x EU 14. 606 4. 924 252 105 615 888 95 570 445 226 414 24598 216 1, 27 EU average contribution in funded proiect (K euro) 131 33 131 116 79 28 15 42 113 41 49 3 30, 61 15, 98 16, 38 23, 20 15, 42 16, 52 17, 94 18, 19 15, 71 18, 74 21, 59 12, 84 65, 68 104 117 327 251 119 171 193 174 143 297 162 44, 11 49 21, 59 297 4, 32% x EU 228 1. 062 Bucharest, October 29, 2009
II. International Cooperation in the Framework of FP 7 – Comparison to some member states and Turkey Table data source: interpretation of European Commission’s data by Romania’s Permanent Representation to EU. Statistics rely on the results of 90 calls of FP 7 and available information up to January 10, 2009. Conclusions Level of Romania’s participation in FP 7 compared to EU average is low if we take into account two factors: I. weight of RO population to EU (4, 32%) II. RO GDP (close to 1% of EU GDP in 2007; increase from 48, 4 bil. Є in 2002 to 115 bil. Є in 2007) If we apply the ratio RO GDP/EU GDP of 0, 98% to the budget of 7, 3 bil. EUR for the 90 calls it results a contribution of 71, 567 mil. EUR. If we compare it to the actual EU contribution for RO participants in selected projects (i. e. 41 mil. EUR) we have a recovery rate of 57, 3%. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
II. International Cooperation in the Framework of FP 7 – Comparison to some member states and Turkey Ø The NMS have a satisfactory participation to FP 7 Ø Lack of communication between potential cooperation partners and in consortium Ø More confidence is needed towards the NCP networks Ø Results of the first calls have shown up: § level of integration into the ERA § research capacity at national level § integration degree in the EU strategies § ability to find project partners § success of NMS close connected to their participation in projects coordinated by EU 15 Ø Structural funds – their efficient use could represent a major support in consolidating of strong S&T areas and NMS integration in the ERA Ø Guidelines for development of the National Research Strategies: § Link with industry (ETPs) and increased cooperation with industry § Research fields and themes in accordance with the National Research Strategy § National Research Strategy harmonyzed with the European Strategic Research Agenda Bucharest, October 29, 2009
II. International Cooperation in the Framework of FP 7 – Comparison to some member states and Turkey Key to success • • • Information! – http//: cordis. europa. eu/fp 7 – NCP – ROST Identify valuable partners! Pro-active attitude! Knowledge and apply of rules! Presence in FP 7! – Evaluators – Experts in working groups – “Register your organisation” - CORDIS Bucharest, October 29, 2009
II. International Cooperation in the Framework of FP 7 – Comparison to some member states and Turkey § E. C. COM(2008)317, “Better carriers and more mobility: a European partnership for researchers” § Working group on EPR in RO: set up on October 2009 § Members of the WG relevant stakeholders for the 4 key areas: ANCS, UEFISCSU, CNPAS, MAI-ORI § Mandate of the WG on EPR: contribute to the identification of the priority actions in line with the EC proposals and according to the specific situation and needs in Romania § Goals: - set up a National Action Plan with specific objectives and actions to achieve the aims of EPR - support its implementation Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RDI SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 1. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS – Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RDI SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I I I. 2. A D A P T I N G T O T H E L I U B L J A N A P R O C E S S : Research infrastructures State of the art (2006): Romanian RD infrastructure below the European level Sub-optimal use of the existing facilities Concentration in the Bucharest region Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I I I. 2. A D A P T I N G T O T H E L I U B L J A N A P R O C E S S : Research infrastructures Specific measures in line with National Strategy & Liubljana initiatives: Institutional: establishing the Romanian Committee for Research Infrastructures (CRIC) Financial support: - Specific calls for research laboratories in universities - GRID based infrastructure under development by dedicated consortium Operational: establishing regulation and operative rules to accessing the national and international libraries, facilities, and data bases Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I I I. 2. A D A P T I N G T O T H E L I U B L J A N A P R O C E S S : Research infrastructures CRIC Mission: Establishing the priorities for establishing, developing, and using the research infrastructures. Role: Advisory body of ANCS in both positions of scientific council for the Capacities programme, and strategic consulting forum of the Ro scientific community. Activity: Drawing out of a roadmap to be followed in building and operation of such infrastructures, as well as accessing the international research facilities. Bucharest, October 29, 2009
I I I. 2. A D A P T I N G T O T H E L I U B L J A N A P R O C E S S : Research infrastructures CRIC roadmap established 19 national priorities, advised Romanian contribution in 9 ESFRI-agreed pan-European facilities - Extreme Light Infrastructure - ELI - Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research - FAIR - Production and study of rare isotope radioactive beams - Spiral 2 - Underwater Neutrino Observatory - KM 3 NET - European Bio-Banking and Biomolecular Resources - BBMRI, - ERICON – Aurora Borealis, - Research Infrastructures Network for Research in Biodiversity - LIFE WATCH - Council of European Social Science Data Archives - CESSDA - Common Language Resources and Technology Initiative – CLARIN as well as the accession to “Centre Européen pour la Récherche Nucléaire” – CERN E- infrastructures Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RDI SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 2. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS: Structural Funds for RDI projects PRIORITY AXIS 2 2. Research, Technological Development and Innovation for Competitiveness KEY AREAS OF INTERVENTION OPERATIONS 2. 1 R&D partnerships between universities/research institutes, and enterprises for generating results directly applicable in economy 2. 1. 1 Joint R&D projects between universities/research institutes, and enterprises 2. 1. 2 Complex research projects fostering the participation of high-level international experts 2. 2 Investments in RDI infrastructure and related administrative capacity 2. 2. 1 Development of the existing R&D infrastructure and the creation of new infrastructures 2. 2. 2 Development of poles of excellence 2. 2. 3 Development of networks of R&D centres (GRID, GEANT) 2. 2. 4 Strengthening administrative capacity 2. 3 RDI support for enterprises 2. 3. 1 Support for high-tech start-ups and spinoffs 2. 3. 2 Development of R&D infrastructure in enterprises and creation of new R&D jobs 2. 3. 3 Promoting innovation in enterprises Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 2. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS: Structural Funds for RDI projects BUDGET PRIORITY AXIS 2 2007 -2013 • ERDF: • State budget: Total: 537 mil eur (21% of SOP-IEC funds) 109 mil eur 646 mil eur Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 2. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS: Structural Funds for RDI projects Total Axis submitted selected/contracted Submitted 646 projects Contracted 79 projects To be contracted 147 projects Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RDI SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 3. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS – Romanian R&D in support to JTIs & Future JPs q RO / Participation in 4 JTIs: • ARTEMIS (embedded systems) • ENIAC (nanotechnologies) • IMI (innovative medicines) • CLEAN SKY (aeronautics) q RO / Intention of participation in 4 JPs: • HEALTH • FOOD • WATER • CULTURAL HERITAGE Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 3. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Romanian R&D in support to JTIs & Future JPs: Synergic support for participation • RD&I National Plan 2007 -2013 • The distribution of projects by S&T priority fields and by prog’s / Relevant domains S&T PRIORITY FIELDS according to the National Strategy New materials, innovative processes and products Basic sciences Energy Biotehnology, biology and genetics Socio-economic and humanistic research Health ITC Agriculture, food safety and security Environment Space and security TOTAL Human Res. Capacities Ideas Partnerships Innovation TOTAL 378 212 46 57 37 25 187 161 62 228 33 136 159 0 25 999 443 294 47 18 45 105 5 220 367 188 215 27 38 40 337 183 125 119 158 138 2 11 30 852 578 538 98 96 16 32 34 23 116 67 4 149 167 121 5 28 20 400 392 184 285 4920 / 2092 (42. 5%) 1663 331 1287 1354
III. 3. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Romanian R&D in support to JTIs & Future JPs: Synergic support for participation • RD&I National Plan 2007 -2013/ Programme Capacities • 2008/ Total value: 242. 2 Mlei (~ 60. 5 MEur) • The distribution of investment projects for RD infrastructures by ST priority fields / Relevant domains Module 1 S&T PRIORITY FIELDS according to the National RD&I Strategy ICT Health Environment Agriculture, food safety and security Space and security (+ aeronautics) Socio-economic and humanistic research Materials, innovative processes and products Basic Sciences Energy Biotechnologies, biology and genetics Total (RD Infrastructures) 25 24 19 18 12 6 38 22 10 5 179 / 104 (58%) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 3. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Romanian R&D in support to JTIs & Futur JPs: Synergic support for participation International support / RO participation in q 16 ERA NETs (including SEE Era. Net+) q 9 ESFRI projects (including ELI, FAIR) q 8 ETPs (including hydrogen & fuel cells, photovoltaics, “Food for life”) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 3. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Romanian R&D in support to JTIs & Future JPs: RD organizations involved in JTIs q CLEAN SKY – NATIONAL R&D INSTITUTE FOR AEROSPACE «ELIE CARAFOLI» - INCAS BUCHAREST / WWW. INCAS. RO q ENIAC – NATIONAL R&D INSTITUTE FOR MICROTECHNOLOGIES – IMT BUCHAREST / WWW. IMT. RO – «MICROELECTRONICA SA» / WWW. MICROEL. RO q IMI – NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL R&D www. ncpri. ro q ARTEMIS ─ THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY / RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WWW. RACAI. RO Bucharest, October 29, 2009
OUTLINE I. THE RDI SYSTEM IN ROMANIA (Marian Enachescu) IN 1. Characterization 2. Main results 3. Challenges II. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF FP 7 (Anca Ghinescu) III. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS 1. Better Careers and More Mobility for Researchers (Adrian Curaj) 2. Research Infrastructures (Ionel Andrei) & Structural Funds for RDI projects (Dana Gheorghe) 3. Romanian RD in Support to JTIs and Future JPs (Rolanda Predescu) 4. Intellectual Property Protection (Rolanda Predescu) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 4. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Intellectual Property Protection National IPR Protection bodies: q STATE OFFICE FOR INVENTIONS AND MARKS - OSIM q ROMANIAN OFFICE FOR AUTHOR’S RIGHTS - ORDA • OSIM – receiving office for: – National patents – EPs: applications according to the European Patent Convention (EPC) (through OSIM for EPO) – Patents under PCT: applications according to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) • • • electronic filing of patent applications (PDF) available (OSIM ORDER no. 112/21) filings can be done using the EPO system: EPO Online Filing (EPO-OLF), with a smart card issued by EPO OSIM continues to accept traditional filings on paper Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 4. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Intellectual Property Protection NATIONAL LEGISLATION (I) q Patents • PATENT LAW No. 64/1991* republished (August 2007) • Law No 93/1998 on transitional protection of patents for inventions • Law No 11/1991 on the repression of unfair competition q Trademarks • Law no. 84/1998 on Marks and Geographical Indications q Industrial design • Design Law No. 129/1992 republished (December 2007) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
III. 4. ADAPTING TO THE LIUBLJANA PROCESS - Intellectual Property Protection NATIONAL LEGISLATION (II) q Utility models • Law No. 350/ 2007 on Utility Models q Topographies of semiconductor products • Law no. 16/ 1995 on the protection of topographies of semiconductor products republished (December 2005) q Plants varieties • Law no. 255/1998 on the protection of the new plant varieties – republished (January 2007) q Government Ordinance no. 41/1998*) on the fees in the industrial property protection field q Law no. 8/1996 on author rights republished (August 2006) Bucharest, October 29, 2009
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