Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Third International Seville Conference on Future-Oriented Technology Analysis (FTA): Impacts and implications for policy and decision-making 16th- 17th October 2008 Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Marcel Kleijn & Michiel Janson SenterNovem, The Netherlands

Outline In this presentation the following will be discussed: Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Outline In this presentation the following will be discussed: Innovation policy in the Netherlands Innovation programmes The relation with Foresight Areas for improvement Conclusion

Programme-based package For all entrepreneurs, EUR 600 mln / year Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation policy in the Netherlands How? Programme-based package Key areas, EUR 200 mln / year Basic package For all entrepreneurs, EUR 600 mln / year Framework conditions

Innovation policy in the Netherlands Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation policy in the Netherlands Why? Strengthen innovative capacity of the Dutch economy e.g. share of innovative companies, % revenues with new/modified products, high tech export Private R&D intensity, number of patents Increased knowledge creation Increased valorisation Joining Forces focus and mass Good framework conditions

Innovation policy in the Netherlands Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation policy in the Netherlands Joining forces in key areas: innovation programmes Strengthen innovative capacity of the Dutch economy e.g. share of innovative companies, % revenues with new/modified products, high tech export Private R&D intensity, number of patents Increased knowledge creation Increased valorisation Joining Forces focus and mass Good framework conditions Innovation Programmes: focus on key areas in which Dutch firms operate at the technology frontier

Innovation programmes Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation programmes What is an innovation programme? A set of actions, based on a joint vision and strategic agenda Integral approach, more than ‘just’ R&D: government support includes a selection of many different financial & non-financial instruments (e.g. Human Capital) User driven: industry & knowledge institutes are in the lead Running time 4-6 years, time horizon 5-10 years Internationally outstanding & ambitious SME’s heavily involved, no closed-shop! Regional and international strategies Total budget per programme: within range of EUR 10-40 mln / year; Total budget innovation programmes: ± EUR 200 mln / year

Innovation programmes Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation programmes Current status Point-One Food & Nutrition Delta Water technology Automotive Maritime Running Materials Life Sciences & Health Chemical Industry Services Innovation & ICT Logistics & Supply Chains Retirement Management Development Creative Industries Outlook

Innovation programmes Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Innovation programmes How does it work? Initiative by consortium of industry and knowlegde institutes Development of joint focus, vision and ambition Development of joint strategic agenda Decision by ministry of Economic Affairs to support programme development International excellence Contribution to economy and society Cohesion and (international) cooperation Existence of bottlenecks (with a legitimate role for the government) Programme development: defining desired results, actions, timing, responsibilities and budget Decision by ministry of Economic Affairs to start innovation programme, based on the additional criteria: Effectiveness and efficiency of policy intervention Trust in the approach

The relation with Foresight Innovation programmes in the Netherlands The relation with Foresight What is the relation with Foresight? Initiative by consortium of industry and knowledge institutes with Development of joint focus, vision and ambition Development of joint strategic agenda This is Foresight, triggered by the evaluation criteria: International excellence -> focus on national strengths -> SWOT analysis Contribution to economy/society -> identify future growth opportunities Cohesion/cooperation -> join forces

The relation with Foresight Innovation programmes in the Netherlands The relation with Foresight Which Foresight methods are used? Tools that are used in practice are e.g. SWOT analysis Interviews expert panels literature review Brainstorming trend extrapolation technology roamapping Mega trend analysis. Special characteristics: No control by government No ‘grand design’

Areas for improvement Which Foresight methods are not used? Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Areas for improvement Which Foresight methods are not used? Tools suited for the longer term, such as Scenarios Futures workshops Delphi Surveys/questionnaires Essays Moreover, there is typically no involvement of Foresight professionals

Areas for improvement What can be improved? Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Areas for improvement What can be improved? Quality of participation, i.e. more effective involvement of stakeholders in the preparation of the collective vision Better usage of collective knowledge More commitment Longer time horizon Allowing for a better alignment with the national research agenda Challenge: how can the Dutch government improve these aspects, while not being in control of the process?

Thank you for your attention! Any questions? Innovation programmes in the Netherlands Conclusion After two years of innovation programmes Positive: Eight programmes running, three being developed Over 1.500 organisations involved Programmes are based upon collective visions and strategic agenda’s Areas of improvement: Quality of participation in vision/agenda building phase Longer time horizon Thank you for your attention! Any questions?