U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 1 Cathleen Campbell U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Successful Approaches to Public- Private Partnerships for Innovation

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 2 Presentation Overview Introduction About CRDF Case Studies in Knowledge and Technology Transfer Partnerships Challenges Ahead

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 3 Introduction R&D, Innovation and Global Competitiveness Role of Public-Private Partnerships: domestic and international The ECA Context

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 4 CRDF Mission Support Quality International Research and Institutions Contribute to U.S. Nonproliferation Goals Help Move Research to the Market Link Research and Higher Education

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 5 Countries of Operations Former Soviet Eurasia Central Asia Baltic nations Balkans Middle East and North Africa

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 6 Support for R&D and Innovation Scientist-to-Scientist Partnerships Scientist-to-Business Partnerships Entrepreneurship Training Infrastructure Support Institution Building Implemented through grants and project services

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 7 Case Studies in Knowledge and Technology Transfer Partnerships Next Steps to Market Program First Steps to Market Program Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program University Technology Transfer Offices

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 8 Next Steps to Market Program Funds Eurasian researchers in partnership with U.S. companies; 77 awards; 990 participants; $19.5 m value Reduces the risks to the private sector Prepares partners to enter the marketplace Partnerships selected based on technical and business merit and potential for commercialization

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 9 Next Steps to Market Khlopin Radium Institute (Russia) & Science Applications International Corporation (U.S.) CRDF/SAIC Cash: $150,000 Fully functioning prototype device for detection of explosives and other hazardous substances Creation of the Applied Physics Science and Technology Center, Ltd. in Russia based on this technology Opportunity for KRI and SAIC to enter the market Engaged 16 weapons scientists in commercially-oriented, civilian activities Created 2 new jobs at KRI

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 10 Case Study: Imalux Imalux Corporation was founded in 1996, based on a novel imaging technology, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). In 2000, initial seed funding through CRDFs Next Steps program enabled Imalux to start the process of commercialization with the Russian Institute of Applied Physics. Since that time, with additional funding totaling more than $10 million, Imalux succeeded in being the first OCT company to develop and bring to market a platform OCT imaging system.

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 11 First Steps to Market Enables science-business collaborations Facilitates partnership exploration – first-time collaborations As with Next Steps to Market program, requires U.S. company cost-share 47 awards; $4.1m project value; $2.6 company contribution

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 12 First Steps to Market Novosibirsk State University (Russia) & Pfizer, Inc. (U.S.) CRDF/Pfizer Cash: $30,000 Increase efficiency of a critical stage of the drug development process Advanced knowledge created during the project will allow improvement in efficiency and predictability of development of dosage forms. Recognition of Novosibirsk State University as one of the lead consulting and outsourcing resources for the pharmaceutical industry.

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 13 Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) Funding –Cluster development Linkages –Regional science-business interaction Training –Entrepreneurship, enterprise development and fundraising training

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 14 University Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) Four TTOs created under the Basic Research and Higher Education (BRHE) Program Encourages commercialization of university research results Expands knowledge of technology transfer issues and practices

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 15 Results of TTO Initiative TTOs established and integrated into university structure Development of internal regulations and procedures New licenses negotiated; enterprises created and company contracts established

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 16 Lessons Learned TTO managers should be highly motivated, have strong technical skills and be entrepreneurial TTO needs support of entire university - management and researchers Need to build a network of TTO managers and centers

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 17 Challenges Ahead Financial: public and private investment in R&D; early stage funding Enabling Environment: business climate; incentives for R&D and innovation Skills and Experience: business, entrepreneurship, technology transfer Impact Assessment: quantity and quality

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation Peace and prosperity through science collaboration 18 Conclusions Public-private partnerships are effective approach for ECA countries These models are replicable and adaptable to various national or regional circumstances Sustainability is key