Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Overall Objectives of the Project and a Summary of the 1st Workshop June 22nd - 23rd, Beijing, P.R. China

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Workshop Agenda 1 st Day – June 22 nd (morning)   9.00 – 09.40: Overall objectives of the project and a summary of the 1st workshop Participants Introduction   9.40 – 10.40: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective   – 11.00: Break   – 13.30: Lunch   – 12.00: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective (Cont.)

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, st Day – June 22 nd (afternoon)   – 14.30: Opportunities within the European Commission’s Framework Programme 7 (FP7)   – 16.00: Workshop contributions: Plenary Session 1   – 16.20: Break   – 18.00: Workshop contributions: Plenary Session 2   18.40: Dinner Workshop Agenda   – 18.30: Opportunities within the European Commission’s Framework Programme 7 (FP7) - Overall discussion

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Workshop Agenda 2 nd Day – June 23 rd (morning)   9.00 – 9.10: Review of Day 1 and review of the agenda for the day   9.10 – 10.30: Workshop contributions: Plenary Session 3   – 10.50:Break   – 13.20:Lunch   – 12.10: Workshop contributions: Plenary Session 3 (Cont.)

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Workshop Agenda 2nd Day – June 23rd (afternoon)   – 15.50: Break   – 17.00: Database of Key Chinese Stakeholders and Survey Questionnaire (Cont.) - Group discussion   17.00: Conclusion of the Workshop   – 15.30: Database of Key Chinese Stakeholders and Survey Questionnaire

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   Identify relevant Chinese S&T entities and conduct in- depth interviews with leading Chinese stakeholders.   Map Chinese policies and programmes established to foster research activities that truly represent the frontiers of research. To research China’s science & technology realities as they pertain to the frontiers of research Frontier research is defined as research activities at the forefront of creating new knowledge that are intrinsically risky endeavours, which involve the pursuit of questions without regard for established disciplinary boundaries or national borders. Project Objectives

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd,

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, ) 1)Research - Assessment of current frontier research activities in Europe and China. 2) Analysis - Develop an understanding of the Chinese S&T realities as they pertain to the frontiers of research. 3) Network - Develop a network of key Chinese stakeholders directly relevant to the support of international frontier research collaborations. 4) Strategy - Develop a strategic path forward to greater Chinese / European research collaborations 5) Dissemination - Disseminate project results to the Chinese and European research communities. Work Plan List Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   European project workshop – to capture the perspective of research coordinators addressing the current frontiers of research. Work Plan List (Research)   Parameters for EU/China Frontier Research Collaborations – overview of EU policies and programmes addressing frontiers of research with an emphasis on their trends and possible impact on future EU/Chinese collaborations Parameters for EU/China Frontier Research Collaborations Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   Stakeholders survey – information from key individuals within relevant Chinese ministries, institutions and industries. Work Plan List (Analysis)   Database of key Chinese stakeholders – including stakeholders determined to be relevant to the support of international frontier research collaborations and/or in addressing the associated benefits and risks Survey Questionnaire Network of Key Chinese Stakeholders Database Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   2 day China Project Workshop – develop an overview of Chinese policies and programmes that are in support of frontier research or similar to the relevant EU policies and programmes. Work Plan List (Network) China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   Strategic Path Forward to Greater Chinese/European Research Collaborations: Work Plan List (Strategy) Strategic Path Forward to Greater Chinese / European Research Collaborations   Comparison of frontier research realities   Opportunities for greater research collaborations with regard to the frontiers of research   Case studies: representing opportunities for ongoing monitoring and fostering of collaborations Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006   Successful dissemination of project results to the Chinese and European research communities Work Plan List (Dissemination)   Dissemination seminar in Brussels – disseminate the project results to NEST representatives and invited research community representatives Project BrochureProject Website Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Specific Project Results   Parameters for EU/China Frontier Research Collaborations   Network of Key Chinese Stakeholders Database   China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective   Strategic Path Forward to Greater Chinese / European Research Collaborations   Project Website   Project Brochure Project Methodology

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Summary of the 1st Workshop   Frontier Research Activities in Europe Overview   Stakeholders Profiles   Factors Influencing International Collaborations within Frontier Research   Necessary Approach to Successfully Establishing International Frontier Research Collaborations 1/1 Parameters for EU-China Frontier Research Collaborations Document

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Summary of the 1st Workshop Frontier Research Activities in Europe Overview Most Frontier research is performed by :   Universities   Major National Research Organisations (focus mostly on basic research)   Private Sector (focus on applied research and development activities)   National Research Communities

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Summary of the 1st Workshop Frontier Research Activities in Europe Overview (cont.) First EU support to frontier research:   Sixth Framework Programme ( ) - New and Emerging Science and Technology (NEST) Programme. New programme to support frontier research:   Seventh Framework Programme ( ) 'Ideas' Programme.

1,6/1,6 cm ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Summary of the 1st Workshop Stakeholders Profiles   Government   Public/Private Research Institution   University Research Key Stakeholders for Frontier Research Collaborations

ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 How to monitor research activities within Europe? Factors Influencing International Collaborations within Frontier Research   Journals (e.g. European Journal of Operational Research)   Portals (e.g. ERA; FP7)   Conferences (e.g. ERA Conferences)   Organizations' activities (e.g. CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research, ESA – European Space Agency) Summary of the 1st Workshop

ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Summary of the 1st Workshop What are the potential barriers and/or risks to international collaborations? Factors Influencing International Collaborations within Frontier Research (cont.)   Language   Culture   Lack of Capital   Geographical Distance   Networking   Loss of Proprietary Knowledge   Patent infringement   Lack of Trust   Lack of Know-Who   Safety and Security

ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective Beijing, June 22 nd - 23 rd, 2006 Necessary Approach to Successfully Establishing International Frontier Research Collaborations   Identify potential collaborators (through utilizing the available networking tools in Europe);   Build mutual understanding (through: Attending meetings, conferences, workshops; Research missions; Visiting research positions; Web-page forums on specific areas of frontier research);   Initiate short-term collaboration activities Summary of the 1st Workshop

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