Turkish Research Area and Turkish Research Area and

European Technology PlatformsEuropean Technology Platforms

Hüseyin GülerHüseyin Güler

FP6 Deputy National CoordinatorFP6 Deputy National Coordinator

huseyin.guler@tubitak.gov.trhuseyin.guler@tubitak.gov.tr

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Scope

• National competitiveness and science, technology and innovation (STI)

• Progress in STI and new developments in Turkey

• Turkish Participation in FPs and ETPs

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National Competitiveness*National Competitiveness*

“The degree of which a country can, under free and fair market conditions,

produce goods and services which meet the test of international

markets, while simultaneously maintaining and

expanding the real incomes of its people

over the long term."

*OECD*OECD

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The Diamond of National Advantage*The Diamond of National Advantage*

Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry

FactorConditions

DemandConditions

Related and Supporting Industries

*Porter *Porter

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Land

Labor

Capital

Infrastructure

FactorFactor Conditions Conditions

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Land Land SurfaceSurface1000 k

m2

1

10

100

1000

10000

EU 15 EU 10 TR USA Japan China

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PopulationPopulationm

illion

1

10

100

1000

10000

EU 15 EU 10 TR USA Japan China

8(*) Turkish State Planning Organization(*) Turkish State Planning Organization

DemographicsDemographics

0-14 Age

15-64 Age

65+ Age

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Skilled Labor Readily AvailableSkilled Labor Readily Available

* IMD, Competitiveness Year Book, (survey)* IMD, Competitiveness Year Book, (survey)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

EU 15 EU 10 TR USA Japan China

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International ExperienceInternational Experience of Senior Managers of Senior Managers

* IMD, Competitiveness Year Book, (survey)* IMD, Competitiveness Year Book, (survey)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

EU 15 EU 10 TR USA Japan China

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Productivity(2003)G

DP

p

er

Lab

or

Forc

e (

US

$)

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Global Market Shares (2002)*

* OECD Main Science and Tech Indicators, 2004/2* OECD Main Science and Tech Indicators, 2004/2

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ChangeChange

Social

EconomicalTechnological

Cultural

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National Science Technology

Innovation Initiative

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• To increase the quality of life in Turkey

• To find solutions to social problems

Main Objectives of Turkish Research Area

* 10. BTYK Kararı (2005/10)

• To increase the competitive power of our country

• To create awareness and interest in STI in the society

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To increase the share of

R&D expenditures in GDP

Basic Targets of Turkish Research Area

* Supreme Council for Science and Technology, 10. Meeting (Decree 2004/1-3c)c

To increase the demand for R&D

To increase the number and the quality of R&D personnel

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GERD as Percentage of GDP

In 1967, US : 3.31 %UK : 2.93 %USSR : 2.42 %

In 2003, EU-25 : % 1.81

In 2010, EU-25 : % 3

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R&D Expenditures*

*2005 constant prices

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GERD by Performers

Government Private Enterp. Higher Ed.EU-25 (2003) % 14 % 64 % 22TR (2003) % 11 % 23 % 66

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Year 2004....

• 10. SCST Decree 2004/1-4

– It has been decided that, starting from

the 2005 budget, additional

public funds will be allocated so

that the share of R&D expenditures in GDP

will be increased to 2% by 2010.

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Direct Public R&D Funds*

* State Planning Organization, Funds for Universties’ Scientific Research Projects, Undersecretariat of the Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade, TUBITAK, TTGV, KOSGEB, FP6, 2005 constant prices

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DTM-TUBITAK Technology and Innovation Support Programme

As of 15 August 2006 number of project proposals 382 number of firms 279

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Technology and Innovation Support for Industry*

* Support from TUBITAK, TTGV, and Undersecretariat of the Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade included. Total amount of support is 65,7 million $ as of 15 August 2006.

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Enhancing International Cooperation

• International Scientific and Technological Cooperation

– Bilateral Cooperation

• 220 Agreements with 80 Countries

– Multilateral Cooperation

• 3 regional cooperation, membership to 43 International Institutions

Association with the EU Framework Programmes

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Evaluation of EU Framework Programmes

Advantages of Participation

Contribution to EU Integration process

Access to new technologies

Opportunity for SMEs to enter external

markets

Opportunity of technology transfer

Involvement in the process of setting

new standards

The Cost of Non-Participation

To fall behind technological

developments.

Barriers for Effective Participation Low capacity for project production

Intense competition between the countries

Lack of experience in doing business with the

EU bureaucracy

Visa problem (Especially for SMEs and Industry)

Caveats Guiding Human Resources

Transformation of knowledge into

competitive power

Enhancing industry participation

Participation of universities and industry in

joint projects

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Preparing for FP7

• EU Framework Programmes National Coordination System

strengthened.

• Structure of TÜBİTAK Framework Programmes National

Coordination reinforced.

– Number of employees exceeds 30.

– Strategy and targets of the office identified.

– An extensive database was established.

• Legal and financial regulations for Turkey’s use of funds

formulated.

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• Trainings on Project Proposal Writing and Project Management

– 350 experts (2005)

– 800 experts (2006)

• Project Proposal Rewards Programme (More than 500 projects supported)

Preparing for FP7

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• Travel and Meeting Supports (over 150 researchers)

• Publishing promotion ve training documents (27,000 copies in 2005-06)

• Turkish Researchers Catalogue

Preparing for FP7

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FP7 TRAINING SEMINAR"The Project Cycle:  Technical, Administrative, Financial and Legal Aspects of FP7 Project Preparation and Completion“

• Two days event• For 200 participants• Jointly organised by DG-INFSO and TÜBİTAK

October 30-31, 2006

ISTANBULContact: Ebru Basak

ICT Activities

+90 312 468 53 00 /3928

ebru.basak@tubitak.gov.trhttp://fp7ictevent.tubitak.gov.tr

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European Technology Platforms

• ETPs: a way to take part in EUs RTD agenda.

• Enhanced involvement of Turkish industry in European

Technology Platforms is needed.

• Focus on areas where it has already expertise and

technological infrastructure.

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European Technology Platforms

• Highly potential companies could be the core element to ensure success on FP7 and European Technology Platforms.

• Turkey intents to participate in the initiatives and actions under Article 169, Article 171, and

Joint Technology Initiatives. • National Technology Platforms could be in

discussed in line with the National Science and Technology Strategy (2005-2010)