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産学連携による開発途上国の 産学連携による開発途上国の 大学工学部
平成19年度「国際協力イニシアティブ」
教育協力拠点形成事業
産学連携による開発途上国の
大学工学部の機能強化
平成19年度事業実施報告書
平成 20 年 3 月
国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学
要約
国の経済発展を実現するためには、産業競争力の向上を効果的に図る必要があり、我が国におい
ては、経済発展の一つの要因として、産学連携が自立発展的な産業競争力向上に有効に機能した。
しかしながら、開発途上国では、産学連携を効果的に促進するのに必要な、大学における高い研
究能力及び技術力、産業界の研究開発への高い意欲、及び政府の支援体制といった要因が必ずし
も整っていない。
本事業では、開発途上国の工学系大学の教育・研究能力の向上、社会貢献の促進を図る手段と
して、産学連携を取り上げ、そのモデル事業を、スリランカ国モロツワ大学で実施し、開発途上
国用の産学連携のモデル事業の構築を図る。
第1年度となる平成19年度は、モロツワ大学教職員の産学連携にかかるキャパシティー・デ
ィベロップメントを図るため、以下の活動をモデル事業として実施し、モデル事業としての妥当
性、有効性、効率性、インパクト、自立発展性について検証した。
(1) モデル大学での産学連携の現状と課題の把握
本年度の研修実施前の段階で、モデルとなるスリランカ国モロツワ大学における産学連携の現状
と問題点について調査し、モロツワ大学関係者間で共通認識を持つとともに、現地に派遣する研
修の講師に情報提供し、モロツワ大学で必要となる具体的な研修内容について検討を行った。
(2) 産学連携の対象となる企業の把握
スリランカ国の国家開発計画を踏まえ、スリランカ国内の産学連携の意欲がある企業の、大学
との連携ニーズについて調査することで、(1) 繊維・アパレル、(2) 鋳物・鋳造、(3) 電気・電
子部品、(4) 紅茶、(5) ゴム、(6) セラミックスの6つの分野で産学連携のニーズが高く、大学
と企業との共同研究のニーズが高いことを確認した。
(3) モデル研修1:知的財産基礎セミナー
日本の知的財産法、アジアにおける知的財産整備の状況について、ワークショップ形式による講
義をモロツワ大学で実施した。対象者はモロツワ大学関係者だけでなく、スリランカ国内の企業
担当者、スリランカ政府関係者も含めることで、モロツワ大学での知的財産の整備に関し、民間
企業や政府の観点から、日本や諸外国のケースを踏まえ、具体的な改善策について活発な議論を
行った。
(4) モデル研修2:産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー
日本における産学連携の流れ、技術開発における技術経営、産学連携の重要性、日本での産学連
携の具体例について、モロツワ大学で講義を行った。対象者はモデル研修1と同様、モロツワ大
学関係者だけでなく、スリランカ国内の企業担当者、スリランカ政府関係者も含めた。モデル研
修2の締めくくりで、日本における産学連携ケースを踏まえ、スリランカでどのような産学連携
が可能か、大学、企業、政府の関係者からプレゼンテーションが行われ、関係者の間で産学連携
に向けた具体的なアクションのイメージが形成された。
(5)モデル研修3:産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修
豊橋技術科学大学で、実際に産学連携コーディネータと企業を訪問し、産学連携を立ち上げる
OJT 研修を行った。対象者は、モロツワ大学で今後産学連携を推進するコアとなる教員5名で、
豊橋技術科学大学に受入れた。実際の企業訪問に先立ち、モデル企業を用いたケーススタディー
と演習を行うとともに、産学連携コーディネータ研修用ツールキッドを試作し、産学連携コーデ
ィネーションの具体的な手順を教授した。
今回、モロツワ大学教員が訪問した企業は、新東工業株式会社、福井ファイバーテック株式会
社、武蔵精密工業株式会社の3社で、企業訪問の前には、Web サイトなどで、企業の概況(業種、
主要製品、売り上げ、利益、研究開発費など)について情報を入手した。企業訪問では、工場見
学の後、企業の抱える具体的な問題点について、調査した。
企業訪問後、モロツワ大学教員5名は、豊橋技術科学大学の産学連携コーディネータの指導の
もと、豊橋技術科学大学教員データベースを用い、シーズとなる教員を複数検索し、それらの教
員と企業の抱える問題点について、どのような解決策を示せるか議論し、提案書を作成した。モ
ロツワ大学教員5名は、作成した提案書を、3つの会社でそれぞれプレゼンテーションを行い、
その内2つの会社では、共同研究の立ち上げに向け、会社側から積極的な回答を得た。
産学連携コーディネータの指導による OJT 研修によって、モロツワ大学教員5名は、どのよう
に企業ニーズを調査し、大学内の研究シーズとマッチングさせながら提案書を作成し、産学連携
につなげるか、実地に学ぶことができた。
(6)アクションプランの策定
OJT 研修に参加した5名の教員は、本年度の調査及び研修を踏まえ、モロツワ大学における産
学連携の基盤確立に向けたアクションプラン(成果物1)を作成した。アクションプランの主な
内容は以下のとおりである。
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OJT 研修の内容についてモロツワ大学でのセミナーの実施
•
産学連携の促進に向けた組織改革、諸規程整備
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定期連絡会の開催
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モロツワ大学教員データベースの構築
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企業ニーズの開拓と共同研究の立ち上げ
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企業への大学研究シーズの紹介セミナーの開催
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産学連携の評価システムの構築
以上のアクションプランを確実に実施するため、モロツワ大学から豊橋技術科学大学との
Minutes of Understanding (MOU)の締結が提案され、MOU 締結に向けた協議が開始された。
アクションプランのうち、企業ニーズの開拓については、スリランカに帰国後、研修に参加し
た教員が豊橋技術科学大学教員とともに、セラミックスを製造する企業を訪問し、豊橋技術科学
大学で行った OJT 研修と同じ方法で、企業ニーズの聞き取りを行い、具体的な共同研究の立ち上
げに向け作業を開始することができた。
以上(1) ~(5)の一連のモデル事業を実施することにより、モロツワ大学において、日本の産学
連携の仕組みの基礎が理解され、次年度以降、産学連携を定着させ、工学部の教育機能、研究機
能を強化するためのアクションプランが策定された。
本モデル事業については、モロツワ大学からも高い評価を得ており、他の開発途上国での活用
の可能性が大いに期待できる結果となった。
【初年度モデル事業概念図】
モデル事業の目標:開発途上国での大学工学部における自立発展的
な産学連携システムの構築
初年度モデル事業の目標:大学におけるキャパシティーディベロップメント
活動1 大学・企業における産学連携の現状と課題の把握
大学の産学連携の現状調査
産学連携の企業ニーズと重点分野の設定
モデル研修1:知的財
活動2 産基礎セミナー
目標:知的財産(IP)の基礎的知
識の習得
対象者:大学教職員、政府職
員、民間企業担当
実施場所:開発途上国の大学
内容:各国のIP整備状況/大学
にとってのIPR
モデル研修2:産学連携
活動3 と技術経営基礎セミナー
目標:産学連携の基礎の理解
対象者:大学教職員、政府職員、
民間企業担当
実施場所:開発途上国の大学
内容:産学連携の流れ/日本の産
学連携の具体例
活動4: モデル研修3:産学連携コーディネータによるOJT 研修
目標:産学連携コーディネータの役割の理解
対象者:大学教職員数名
実施場所:日本の大学
内容:大学の研究シーズとニーズのマッチング
活動5 アクションプランの策定
上記を踏まえ自立発展的な産学連携システム構築に向けた計画を策
定する
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1-3 本事業の実施体制 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
2. 平成 19 年度の活動 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
2-1 モロツワ大学における事業実施に向けた準備・調整
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2-1-1 プロポーザル提出時におけるモロツワ大学との調整 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
2-1-2 第1回調整会議 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
2-1-3 モロツワ大学での事業実施の正式承認 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
2-2 豊橋技術科学大学における事業実施に向けた準備・調整 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
2-3 産学連携ニーズ調査と産学連携を推進する6分野の選出
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2-4 知的財産基礎セミナー及び産学連携調査 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2-4-1 知的財産基礎セミナーに向けた日本国内での準備 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2-4-2 知的財産基礎セミナーの開催 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2-4-3 産学連携調査
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2-5 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーと企業調査 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2-5-1 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーに向けた国内準備 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
2-5-2 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー開催 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
2-5-3 産学連携に対する企業のニーズ調査 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
2-6 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修
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2-6-1 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修に向けた準備
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2-6-2 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
2-7 アクションプラン
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2-7-1 アクションプランの策定と検討 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
2-7-2 アクションプランの実践 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
2-7-3 アクションプランの実現に向けた Memorandum of Understanding
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2-8 広報その他 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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2-8-1 アメリカの学会での発表 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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2-8-2 新聞報道、大学ホームページでの紹介とリーフレットの作成
2-8-3 文部科学省国際協力イニシアティブ国内報告会での発表
2-8-4 JICA 集団研修での本事業の成果の活用
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3. 本年度のモデル事業の成果と課題 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
3-1 産学連携による工学部機能強化のモデル事業 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3-2 モデル事業(初年度)の自己評価 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3-2-1 評価 5 項目からの自己評価 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3-2-2 セミナー参加者のアンケート結果による評価 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3-3 産学連携による大学工学部機能強化モデル構築に向けた今後の課題 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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3-3-1 大学組織の改変
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3-3-1 研究資金循環システムづくり ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
3-3-2 他の開発途上国への活用に向けた提言
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別添資料
別添資料 1 .: 国際協力イニシアティブ「産学連携による開発途上国の
大学工学部の機能強化」実施計画書英訳 ・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 2 : 会議議事録(平成 19 年 5 月 23 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 3 : 会議議事録(平成 19 年 8 月 22 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 4 : Industry Needs for University – Industry Linkage in Sri Lanka
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別添資料 5 : 会議議事録(平成 19 年 11 月 8 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
別添資料 6 : 知的財産基礎セミナー参加者リスト(平成 19 年 11 月 16、17 日)
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別添資料 7 : 知的財産基礎セミナー実施記録(平成 19 年 11 月 16、17 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
別添資料 8 : 知的財産基礎セミナー評価(平成 19 年 11 月 16、17 日)
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別添資料 9 : 産学連携調査会議議事録(平成 19 年 11 月 15 日~20 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 10 : 会議議事録(平成 19 年 9 月 12 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 11 : 会議議事録(平成 19 年 12 月 19 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 12 : 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー参加者リスト(平成 20 年 1 月 8、9 日)
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別添資料 13 : 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー実施記録(平成 20 年 1 月 8、9 日) ・・・・・・・・
別添資料 14 : 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー評価(平成 20 年 1 月 8、9 日)
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別添資料 15 : 企業調査議事録(平成 20 年 1 月 7 日~11 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 16 : 産学連携コーディネータ OJT 研修 参加者ジョブレポートフォーマット ・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 17 : 会議議事録(平成 20 年 2 月 25 日~ 3 月 5 日)
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別添資料 18 : 会議議事録(平成 20 年 3 月 4 日) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
別添資料 19 : 東日新聞(2 月 5 日)第1面
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別添資料 20 : 広報用リーフレット ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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別添資料 21 : PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY LINKAGE
By Enrico Roxas Hilario, College Dean, Technological Univ. Of the Philippines ・・・
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成果物
成果物1 : モロツワ大学産学連携のためのアクションプラン ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 103
成果物 2 : セミナー講義内容 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 123
成果物 3 : アクションプランを踏まえた今後1年間の計画
成果物4 : Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)案
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成果物 5 : 「Strengthening University-Industry linkage in Developing Countries
through International Cooperation: Case of Sri Lanka
through cooperation of Toyohashi University of Japan」 ・・・・・ 134
成果物 6 : 文部科学省第2回国内報告会プレゼンテーション及び抄録
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写真(セミナー及び実習の様子)
写真(セミナー及び実習の様子) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 151
1.本事業の目的
1-1 本事業の背景
我が国の工学教育分野への協力としては、従来、東南アジアの大学を対象とした、大学教員の能力の
向上やカリキュラムの改善を通じた教育・研究能力の改善に重点が置かれてきた。しかしながら、最近
は、開発途上国の産業育成や地域振興に対して、日本の工学系大学がどのように貢献するべきかとい
う視点が取り入れられており、国際協力機構(JICA)においても、インドネシア国ガジャマダ大学産学地
連携総合計画、ベトナム国ホーチミン市工科大学地域連携機能強化プロジェクト、集団研修「自動車裾
野産業育成のための産官学連携コーディネータ養成」など、産学連携や地域連携を工学系大学により
推進する案件が増えている。
その背景としては、開発途上国においても、経済発展や地域の活性化を図るためには、産業競争力
の向上を効果的に図る必要があり、我が国の経済発展の一つである、産学連携による自立発展的な産
業競争力向上を開発途上国において、メカニズムとして確立させるという意図がある。
一方、開発途上国では、行政能力の不足、予算の逼迫、大学における研究資金の少なさに起因する
研究経験・能力の低さ、少ない研究開発費といった問題が明らかとなっている。こうした問題を克服する
ためには、大学、中央・地方政府、産業界が次のような課題に取り組むことが求められている。
■ 大学:研究経験・能力の向上
■ 中央・地方政府:産学連携予算(マッチングファンド)の創設
■ 産業界:技術革新への意欲増進、研究開発費の計上
しかしながら、開発途上国において、これらの問題を解決するには、大学、政府、産業界のそれぞれに
大きな障害がある。例えば、大学においては研究経験・能力は一つ一つの研究経験を積み重ねる必要
があり、一朝一夕では向上できない。政府においても、開発途上国では、貧困対策などより緊急の課題
に多くの予算を割かざるを得ず、多額の予算を産学連携促進に振り向ける余裕はない。産業界におい
ても、大企業、中小企業の多くは、日本、アメリカ、ヨーロッパの現地企業であり、現地企業に技術開発
研究が任されていないか、あるいは、零細企業であるが故に技術開発への意欲が少ないのが現状であ
る。
こうした状況の中でも、開発途上国の工学系大学において、産学連携は、大学の教育・研究機能を向
上させる上でも、避けられない課題である。工学は「物を造る」学問であり、実社会のニーズに沿った研
究を行うのが、工学系大学の使命であり、開発途上国においても産学連携を推進することは、産業の発
展を通じた経済開発という点で重要な意義を持っており、上記の状況を十分認識した上で、モデル事業
を実施する必要がある。
1-2 本事業の目的
本事業では、開発途上国の工学系大学の教育・研究能力の向上、社会貢献の促進を図る手段とし
て、産学連携による大学工学部機能強化モデル事業を実施し、開発途上国用の産学連携のモデル事
業の構築を図ることを目的とする。モデル事業の対象は、スリランカ国モロツワ大学とする。モロツワ大
学を選定する理由としては、次の4つが挙げられる。
(1) スリランカ国の人口は約 2000 万人と規模が大きくなく、第二次産業の規模も限られており、産業ニ
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ーズの把握が比較的容易である。
(2) 工学系大学もペラデニア大学、ルフナ大学、モロツワ大学の3大学のみであり、そのうち工学系学
科が最も充実しているモロツワ大学で事業を実施することで、モデル事業の効果を早期に実現し、その
有効性について検証することができる。
(3) モロツワ大学では、講義形式中心の工学教育に対して、産業界の技術を大学教育の中に取り入
れる機運が高まっており、産学連携にむけたいくつかの試みが教授や特定の教授グループで行われつ
つある。
(4) 豊橋技術大学はモロツワ大学から客員教授の受入れを行うなど、協力関係を築いており、モデル
事業の実施に対し、協力を得るのが容易である。
モデル事業の実施にあたっては、「自立発展的な産学連携システムの構築」
「自立発展的な産学連携システムの構築」のため、次の3つを最重
「自立発展的な産学連携システムの構築」
要課題とし、モデル事業を実施する。
(1) モロツワ大学における産学連携スキルの向上
(2) 産学連携のための学内組織の設置とその機能強化
(3) 産学連携の事業展開と学内組織の基盤確立
本モデル事業の初年度となる平成 19 年度は、(1) モロツワ大学における産学連携スキルの向上のた
めの研修事業を実施するとともに、産業調査を実施することで、上記 (2) 及び (3) の実施に向け、ア
クションプランを策定することを第一目標とする。
また、本モデル事業で実施する個々のモデル研修の内容やモデル研修相互の整合性を評価するとと
もに、初年度の事業実施終了時点で、他の開発途上国への適用の可能性について検証を行う。
1-3 本事業の実施体制
日本側は豊橋技術科学大学工学教育国際協力研究センター(以下、ICCEED)が取り纏め、スリランカ
側は、モロツワ大学が取り纏めを行い、スリランカにおける企業調査やスリランカ政府機関との連絡調整
を行った。
日本側及びスリランカ側関係者の一覧は以下のとおりです。
(日本側)
豊橋技術科学大学 ICCEED 教授
本間 寛臣 (総括)
豊橋技術科学大学 ICCEED 准教授
池田 則宏 (副総括)
豊橋技術科学大学 ICCEED 客員教授
豊橋技術科学大学 ICCEED 研究推進員
ラウラ・アヌラ・アタラゲ (スリランカ現地総括)
伊藤孝子 (業務調整)
豊橋技術科学大学知財・産学連携本部 教授 岩本容岳 (OJT 研修)
特許庁特許審査第三部 審査官 加藤 浩 (知的財産基礎講座)
(有)ビズテック 代表取締役社長
慶應技術先端科学技術研究センター マネージャー
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佐藤 千惠(産学連携と技術経営基礎講座)
(スリランカ側)
モロツワ大学副学長
Prof. Dr. Malik Ranasinghe
モロツワ大学エンジニアリングデザインセンター センター長 Prof. Mr.B.S.Samarasiri
モロツワ大学工学部長 Prof. Dr. Ananda Jayawardane
モロツワ大学大学院研究科 科長 Prof. Dr. Nanda Munasinghe
モロツワ大学産業トレーニング課 課長 Prof. Dr. N.A Wijieyeauctkima
モロツワ大学テクノロジーセンター センター長 Prof. Dr.K.Kapila C.K. Percia
モロツワ大学工学部電子工学科 科長 Prof. Dr.H.Y.Ranjit Perera
モロツワ大学工学部機械工学科 科長 Prof. Dr.A.G.T.Sugathepala
モロツワ大学テクノロジーマネージメント科 科長 Prof. Dr.Chadara Perera
(実施体制)
豊橋技術科学大学
ICCEED
知財本部
協力人員
Engineering Design
center
産業界
スリランカ
モロツワ大学工学部
商工会議所
また、モデル事業の実施期間中、スリランカでのセミナー実施や協議の際には、JICA スリランカ事務
所にもその内容を報告し、スリランカの現地 ODA タスクフォースでの本モデル事業についての情報共有
を依頼した。
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2.平成 19 年度の活動
2-1 モロツワ大学における事業実施に向けた準備・調整
2-1-1 プロポーザル提出時におけるモロツワ大学との調整
平成 19 年 4 月に平成 19 年度「国際協力イニシアティブ」教育協力拠点形成事業について、プロジェク
ト公示後、本モデル事業の骨子を豊橋技術科学大学工学教育国際協力研究センター(以下、ICCEED)
内で作成し、次の4つのコンポーネントからなるモデル事業を申請する予定であることを、モロツワ大学
工学部に伝えた。
■スリランカでの現地国内モデル研修(知的財産権及び産学連携にかかる技術経営)
■日本での産学連携 OJT モデル研修
■産学連携にかかる企業調査
■産学連携による企業との共同研究の実施
モロツワ大学からは、基本的に本モデル事業の実施に賛成であり、モロツワ大学としては、4番目の産
学連携による企業との共同研究の実施に一番期待しているとの回答があった。
文部科学省による本事業採択後、事業実施計画書を英訳し(別添資料1 参照)、モロツワ大学に送付
した。モロツワ大学では、モロツワ大学機械工学科教授で、豊橋技術科学大学客員教授でもあるアタラ
ゲ教授が中心となって、実施計画書について検討し、モロツワ大学としての意見を取り纏めた。
2-1-2 第1回調整会議(平成 19 年 5 月 23 日)
モロツワ大学で検討した結果を ICCEED と調整するため、5 月 20 日から 27 日までアタラゲ教授が来日
しICCEEDと、モデル事業の内容、実施までの準備、実施方法について 5 月 23 日、意見交換を行った。
(別添資料2 参照)
主な内容としては、
■実施計画書の内容で基本的に問題がないこと
■本プロジェクト実施のモロツワ大学での正式承認のためには、最終的にはモロツワ大学運営評議会
での承認が必要となるが、数ヶ月以内に承認が得られる見込みであること、
■モロツワ大学では、産学連携の活動は個別の教授や教授グループによって散発的に行われており、
大学として組織的に行われていないが、モデル事業の初年度となる平成 19 年度はエンジニアリング・デ
ザイン・センター(Engineering Design Center 以下、EDC)が中心となって本事業を実施すること、
が確認された。
なお、アタラゲ客員教授は、5 月 20 日~27 日の滞在中に豊橋技術科学大学知的財産本部を訪問した
ほか、豊橋技術科学大学の旅費規程など学内規程等の情報を収集し、モロツワ大学の教員が、豊橋技
術科学大学で短期間の研修を受けるにあたって、日当・宿泊や支給される交通費など様々な条件を確
認した。
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2-1-3 モロツワ大学での事業実施の正式承認
第1回調整会議で ICCEED と協議した結果をもとに、6月以降、アタラゲ教授は、再度、モデル事業の
内容について、モロツワ大学と協議した。モロツワ大学での協議の結果、企業のニーズと大学のシーズ
のマッチングは、モロツワ大学では全く新しく、また興味深い活動であり、研修の中で十分な時間があて
られるべきだという見解が示された。
7 月 9 日のモロツワ大学運営評議会では、上記のモロツワ大学の意見を盛り込むことで、本モデルプロ
ジェクトの実施が正式承認された。
2-2 豊橋技術科学大学における事業実施に向けた準備・調整
モロツワ大学との調整を進める一方で、8 月 22 日、本モデル事業関係者全員で、第2回調整会議を行
った。ICCEED から本モデル事業の趣旨を、セミナーの講師にも改めて周知するとともに、講義資料につ
いて、講義を行う1ヶ月前を目処に作成するよう依頼した。知的財産基礎セミナーを担当する加藤講師と
産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーを担当する佐藤講師については、モロツワ大学での講義となるので、
別途、大学の概況、産学連携の現状、産学連携に対しモロツワ大学が期待することについて、アタラゲ
教授からブリーフィングすることとした。(別添資料 3 参照)
2-3 産学連携ニーズ調査と産学連携を推進する6分野の選出
5 月~8 月にかけて、モロツワ大学内での本モデル事業の準備・調整と併行して、アタラゲ教授が中心
となってモロツワ大学のポスドクの学生とともに、産学連携ニーズ調査を実施した。(別添資料4 参照)
本調査で取り纏めた結果は以下のとおりである。
■産学連携を推進する上で、協力が得られる可能性がある政府機関を訪問し、今後の政府の産業政策
について情報収集するとともに、産学連携を進める上で、どのような分野で公的機関の支援がえられる
か、調査を行った。
■スリランカセラミック協会、鋳造業協会など主だった産業の支援協会を訪問し、これらの産業がどのよ
うな技術的な課題をもち、大学との連携で何を期待するのか調査した。また、個々の企業についても、同
様の調査を行った。
■上記調査を踏まえ、産学連携に関し、モロツワ大学が本モデル事業の中で積極的に取り組むべき分
野として次の6分野を選定し、大学内での了承を得た。
①繊維・アパレル
②鋳物・鋳造
③電気・電子部品
④紅茶
⑤ゴム
⑥セラミックス
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2-4 知的財産基礎セミナー(11 月 16、17 日)及び産学連携調査(11 月 15~21 日)
2-4-1 知的財産基礎セミナーに向けた日本国内での準備
8 月 22 日の第2回調整会議で、本モデル事業の趣旨と関係者の役割分担を一同で確認した後、セミナ
ー講師は講義に向けて準備を開始した。モロツワ大学での初回のセミナーはモロツワ大学との調整の
結果、11 月 16、17 日となり、その最終打ち合わせを講師の加藤講師と 11 月 8 日に実施した。(別添資
料 5 参照)最終打ち合わせでは、モロツワ大学におけるセミナーの内容や準備状況(会場、場所、対象
者など)を確認するとともに、セミナー実施後の評価シートについても加藤講師に説明した。
2-4-2 知的財産基礎セミナーの開催
11 月 16、17 日の2日間にわたり、モロツワ大学工学部セミナールームで知的財産基礎セミナーが開催
された。講師は特許庁特許審査第三部の加藤浩審査官で、対象者はモロツワ大学教職員のほか、商務
省、国家科学基金(National Science Funds)などの政府機関関係者のほか、モロツワ大学が産学連携
の重点分野とした、アパレル・繊維、電気・電子部品などの企業関係者が出席し、約 48 名のセミナーとな
った。(別添資料 6 参照)
商務省からは、Mr.Titus Jayawardena 次官が出席した。冒頭 Prof. Dr. Malik Ranasinghe モロツワ大
学副学長から、開会の辞が述べられ、引き続き加藤氏が紹介され、セミナーが開始した。(別添資料 7
及び成果物 2 参照)
加藤講師のセミナーの主な内容は以下のとおりである。
・日本における産学連携の環境整備
・日本の特許流通促進事業の紹介
・日本の企業における特許流通の実態
・大学知財を活用した産学連携の現状と課題
・スリランカにおける知的財産を活用した産学連携の問題点
セミナーでは、日本の知財の現状及びスリランカでの産学連携に結びつけるための課題について、参
加者の間で活発な議論が行われた。セミナー終了後の参加者のセミナーに対する評価は、内容及び講
義方法ともに高い評価を得た。(別添資料 8 参照)
2-4-3 産学連携調査(11 月 15 日~21 日)
知的財産基礎セミナーの前後で、産学連携に関係する政府関係機関及び産学連携に関心のある企業
を訪問した。スリランカ発明協会(Sri Lanka Inventors Commission )からは大学と企業との商品開発や
技術開発に関し、資金提供するスキームがあることが説明された。(別添資料 9 参照)
2-5 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーと企業調査
2-5-1 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーに向けた国内準備
産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー担当の佐藤講師との個別打ち合わせは、第1回目を 9 月 12 日に行
った。(別添資料 10 参照)アタラゲ教授から、大学の概況、産学連携の現状、産学連携に対しモロツワ
大学が期待すること、産学連携によりモロツワ大学が目指す大学像は何かについて説明され、意見交
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換を行った。
11 月 16、17 日の知的財産基礎セミナー実施後、第2回目の打ち合わせを 12 月 19 日に行った。知的
財産セミナーの様子や参加者のセミナー評価について説明後、産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーのス
ケジュール、参加者、講義形式について確認した。(別添資料 11 参照)佐藤講師からの希望として、セ
ミナー開催前にスリランカの現地企業の様子を見たいという希望があり、スケジュールの調整をすること
とした。
2-5-2 産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー開催
平成 20 年 1 月 8、9 日の 2 日間にわたり、モロツワ大学工学部セミナールームで産学連携と技術経営
基礎セミナーが開催された。講師は(有)ビズテック代表取締役社長 佐藤千惠氏で、対象者はモロツワ
大学教職員のほか、商務省、国家科学基金(National Science Funds)などの政府機関関係者のほか、
企業関係者が出席し、38 名のセミナーとなった。(別添資料 12 参照)
前回のセミナーと同様、商務省からは、Mr.Titus Jayawardena 次官が出席した。冒頭 Dr.モロツワ大
学工学部副学部長 Prof. Dr.J.S.M.Bandara から、開会の辞が述べられ、引き続き、佐藤講師が紹介され、
セミナーが開始した。(別添資料 13 及び成果物 2 参照)
佐藤講師のセミナーの主な内容は以下のとおりである。
・日本における産学連携の背景と流れ
・企業における研究から販売までのプロセスにおける技術の役割
・産学連携コーディネータの役割
・日本における産学連携の成功例、失敗例
・スリランカにおける産学連携(参加者のプレゼンテーション)
セミナーでは、日本における産学連携の背景や流れについて講義後、産学連携の具体的なケースが
紹介された。また、講義を踏まえ、参加者がそれぞれの立場から、スリランカにおいてどのような産学連
携が将来的に可能か発表され、期待される成果や実現に向けての課題について、活発な意見交換が行
われた。セミナー終了後の参加者のセミナーに対する評価は、内容及び講義方法ともに高い評価を得た。
(別添資料 14 参照)
2-5-3 産学連携に対する企業のニーズ調査(1 月 7 日~11 日)
産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナーの前後で、産学連携に対する企業のニーズ調査を実施した。(別
添資料 15 参照)企業の大学に対するニーズは以下のとおりであった。
■ Colombo Dockyard Limited (造船業):船の換気システムの改善
■ Orange Electric(ソケット他電気部品):新素材の開発
■ MAS Holding (婦人アンダーウエア):環境に優しい生産システムの構築
各社とも、これらのニーズについて、本モデル事業の中で具体的な産学連携案件としてモロツワ大学と
相談していく方向で合意を得た。
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2-6 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修
2-6-1 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修に向けた準備
産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修は、モロツワ大学の教授が実際に日本で産学連携コーディ
ネータとともに、企業を訪問し、ニーズを把握し、企業への提案書を作成するまで行った。研修実施に先
立ち、11月末までに参加者を選定した。ICCEED は、モロツワ大学の教員で、今後産学連携を推進する
上で、コアとなる教員の参加をモロツワ大学に要請し、モロツワ大学は次の5人の教員を選定した。
■ Prof. Mr.B.Sarath.Samarasiri エンジニアリングデザインセンター センター長
■ Prof. Dr.Walallawita Kankanamge Wimalsiri 機械工学科教授
■ Prof. Dr. Walpalage Shantha 化学工学科教授
■ Prof. Dr. Thantirige Sanath Siroshana Jayawardene 繊維工学科教授
■ Prof. Dr. Adikary Sudarman Upali 物質工学科教授
訪日前に、それぞれの参加者が本研修に期待することについて、ジョブレポートを作成し、ICCEED に
提出した。(別添資料 16 参照)
また、ICCEED は産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修に協力していただく企業を訪問し、研修の概
要を説明するとともに、生産現場である工場見学を盛り込むとともに、限られた時間で効率的な研修とな
るよう、内容について意見交換を行った。
2-6-2 産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修
2 月 7 日から 2 月 20 日で、産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修を実施した。来日後、オリエンテ
ーションを実施した後、千代田ユーテック(株)の柏原英勝講師から、モデル企業を用いた産学連携のケ
ーススタディーと産学連携による企業と大学との契約締結となった成功例について講義が行われた。
(成果物2参照)
2 月 8 日からは、産学連携コーディネータと実際に企業を訪問する OJT 研修を開始した。研修に協力
した企業は豊橋市近隣に工場及び本社が所在する以下の3社とした。
■新東工業株式会社
■福井ファイバーテック株式会社
■武蔵精密工業株式会社
実際の研修は、試作した産学連携コーディネータ用研修ツールキットにしたがって、次のプロセスで実
施した。
(1)企業訪問前の事前準備
モロツワ大学からの 5 人の参加者は、企業訪問に先立ち、訪問する企業の業種、主要製品、売上高、
利益、工場施設、従業員数、研究開発費などを、Web サイトや会社案内をもとに可能な範囲で情報収集
を行った。また、その企業が所属する産業や競争相手企業の動向についても調べ、将来予測されるそ
の産業の方向性や技術開発上の課題について、企業訪問前で考えられる事項を整理した。
(2)第1回企業訪問(ニーズ調査)
5人の参加者は企業概要について説明を受けた後、工場のラインを見学し説明を受けた。その後、訪
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問企業の研究開発部署の担当と、技術的な課題について質疑・討論を行ない、彼らの技術的な課題ニ
ーズについて、調査した。
(3)シーズ・ニーズマッチングと提案書の作成
第1回の企業訪問後、企業の技術的な課題の解決に、豊橋技術科学大学で最も適任と思われる教員
を、教員データベースをもとに検索し、教授とのアポイントメントを取った上で、議論を行った。5人の参加
者に対応した教授は、参加者から企業でヒアリングした内容を聞いた後、自分自身の研究を紹介し、考
えられる解決策について意見交換を行った。5人の参加者がコンタクトした何人かの教授は、企業が関
心を示すような解決策や解決に向けての研究の提案の提示があったが、当然のことながら、対応した教
授の研究分野が企業の技術的な課題にマッチングしないケースもあった。
5人の参加者は、19名の豊橋技術科学大学の教員と意見交換を行い、それぞれの企業への提案書
を作成した。
(4)第2回企業訪問(提案書のプレゼンテーション)
第2回の企業訪問では、それぞれの企業で、5人の参加者が豊橋技術科学大学の教員と意見交換を
して作成した提案書を、開発担当者の前でプレゼンテーションを行い、開発担当者からコメントをもらった。
2つの企業では、企業の技術的な課題の克服に対して、適切な提案であり共同研究に向け具体的な協
議の希望が企業側から述べられた。1つの企業については、共同研究に結びつけるためには、なお、い
くつかの確認すべき事項があり、豊橋技術科学大学の産学連携コーディネータがフォローすることとなっ
た。
上記の一連のプロセスを通じ、5人の参加者は、自らの実体験を通し、産学連携コーディネータの役割
や企業と大学のコーディネーションの方法を学んだ。研修実施後のヒアリングの結果、5人の参加者全
員から、本研修により日本の産学連携の仕組みが理解でき、なおかつ、本研修はスリランカにおける産
学連携のメカニズムの構築に役に立つ内容であったというコメントを得た。
2-7 アクションプラン
2-7-1 アクションプランの策定と検討
日本での研修の最後に、5人の参加者は、モロツワ大学での産学連携推進に向けたアクションプラン
を作成し、セミナー講師や ICCEED 教員の参加のもとプレゼンテーションが行われた。(成果物1参照)
主な内容は以下のとおりである。
(短期計画)
・OJT セミナーで得た知識のモロツワ大学内での情報共有
・モロツワ大学内における知的財産本部および TLO 機能の創設
・エンジニアリングデザインセンターを中心とした産学連携機能の集約化による強化
・IP ポリシーの策定
・大学シーズのデータベース化
・スリランカにおける企業ニーズの掘り起こしと大学シーズのマッチング
(長期計画)
・産学連携強化に向けた定期連絡会の創設
・企業ニーズのデータベース化
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・大学外部の関係者を招いた産学連携セミナーの開催
・産学連携の評価システムの確立
5人の参加者は 2 月 24 日にアタラゲ教授と帰国後、2 月 25 日から 29 日にかけてモロツワ大学及び
関係機関と協議し、産学連携の具体化にむけた協力体制の構築を図るとともに、アクションプランについ
ていくつかの追加・修正を行った。また、産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修をフォローアップする
ために、3 月 3 日~5 日にかけてモロツワ大学を訪問した ICCEED 教員に対し、これから1年間の具体的
な計画が提示した。(成果物 3 及び別添資料 17 参照)
(主な追加・修正内容)
・産学連携機能の集約化については、まず、工学部を中心にエンジニアリングデザインセンターとテクノ
ロジーマネージメント科において進め、中長期的に大学の全ての学部を包括する組織に改編する。
・大学シーズのデータベースは、エンジニアリングデザインセンターのオフィススペースを拡張し、機材等
を整備する。
・大学外部の関係者を招いた産学連携セミナーの開催を長期計画から短期計画の対象とする。
2-7-2 アクションプランの実践
OJT 研修をフォローアップするために、3 月 3 日~5 日に訪問した ICCEED 教員は、3 月 4 日、OJT 研
修に参加した教員2名とともに、企業2社を訪問した。OJT参加教員は、日本で実習した内容を忠実に
再現し、結果、セラミックス会社(Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited)において技術的な課題に関し、将来の共
同研究も視野に含め、今後、密接に意見交換をすることが合意された。(別添資料 18 参照)
2-7-3 アクションプランの実現に向けた Memorandum of Understanding
本モデル事業によって実施された知的財産基礎セミナー、産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー及び産学
連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修を通じ、モロツワ大学教職員は、産学連携の工学教育における重
要性を再認識するとともに、日本で実践されている仕組みの導入に意欲を示し、OJT 研修終了後、
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)の締結を豊橋技術科学大学に要請し、そのドラフトを提示した。
(成果物4)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)の主な内容は以下のとおりである。
モロツワ大学における産学連携による工学部の機能強化を推進するため、今後2年間、事業を継
続する。
産学連携を推進するための、モロツワ大学のキャパシティー・デベロップメントに協力する。
産学連携を推進するため、両大学教員の交流を深める。
スリランカでの企業との共同研究立ち上げに必要な指導・助言を行う。
この MOU については、本モデルプロジェクトの効果を早期に発現するため、また、モデル事業のサス
テナビリティーを確保するためにも、有効であり、平成 20 年 6 月締結に向け準備を進めている。
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2-8 広報その他
2-8-1 アメリカの学会での発表
本モデルプロジェクトに従事する ICCEED 教員 3 名(本間寛臣教授、池田則宏准教授、ラフラ・アヌラ・
アタラゲ客員教授)は、本プロジェクトの概要について説明した論文を平成 19 年 10 月、アメリカの学会
「International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems, Sciences, and Engineering」に
提出した。本学会は、12 月 3 日~12 日、アメリカ、ブリッジポート大学で開催されたが、ICCEED が提出さ
れた論文は、12 月 6 日、インターネットを通じて、プレゼンテーションが行われた。(成果物5)
2-8-2 新聞報道、大学ホームページでの紹介とリーフレットの作成
本モデル事業については、大学ホームページでトピックスとして紹介したほか、愛知県の地元紙である
東日新聞(2 月 5 日)でも第1面で紹介された。(別添資料 19 参照)また、モロツワ大学教職員、スリラ
ンカ政府関係者及びスリランカ企業に配布するため、知的財産基礎セミナー(11 月に実施)と産学連携
と技術経営基礎セミナー(1 月に実施)、産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修(2月に実施)の広報
用リーフレットを作成し、セミナーや企業訪問の機会に配布した。また、この広報用リーフレットは、JICA
スリランカ事務所の ODA 広報資料閲覧コーナーにも設置された。
(別添資料 20 参照)
また、本モデル事業は、平成19年9月の国際開発ジャーナル9月号の特集「国際協力にチャレンジす
る大学」の中でも紹介された。
2-8-3 文部科学省国際協力イニシアティブ国内報告会での発表
2 月 18 日に実施された文部科学省国際協力イニシアティブ国内報告会において、本事業の進捗状況
やアクションプランなどの成果物作成に向けた今後の予定について、池田則宏准教授が報告した。(成
果物 6)池田准教授の報告に対して、JICA 人間開発部の大久保管理グループ長から、意欲的な取組み
であり、産業クラスターに焦点をあてた活動とすることで、産学連携の実現可能性が高くなるとのコメント
があった。
2-8-4 JICA 集団研修での本事業の成果の活用
平成 19 年度から豊橋技術科学大学では、JICA 集団研修「自動車裾野産業育成のための産官学連
携コーディネータ養成」を実施している。この研修は、国の経済発展に最も波及効果の大きい自動車裾
野産業を育成するために、産官学連携コーディネータを養成するもので、愛知県に集積する自動車産業
と大学との産学連携のノウハウを研修するものである。本年度の参加者は 8 ヶ国 11 名であった。
本モデル事業「産学連携による開発途上国の大学工学部の機能強化」については、自動車という特定
産業に特化するものではないものの、JICA 集団研修の研修員にとって、アクションプランを作成する上
で有益であると考えられ、研修期間の一コマで、初年度モデル事業の紹介を行った。
JICA 集団研修に参加した 11 名の研修員が作成したアクションプランは、本モデル事業の要素を取り
入れたものが多く、モデル事業の内容がわかりやすく、適用が容易なものであることが確認できた。特に
フィリピン工科大学から参加した研修員の作成したアクションプランは、工科大学において自動車裾野産
業との産学連携を進める上での問題点を把握するため、ベースライン調査を行い、コミッティーをつくり
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定期連絡会を開くとともに、研修で得た知識に関し、セミナーを開催するというもので、本モデル事業を
十分参考としつつ、なおかつ、実現可能性の高いアクションプランとなっていた。(別添資料 21 参照)
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3. 本年度のモデル事業の成果と課題
3-1 産学連携による工学部機能強化のモデル事業
今回の事業では、以下の事業をモデル事業として実施した。
(1)モデル大学での産学連携の現状と課題の把握
本年度の研修実施前の段階で、モデルとなるスリランカ国モロツワ大学における産学連携の現状と問
題点について調査し、モロツワ大学関係者間で共通認識を持つとともに、現地に派遣する研修の講師に
情報提供し、モロツワ大学で必要となる具体的な研修内容について検討を行った。
(2)産学連携の対象となる企業の把握
スリランカ国の国家開発計画を踏まえ、スリランカ国内の産学連携の意欲がある企業の、大学との連
携ニーズについて調査することで、(1) 繊維・アパレル、(2) 鋳物・鋳造、(3) 電気・電子部品、(4) 紅
茶、(5) ゴム、(6)セラミックスの6つの分野で産学連携のニーズが高く、大学と企業との共同研究のニ
ーズが高いことを確認した。
(3)モデル研修1:知的財産基礎セミナー
日本の知的財産法、アジアにおける知的財産整備の状況について、ワークショップ形式による講義を
モロツワ大学で実施した。対象者はモロツワ大学関係者だけでなく、スリランカ国内の企業担当者、スリ
ランカ政府関係者も含めることで、モロツワ大学での知的財産の整備に関し、民間企業や政府の観点か
ら、日本や諸外国のケースを踏まえ、具体的な改善策について議論を行った。
(4)モデル研修2:産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー
日本における産学連携の流れ、技術開発における技術経営、産学連携の重要性、日本での産学連
携の具体例について、モロツワ大学で講義を行った。対象者はモデル研修1と同様、モロツワ大学関係
者だけでなく、スリランカ国内の企業担当者、スリランカ政府関係者とした。モデル研修2の締めくくりで、
日本における産学連携ケースを踏まえ、スリランカでどのような産学連携が可能か、大学、企業、政府
の関係者からプレゼンテーションが行われ、関係者の間で産学連携に向けた具体的なアクションのイメ
ージが形成された。
(5)モデル研修3:産学連携コーディネータによる OJT 研修
豊橋技術科学大学で、実際に産学連携コーディネータと企業を訪問し、産学連携を立ち上げる OJT
研修を行った。対象者は、モロツワ大学で今後産学連携を推進するコアとなる教員5名で、豊橋技術科
学大学に受入れた。実際の企業訪問に先立ち、モデル企業を用いたケーススタディーと演習を行うとと
もに、産学連携コーディネータ研修用ツールキッドを試作し、産学連携コーディネーションの具体的な手
順を教授した。
企業訪問の前は、Web サイトなどで、企業の概況(業種、主要製品、売り上げ、利益、研究開発費な
ど)について情報を入手した。企業訪問では、工場見学の後、企業の抱える具体的な問題点について、
調査した。
企業訪問後、モロツワ大学教員5名は、豊橋技術科学大学の産学連携コーディネータの指導のもと、
豊橋技術科学大学教員データベースを用い、シーズとなる教員を複数検索し、それらの教員と企業の抱
える問題点について、どのような解決策を示せるか議論し、提案書を作成した。モロツワ大学教員5名は、
作成した提案書を、3つの会社でそれぞれプレゼンテーションを行い、その内2つの会社では、共同研究
の立ち上げに向け、会社側から積極的な回答を得た。
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産学連携コーディネータの指導による OJT 研修によって、モロツワ大学教員5名は、どのように企業
ニーズを調査し、大学内の研究シーズとマッチングさせながら提案書を作成し、産学連携につなげるか、
実地に学ぶことができた。
以上(1)~(5)の一連のモデル事業を実施することにより、モロツワ大学において、日本の産学連携
の仕組みの基礎が理解され、次年度以降、産学連携を定着させ、工学部の教育機能、研究機能を強化
するための次ページの内容のアクションプランが策定された。
(アクションプランの主な内容)
OJT 研修の内容についてモロツワ大学でのセミナーの実施
産学連携の促進に向けた組織改革、諸規程整備
定期連絡会の開催
モロツワ大学教員データベースの構築
企業ニーズの開拓と共同研究の立ち上げ
企業への大学研究シーズの紹介セミナーの開催
産学連携の評価システムの構築
3-2 モデル事業(初年度)の自己評価
3-2-1 評価 5 項目からの自己評価
本モデル事業は本年度から開始されたものであり、最終目的である産学連携につながる具体的な成
果は得られていないが、計画段階で予定した事業は、ほぼ予定どおりに終了し、モロツワ大学からは、
成果を発現するため、来年度におけるモデル事業の実施希望が Memorandum of Understanding の中で
表明されている。
初年度の事業でもあり、評価については、時期尚早という側面は否めないものの、評価5項目にしたが
って、試行的に自己評価を行った結果を以下に示す。
(妥当性)
モロツワ大学では、産学連携に関し教授個人レベルでの実践はあるものの、大学組織としてのメカニ
ズムが確立しておらず、大学全体として産学連携を教育・研究能力に活用したいという問題意識が高く、
本モデル事業を実施する妥当性が確認できる。また、企業としても、大学という身近にある知的リソース
を利用し、技術開発や生産効率の改善を通じ競争向上につなげていきたいという、大学に対する強い要
望があった。
(有効性)
セミナー後実施したアンケート結果からは、セミナー参加者の高い評価を得ており、モデル事業として
の有効性は高いと判断される。また、セミナー相互に重複は少なく、相互に補完的であった。一連のセミ
ナーが実施され、すぐにアクションプランが作成され、モロツワ大学内で協議されたこともまた、本モデル
事業が極めて有効に研修参加者に理解されたことを意味している。
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(効率性)
モデル事業の構築方法として、講義形式のセミナーはスリランカで行うこととし、実習を伴なう研修を日
本で行うこととすることとした。スリランカで行った研修には、大学関係者のみならず政府関係者、企業関
係者も参加でき、産学連携を今後展開する上で、効率的に日本の産学連携ノウハウ及びスキルを伝え
ることができた。詳細なコスト計算はしていないが、スリランカで実施した研修と同じ規模、内容の研修を
日本で実施するには、膨大な費用がかかり、そもそもそれだけの参加者を集めることも不可能である。
日本で実施した産学連携 OJT 研修は、企業ニーズへの解決策提案のため、18日間に日本の企業3
社を2回訪問し、豊橋技術科学大学教員と協議しながら提案書を作成するというもので、本来、このよう
な短期間で共同研究のような具体的な成果まで結びつけるのは不可能であるが、参加した5名が実習
として、日本でのプラクティスを学ぶには十分であった。この研修期間中、提案書の作成にあたり豊橋技
術科学大学教員19名が対応したが、これらの教員の予定を確保するのは、他の学内での仕事もあり、
大変困難な作業であった。これ以上、研修期間を短縮するのは困難であると思われる。
(インパクト)
アクションプランが速やかに作成され、すぐにモロツワ大学内で議論されたことは、本モデル事業のイ
ンパクトの一つの証拠とも言える。また、スリランカでのセミナーで商務省の次官が出席したことや、セミ
ナー実施前後で行った企業訪問も、セミナーに参加した企業の担当者が極めて適切に対応していたこと
も、インパクトとして挙げられる。
(自立発展性)
産学連携が自立発展的に継続するためには、研究資金の円滑な循環が必要であり、初年度のモデル
事業では、そこまでは予定されていない。しかしながら、Memorandum of Understanding の中で本事業へ
のモロツワ大学の主体的な関与が述べられている。また、来年度以降のモデル事業の継続の中で、ス
リランカ国内での研究資金の獲得とその循環メカニズムの育成が平成 20 年度計画の中で予定されてお
り、産学連携の自立発展につながることが期待される。
3-2-2 セミナー参加者のアンケート結果による評価
モデル研修は3回実施したが、知的財産基礎セミナー及び産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー研修終
了後に参加者による評価を行った。それぞれの研修の評価は以下のとおりである。
■ 知的財産基礎セミナー
本セミナーは特許庁特許審査第三部加藤浩審査官によって行われた。内容は、日本における産学連
携の環境整備、日本の特許流通促進事業の紹介、日本の企業における特許流通の実態、大学知財を
活用した産学連携の現状と課題、スリランカにおける知的財産を活用した産学連携の問題点について
の講義とワークショップであった。
研修参加者の評価は、内容、講義方法、教材、講義項目とも、優れており、総合評価も極めて高い点
数であった。(別添資料 8 参照)
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■産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー
本セミナーは(有)ビズテック代表取締役社長で慶應義塾大学で産学連携に実績のある佐藤千惠
氏によって行われた。内容は、日本における産学連携の背景と流れ、企業における研究から販売までの
プロセスにおける技術の役割、産学連携コーディネータの役割、日本における産学連携の成功例と失敗
例、スリランカにおける産学連携(参加者のプレゼンテーション)であった。
研修参加者の評価は、内容、講義方法、教材、講義項目とも、優れており、総合評価も十分評価ので
きる点数であった。(別添資料 14 参照)
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3-3 産学連携機能モデル構築に向けた今後の課題
3-3-1 大学組織の改変
モロツワ大学が作成したアクションプラン及び今後1年間のプログラムの中で、産学連携に向けた組織
の改編が提案されている。新しい組織の立ち上げには、予算措置が伴う。モロツワ大学では、初年度モ
デル事業終了直後から、エンジニアデザインセンターのオフィススペースの拡張などすでに予算措置が
実施されているものもあるが、スタッフの配置などは整理されていない。また、組織の改編では、一般的
に大学の組織図の中に付け加えられるだけで、機能するにいたらないケースも多々あり、策定された計
画を実行に移すのは容易ではない。
産学連携のメカニズムが大学の中で機能として定着するためには、1人1人の教員が産学連携のメリ
ットを享受することが重要であり、そのためには、できるだけ早い段階で、企業との共同研究立ち上げに
つなげることが重要である。同時に、大学教職員の産学連携スキルアップのためのキャパシティー・ディ
ベッロップメントを図るとともに、企業への間口を広くするため、企業や政府関係者向けの大学研究の紹
介セミナーなども実施する必要がある。
3-3-1 研究資金循環システムづくり
企業との共同研究の立ち上げを行うにも、イニシャルコストとしての研究資金は必要であり、大学内に
常にその資金がリザーブされている状況が望ましい。また、研究は常に成功するとは限らず、そのリスク
について、一般企業が負うことは必ずしも容易ではない。日本では、こうしたイニシャルコストや研究失敗
のリスクに対し、経済産業省及び文部科学省がサポートするシステムを確立しているが、開発途上国で
は政府予算が逼迫し、そのような公的資金のサポートは多くは期待できない。
国の産業競争力を強化したり大学の研究機能を高めるためには、開発途上国でも長期的には取り組
まなければならない課題であり、スリランカにおいても政府関係者を巻き込みながら産学連携の国家戦
略として確立する必要があるであろう。
しかしながら、当面の間は、政府から得られるわずかな資金と企業との共同研究から獲得される資金
により、研究にともなうイニシャルコストやリスクへの対応を図る必要があり、元手となるリザーブ資金の
確保と循環システムについて、早期に検討し実行される必要がある。
3-3-2 他の開発途上国への活用に向けた提言
本モデル事業はスリランカで実施され、その有効性について検証された後、他の開発途上国へ適用す
ることが大きな課題となっている。開発途上国でもその条件は様々であり、スリランカでのケースをその
まま適用することは難しく、スリランカだからこそ事業が有効に実施されたことと、モデルとして汎用性が
あることを明確に区別する必要がある。また、同時にモデル事業を実施する上で、最低限不可欠な事項
についても整理していく必要がある。
初年度の段階で、そのような整理は不可能とも言えるが、現時点で以下の点については、最低限整理
されていると考えられる。
■ モデル事業を実施する上で最低限不可欠な事項
類似プロジェクトを実施する上で、最低限必要と考えられるのは、まず、カウンターパートとなる相手国
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の大学関係者との信頼関係の構築である。本モデル事業を実施したスリランカについては、本学教員が
別のJICAプロジェクトで専門家として派遣されてから、JICAプロジェクトの対象であったコロンボ大学だ
けでなく、スリランカの他の大学とも信頼関係が構築された。また、平成18年8月からモロツワ大学工学
部からアタラゲ教授を客員教授として招聘したことで、モデル事業の実施にあたり、モロツワ大学との円
滑なコミュニケーションをとることが可能となった。
こうした開発途上国との信頼関係構築には、客員教授制度の活用のほか、帰国留学生のネットワーク
の活用やJICA帰国研修員のネットワークの活用も考えられる。
■ モデルとしての汎用性
本年度の研修では、講義形式のセミナーはスリランカで行うこととし、実習を伴なう研修を日本で行うこ
ととした。スリランカで行った研修には、大学関係者のみならず政府関係者、企業関係者も参加でき、数
多くの関係者を巻きこんで産学連携を今後展開する上で、効率的に日本の産学連携ノウハウ及びスキ
ルを伝えることができたと考えられる。また、日本での産学連携OJT研修の中でアクションプランを作成
したことは、セミナー講師など日本側関係者の多くの助言を受けながらアクションプラン作成が可能とな
った。
このような研修の組み方は他の開発途上国への汎用性が高いと思われる。
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別添資料 1
International Cooperation Initiative for Fiscal Year 2007
Plan for Foundation of Educational Cooperation Body
Theme of Activity
Functional Enhancement of Faculty of Engineering in Developing Countries through University – Industry
Cooperation
Contract Partner
National University Corporation, Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT)
Contract Partner
Official Position
President
Official Name
Tatau Nishinaga
〒441-8580
1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
Contact Address
TEL 0532-44-6571
E-mail
Representative
Official Position
FAX 0532-44-6547
[email protected]
Professor,
International
Cooperation
Center
for
Engineering
Education
Development (ICCEED)
Representative
Name
Hiroomi Homma
〒441-8580
Representative
Contact Address
SOGO-KENKYU-JIKKEN Building, 3rd Floor, Toyohashi University of Technology, 1-1
Hibarigaoka, Tempaku, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
TEL 0532-44-6938
E-mail
FAX 0532-44-6935
[email protected]
Dispatched Official
Name
Title, Affiliation
Role
Hiroomi Homma
Professor, Toyohashi University of
Technology
Leader
Norihiro Ikeda
Associate Professor, Toyohashi University
of Technology
Co-Leader
Rahula Anura
Attalage
Professor, University of Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka / Visiting Professor, ICCEED,
Toyohashi University of Technology
Activity Arrangement in Sri Lanka
Hiroshi Kato
Associate Professor, National Graduate
Institute for Policy Studies
Basic lecture on IP Rights
Chie Sato
President Director, BizTech Inc.
Basic lecture on Industry-University
cooperation and Technology Management
Takako Ito
Research
Associate,
ICCEED,
University of Technology
Total
Toyohashi
Operation and Administration
6 Person(Including 2 person from outside TUT)
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Project Brief
Ⅰ Outline of the Philosophy
Aiming at the strengthening
of research capabilities and education level of engineering education system
in the universities of developing countries as well as for human resource development, an action model will
be undertaken at the faculty of engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka for functional enhancement of
the faculty of engineering through University – Industry cooperation. It is noted that University of Moratuwa
already has several well established mechanisms for such cooperation notably through the University Industry
Interaction Cell (UIIC), Engineering Design Center (EDC) and also through its commercial arm UNIC. These
mechanisms have been established with the main objectives of initiating, facilitating collaborative work
encompassing innovation, research & development, consultancy and outreach activities with/to the industry.
The recent collaboration with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) is a positive indication of the
growth of these activities. In this scenario, this project
aims at providing assistance through the Ministry
of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT) of Japan through the International Cooperation
Center of Engineering Education (ICCEED) of the Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT). This assistance is
focusing on complementing the strengths that University of Moratuwa currently possesses in universityindustry cooperation. In the first year plan (fiscal year 2007), action would be taken to establish a focal
unit, real/virtual that would work in a suitable management frame work in line with EDC complementing its
activities notably in the thrust areas of materials, manufacturing and textiles, with the cooperation of
ICCEED
and carry out activities such as trainings on IP rights and related special aspects of technology
management at University of Moratuwa、and actual exercises on the University – Industry cooperation in Japan.
While at the same time improving model curriculum and teaching material, towards enhancing the effectiveness
of
University – Industry linkage in the next fiscal year, indicated by mutual cooperation between university
and industry such as technical assistances and some joint research, the capacity building of University of
Moratuwa will be performed through some staff trainings. The pilot joint research in University of Moratuwa
by University-Industry cooperation will also be implemented by this project.
Ⅱ Target
Taken as the model further strengthening of
engineering education in the developing countries through the
University – Industry cooperation, in the first year plan, trainings will be given to the prospective
coordinators for University – Industry cooperation in University of Moratuwa to deepen their understanding
concerning some measures taken for University – Industry cooperation in Japan. At the end of the training, an
action plan toward the establishment of University – Industry linkage in the next fiscal year, indicated by
mutual cooperation between university and industry such as technical assistances and some joint research will
be drawn.
【Training in Sri Lanka】
Lanka】
Target:Improving the understanding of the teaching staff of University of Moratuwa concerning the IP rights
and some important aspects in the University – Industry Linkage such as strengthening the capacity in
matching seed-need matching. The training can also serve as a training model for University – Industry
linkage in other developing countries.
Duration:1 week
Target participants:60 staff from University of Moratuwa, 15 staff from Peradeniya University, and 15 staff
from Ruhuna University
Lecturer:
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•
Hiroshi Kato /Associate Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies ( Basic lecture on IP
Rights)
•
Chie Sato / President Director, BizTech Inc. ( Basic lecture on Industry-University cooperation and
Technology Management)
Contents:
(1)
Basic lecture on IP Rights
Outline of IP rights method in Japan and some Asian Countries. And through a workshop, a practical use and
examples of IP rights will be discussed.
(2)
Basic lecture on Industry-University cooperation and Technology Management
Introduction on University – Industry cooperation in Japan, the importance of University – Industry
linkage, and management of technology for the technical development in industry. A workshop will be held to
discuss some practical examples in the technology management.
Others:
Both lecturers, with some arrangements managed by University of Moratuwa, will have some industrial visits
in Sri Lanka. Also if necessary, improvement of training proposal in Japan will be made by them.
【Training in Japan】
Japan】
Target : Providing practical experiences on University – Industry linkage in Japan to the coordinators for
University – Industry cooperation through On-the-Job-Training (OJT) in some automobile industries in Japan.
The training can also serve as a training model for University – Industry linkage in other developing
countries.
Duration:12 days
Target participants:5 staff from University of Moratuwa
Lecturer:Hidekatsu Kashiwara/Senior Researcher, Chiyoda_U-Tech Co.,Ltd
(Former Senior patent Licensing Advisor、Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation)
Toyohashi University of Technology, University-Industry coordinators (5 person)
Toyohashi University of Technology, Future Vehicle Research Center (5 person)
Contents:
(1) Needs analysis and case study on enterprise model.
(2)
Exploring the needs of automobile parts maker through OJT.
(3)
Matching the needs of an enterprise model with the seeds from university.
(4) Case study to match the needs of automobile parts maker through OJT.
(5)
Draw up an action plan for University of Moratuwa for the next fiscal year, based on the received
training.
【Implementation of the pilot joint research by University-Industry cooperation】
Target : Establishing the mechanism for research fund circulation in the University-Industry cooperation
center and establishing some measures for the sustainability of the center.
Starting period:February 2008
Contents : The project will be started after selecting one of the successful research project funded by the
company as the pilot joint research in University of Moratuwa
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For Reference
Activity Outline
Ⅰ Activity Outline (overall)
For the developing countries, in order to boost their economic development, it is necessary for them to aim at the
improvement of industrial competitiveness effectively. Based on Japan experience, university –industry cooperation has been
proved to be a very effective means to improve the industrial competitiveness. And to make a strong university –industry
linkage, university’s high research capability, and significant amount of industry investment in research and development, as
well as support from governmental organization are required. However, in the developing countries, the above-mentioned
conditions are not yet met. On the other hand, for middle-income countries whose income per capita is higher than US$ 1000
and who are having enough will to improve university - industry linkage and are also receiving support by international
cooperation, the expected results are still not yet obtained. In the proposed 3 years project, the following activities will be
done: establishment of a focal unit, real/virtual that would work in a suitable management frame work in line with EDC
complementing its activities notably in the thrust areas of materials, manufacturing and textiles, with the cooperation of
ICCEED , training of university - industry cooperation coordinator, setting up regulation and guideline for university - industry
cooperation activity, and establishing the mechanism for research fund circulation in the university-Industry cooperation
center. Through the above mentioned activities, a sustainable university – industry cooperation model for functional
enhancement of faculty of engineering in the developing countries will be made, and an action model will be undertaken at
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Ⅱ Target Activity
The activities are explained as follows:
①
Establishment of a focal unit, real/virtual that would work in a suitable management frame work in line
with EDC complementing its activities with the cooperation of ICCEED
Center establishment (1-2 years) : a. Improving the unit
cooperation 、
for strengthening university – industry
b. Database collection of university’s research projects 、 c. Staff
formation for university – industry cooperation coordinator
University -
industry cooperation coordinator training (1-3 years):a. Grasping precisely the needs of
industry、b. Needs –Seeds matching、c. Proposing joint research that lead to improvement
of technological and industrial competitiveness
②
Setting up regulation and guideline for university - industry cooperation activity (1-2 years)
a. Joint research implementation rule b. Handling of IP issue, etc.
③
Establishing the mechanism for research fund circulation (1-3 years)
The pilot research project carried out in University of Moratuwa will be used as a basis for establishing
the mechanism for sustainable research fund circulation
④
The above mentioned activities will be conducted at University of Moratuwa to be used as a model for a
sustainable university – industry cooperation in other developing countries.
Ⅲ Collaborating Organizations
Figure in the right illustrate the cooperation scheme
①
ICCEED, as the headquarters
②
Engineering Design Center, as the counterpart organization in
ICCEED
Sri Lanka
③
IP center of TUT and invited lecturer (from National Graduate
Institute for Policy Studies and Biz Tech, Inc)
④
TUT
Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa and Sri Lanka
IP rights and
University-Industry
Cooperation Center
Engineering
Design
Chamber of Commerce
⑤
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Moratuwa
Some industries in Sri Lanka
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Industr
Sri Lanka
Chamber of
Commerce
Ⅳ Output
The outputs are as follows:
①
University – industry cooperation center in University of Moratuwa that can coordinate the joint
research between university and private sector companies
②
At least 3 competent coordinators for university – industry cooperation
③
Mechanism for research fund circulation
④
A prototype of university – industry cooperation which can be applied for other developing countries
⑤
A guideline for a sustainable university - industry cooperation in the developing countries
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別添資料 2
【会議議事録】
日時:平成19年5月23日
14:00 ∼ 15:00
場所:豊橋技術科学大学 ICCEED 事務室
議題:「産学連携による開発途上国の工学部機能強化」モロツワ大学での準備状況
出席者:池田
則宏
豊橋技術大学
ICCEED 准教授
大門
裕之
豊橋技術大学
ICCEED 准教授
ラフラ‚アヌラ‚アタラゲ モロツワ大学教授、豊橋技術科学大学客員教授
内容:
冒頭、池田准教授から、文部科学省における本件の公示から、提案書の作成、採択通知までの
経緯とモデル事業について説明した。
これに対して、アタラゲ教授からは以下のコメントがあった。
・ 実施計画書の内容をモロツワ大学工学部及び副学長に説明したところ、基本的に合意を得ら
れている。
・ 今後は、モロツワ大学の運営評議会で承認され正式承認となる。正式承認は数ヶ月かかる見
込みである。
・ モロツワ大学で、産学連携は個々の教授や教授グループによって散発的に行われており、大
学として組織的には行われていない。今回モデル事業を実施するにあたっては、エンジニア
リングデザインセンターが ICCEED のカウンターパートとなり、モデル事業を実施する。
・ モロツワ大学としては、モデル事業のうち、企業との共同研究の立ち上げに一番関心がある。
今後、アタラゲ教授は、モロツワ大学内での本モデル事業の正式承認に向け、ICCEED と密
接に連絡をとりながら、モロツワ大学内での調整を行い、ICCEED は、そのために必要な情報を
適宜送付することで合意した。
以上
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別添資料 3
【会議議事録】
日時:
平成19年8月22日(水)15:10∼16:10
場所:
豊橋技術科学大学総合研究実験棟3階306室
出席者:
講師
加藤
浩
特許庁特許審査第三部プラスチック工学
柏原
英勝
千代田ユーテック株式会社
審査官
主任研究員、
元社団法人発明協会
統括特許流通アドバイザー
代表取締役社長
佐藤
千惠
有限会社ビズテック
中野
和久
株式会社サイエンスăクリエイト
JICA
今井
達也 JICA 中部国際センター
業務チーム
TUT
岩本
容岳
知的財産 産学連携本部
副本部長
冨田
充
同
本間
寛臣
ICCEED 教授
池田
則宏
ICCEED 准教授、
大門
裕之
ICCEED 准教授
代表取締役専務
知財連携マネージャー
Rahula Anura Attalage
Mihradi Sandro
ICCEED 客員教授、
ICCEED 博士研究員
ICCEED 研究支援推進員
伊藤
孝子
市川
雅美子
国際交流課交流企画係
内容:
今回の会議が、日本側関係者が一同に集まる最初の会議であることから、冒頭、本間教授から
本モデル事業の趣旨について、説明を行った。
引き続き、アタラゲ教授からスリランカの高等教育の現状、工学教育の課題について説明がな
された。また、スリランカの産業界ではイノベーションに対する意識が低く、”Business as usual”
で仕事を行っており、大学に対しては、敷居が高く感じていることが説明された。
講師の方からは、スリランカ工学教育に対する質問のほか、セミナーの対象者やセミナーを実
施する教室について、質問がなされた。
また、当初計画では、11月に加藤先生と佐藤先生が、一緒にスリランカに行く計画としてい
たが、日程を調整し、場合によっては、出張時期をずらすことも今後検討することとした。また、
教材については、セミナーを開始する1ヶ月前までに作成すること、及び現地セミナーで講師を
務める加藤先生、加藤先生とは、別途、個別打ち合わせを持つこととした。
以上
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別添資料 4
Visit Report
Industry Needs for University-Industry Linkage
in Sri Lanka
Submitted to ICCEED
by
R.A. Attalage
Visiting Professor
June/July/August 2007
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary
1.
Introduction
2.
Ministry of Industrial Development
3.
Sri Lanka Inventors’ Commission
4.
Industry Need Identification
4.1 Methodology
4.2 Extracted Information
4.3 Key Industry Needs with reference to University-Industry link
5.
4.3.1
Die & Mould
4.3.2
Ceramics
4.3.3
Apparel & Textile
4.3.4
Rubber & Tea
4.3.5
Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Annexes
a. Summary of visits to Policy Making & Facilitating authorities
b. Summery of collected information from industry on questionnaire
c. List of Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) members
d. Key social Indicators
e. Key Economic Indicators
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Executive Summary
The Faculty of Engineering of University of Moratuwa has several established mechanisms
for university Industry cooperation notably through the University Industry Interaction Cell
(UIIC), Engineering Design Center (EDC) and also through its commercial arm UNIC. These
mechanisms have been established with the main objectives of initiating, facilitating
collaborative work encompassing innovation, research & development, consultancy and
outreach activities with/to the industry.
Basic industrial needs in strengthening the university-industry links that have been
preliminarily identified through diverse mechanisms such as interviews with the officials of
the Ministry of Industrial development, Industrial Development Board (IDB), National
Science Foundation (NSF) & industrialists, personal contacts and also through the
Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting held at the department of
Mechanical Engineering are presented.
The Ministry of Industrial Development is one of the main Ministries that has to take the
leading role in navigating the country towards the goal of industrial economy within the
perspective of the “Mahinda Chinthana”, the wide policy framework originated by the current
President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse. The Ministry provides the policy
support with special focus on the industrial growth and subsequent international
competitiveness.
Ministry of Industrial Development envisages university-national research institutes-industry
linkage based approach in looking forward for a knowledge driven development strategy.
Several steps are being taken to enhance this link and consolidate through industry
associations and Advisory committees. Officials of the IDB and NSF explained their current
stand vis-à-vis the local industry development, mainly at the level of playing facilitator roles.
There are 03 Sector Development divisions working through Adversary Committees to meet
the policy target of the Ministry. They are:
Sector Development 1: Tea, coir, Packaging, Processed food, Spices
Sector Development 2: Wood & Wood based, Rubber, Plastics, Automobile & Transport
equipment, Die & Mould, Machinery & Basic Metal, Optical & Photographic.
Sector Development 3: Ceramic, Electronic & Electrical equipment, Chemical, Footwear,
Leather.
As per the extracted information following the methodology and the value of industrial
production in 2005, the following industrial sectors have been selected for a detailed need
analysis. They are:
1.
Textile & Apparel
2.
Tea (food) & Rubber
3.
Ceramic
4.
Die & Mould
5.
Electrical & Electronic part manufacture
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The rationale behind these selections is that except apparel sub sector, all the other sub
sectors fall within the 03-sector development plans above discussed, they are among the
largest contributors to the value of industrial production, these industrial sectors do already
have strong industry associations/clusters that are already in link with relevant national
research institutes (NRIs) and universities. Even though the Apparel sector is not directly
within the Ministry’s 03 sector development plans, its strong contribution to the economy and
also the current stiff competition the sector is facing due to abolishing the quota system
justifies its inclusion in the detailed need analysis.
Based on the identified sub sectors a detailed Industry need analysis is envisaged to be
carried out.
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iv
Industry needs for University-Industry linkage in Sri Lanka
1. Introduction
The Faculty of Engineering of University of Moratuwa has several established mechanisms
for university Industry cooperation notably through the University Industry Interaction Cell
(UIIC), Engineering Design Center (EDC) and also through its commercial arm UNIC. These
mechanisms have been established with the main objectives of initiating, facilitating
collaborative work encompassing innovation, research & development, consultancy and
outreach activities with/to the industry. The recent collaboration with the Sri Lanka Inventors
Commission (SLIC) is a positive indication of the growth of these activities.
In this scenario, the project aiming at providing assistance to the faculty of engineering,
University of Moratuwa using funding of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
& Technology (MEXT) of Japan through the International Cooperation Center of Engineering
Education (ICCEED) of the Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT) has been envisaged.
This assistance is focusing on complementing the strengths that University of Moratuwa
currently possesses in university-industry cooperation. In the first year plan (fiscal year
2007), action would be taken to establish a focal unit, real/virtual, that would work in a
suitable management framework in line with EDC complementing its activities in certain
thrust areas, with the cooperation of ICCEED and to carry out activities such as trainings on
Intellectual Property (IP) rights and related special aspects of Management Technology at
University of Moratuwa and actual exercises on the University – Industry cooperation in
Japan.
This brief report intends to highlight basic industrial needs in strengthening the universityindustry links that have been identified through diverse mechanisms such as interviews with
the officials of the Ministry of Industrial development, Industrial Development Board (IDB),
National Science Foundation (NSF) & industrialists, personal contacts and also through the
Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting held at the department of
Mechanical Engineering.
2. Ministry of Industrial Development of Sri Lanka
Industrial Policy
During the recent past, successive governments in Sri Lanka have adopted a policy to
industrialize the country’s economy and hence have looked at diverse strategies to enhance
the industrial sector, increase its share in the GDP, enable more employment and increase
the related exports.
The Ministry of Industrial Development is the main ministry that has to take the leading role
in navigating the country towards the goal of industrial economy within the perspective of the
“Mahinda Chinthana”, the wide policy framework originated by the current President of Sri
Lanka, His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse. In this context, the mission of the Ministry of
Industrial Development is spelt out as to foster, facilitate and catalyze the creation of a
globally competitive industrial sector in Sri Lanka. The Ministry provides the policy support
with special focus on the industrial growth and subsequent international competitiveness.
The main objectives of this industrial policy:
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•
•
•
•
•
Expansion, diversification and upgrading of the industrial base
Employment and income generation in both rural and urban sectors
Enhance export orientation industries
Regional industrialization
Foster environmental friendly & sustainable industry
Industrial Policy division of the Ministry has two main program areas namely:
1.
Industrial Process Development
2.
Regional Industrialization
In the case of Industrial process development, Ministry focuses on the aspects of
compliances with trade agreements & standards, labour & social welfare, environmental
obligations, product standards etc. The National Cleaner Production Center (NCPC) plays
an important role of facilitation in this regard. NCPC commenced its Cleaner Production
Initiative in 2006.
The Regional Industrialization activity forms into action through Regional Industrial Service
Committees (RISCs) in provinces of the country. These RISCs serve as advisory bodies and
also performs the task of coordination with the Ministry.
Macro Policy
The Ministry’s Macro Policy division is mandated of providing a conducive environment for
the growth and industrial development primarily through trade and tariff related policy
initiatives. As for tariff related matters, it takes into consideration of tariff anomalies, short &
long-term tariff framework etc while for trade related matters, it plays a leading role with
other relevant Ministries in capturing the opportunities on the basis of trade agreements.
A research study conducted by this division in exploring the penetration potential of Sri
Lankan products into the South Asian and European markets, has identified 17 sub sectors
encompassing 143 products as target.
Sector development plans
These 17 sub sectors encompassing 143 products fall within the purview of the Ministry’s
Sector Development division broadly covering 03 sub sectors. They are:
1.
Sector Development 1
This assists agro-based industries.
•
Tea
•
Coir
•
Packaging
•
Process food
•
Spices
2.
Sector Development 2
This targets the following industries for competitiveness of the global market.
•
Wood & Wood based products
•
Rubber based
•
Plastic based
•
Automobile & Transport equipment
•
Die & Mould
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2
•
Machinery & Basic Metal products
•
Optical & Photographic equipment
3.
Sector Development 3
This targets the following industries for competitiveness of the global market.
•
Ceramic
•
Electronic & Electrical equipment
•
Chemical
•
Leather
•
Footwear
Ministry also has divisions for Management Information and Computer Services and for
Regional industrial development.
3. Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
In order to promote and encourage Sri Lanka inventions and their manufacture the Sri
Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) has been set up by the Parliament Act No. 53 of 1979.
At present SLIC is functioning under the Ministry of Enterprise Development and Investment
Promotion.
The SLIC has been established with the aim of achieving the following objectives:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Creation of Inventive traditions
Educating and encouraging the different segments of the People who are
oriented towards innovativeness.
Focusing these activities especially on School children and University &
Technical College students.
Evaluation and encouragement of inventions on merit basis.
Provision of assistance for the Commercialization of Inventions of national
importance enabling the nation to reap the maximum benefit of them.
Obtaining the maximum contribution from our inventors and their inventions for
the Industrial Development of Sri Lanka
Provision of assistance to inventors whose inventions have reached the
International Level.
Protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Inventors.
The SLIC has the following engines in achieving its objectives:
•
Schools Inventors’ circle
Schools Inventors Circles have been established in various schools in every province
and at present this number stands at 1400. This is with the aim of SLIC assisting
inventors’ circles in organization of programs which leads to promote innovativeness
among students of these schools. SLIC grants funds to inventors’ circles to come up with
innovative projects and organizes district level inventions exhibitions and competitions
for selection of best inventor and best innovative project introduced by each of these
circles. SLIC supports student inventors in drafting patent documents on the request
made by them. SLIC sponsors student inventors for participation at international
exhibitions for young inventors.
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•
University & Technical Colleges Inventors’ circle
In 1996, at the University of Peradeniya, the first University Young Inventors Circle was
founded. Subsequently, the concept was extended to both University of Ruhuna and
University of Moratuwa. On the same lines, the first Technical College Inventors Circle
was established in the year 2003 and at present there are 05 technical college inventors
circles at the technical colleges of Kalutara, Dambulla, Kegalle, Ratnapura and Badulla.
Moreover, at present, any university or technical college can set up their inventors
circles and can join with SLIC to organize inventors promotional programs in their
institutes. SLIC intends to organize inter university competition on inventions and inter
technical college competition on inventions at the end of each year.
•
Village Inventors’ circle
In view of bringing forward potential brilliant hidden ideas of villagers the SLIC envisages
to extend its activities to the villages by undertaking collaborative projects with
universities and research institutions. This project will be carried via inventors’ circles in
the villages. Any villager can set up inventors circle in his village and send the
Registration form to the Commission for further activities.
Moreover, SLIC has the following activities in its repertoire in achieving its objectives.
•
•
•
•
•
Presidential & National awards for Inventors
Invention exhibition
Competitive project grants
Inventor parenting program
Research fund for priority areas
4. Industry Needs Identification
4.1 Methodology
The interaction between industry and academia is becoming very important and even in
developed countries one would observe that these are being consolidated only now. The
situation in developing countries should not be very different apart from the types of needs
and the level of interaction that has to take place. This section would highlight the
methodology used in order to identify the real industry needs that are envisaged from the
industry perspective that could be addressed or catered by the universities in the form of
their knowledge and competencies. This can be divided into the following categories,
namely:
• Collaborative research
• Sponsored research
• Technology transfer
•
Testing, calibration and consultancy
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• Seminars and Continuous Professional Development Courses (CPD)
Currently, UoM employs the institutional mechanisms of UIIC, EDC & UNIC and also
personal contacts an achieving above.
One of the most important aspects of university industry linkage is the ability of both the
university and the industry to work on a common platform in order to achieve a common
goal encompassing present industrial needs. Therefore, proper understanding and
identification of present industry needs of Sri Lanka is very vital prior to the introduction of a
mechanism to strengthen or enhance the university industry linkage.
In order to obtain a realistic perspective of the current industry needs, several mechanisms
were employed in gathering relevant information. These mechanisms range from personal
contacts with relevant professionals, direct contact discussions/interviews with industry
decision makers and implementers to large-scale focus group discussions. The focus group
discussion was targeted to the recently held Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB)
meeting at the department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa. In addition, a
questionnaire was circulated to the relevant selected industries from which a feedback
containing the current industry needs is expected. Among the selected candidates for the
survey, the officials of the Ministry of Industrial Development, Industrial Development Board
(IDB), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Engineering Research & Development
Center (NERDC) and members of the DICB contributed positively and enthusiastically.
4.2 Extracted Information
The output of the discussions with the officials and the relevant information from the Ministry
of Industrial Development provided the current status of the policies in line with the global
country policy based on “Mahinda Chinthanya”. Ministry of Industrial Development
envisages university-national research institutes-industry linkage based approach in looking
forward for a knowledge driven development strategy. Several steps are being taken to
enhance this link and consolidate industry associations and Advisory committees. Officials
of the IDB and NSF explained their current stand vis-à-vis the local industry development,
mainly at the level of playing facilitator roles.
It is observed that the Industrial sector contributed 27.0% to the GDP while the Agriculture,
Forestry & Fishing sector and the Service sector contributed 16.8% and 56.2% respectively
as per the figures in 2006. The Ministry of Industrial development based on its findings on
the potential of export earnings has targeted 17 sub sectors encompassing 143 products
targeting regional and European markets. In order achieve the targets of these 17 sub
sectors the Ministry has adopted a strategy through Advisory committees based
development action in 03 sector development plans. They are as follows:
Sector Development 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tea
Coir
Packaging
Processed food
Spices
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Sector Development 2
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Rubber based
Wood & Wood based
Plastic based
Automobile & Transport equipment
Die & Mould
Machinery & basic metal products
Optical & photographic equipment
Sector Development 3
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Ceramics
Electrical & Electronic components
Chemical
Footwear
Leather
For the purpose of evaluation of contribution, value addition etc. the manufacturing sector is
further agglomerated into 09 sub sectors.
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4.3 Key industry needs with reference to university-industry links
As per the extracted information in section 4.2, following the methodology in section 4.1 and
the value of industrial production in 2005, the following industrial sectors have been selected
for a detailed need analysis. They are:
6.
Textile & Apparel
7.
Tea (food) & Rubber
8.
Ceramic
9.
Die & Mould
10.
Electrical & Electronic part manufacture
The rationale behind these selections is that except apparel sub sector all the other sub
sectors fall within the 03-sector development plans above discussed, they are among the
largest contributors to the value of industrial production, these industrial sectors do already
have strong industry associations/clusters that are already in link with relevant national
research institutes (NRIs) and universities. Even though the Apparel sector is not directly
within the Ministry’s 03 sector development plans, its strong contribution to the economy and
also the current stiff competition the sector is facing due to abolishing the quota system
justifies its inclusion in the detailed need analysis.
4.3.1
Key requirements of Die & Mould Industry
Die & Moulding is an important and considerably large industry, which touches almost all
fields starting from simplest toys to high precision micro components in electronic industry.
This has led to a huge demand for high quality high precision dies & moulds and thus it is
imperative to have local supply of dies & moulds in order to speed up the whole product
development and cater the needs of the dependent industries. It is notes that at present
local industries are only capable to supply only 20% of the annual requirement.
Sri Lanka Mould & Die Makers Association (SLMDA) plays a key role in assisting this sub
sector and is comprised of many Small & Medium Enterprises (SME). The typical end use
industries using dies & moulds are metal, rubber, plastic, leather, glass, ceramic & clay.
Even though the export value of dies & moulds are relatively low, the indirect benefits
through secondary industries look promising.
Moreover, it is noted that at present ministry is focusing on exploring the possibilities of
promoting automobile part manufacturing sector, envisaging supply of parts to the fast
growing automobile sector in India.
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Area
Requirement
Die & Mould Design
Software Knowledge
Presently, most of local die & mould
manufactures are trying to employ advanced 3 D
modeling technology in their mould design. There
is a requirement to enhance knowledge of die &
mould designers on advanced 3 D modeling.
Industry envisages this by the universities.
Knowledge on modeling. Software
usage for mould design
Eg
•
Pro Engineer.
•
Solid works
•
NX
Expert advice on mould design
C.N.C Machine Technology
Knowledge on CNC machinery
Presently, most of local die & mould
manufactures are envisaging using CNC
machinery for their facility.
Knowledge on CNC machinery
maintenance and trouble shooting
and technological knowledge are
major requirement of local industry
4.3.2
Key requirements of Ceramics Industry
The Sri Lankan industry handles a spectrum of materials, mainly local, of which the origin
ranging from agro based such as tea, rubber, coir, spices, etc to more technology based
materials such as leather, minerals, metals, ceramics, polymers etc involving value added
domestic resource based production activities. Among them ceramics is one them that is
related to Global-linked industries. The need for a definite shift towards high value addition
using knowledge and technology has been identified in the new development strategy
presented by the government at the Development Forum, May 2005 in Kandy and also in
the sector development plan of the Ministry of Industrial Development.
Sri Lanka does not have any petroleum resources and has to compete with its regional
competitors who have got fossil based energy sources. Thus knowledge and Technology
based strategic measures using innovation, research & development will have to be
identified for high value added production using domestic resources. Sri Lanka as a country
has no institutes or centers of technical excellence equipped to support the industry in this
domain with state of the art techniques. However, some initiative action has already taken
place in this regard involving university, Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), industrial
clusters representing the Ceramic sub sector together with enterprise/business partner
associations.
Some example of Industrial clusters/apex bodies in the Ceramic sector:
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The Competitiveness Initiative – Ceramic Cluster
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The Sri Lanka Ceramic Council (SLACC)
However, the sector lacks the capacity to make innovative “break-throughs” finding new
products and niche areas and in R & D due to limited knowledge, experience and facilities.
As such the sector has been experiencing a static growth and has not been able to attract
investment for new business ventures.
Hence, capacity building in R & D and on establishing an integrated environment for
product/service development with a strong university-research institute-industry linkage in
view of public-private partnership business initiation is envisaged.
The Ceramics Industry Cluster, formed in April 2001 in response to The Competitiveness
Initiative Project. It was composed of Chief executive officers of manufacturers and suppliers
from the three industry segments; senior officers of government agencies, such as the
Board of Investment (“BOI”) and the Export Development Board (EDB); representatives from
universities and research and testing organizations and former ceramics industry executives.
Because the cluster included members from across the business “value chain” -government
agencies, academia, and allied and supporting industries- it served as a proxy for the
ceramics industry and as a special forum for examining and representing the interests and
needs of the entire industry.
Given the successes seen at the cluster level, it was decided in April 2003, that an
independent Apex body will be formed under the Companies Act of Sri Lanka and will be
housed under the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. For speedy and efficient decision making,
all the members comprising the Sri Lanka Ceramics Council are to be
CEO’s/Chairmen/Directors of ceramic manufacturing companies and Heads of Government
Institutes/Universities/R&D Institutes
Objectives of the Sri Lanka Ceramics Council
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Area
Requirement
Energy management
Alternative fuel technology
Local ceramic sector industries face stiff
international competition due to high LP gas
prices.
Need expertise and advice on alternative fuel
technology and energy management
Expect advice and technology from university.
Local ceramic industry expect to reduce energy
consumption by improving furnace and drying
process.
Automation
S5 to S7 conversion of PLC systems
Most of present Ceramic industrial machineries
consist of PLC technology. Further, Most of
machineries are in S5 (PLC) model and
needed to be enhanced to S7.
Knowledge on S5 to zS7 conversion is a vital
request from local ceramic industrial sector
Conversion
of
NC
machineries
to
microprocessor programmable ones is also one
of local industry requirement.
4.3.3
Local ceramic industry has request ed
consultancy and R &D activities to improve
performance of existing machineries.
Key requirements of Apparel Industry.
The Sri Lankan Apparel Industry is the leading player in the local industry, and continues to
be the industry earning the largest amount of foreign exchange for the country and
employment.
Over the years the industry has had to face many challenges with the emergence of other
players in the arena. The phasing out of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement and the related quota
free era, as well as the increasing demand for higher quality, quick responses and value
addition to the products supplied, has created a major need for enhancing the level of
technology in the industry. The main concern of the apparel industry in the quota-free era is
to identify ways of improving its productivity by the maximum utilization of available
resources effectively. Initially better output was sought after in the sewing rooms, but now
investigations have been expanded to all phases of the manufacturing process as well as to
cover the well-being of the personnel involved in the process by considering ergonomic
aspects.
In addition to the Apparel Industry, there is a vast area of research and development in the
technical textile industry, which badly needs development in Sri Lanka.
Elimination of the quota system directs the industry to an extremely competitive scenario in
the international market and consequently the government has drawn a five-year strategy
with a target of increasing the turnover to US$ 4.7 billion by 2007.
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The strategy aims at transforming the base from a manufacturer to a provider of fully
integrated service including the expansion of the raw material base, superior product
development, efficient manufacturing capability, logistics, marketing, design & legal knowhow. The relevant reforms and structural changes needed are underway.
It is envisaged to foster the development of relevant knowledge & technology through
universities and professional bodies with the industry initiative to create fully integrated
service environment.
Area
Requirement
Integrated Service
Fully integrated service including the
expansion of the raw material base, superior
product development, efficient manufacturing
capability, logistics, marketing, design & legal
know-how
Knowledge & Expertise to provide total
solution
Request for university to working close link
with Industry partners/associations on a
strategic frame work
on a national
persepective.
Product development and production
planning
Knowledge of Design and advice for
efficient production planning
It is needed to produce deferent varieties and
styles of garment to attract international
market.
Request on expertise design aspects and
productivity improvement.
Automation
Semi-automated machinery
Most of present Apparel industrial sector
companies facing a problem of not having
skilled machine operators. Therefore, they are
envisaging using semi-automated machinery.
But, it needs higher capital to import this
machinery.
The apparel sector industries have a request
to develop semi-automated machinery as a
collaborative project or experience advice to
such machinery development.
Energy management
Energy Auditing and expertise advice on
manufacturing cost reduction.
In view of the global competition it is
imperative to reduce the cost of local
production at no loss of quality. Reduction in
operating energy cost is considered as an
option.
Request on expertise advice on energy
auditing and reduction of cost of energy.
(Specially, cost of air-conditioning, innovative
cooling methods)
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4.3.4 Key requirements of Rubber and Tea Industry
Various organizations and agencies provide essential assistance to the Sri Lanka rubber
industry. From the public sector, the Ministry of Plantation Industries (MPI) primarily looks
into the rubber growing sector’s needs. The Rubber Development Department (RDD) and
the Rubber Research Institute (RRI) come under the purview of the MPI. RDD manages the
smallholder support programs including the subsidy schemes and control the activities of the
rubber trade. RRI serve both the plantation sector and the products manufacturing sector
with technology related services. In the past, public sector activity in developing the Sri
Lanka rubber industry had been limited by funding constraints. As a solution, an industry
CESS was introduced in November 2004.
In addition to the above, the Sri Lanka rubber industry has four trade associations that
promote private sector interests. One of these is the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri
Lanka (PRI), which conducts regular diploma courses in rubber and plastics technology and
serves as the primary professional association in the rubber industry having its own
headquarters with facilities to train personnel. PRI receives benefits from various donor
agencies in conducting training programs and other value adding activities.
The other three include, The Colombo Rubber Traders Association, (CRTA), the Planters’
Association of Ceylon (PA), which protect the interests of producers and traders and the Sri
Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) - the
apex body of rubber products manufacturers.
The Tea Cluster plays an important role in the present structure of the Sri Lankan tea
industry by creating a broad based forum representing all components of the industry value
chain. In keeping to its mandate of promoting industry competitiveness, the Tea Cluster will
continue to represent a forum where stakeholders could meet and facilitate debate and
analyses in the long term interest of the industry.
Sri Lanka is the world’s largest tea exporter with a 21 percent global export market share.
Total world production in 2001 was 3.1 million tons with Sri Lanka’s share being 10%. About
44% of world production is CTC tea and 31% Orthodox tea, with green tea making up the
balance. Sri Lanka competes mainly in the orthodox tea market where it has a 32% market
share and is the leading producer.
Sri Lanka receives a higher price for its tea exports compared to India, Kenya and Indonesia
because Sri Lanka adds comparatively more value post-auction than other tea-producing
countries. As more and more producers are attracted by the premium prices paid for
orthodox Ceylon teas, Sri Lankan margins will be under threat.
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Area
Requirement
Machinery development
Machinery development
Demand for more efficient small machinery
and equipment development
Innovative
efficient
designs
and
manufacturing methods. UOM has already
taken some initiative.
Ex. Tea Plucking machine
Automation
Semi-automated machinery
Automation of manufacturing facility.
request expert advice from university
4.3.5
Requirements of Electrical & Electronic Industry
Area
Requirement
Product development
Product design and R &D activities
Presently, local electrical in electronic
industrial sector shows considerable growth.
The sector expected to increase its exports at
least 30% in next two years. It is needed to
produce deferent varieties and models of
product to attract international market
Request on expertise advice for new product
development. To have collaborative research
for product development and employ rapid
proto typing and multi-layer PCB
Die & Mould Design
Advanced technological tool usage and
R & D activities
Die & Mould are the base on any product of
this industry, the requirement for variety of die
and a mould within less lead time is very
essential to this industry. .
Industrial requirements are similar to die and
mould industry.
Request to training or consultancy from
university for deferent types of software
usage for mould design and expertise advice
in mould design.
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Knowledge on CNC machinery maintenance
and trouble shooting, technological
knowledge
Energy management
Requirement in local industry to introduce
products at minimal price to export market.
This encourage, local industrial sector to
reduce dost of power.
Energy Auditing and expertise advice on
manufacturing cost reduction.
Request expertise advice on energy auditing
and cost of energy reduction. From
university.
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ANNEXES
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【会議議事録】
日時:平成19年11月8日
15:00 ∼ 16:00
場所:特許庁会議室
議題:「産学連携による開発途上国の工学部機能強化」知的財産セミナー
出席者:加藤
池田
浩
特許庁特許審査第三部 審査官(知的財産セミナー講師)
則宏
豊橋技術大学
ICCEED 准教授
ラフラ‚アヌラ‚アタラゲ モロツワ大学教授、豊橋技術科学大学客員教授
内容:
冒頭、アタラゲ客員教授からモロツワ大学におけるセミナーの準備状況及び参加者の範囲につ
いて説明した。
加藤講師からは、スリランカのセミナー参加者の知的財産に関する知識のレベルや本セミナー
で、モロツワ大学がもっとも期待することについて、質問され、アタラゲ客員教授から説明がな
された。
池田准教授からは、モデル事業の目的としては、大学にとっての知財の意義を、モロツワ大学
の教職員に把握してもらうこと、及び日本の大学のケースを紹介することを依頼した。
また、出張旅費の振込みや航空賃の支払方法についても、確認した。
以上
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知的財産基礎セミナー参加者リスト(平成 19 年 11 月 16,17 日)
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別添資料 7
【知的財産基礎セミナー実施記録】
Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) related to University- Industry linkage
Date:
16th & 17th November 2007
Venue:
Material Engineering Seminar Room, University of Moratuwa
Attendance:
Prof. H. Kato, Japan Patent Office
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
The inauguration ceremony of the initial activity of the MEXT Initiative project on the
Functionality Enhancement of Faculties of Engineering in Developing Countries through
University-Industry Cooperation, the seminar session was conducted on “Intellectual
Property Rights related to University-Industry linkage”, was graced by the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor of UoM, on the 16th of November 2007 at the Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
The Seminar comprised of 03 half-day sessions was conducted by Prof. Hiroshi Kato of Japan
Patent office who was the consulting expert for this initial task. The seminar was well
attended by about 45 invited participants representing academia, research institutes, industry,
legal profession, Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC), Industrial Development Board
(IDB) and the Ministry of Industrial Development. The industry participants were more or
less from the identified thrust areas for the project namely Textile & Apparel, Die &
Moulding, Ceramics, Tea & Rubber, and Electrical & Electronic component manufacturing.
The seminar on the topic covered the most important areas:
•
Historical background
This section covered the history from IPR treaties, the evolution of IPR systems in Japan
and other parts of the world, the Utility Model in Japanese system
•
Current status of IPR matters
Trends, facts & figures of developed & developing countries, measures on TRIPS, cases
of counterfeits, countermeasures including examples and enforcement.
•
Basics of IPR Application
Theory of IP policy, IP related laws in Japan, procedure for IP applications, Priority Right
system, WIPO & WTO and WTO-TRIPS agreement
•
Benefits of a robust IPR scheme
Case examples of several companies in Japan, Patent & GDP relation, IP Index, economic
impact of piracy rate
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•
Issues & challenges in implementing an IPR scheme
Issues & challenges with reference to national IPR policy & University-Industry link
related policy, IP strategic program, Management of IP by universities, University IP
Office, Technology Licensing Office, maturing university IP activities
•
Proposition of improving IPR scheme in SL
Legal aspects, Institutional aspects, implementation aspects, human resource development
aspects
•
Case Examples
The sessions took place in a very lively ambiance with many experience sharing discussions.
A keen interest was noted in majority of participants mainly by the number of attendees on
the 17th Nov, which was a Saturday. The feedback form for the evaluation of the effectiveness
of seminar was circulated at the end of the session. The feedback communicated by the
attended participants indicated their fullest appreciation and satisfaction on the contents and
conduct of the sessions.
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別添資料 8
【知的財産基礎セミナー評価】
Evaluation of Seminar Sessions Conducted in Sri Lanka under the MEXT International
Cooperation Initiative Project
Description:
Under the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project on the Functionality
Enhancement of Faculties of Engineering in Developing Countries through
University-Industry Cooperation, 02 seminar sessions were conducted on the 16th/17th of
November 2007 and 08th/09th January 2008 on the themes of “Intellectual Property Rights
related to University-Industry linkage” at the Faculty of Engineering University of
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
The seminar on the topic “Intellectual Property Rights related to University-Industry
linkage” conducted by Prof. H. Kato comprised of 03 half day sessions covered the areas
commencing from a very relevant historical background and the current status of IPR
matters worldwide, typical IPR framework encompassing legal aspects, institutional &
national benefits of a robust IPR scheme, issues & challenges in implementing an IPR
scheme and winding-up with some important aspects that could be useful in making the
IPR scheme in SL more effective.
Around 45 invited participants attended the sessions representing academia, research
institutes, industry, legal profession, Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) and the
Ministry of Industrial Development. The industry participants were more or less from the
identified thrust areas for the project namely Textile & Apparel, Die & Moulding,
Ceramics, Tea & Rubber, and Electrical & Electronic component manufacturing.
Based on the feedback evaluation of the seminar participants, a synthesized seminar
evaluation was made and attached herewith together with the list of attendees.
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Seminar Evaluation – IPR Sessions Nov 16th & 17th in SL
1. Program content
In general, how do you rate the following aspects of the sessions?
ACTIVITY
Poor
Good
Very Good
Program content
0%
39%
61%
Instructional method & delivery
0%
67%
33%
Consultations with participants
0%
50%
50%
Pace of instructions
0%
61%
39%
Course materials
6%
53%
41%
2. Sessions
1- Poor
2-Fair
3- Good 4- Excellent
Topic
Content
Delivery/
Applicability to work
Presentation
IPR Development
3.1
3.1
2.8
Current status of IPR
3.1
3.4
2.8
Basics of IPR application
3.5
3.4
3.1
Benefits of an IPR scheme
3.2
3.1
3.1
Issues & Challenges
3.3
3.2
3.0
Proposition to IPR scheme
3.4
3.2
3.0
3. Did the seminar meet your expectations?
Yes – 89%
No-11%
4. Which topic was most helpful to you?
Benefits of IPR
5. What would you recommend to be added to the contents of any follow up program?
Diverse views (unable to synthesis)
7. Please indicate the numerical the rating that best reflects your overall evaluation of these
sessions.
3.2
1- Poor
2-Fair
3- Good
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4- Excellent
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【産学連携調査会議議事録】
The Minutes of the Meeting – Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
Date:
15th November 2007, 1500 – 1600 hrs.
Venue:
Office of the Commissioner, SLIC
Attendance:
Dr. K.K.C.K. Perera, Commissioner SLIC
Prof. H. Kato, Japan Patent Office
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked SLIC for accommodating the delegation for the discussion and for the
welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages and its IP strategy. ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at
assisting Technology transfer & technical development through university-industry links as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to SLIC was explained as to understand the structure of the
organization & its financial allocation, cooperation with other Ministries and the current
activities in order to identify the areas where university-industry related activities can be
strengthen in the current MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project.
2. SLIC Profile and Activities
The Commissioner of SLIC welcomed ICCEED and together with two administrative officers
then described the profile & activities of SLIC.
The Commissioner indicated that the SLIC has a vision to be the hub of harnessing, nurturing
and promoting innovative skills of Sri Lankans in providing impetus for socio economic
development and nation building through inventions and innovations. In this regard SLIC has
put into force several mechanisms involving learning institutes ranging from schools to
universities in all parts of the country. As such, SLIC has to cooperate with other Ministries
namely Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science & Technology. The Commission has
an annual budget of around Rs. 50 million for the year 2008.
Further, the Commissioner highlighted that Sri Lanka processes the potential human resource
base to engage in Science & Technology activities in par with many industrially smarter
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nations in the region and thus believed in SLIC’s mandate of assisting the capacity building of
the local human resource in the area of science & technology.
3. SLIC’s request to Government of Japan and to Japan Patent Office
Possible link programs that could enable to:
•
exchange of Japanese experience in strategies/policies/programs to harness
inventive/innovative skills of human resource in nation building
•
•
•
study about the process of promoting the inventive culture in Japan
understand the good practices of granting IP rights of inventors
build capacity of the human resource in to develop inventive/innovative culture
It was also explained that the SLIC is empowered by the Act No.53 of 1979 amd also has the
provision to establish and maintain a public research laboratory and experimental stations but
SLIC has not yet accomplished it.
Finally it was stated that SLIC works closely with the engineering faculties and was ready to
collaborate with them when ever the need arises.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Sri Lanka Intellectual Property Office
15th November 2007, 1615 – 1700 hrs.
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
1.
National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka
Dr. D.M. Karunaratne, Director General, SL IP Office
Prof. H. Kato, Japan Patent Office
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked the Director General of SL IP Office for accommodating the delegation for
the discussion and for the welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages and its IP strategy. ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at
assisting Technology transfer & technical development through university-industry links as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to SL IP Office was explained as to understand the current
status & activities with reference to Intellectual Property Rights in order to identify the areas
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where IPR issues could be addressed in university-industry related activities and mechanisms
by which it can be strengthened in the current MEXT International Cooperation Initiative
project.
2.
SL IP Office Profile and Activities
The DG of SL IP Office welcomed ICCEED.
It was described that the SL IP Office was empowered by the Code of Intellectual Property Act
No. 52 of 1979 as amended by Act Nos. 30 of 1980, 2 of 1983, 17 of 1990, 13 of 1997 and 40
of 2000. The mission of the IP office was described as to foster the economic, cultural and
technological development of the country as well as the international cooperation on
intellectual property by promoting an environment conductive to innovate and creative
activity and entrepreneurship through efficient administration of intellectual property. Further
the DG highlighted the main functions of the organization as:
•
•
•
•
•
Administration of intellectual property including the registration and administration of
trademarks, patent & industrial designs
Proposing policies on intellectual property
Promotion of awareness in the subject of intellectual property and its usefulness in the
development process
Collection and dissemination of intellectual property information
Fulfillment of international obligations
It was emphasized that the activity of fulfillment of International obligations have been given
due importance. Finally, the DG also stated that the organization has been maintaining good
relations with the Japan Patent Office and would like to have stronger links for sharing
experience and good practices.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Enerfab (pvt) Ltd
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
20th November 2007, 1600 – 1700 hrs.
Enerfab (pvt) Ltd
Mr. I. Gallage, Managing Director
Mr. R. Nagahawatte, Engineer
Mr. N.B.C. Ariyappriya, Engineer
Mr. C. Perera, Engineer
Prof. N.Ikeda, ICCEED TUT
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Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1.
Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked the Team of the Enerfab (pvt) Ltd for accommodating the delegation for the
discussion and for the welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages and its IP strategy. ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at
assisting Technology transfer & technical development through university-industry links as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to Enerfab (pvt) Ltd was explained as to understand the
current status & activities with reference to university-industry linkage and thereby
understand the main issues & challenges related to thereof.
2.
Enerfab (pvt) Ltd Profile & Activities.
The Managing Director explained that Enerfab is a very recently established company, which
has been formed by a group of engineers. The main activities of the Enerfab are targeted
towards Green Energy Technologies. He explained that it is probably the pioneering company
in Sri Lanka that fabricates Gasifiers to run on woody biomass more specifically using
Gliricidia. At this stage, it has Ankur of India as the collaborating partner. These gasifiers
have proven to be very successful in replacing LP gas in industry applications and being
tested for small-scale rural electricity supply using a gas engine.
It was highlighted that Enerfab solely depend on the knowledge & experience of Engineers in
reaching the current levels of business. The Company uses the knowledge of its Engineers for
the development of the current designs and envisages having an R & D arm in the near future.
It was also stated that Enerfab is open to work on other renewable technologies such as
Micro-Hydro and Wind, which have reasonable potential in Sri Lanka.
Enerfab maintains close links with the faculty of engineering of university of Moratuwa and
highlighted two examples with the department of Mechanical Engineering on gasifiers.
Enerfab would look forward very much in working more closely with universities with R & D
work on the pipeline.
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Finally, they appreciated the MEXT initiative
University-Industry related activity strengthening.
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was
originating
much
needed
別添資料 10
【会議議事録】
18:00 ∼ 20:00
日時:平成19年9月12日
場所:パレスホテル東京丸の内
1階喫茶店
議題:「産学連携による開発途上国の工学部機能強化」モロツワ大学における産学連携の現状
出席者:佐藤
千恵
(有)ビズテック
池田
則宏
豊橋技術大学
代表取締役社長(技術経営セミナー講師)
ICCEED 准教授
ラフラ‚アヌラ‚アタラゲ モロツワ大学教授、豊橋技術科学大学客員教授
内容:
冒頭、アタラゲ教授からモロツワ大学における産学連携の状況について、いくつかのケースを
あげながら説明がなされた。
佐藤講師からは、モロツワ大学では、産学連携によって目指すものは何か、例えば、大学の研
究の活性化か、インカムジェネレーションか、あるいは、企業ニーズへの対応という社会的貢献
を目指すのかが、質問された。
アタラゲ客員教授からは、産学連携でもっとも重視するのは、理論偏重で、実社会の産業のニ
ーズに接する機会のないスリランカの工学教育を改革することであり、大学の研究を活性化する
ことであるという回答がなされた。さらに、一方で、産業界は毎日の仕事を昨日と同じようにこ
なすだけで、技術的な問題の認識すらもなく、そうしたことに対し、大学として企業のあるべき
姿を示すことも必要であるとも付け加えた。
佐藤講師からは、さらにモロツワ大学の学部や組織について質問があり、1月に実施する技術
経営セミナーの前に、再度打ち合わせの機会を持つことを確認した。
以上
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別添資料 11
【会議議事録】
日時:平成19年12月19日
場所:ホテルアソシア豊橋
9:00 ∼ 11:00
一階喫茶店
議題:「産学連携による開発途上国の工学部機能強化」産学連携と技術経営セミナー
出席者:佐藤
千恵
(有)ビズテック
池田
則宏
豊橋技術大学
代表取締役社長
ICCEED 准教授
ラフラ‚アヌラ‚アタラゲ モロツワ大学教授、豊橋技術科学大学客員教授
内容:
冒頭、アタラゲ教授から、1月に実施する産学連携と技術経営セミナーについて、セミナー参
加者、モロツワ大学での準備状況、企業調査の対象企業について説明した。引き続き、11月に
実施した知的財産セミナーの様子や参加者の評価について説明した。
これに対して、佐藤氏からは以下のコメントがあった。
・ セミナー開催が1月8、9日の2日間であれば、7日に、スリランカの企業の現状を多少な
りとも理解するため、企業訪問をアレンジいただきたい。その方が、セミナーで参加者の目
線で講義を行うことができる。
・ 講義の柱としては、次の4つを考えている。
1)産学連携の全体像
2)技術の持つ企業にとっての意義
3)日本における産学連携の実例
4)スリランカで想定される産学連携
この中で、3)については、できる限り多くの例を見せて、スリランカでどのようなケースが
適用可能か、参加者に考えてもらう。4)については、セミナー参加者にそれぞれプレゼンテー
ションをさせる。
アタラゲ教授からは、必要な準備があれば、いつでも連絡してほしく、すぐに対応すると述べ
られた。
また、池田准教授から、大学の事務手続き等、仕事が円滑に進むよう努力したいと述べられた。
以上
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産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー参加者リスト(平成 20 年 1 月 8、9 日)
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別添資料 13
【産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー実施記録】
Seminar on University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Management
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
08th & 09th January 2008
Materials Engineering Seminar Room, University of Moratuwa
Prof. C. Sato, Biztec Inc
Prof. N. Ikeda, ICCEED, TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
This was the 2nd seminar session held at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka under the MEXT
International Cooperation Initiative Project for the 2007 fiscal year, following the seminar on
Intellectual Property (IP) in November 2007.
The seminar was comprised of 04 half day sessions and was conducted by Prof. Chie Sato of
Biztech Inc. on 8th & 9th January. The seminar encompassed 03 important areas commencing
from the Introduction to the U-I collaboration with specific examples from Japan and ending
up with 02 case examples from SL presented by 02 participants. The next important area
covered in the seminar was the role of Technology Management (TM) in U-I collaboration
where 04 types of focuses in TM were presented through examples. Final area addressed in
the seminar was role of the coordinator. This covered the aspects of coordination, basic
coordination process and typical examples. An assignment to develop a hypothetical model
taking a typical situation encountered by each of the participants was given.
The seminar was well attended by 38 registered participants representing universities,
industry (die & mould, electrical/electronic, ceramic, chemical, leather, textile & apparel),
National Science Foundation, National Engineering Research & Development Center and Sri
Lanka Inventors Commission. The sessions took place in a very lively ambience and was
complemented by 10 enthusiastic presentations made by the participants on the Assignment
on a hypothetical U-I collaborative case. Each of these presentations were followed by an
actively participated discussion.
The feedback communicated by the participants about the seminar indicated the overall rating
as “Good”.
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別添資料 14
【産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー評価】
Evaluation of Seminar Sessions Conducted in Sri Lanka under the MEXT International
Cooperation Initiative Project
Description:
Under the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project on the Functionality
Enhancement of Faculties of Engineering in Developing Countries through
University-Industry Cooperation, seminar session was conducted on the 08th/09th January
2008 on the themes of “Intellectual Property Rights related to University-Industry
linkage” and “University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Management”
respectively at the Faculty of Engineering University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
The seminar on the topic “University-Industry Collaboration and Technology
Management” was comprised of 04 half-day sessions and was conducted by Prof. C.
Sato of Biztech Inc. The seminar encompassed 03 important areas commencing from the
Introduction to the U-I collaboration with specific examples from Japan and ending up
with 02 case examples from SL which were presented by 02 participants. The next
important area covered in the seminar was the role of Technology Management (TM) in
U-I collaboration where 04 types of focuses in TM were presented through examples.
Final area addressed in the seminar was role of the coordinator. This covered the aspects
of coordination, basic coordination process and typical examples. An assignment to
develop a hypothetical model taking a typical situation encountered by each of the
participants was given.
This seminar was attended by 38 registered participants representing universities, industry
(die & mould, electrical/electronic, ceramic, chemical, leather, textile & apparel), National
Science Foundation, National Engineering Research & Development Center and Sri
Lanka Inventors Commission.
Based on the feedback evaluation of the seminar participants, a synthesized seminar
evaluation was made and attached herewith together with the list of attendees.
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Seminar Evaluation – TOM Sessions Jan 8th & 9th in SL
1. Program content
In general, how do you rate the following aspects of the sessions?
ACTIVITY
Poor
Good
Very Good
Program content
6%
44%
50%
Instructional method & delivery
12%
75%
13%
Consultations with participants
6%
44%
50%
Pace of instructions
12%
56%
32%
Course materials
6%
63%
31%
2. Sessions
1- Poor
2-Fair
3- Good 4- Excellent
Topic
Content
Delivery/
Applicability to work
Presentation
U-I Collaboration aspects
3.1
3.0
3.0
Introduction to Tech Mgmt
3.0
2.7
2.6
Tech Mgmt in companies
3.1
3.0
2.9
Process of coordination
2.9
2.9
2.9
3. Did the seminar meet your expectations?
Yes – 63%
No-37%
4. Which topic was most helpful to you?
U-I collaboration aspects
5. What would you recommend to be added to the contents of any follow up program?
Diverse views (unable to synthesis)
7. Please indicate the numerical the rating that best reflects your overall evaluation of these
sessions.
3.0
1- Poor
2-Fair
3- Good
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4- Excellent
別添資料 15
【企業調査議事録】
The Minutes of the Meeting – Colombo Dockyard Limited
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
07th January 2008, 1130 hrs.
Colombo Dockyard Limited, Colombo Port
Mr. Mangala Yapa, Managing Director,
Mr.D.V. Abeysinghe, Projects & Engineering Manager
Dr. W.K. Wimalsiri, Senior Lecturer, University of Moratuwa
Prof. C. Sato, Biztech Inc.
Prof. N. Ikeda, ICCEED, TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked Colombo Dockyard Limited (CDL) for accommodating the delegation for
the discussion and for the welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages. Further, ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at assisting
Technology transfer & technical development through university-industry linkage as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to CDL was explained as to understand the main activities of
the organization and the current activities related to university-industry linkage in order to
identify the areas where university-industry related activities can be strengthen in the current
context of the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project.
2. CDL Profile and Activities
The Managing Director (MD) together with his team welcomed ICCEED and then described
the profile & activities of CDL.
The CDL, which is located within the port of Colombo, is currently Sri Lanka’s largest
engineering facility leading in business of shipbuilding, ship repairs and heavy on-shore &
offshore engineering work. It is equipped with 04 dry docks and capable of working in
compliance with international safety & quality standards and accredited with ISO 9000-2000
quality certification. Since 1993 CDL operates in collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard
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Company Ltd of Japan. CDL provides total marine solutions in the ship repair sector to both
local and international customers. They are equipped with a well-experienced &
knowledgeable work force complemented by a strong management team.
3. U-I linkage activities and the related discussion
The Managing Director (MD) explained that U-I linkage activities do exists at the moment by
way of providing training to university undergraduates from engineering faculties of both
universities Moratuwa (UoM) & Peradeniya (UoP). Further, MD specifically highlighted
the project of model testing at UoP fro some boat hulls designed by CDL. He added that UoP
had the testing facility and thus worked with UoP.
MD stated that U-I activities are not systematically and continuously organized and there was
no such mechanism in the past but getting more organized recently. He further added that
student competencies were not sufficient enough to get themselves directly involved in their
tasks at the time of recruitment. But in general, could do so, after a period of around 02 years
of in-house involvement and training. It was also stated that it would have been much
attractive if the university curricula were more geared to provide competencies to the
graduates that addresses exact needs of the field. Universities were considered very rigid in
this regard.
The team from CDL highlighted that there are needs for designing ventilation systems for
vessels, control systems etc. and such activities could take place under university-industry
collaboration. It was also indicated that universities should also focus on how they could
provide solutions to companies like CDL whose tasks are bound in very high competitive
business environments.
Finally it was agreed in principle to look into the possibilities of initiating the above stated 02
specific tasks under UoM-CDL collaboration.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Orange Electric
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
10th January 2008, 1030 hrs.
Orange Electic, Maharagama
Mr. Ajantha Perera, Manager Design & Development
Team of 06 Engineers
Prof. C. Sato, Biztech Inc.
Prof. N. Ikeda, ICCEED, TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
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1.
Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked Orange Electric for accommodating the delegation for the discussion and
for the welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages. Further, ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at assisting
technology transfer & technical development through university-industry linkage as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to Orange Electric was explained as to understand the main
activities of the organization and the current activities related to university-industry linkage in
order to identify the areas where university-industry related activities can be strengthen in the
current context of the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project.
2.
Orange Electric Profile and Activities
The Manager Design & Development welcomed ICCEED.
Orange Electric commenced 20 years ago as a joint venture company with Clipsal Lanka of
Australia as an assembly line to manufacture injection moulding originated parts. It is now a
100 per cent Sri Lankan company with a global presence. It is engaged in manufacturing
electrical accessories not only to the local market but also making a considerable presence in
the international markets as well.
Orange Electric now manufacture around 200 products mainly covering sockets, switches &
cables for electric appliances an also includes light meters and bulbs for the purpose of giving
total solutions. 40% of its manufactured products are for export market (mainly for UK &
Australian clients) and it currently holds 40-50% of the overall market share in SL with
strengths in manufacturing, distribution and engineering product development. They now
manufacture many products to international standards especially conforming to the British
Standard certification. Orange electric has appointed distributors in many countries covering
Middle-East, Singapore and Malaysia. With the increase of their product portfolio the
company has five major factories in Maharagama, Boralesgamuwa, Ratmalana, Meegoda and
Ranala with a 1,000 employees involved in manufacturing of more than one million items for
a month. They also envision being the market leader in Bangladesh within the next two year.
3. U-I linkage activities
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As for U-I linkage, it was stated that it takes place more on a personal basis in an adhoc
fashion through the links of their engineers from respective universities. However, time taken
by the universities is considered as a main issue in extending the U-I activities. In addition,
the expertise of the local universities in meeting their design requirements were also stated as
limited hence the company had to resort to some foreign universities. It was stated that
currently they have a development needs of introducing new materials for products and a third
party intervention of looking into some aspects of relevant national standards.
ICCEED was also offered a factory visit.
The Minutes of the Meeting – MAS Holdings
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
1.
11th January 2008, 1000 hrs.
MAS Holdings, Ratmalana
Ms. Udya Ruwanpathirana, Manager Fabric Technology
Ms. Geetha Dissanayake, Lecturer, Textile & Clothing Engineering,UoM
Prof. C. Sato, Biztec Inc
Prof. N.Ikeda, ICCEED TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
Activities of ICCEED/TUT and purpose of visit
ICCEED thanked MAS Holdings for accommodating the delegation for the discussion and for
the welcome extended.
ICCEED explained the main activities of TUT and some of its main activities with reference
to university-industry linkages. Further, ICCEED highlighted that it is aiming at assisting
technology transfer & technical development through university-industry linkage as a
measure of developing engineering education in developing countries.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to MAS Holdings was explained as to understand the main
activities of the organization and the current activities related to university-industry linkage in
order to identify the areas where university-industry related activities can be strengthen in the
current context of the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project.
2.
MAS Holdings Profile & Activities.
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The Manager Fabric Technology welcomed ICCEED and briefed about the activities as
follows.
MAS has emerged as South Asia’s largest intimate apparel manufacturer and also as the
provider of competition sportswear with an annual turnover of over USD 700Mn. They
provide solutions across the value chain creating an award-winning amalgamation of research
and innovation, design and development, manufacturing excellence and raw material supply
in our global operations.
MAS is equipped with an international team of over 44,000 people worldwide involved in
operations including exceptional design studios and 28 top-of-the-range facilities. MAS is
committed to ethical, sustainable practices that complement the balance in social and
environmental spheres alongside our operational excellence. They also distinguish themselves
through their best practices to position Sri Lanka as the number one destination for ethical
apparel solutions. They have joint venture partnerships with leaders in their respective field
encompassing countries like USA, UK, Germany, France & Spain.
They activities take place under 03 categories implemented through
MAS Intimates
MAS Active
MAS Fabric
They are equipped with an Innovation department and also research laboratory.
It was also stated that with the abolishing of the quota system the company had to use
innovative methods to be competitive in the international market. As such they had
commenced incorporating backward integration process.
3. U-I Linkage Activities
MAS employ large number of graduates from UoM Textile & Clothing Engineering
Department and some from Mechanical & Electrical. They also employ diplomats as middle
level technical personnel as well. In addition, MAS Holdings has been in liaising with the
Department of Textile of UoM in terms of offering prizes to best students and funding
publicity program of that department, providing laboratory needs of textiles etc.
Manager is of the view that the university should have more advanced knowledge and be in a
position to lead the industry and assist the industry in their innovative activities.
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The Manager also highlighted as an example of U-I linkage, the “THURULIE” project where
a consultancy team comprised of Faculty members from UoM working on Green Factory
Building concept which is the first of this kind in the region opening gates of a new direction
of production.
Finally, Manager appreciated the MEXT initiative for University-Industry related activity
strengthening which is very much needed in this field in the current context.
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別添資料 16
産学連携コーディネータOJT研修 参加者ジョブレポートフォーマット
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Job Report Format
1. Name of applicant and age
Hiroomi Homma, 63
2. Home country
Japan
3. Job Affiliation
Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT)
4. Division and your position (please attach the organization chart showing your
division in your institute)
Head of research and development office,
Professor
See attach 1 for the organization structure chart
5. Job description of your position
Administration of industry-university linkage
Management of the head office
6. Professional career (since 1990)
6-1. Academic career (Please also describe the field of study/ research field)
6-2. Industrial career
7. Intention of participating in this training and expectation from the training
(intention)
Acquire knowledge and skill of industry-university linkage from this training and
promote industry-university activities in my university.
(expectation)
Make research collaboration contacts with industry at least 5 for a year.
8. National strategy plan for promotion of industry-university linkage, if available
In Japan, the third basic plan of science and technology is initiated from April 2006.
This plan is implemented for 5 years and the following issues are stated:
Promotion of industry-university linkage, especially small and medium scale
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industry
Support of small and medium scale industry to strengthen and enhance the production
technology
9. Describe the current situations and conditions of your university or institute
concerning industry-university linkage
9-1. Do you have an office or a center for promotion or management of the linkage? If
no, go to 9-4.
(Yes, we have.)
9-2. Describe the organization structure of the office or the center.
(Director: 1 person, Vice director: 2 persons, Office staff: 3 persons)
9-3. Describe briefly the function of the office or the center
¾ Gate for the linkage
¾ Technical consultation
¾ Reception of collaboration researches
9-4. Number of technical consultations per year
(55 consultations per year)
9-5 Type of industry partners
(
)
9-6. Number of collaborative research projects with industry per year
(10 collaboration research per year)
9-7. The University’s main research area in the above collaborative research
(
)
9-8. If possible, please indicate the total amount of the funds obtained by the
collaborative research mentioned above.
(10 million US$)
9-9. If possible, please indicate the scale of research fund provided by a single
company (average)
( US 10,000-/ company
)
9-10. Does your university or institution formulate the regulations about intellectual
property right?
(Yes, we formulate those)
9-11. Does your university or institution have the organization for intellectual
property rights? In case of “Yes”, please describe the name of the organization.
( Department of intellectual property management )
9-12 Please describe the number of the patents which your university or institution
has obtained.
( 137 patents
)
10. Describe the plan to promote industry-university linkage, if your university or
institute has any
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•
•
•
Establish an office of industry-university linkage
Regular Seminar on industry-university linkage inviting owners of engineers
from industry companies, and officers from central and local government
Internship program of the students at the industry companies
11.Describe any problems, issues and future challenges of your university or
institute concerning the cooperation with the industry, especially with the
automobile industry
Some professors are very active in conducting research with industries. However,
most of professors are indifferent to such kind of activities. I believe system of
university –industry linkage has to be well established in our university
12.Feel free to express your opinion regarding the university – industry linkage
and development of automobile supporting industries
There are a big potential in automobile parts industry of our country. In order to get
competitive advantage in this area, university has to assist the industry. I am expecting a
lot for this training course.
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【会議議事録】
Visit Report with reference to the meetings during the ICCEED’s visit to
Sri Lanka, March 08
The Minutes of the Meeting – Discussion on Memorandum of Understanding
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
1.
25th February 2008, 1400 hrs.
Faculty of Engineering, UoM
Prof. AKW Jayawardane, Dean Engineering
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
Purpose of the visit
ICCEED thanked Dean Engineering for accommodating for the discussion.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to the Faculty of Engineering was explained as to come to
consensus on the contents & the format of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be
established between TUT and UoM for the implementation of the current MEXT International
Cooperation Initiative project.
2.
Discussion
ICCEED submitted the first draft of the MoU that had been prepared in line with the MEXT
International Cooperation Initiative project taking into account the various collaborative
activities and project output.
Having gone through the draft MoU in detail and after sufficient discussion Dean Engineering
pointed 02 issues:
1. Reduction in time for renewal of the MoU to 01 month from 06 months.
2. As to whether the MEXT Initiative Cooperation Project targeted only UoM.
(clarification)
Dean Engineering consented to the draft MoU presented by ICCEED subject to the
clarification and amendment on the above 02 items. The final version of the MoU agreed by
TUT will have to be submitted to the Council of UoM for its approval before signing by
either party.
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The Minutes of the Meeting – Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
26th February 2008, 1000 hrs.
Office of the Commissioner, SLIC
Dr. K.K.C.K. Perera, Commissioner SLIC
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the visit
ICCEED thanked SLIC for accommodating for the discussion and for the welcome extended.
The purpose of ICCEED’s visit to SLIC was explained as to understand the sources &
mechanisms of funding available within SLIC that could be used by researchers in the country.
The objective being identifying SLIC as a possible source of funding for the research projects
originated within the purview of the current MEXT International Cooperation Initiative
project.
2. Discussion
The Commissioner indicated that the SLIC has a vision to be the hub of harnessing, nurturing
and promoting innovative skills of Sri Lankans in providing impetus for socio economic
development and nation building through inventions and innovations.
It was indicated that the Commission has an annual budget of around Rs. 50 million for the
year 2008. The Commissioner explained that financial assistance could be made available for
projects leading to products/services development with possible commercialization potential
and projects of the type needing incubation. Such proposals would be examined by a
committee and amounts in the order of Rs.250,000/- and above could be granted depending
on its impact potential on the local economy.
It was also stated that currently SLIC works closely with the engineering faculties and was
ready to collaborate with them whenever necessary.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Reporting of Activities in the Action Plan prepared by the
OJT Participants (OJT in Feb 2008 in Toyohashi)
Date:
28th February 2008, 1300 hrs.
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Venue:
Attendance:
Faculty of Engineering, UoM
Prof. AKW Jayawardane, Dean Engineering
Dr. PABAR Perera, Head Department of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor, EDC UoM
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Dr. Jayawardena, Mr. Samarasiri,
Dr. Walpalage, Dr. Wimalsiri)
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
The purpose of the discussion was to report the activities planned in the Action Plan prepared
by the participants during the OJT in February 2008, in Toyohashi to the Dean Faculty of
Engineering for his comments and suggestions.
2. Discussion
ICCEED highlighted the proceedings of the JICA Coordinator Training and specifically the
activities pertaining to the OJT. This was followed by the presentation of the Action Plan by
the OJT participants.
The following matters resulted from the discussion:
1. Faculty of Engineering reconfirmed the importance of establishing institutional units
on IP & Technology Transfer matters and decided to establish the said IP/Technology
Transfer unit under the responsibility of the Department of Management of
Technology (MOT) managed by a Faculty Advisory Committee, in the short term.
However, in the long-term, it is envisaged that the IP/Technology Transfer unit would
be extended to University Level as a formal IP/ Technology Transfer Office operating
under the University Industry Interaction Cell (UIIC) with proper personnel handling
it. The extent of this unit will depend on the rate of activities related to IP and
Technology Transfer within the UoM.
2. EDC to take the leading role of the MEXT project representing the Faculty of
Engineering. The Technical Advisor to EDC, the current OJT participants and any
relevant academic staff member will constitute a TASK FORCE for the purpose of
carrying out activities of the MEXT Project. In addition an Advisory Committee
comprised of Industry Personnel will be established for the purpose of
steering/advising/monitoring on the activities of the project. It was also decided to
designate suitable space for the purpose of providing secretarial assistance for the
MEXT project within the EDC space.
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3. The rest of the activities proposed within the Action Plan were approved subjected to
exploring the possibilities of financial support.
4. Immediate action to provide publicity to the project and to draw best possible
institutional assistance/commitment was endorsed.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Review of Activities in the Action Plan prepared by the
OJT Participants (OJT in Feb 2008 in Toyohashi) in concurrence with the decision
resulting from the meeting with Dean Engineering
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
29th February 2008, 1300 hrs.
Faculty of Engineering, UoM
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor EDC
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Dr. Jayawardena, Mr. Samarasiri,
Dr. Walpalage, Dr. Wimalsiri)
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
The purpose of the discussion was to review the activities planned in the Action Plan prepared
by the participants during the OJT in February 2008, in Toyohashi in line with the decision
resulting from the meeting with the Dean Faculty of Engineering on 28th Feb 2008.
2. Discussion
Members reviewed each of the activities in the light of the previous meeting with the Dean,
Faculty of Engineering and reconfirmed the time frames and members responsible for each of
the activities. The financial assistance was identified as a major issue and left for discussion in
the presence of Japanese Faculty from ICCEED.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Reporting of Activities in the Action Plan prepared by the
OJT Participants (OJT in Feb 2008 in Toyohashi)
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
03rd March 2008, 1130 hrs.
Faculty of Engineering, UoM
Prof. AKW Jayawardane, Dean Engineering
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor, EDC UoM
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Dr. Jayawardena, Mr. Samarasiri,
Dr. Walpalage, Dr. Wimalsiri)
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Dr. H. Homma, Professor, TUT, ICCEED TUT
Mr. N. Ikeda, Associate Professor TUT, ICCEED TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
The purpose of the discussion was to:
1. Come to preliminary consensus on the contents & the format of the final MoU.
2. Communicate the decisions made during the deliberations with the Dean Engineering
& OJT participants meeting and resulting actions to the visiting ICCEED members
from Japan.
2. Discussion
The following points were highlighted to the ICCEED members:
1. Establishing institutional units on IP & Technology Transfer matters and the
long-term perspective of this being extended to University Level
2. EDC to take the leading role of the MEXT project representing the Faculty of
Engineering and a TASK FORCE to carrying out activities of the MEXT Project. An
Advisory Committee comprised of Industry Personnel for the purpose of
steering/advising/monitoring on the activities of the project to be established. Decision
to designate suitable space for the purpose of providing secretarial assistance for the
MEXT project within the EDC space.
3. Approval of the remaining activities proposed within the Action Plan subjected to
exploring the possibilities of financial support.
4. Immediate action to provide publicity to the project and to draw best possible
institutional assistance/commitment.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Review activities for the 2008 fiscal year for the MEXT
International Cooperation Initiative project
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
05th March 2008, 1000 hrs.
Faculty of Engineering, UoM
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor, EDC UoM
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Dr. Jayawardena, Mr. Samarasiri,
Dr. Walpalage, Dr. Wimalsiri)
Dr. H. Homma, Professor, TUT, ICCEED TUT
Mr. N. Ikeda, Associate Professor TUT, ICCEED TUT
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Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
The purpose of the meeting was to review the activities for the 2008 fiscal year, which are to
be presented to MEXT under the International Cooperation Initiative project.
2. Discussion
Each activity of the Action Plan prepared by the OJT participants and that have been taken for
discussion agreed by the Faculty of Engineering, UoM was taken up for discussion in order to
examine their feasibility, acceptability and also with reference to a time frame &
implementing responsibility within the scope of the project.
Funding was noted as one of the important issues in the implementation stage of the project. It
was decided to explore the possibility of funding through University (Senate Research
Committee), SLIC, NSF and possible the end use industry. In addition ICCEED agreed to
explore the possibilities through JICA and through MEXT in the case where TUT would be
involved as a collaborative partner for these envisaged projects.
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The Minutes of the Meeting – Industry Visit to Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
04th March 2008, 1000 hrs.
Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited, Dankotuwa
Mr. Mallawaarachci, Managing Director
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor, EDC UoM
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Mr. Samarasiri)
Dr. H. Homma, Professor, TUT, ICCEED TUT
Mr. N. Ikeda, Associate Professor TUT, ICCEED TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
ICCEED thanked Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited for accommodating for the discussion and for
the welcome extended.
ICCEED then explained the overview of the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative
project followed by the purpose of the visit as to understand the current level of
university-Industry interaction with this company and to get to know possible company needs
that could be addressed under the MEXT project.
2. Discussion
Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited is currently a leading manufacturer of tableware in Sri Lanka
operating with the major shareholder International Ceramics Inc. of Japan, which exports to
nearly 25 countries. Its production is targeted as 85% for exports and 15% for local market
and employs around 1100 personnel.
As for U-I activities, the Manager explained that currently company with the intermediation
of the Sri Lanka Ceramic Council is engaged with UoM on developing the single firing
technique that involves some study on an appropriate glazing as well.
In response to the request by the visiting team to highlight the current company needs, the
following items were presented:
1. Need to explore new methods of reducing the rapidly increasing energy cost
component in the cost of production of tableware.
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2. Need to study the failure of the recently purchased Fast Firing Kiln (FFK), identify
their root causes and then to address them.
The company invited the visiting team for a detailed factory visit during which it was also
noted the possible U-I collaboration in the product design section.
Finally, the visiting team expressed their willingness to look into the possibility of
considering addressing the above issues as initial projects with the company under the MEXT
initiative project.
The Minutes of the Meeting – Industry Visit to FDK Lanka
Date:
Venue:
Attendance:
04th March 2008, 1500 hrs.
Dankotuwa Porcelain Limited, Dankotuwa
Managing Director
Prof. JAKS Jayasinghe, Technical Advisor, EDC UoM
OJT Participants 2008 (Dr. Adikary, Mr. Samarasiri)
Dr. H. Homma, Professor, TUT, ICCEED TUT
Mr. N. Ikeda, Associate Professor TUT, ICCEED TUT
Dr. R.A. Attalage, Visiting Professor, ICCEED TUT
1. Purpose of the Discussion
ICCEED thanked FDK Lanka for accommodating for the discussion and for the welcome
extended.
ICCEED then explained the overview of the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative
project followed by the purpose of the visit as to understand the current level of
university-Industry interaction with this company and to get to know possible company needs
that could be addressed under the MEXT project.
2. Discussion
FDK Lanka is a subsidiary of FDK Corporation (Japan) with high technology based
manufacturing company in the largest export processing zone of SL. FDK Lanka that
commenced its operation in 1990 manufactures electronic parts, electronic equipment and
electronic machine products. It currently manufactures Ferrite Cores & Rotary Transformers
for video cameras and optical devices for fiber optic communication equipment. Its
manufacturing facilities are equipped with computerized production & measuring equipment
encompassing micron-order processing systems.
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However, it was explained that all the design and research & development work is carried out
in Japan and as such nothing much was open to U-I related collaboration in this regard. It
was also highlighted development of some testing devices by the EDC of UOM. Apart from the
activities of that nature there was not major potential for long-term research oriented projects
at present.
The visiting team was also accompanied to a factory visit where the sophistication of the
process was observed.
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広報用リーフレット
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豊橋技術科学大学
International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development (ICCEED) of TUT
The demand for human resources that could sustain the technological advancement, global environment and
economy on a global scale is becoming stronger and the ability of developing countries in meeting the
bottom line of this demand both in terms of quality & quantity is becoming weaker. The government of
Japan implemented the Official Development Assistance (ODA) in extending the frontiers of education
through international cooperation as a means of addressing the above issue. In response to this initiative
TUT established the ICCEED in 2001.
ICCEED aims to pioneer effective and efficient methods to foster researchers and experts who have
potential and competitive power in the field of engineering in developing countries. The ICCEED has two
divisions namely division of network & database development and the division of project development. It
encompasses five priority areas indicated by research & development evaluation methods, construction of
international cooperation network, research & development of engineering education projects, research &
development of intellectual & human resource database and research on multilateral network in regional
areas.
ICCEED is devoted to international cooperation activities to foster skillful and sensible engineers in many
developing countries. The Steering Council of
the ICCEED is comprised of officials from the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
- ICCEED & technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
Director
Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC),
Steering
Div of Network
Association of National Colleges of Technology
Council
& Database
and other distinguished experts in order to
Development
provide advice on basic policy, activity plans
Comm of
and other relevant matters. In addition the
Div of Project
Research
Committee of Research Promotion Unit
Development
Promotion
analyses the action plans decided by the
Steering Council.
Organization Structure of ICCEED
TUT has been vigorously active in international exchange activities since 1990 and more specifically since
2001 with the establishment of ICCEED the international arm of TUT. Its activities can be highlighted as
follows: Pathumwan Technical College Project (1993-2000), Thammasat University Expansion Project
(1994-2001), Riyadh technical School of Electronics Promotion (1995-1998), Institut Teknologi Bangdung
Reforms Support Project (1998-2000), Lampung University Support Project (1998-2000), ASEAN
University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network Project
(AUN/SEED-Net) (2001-2008), Higher Education Development Support Project (HEDS) (1990-2002). As
for ICCEED, it has been active in evaluating the HEDS project, AUN/SEED-Net and more recently
implementing engineering education development projects in Indonesia, Vietnam & Sri Lanka.
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University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka –
Status of University-Industry linkage ctivities in the Faculty of Engineering
Engineering study programs in Sri Lanka are basically conducted in 03 public universities namely
University of Moratuwa (UoM), University of Peradeniya (UoP) and University of Ruhuna (UoR) offering
04 year internal degree programs leading to Bachelor of the Science of Engineering for an annual intake of
about 1100 students under extremely competitive conditions and in the Open University of Sri Lanka
(OUSL) offering a degree program through distance learning mode, all above accredited by the Institution
of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL). Further, several study programs within these degree programs have received
international accreditation status as well. In addition, few engineering degree programs are also offered by
institutes and by those, which are private and affiliated to foreign universities. In addition to undergraduate
study programs, UoM & UoP also conducts postgraduate programs mainly at Masters level (M.Sc &
M.Eng) and M.Phil & Ph.D programs through research.
The University of Moratuwa which specializes in Engineering and Technology is considered by the industry
as the best University in Sri Lanka today. In addition, UoM also has the Faculty of Architecture and a
Faculty of Information Technology. The University of Moratuwa, primarily caters to students in Sri Lanka
while there are opportunities for overseas students to pursue undergraduate courses, postgraduate degree
courses and research programs.
University-industry linkage has received acceptable degree of attention in engineering faculties in the most
recent past. The faculty of engineering of UoM employs several mechanisms, for the purpose of executing
activities related to university-industry linkages. These mechanisms are undergraduate projects with some
industry component, consultancy tasks by the faculty members at the request of industry, other outreach
activities such as seminars, workshops, testing etc., Engineering Design Center of the faculty of engineering
(EDC) and the University Industry Interaction Cell (UIIC) both established under Asian Development Bank
(ADB) assistance. In addition, UoM has UNI-Consultancy Service (UNIC), which is the commercial arm of
the university registered under company ordinance of Sri Lanka.
In addition, individual departments have their Department Industry Consultative Boards (DICB) and the
faculty as a whole have Faculty Industry Consultative Boards (FICB) to interact with the industry with
reference to policy and curricula development matters.
The faculty of engineering conducts its study programs through the following departments:
• Chemical & Process Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Earth Resources Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Textile & Clothing Engineering
The engineering faculty of UoM, at present, has put in place several mechanisms related to
university-industry linkage activities. However, it is also observed that the output of these
mechanisms are still far from expected levels due to many challenges and issues faced by the
engineering education system.
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MEXT Initiative – Functionality Enhancement of Faculties of Engineering in Developing
Countries through University-Industry Cooperation: Pilot Project between Faculty of
Engineering UoM and ICCEED of TUT
TUT is located near Tokai area where a variety of industries dominated by automobile industries are present.
TUT has good experience of joint research activities with these industries. Moreover, ICCEED has been
actively engaged in the implementation of international cooperation projects, dispatching experts, accepting
trainees and organizing seminars for fostering the development of engineering education.
In this scenario, ICCEED started its most recent project, aiming at introducing methods and experience of
university-industry linkage in Japan in order to strengthen university-industry linkages in developing
countries. This important international cooperation activity is sponsored by the Ministry of Education,
Sports, Culture, Science & Technology (MEXT) within the purview of its International Cooperation
Initiative. A pilot project targeting the Faculty of Engineering of University of Moratuwa (UoM) in Sri
Lanka is being implemented with the hope of extending the success of the model to few other developing
countries. The objectives of this project are:
(1) Capacity building of university-industry linkage coordinators
(2) Development of a monitoring & evaluation (M & E) mechanism of university- industry linkage
including intellectual property and Technology Management aspects
(3) Development of a sustainable mechanism of generation and management of a research fund.
ICCEED has conducted a preliminary needs assessment survey of industry in Sri Lanka. In line with
priorities & policies of the Ministry of Industrial Development and the impact potential, 05 thrust areas for
university–industry linkage activities have been identified. Based upon the result of survey, ICCEED will
organize seminars in Sri Lanka and Japan for selected participants from UoM. In the seminar in Japan,
trainees will have opportunities to visit to Japanese firms in order to observe practices of university-industry
linkage. Finally trainees are expected, with the assistance of Japanese experts, to develop an action plan to
achieve the project objectives. Meantime, a detailed survey will be carried out to identify the specific needs
of the each of the thrust areas. During the implementation stage some industry collaborative projects will be
selected from thrust areas and will be monitored for performance and evaluate the success of the model to
be able to extend to few other developing
countries.
Japan
TUT
ICCEED
IP Office
Sri Lanka
Engineering Design
Center
Industry
UoM
Chamber of
Industries
Pilot Project Organization Structure
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Initial Activity of the Pilot project in Sri Lanka – Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
related to University- Industry linkage
The curtain raising activity of the MEXT
Initiative
project
on
the
Functionality
Enhancement of Faculties of Engineering in
Developing
Countries
through
University-Industry Cooperation made its way on
the 16th of November 2007 at the Faculty of
Engineering University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
The Seminar comprised of 03 half-day sessions
was conducted by Prof. Hiroshi Kato of Japan
Patent office who was the consulting expert for
this initial task.
The seminar on the topic “Intellectual Property
Rights related to University-Industry linkage”
covered the most important areas commencing
from a very relevant historical background and
the current status of IPR matters worldwide,
typical IPR framework encompassing legal aspects, institutional & national benefits of a robust IPR scheme,
issues & challenges in implementing an IPR scheme and winding-up with some important aspects that could
be useful in making the IPR scheme in SL more effective.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UoM and around 45 invited
participants attended the sessions representing academia, research institutes, industry, legal profession, Sri
Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) and the Ministry of Industrial Development. The industry participants
were more or less from the identified thrust areas for the project namely Textile & Apparel, Die &
Moulding, Ceramics, Tea & Rubber, and Electrical & Electronic component manufacturing. The sessions
took place in a very lively ambiance with many experience sharing discussions. The feedback
communicated by the attended participants indicated their fullest appreciation and satisfaction on the
contents and conduct of the sessions.
Prior to the seminar, the team from ICCEED including Prof. Kato had discussions with the Commissioner
of the Inventors Commission SL, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Patent Office and an IP lawyer.
For inquiries, please contact:
International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development (ICCEED),
Toyohashi University of Technology
1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku-cho, Toyohashi 441-8580 JAPAN
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +81-532-44-6938
Fax: +81-532-44-6935
URL of ICCEED Website: http://icceed.tut.ac.jp/index_e.html
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Activities of the Pilot project in Sri Lanka
Seminar on University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Management
The Second activity of the MEXT Initiative project on the Functionality Enhancement of
Faculties of Engineering in Developing Countries through University-Industry Cooperation
took place on 08th and 09th of January 2008 at the Faculty of Engineering University of
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. This was the 2nd seminar session held at University of Moratuwa, Sri
Lanka under the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative Project for the 2007 fiscal year,
following the seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) in November 2007.
The seminar was comprised of 04 half-day sessions and was conducted by Prof. Chie Sato of
Biztech Inc. on 08th & 09th January. The seminar encompassed 03 important areas in
University-Industry collaboration related Technology Management, commencing from the
Introduction to the U-I collaboration with specific examples from Japan and ending it up with
02 case examples from SL presented by 02 participants. The next important area covered in the
seminar was the role of Technology Management (TM) in U-I collaboration where 04 types of
focuses in TM were presented through examples. Final area addressed in the seminar was role
of the coordinator. This covered the aspects of coordination, basic coordination process and
typical examples. An assignment to develop a hypothetical model indicating a suitable
organizational structure and an implementation plan, taking a typical situation encountered by
each of the participants working environment, was given.
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The Acting Dean of Engineering of UoM graced
the inauguration ceremony of the sessions and
sessions were attended by 38 registered
participants representing universities, industry
(representing sectors of die & moulding,
electrical/electronic
part
manufacturing,
ceramics, chemical, leather, textile & apparel),
National Science Foundation (NSF), National
Engineering Research & Development Center
(NERDC) and Sri Lanka Inventors Commission
(SLIC). The sessions took place in a very lively
ambience and were complemented by 10
enthusiastic presentations made by the participants on the Assignment on a hypothetical U-I
collaborative case. Each of these presentations was followed by an actively participated
discussion.
The feedback communicated by the attended
participants
indicated
their
fullest
appreciation and satisfaction on the contents
and conduct of the sessions.
For inquiries, please contact:
International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development (ICCEED),
Toyohashi University of Technology
1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku-cho, Toyohashi 441-8580 JAPAN
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +81-532-44-6938
Fax: +81-532-44-6935
URL of ICCEED Website: http://icceed.tut.ac.jp/index_e.html
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別添資料 21
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY LINKAGE
By Enrico Roxas Hilario
College Dean
Technological Univ. Of the Philippines
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Republic of the Philippines
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIV. OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Manila
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
FOR THE COLLEGE OF
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY LINKAGE
By:
ENRICO ROXAS HILARIO
College Dean
Rationale of the Action Plan
In recent times, the need to invent and
innovate have fallen on the shoulders not
only on the shoulders of scientists and
engineers but to the academic
community as well. The call for more
collaboration between university and
industry to create new horizons of
technological change has come of age.
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TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
March, 20082008-February, 2010
Objectives:
1.Strengthen University-Industry linkage
through research, extension and related
academic collaboration.
2.Share information updates and expertise
to improve human resource of both
organizations.
TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
Objectives ( cont’d )
3.Establish an INDUSTRY ADVISORY
COUNCIL.
4.Promote the concept of UniversityIndustry linkage to other government
universities and colleges (using
Japanese concept as basis).
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TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
First Year – March, 2008 to February. 2009
Activities
Strategies
Participant Timeline
1.Assess
resources
Survey & docu
analysis, interinterview, create
committee
CIT Dean and
Dept heads
2.Orientation
Seminars, workworkshop, lectures
Faculty, students, AprilApril-Oct. 2008
coordinators,
officials, other
SUCs
3.Organize UU-I
group
Meetings
Dean, IRJP,
URES
April, 2008
4.Establish data
base for
research projects
Documentation
U-I group
MayMay-Oct. 2008
March, 2008
TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
First Year Continuation
Activites
Strategies
Participant Timeline
5.Establish profile Documentation,
of faculty
evaluation
U-I group
MayMay-Oct. 2008
6.Dissemination
of IP, TLO and
grants(rules and
regulations)
Seminars,
lectures
U-I group, faculty, July,2008 to Feb.,
students, school
2009
officials, other
SUCs
7.Promotion of
linkage to
industries
Visits,
consultative
meetings
U-I group,
coordinators
Nov. 2008 and
onwards
8.Establish
Industry Advisory
Council
Invitations,
meetings
CIT Dean, UU-I
group
Nov.Nov.-Dec.,2008
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TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
First Year - Continuation
Activities
Strategies
9.Conduct regular Monthly meetings
meetings with
and consultations
concerned
or as needed
groups
10.Periodic
evaluation and
monitoring of
activities
Participant Timeline
CIT Dean, UU-I
group,
IRJP,URES,
coordinators
Use of evaluation CIT Dean and
instrument,
concerned
groups
meetings
March, 2008 and
onwards
May, 2008 and
onwards
TUP-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
Second and Third Years
Activities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Continuous resource development
Updating of all data bases
Continuous collaboration with industry
NeedsNeeds-seeds matching
Regular meetings and consultations with concerned groups
Monitoring of joint activities and projects with industry
Periodic evaluation of progress and conduct of activities and projects.
projects.
Assess impacts of accomplished activities and projects.
Work with Industry Advisory Council in improving program offerings
offerings
and soliciting grants and equipment.
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From TUP to TUT and ICCEED, JICE,
JICA………..
and most especially to:
Prof. Hiroomi HOMMA
Assoc.Prof. Norihiro IKEDA
Prof. Rafura ATTALAGE
Ms. Takako ITO
Dr. Sandro MIHRADI
Ms. Mamiko ICHIKAWA
to all our LECTURERS, ICCEED STAFF, TUT
Officials, Toshikisan…..
LASTLY TO MY LOVABLE BATCHMATES 2008
MARAMING SALAMAT PO
FOR THIS LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
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成果物 1
モロツワ大学産学連携のためのアクションプラン
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
(UIL) in Sri Lanka through International Cooperation
A Team Representing Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa (UOM)
Sri Lanka
Presentation Overview
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Action Plan for Strengthening University-Industry Linkage
• Sri Lanka & Project Overview - Samarasiri
• Current Status of U-I Linkage at UOM - Shantha
• Organizational structure for project execution –
Samarasiri/Shantha
• IP policy - Wimalsiri
• Action Plan (Short Term / Long Term) – Sanath/Adikari
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Sri Lanka
2008/3/28
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
Action Plan - UOM
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Sri Lanka Vital statistics-(2006)
Sri Lankan Economy
Services (54%)
Agriculture(20%)
Industry(26%)
–
•
•
•
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2
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
•
15 Universities in Sri Lanka
•
Engineering faculties- In 3 universities
Engineering Intake 2005/2006
– University of Moratuwa
– University of Peradeniya
– University of Ruhuna
•
Peradeniya
(345)
Moratuw a (565)
University of Moratuwa
Ruhuna (100)
– Undisputedly the best Engineering
University in SL
– Three faculties:
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Information Technology
•
Total University Intake 2005/2006 : 16292 (2.1%)
Faculty of Engineering
–
–
–
–
12 departments
Around 200 academic staff
Around 3000 undergraduates
Around 500 postgraduate students
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
5
Existing Functional Units for U-I
Linkages at UOM
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Engineering Education in Sri Lanka
•
Departments
•
Engineering Design Center (EDC)
•
University- Industry Interaction Cell (UIIC)
•
Department-Industry Consultative Board (DICB)
•
Faculty-Industry Consultative Board (FICB)
•
Industrial Training Division
•
Engineering Research Unit (ERU)
•
University of Moratuwa Inventors & Innovators Society (UMIIS)
•
Industry Sponsored Labs
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
• Department level projects
– Industry projects
• Industry sponsored
• University sponsored
• University-Industry collaborative
– undergraduate/ postgraduate projects
• EDC
– design/ development related industry & government projects
• UIIC
– training courses
– workshops for industry
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
7
Current Mechanisms of U-I Linkage at UOM….(2)
• DICB
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Current Mechanisms of U-I Linkages at UOM….(1)
– Department specific industry inputs
– Continual development of course curricula and training
• FICB
– Industry inputs for faculty level development of engineering
education
• Industrial Training Division
– Provision of industrial training for engineering
undergraduates
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
• ERU
– Research dissemination to industry
– Conducting research symposium
–
• UMIIS:
– Society providing advisory services on innovations
– IP issues on case basis
• Industry Sponsored Labs
– Research & development for the sponsored company
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
9
Major Issues of Current Mechanisms
of U-I Linkage
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Current Mechanisms of U-I Linkage at UOM….(3)
™ No established systematic mechanism to handle U-I
Linkage like in Japan
™ Lack of coordination among institutional mechanisms
™ No proper centralized database of seeds
™ Weak industry needs
ƒ not properly identified
ƒ lack of future vision
ƒ day to day problem solving needs rather than development
needs
™ Low emphasis on technology development & technology
transfer
™ Insufficient knowledge on IP issues
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
New project initiated by Prof. Rahula
Attalage, Visiting Professor, TUT under
the leadership of Prof. Hiroomi Homma,
Professor at ICCEED, TUT.
™This is a pilot project funded by MEXT as a
model for other developing countries
2008/3/28
Action Plan - UOM
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Pilot project between Faculty of Engineering, UOM
& ICCEED of TUT
JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Addressing the Issues
Project:
“Functionality
Objectives:
Enhancement of
Faculties of Engineering
in Developing Countries
through UniversityIndustry Cooperation”
2008/3/28
• Capacity building
• Development of
monitoring & evaluation
mechanisms
• Development of
sustainable fund
generation &
management
mechanisms
Action Plan - UOM
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JICA Group Training Course
Action Plan for Strengthening U-I Linkage through International Cooperation
Japan
TUT
ICCEED
IP Office
Sri Lanka
Engineering
Design Center
Industry
Chamber of
Industries
UOM
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Detailed Project Organizational Structure
Dean-Engineering/UOM
ICCEED/TUT
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Basic Project Organizational Structure
UIIC/UOM
Departments
IP Office
Committees
FICU
EDC
Other Universities
Divisions
NSF/TLO
Ministries
Industries
SLIC
Industry Chambers
Industry associations
Patent office
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• Present Status
– No designated IP office or IP Policy
– IP matters are handled case by case
– By Inventors and Innovators Society of the
University and the Council of the University
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Purpose of IP Policy
To encourage and reward successful exploitation of research
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IP - Policy
Recognition of those involved in the generation of IP in the University
Provides guidance on the University’s policy and procedures on
matters of creation, protection, exploitation in respect of IP in which
the University has an interest.
To promote the recognition, protection and exploitation of potentially
valuable IP produced by Staff and Students of the University.
U-I linkage and IP policy of the University would aim at followings
– to increase and facilitate research activity within the University;
– to develop and encourage the enterprise and entrepreneurial
activities of the University;
– to initiate and partnerships with industry
– to protect and exploit the University's IP.
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• All Staff (academic and academic support) of the
University
• Undergraduate Students
• Post graduates Students
• Researchers
• Visiting and retired academics and others who use
the University facilities and who have signed an
agreement with the University agreeing to be bound
by the policy;
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IP Policy Covers
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IP –Policy Applies to
•
•
•
•
Inventions and Patents
Designs
Trade Marks
Copyright
–
–
–
–
–
Teaching materials
Scholarly Publications
Software and Databases
E-learning Materials
Students’ Dissertations and Theses
• Unfair Competition Prevention etc.
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G overn ment
Vice Chancellor
National Science
Foundation
(Technology Transfer
U nit)
Proposed University
IP Office
Industry
Engineering
Design Centre/
FIC U
U niversity
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Disbursement of Royalty of IP
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Proposed IP Management by
University
Inventor
University Organization
If the University
fund the
invention
60%
40%
If outside
organization
fund the
invention
30%
20%
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Sharing knowledge and information of JICA training
Human resource development of managers and
coordinators of U-I centers
Operational rules of U-I center
Regulations for technology licensing
Database for researchers and IP
Periodical meetings with organizations concerned
Need survey for U-I linkage
Promotion of technical consultations and joint research
Evaluation system for U-I linkage
Procurement of equipment
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1) Sharing Knowledge and Information of JICA
Training (1)
Short Term:
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Activities and Indicators of U-I
Collaboration
Sharing knowledge and experience gained through OJT with
™
Academia
Method: Group presentation and discussion sessions
Participants: Academic staff members of the faculty of
Engineering
™
Industrialist and Engineers
Method: Organize a presentation
Focus: “U-I Model based on JICA Training”
Venue: at Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
™
Other stakeholders of U-I collaboration
Method: Quarter yearly meetings
Participants: companies, sector/cluster representative
organizations, related government agencies etc
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Long Term:
™ Follow ups to update sharing of
knowledge
Method: Regular meetings
Frequency: Once in every six months
Participants: All stakeholders of U-I collaboration including
academia, industrialist and other relevant and interested
organizations
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2) Human Resource development of
Managers and Coordinators of U-I Centers
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1) Sharing Knowledge and Information of JICA
Training (2)
Short Term:
™ Training coordinators from U-I collaboration
Five coordinators from faculty of Engineering, UOM have been trained
by TUT under JICA Group training course (five thrust areas)
Each coordinator trains another faculty member from other thrust areas
in
¾
¾
¾
¾
¾
Exploring the needs of industry
Need seed matching
IP policies and role of TLO
Technology transfer
Hands on experience in U – I collaboration
™ Assign newly trained personnel to carry out need surveys in their
own areas (newly identified thrust areas)
Long Term:
™ Depending on the long term demand, train coordinators for U-I
collaboration
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™ Establishment of FICU
Virtually established as a unit integrated to Engineering
Design Center (EDC) of the Faculty of Engineering
A Coordinator, an Advisory Board and a physical secretariat
™ Role of FICU
Responsible for initiation, promotion, management,
monitoring and evaluation of the project
Deliver the project outputs within the budgetary constraints
and agreed deadlines
™ Administrative & financial procedures
In-line with the standard university procedures
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3) Operational Rules of U-I Center (Faculty
Industry Collaborative Unit-FICU) (2)
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3) Operational Rules of U-I Center (Faculty
Industry Collaborative Unit-FICU) (1)
™ Adhere to norm strategies stipulated below for growth
and sustainability of U-I collaboration
Both university and collaborative organization must achieve
distinctive benefits/advantages through the U-I linkage.
¾ Benefits are to be clearly defined
A strategic collaboration has to be agreed by contract.
¾ At least one standard bearer on each side
Co-operations have to evaluated and validated again after a
certain amount of time (possibly terminated at the start).
A top form of individuality in defining the benefits and
committed workforce for the development of U-I links
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™At present university council has appointed a
committee to formulate regulations and
procedures for technology licensing and IP
issues with in the university
™Following recommendations are to be made
Establishment of proposed university IP office
University legal officer to be a member of IP
Committee
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5) Database for Researchers
and IP (1)
Short Term:
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4) Regulations for Technology License
™Create a database of seeds
Maintained by a faculty
Researches and patents of faculty members
™Accessibility to other seed databases
TUT database for U-I coordinators at UOM.
™Development of IP database
Maintained by university IP office
™Developing industrial needs database
Maintained by FICU
Information gathered through coordinators for U-I
collaboration
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Long Term:
™Access to all other related nation wide
databases
Patent office of Sri Lanka
Inventors commission of Sri Lanka
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna
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6) Periodical Meetings with
organizations Concerned
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5) Database for Researchers
and IP (2)
• Frequency: Once in every four months
• Participants: All stake holders
–
–
–
–
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Academia
Sector/cluster representative organizations
Related government agencies
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™ Preliminary need survey has already been done
™ Identified 05 industrial thrust areas (sectors) for initial
collaboration
Electronic parts manufacturing
Ceramics
Textiles and apparel
Die and moulds
Tea, rubber and food
™ Pilot project on need survey
10 companies covering all thrust areas will be initially
selected
A detailed need survey will be carried out with these
companies
Results are entered to “Industrial needs” database
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8) Promotion of Technical
Consultations and Joint Research (1)
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7) Need survey for U-I linkage
™Campaign to promote the new U-I model and
its benefits to the manufacturing organizations
based on
Large number of experts (Seeds) from UOM as
well as TUT.
Collaboration with TUT in R&D projects
Long term research projects on product and
process development
Funding from NSF, UOM, NRC, Ministry etc.
External funding from MEXT project
™ Follow the stairway to strategic partnership
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Strategic relevance
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9) Evaluation system for U-I Linkage
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8) Promotion of Technical
Consultations and Joint Research (2)
™performance indicators are suggested to
evaluate the progress of the U-I linkage
Number of projects
Number of publications
Number of patents
Income generated
Number of startups
Number of public disseminations
Note: Base line of all the above mentioned performance
indicators should be decided
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™Space and office furniture ÆUOM
Physically setting up of only the secretariat of FICU
™Communication facilitiesÆUOM
Internet facilities
Telephone and fax connectivity
™Basic equipmentÆMEXT Project
Computer
Printer
Photocopier
Fax machine
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Time Line of Short Term Activities
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10) Procurement of Equipment
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Thanks for your patience and attention
Open for questions and comments
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セミナー講義内容
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モデル研修名:知的財産基礎セミナー
目的:大学における知的財産の重要性を理解する
実施場所:開発途上国の大学(モロツワ大学)
対象者:大学教職員、政府関係者、企業
方法:講義形式及びワークショップ
(内容)
IP Policy and Economic Growth (i)
/Introduction of IPR
/History of IPR
/IP Policy in Japan
IP Policy and Economic Growth (ii)
/Introduction of IPR-Treaty
/Recent Trends on the international IPR
/Recent Issues on the International IPR
IP Management in Companies
/IP Policy for Companies
/IP Management in Companies
/Case Study on IP Management
IP Policy in Universities
/IP Policy for Universities
/IP Management in Universities
/Recent Trends in Universities
IP Policy and Industry-University Cooperation
/Case Studies (1)
/Case Studies (2)
IP Policy and Local Government
/IP Policy by Local Government
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/Legal Issues on "Contents"
/Case Studies
IP Policy and IP Education
/Global Issues
/Experience of Japan
/Future Prospect
Future Vision on IP Policy
/Future Trends of IPR
/Biological Diversity
/Case Study
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モデル研修名:産学連携と技術経営基礎セミナー
目的:産学連携の流れを理解する
実施場所:開発途上国の大学(モロツワ大学)
対象者:大学教職員、政府関係者、企業
方法:講義形式及びワークショップ
(内容)
General Understanding
/Backgrounds
/Definition
/Skills and Capabilities
/TM and Business Process
/TM and Targeting Business
/Examples
Education
/TM Education
/What to Learn
/How to Learn
/Who to Learn
/Determining Factors for TM Education
/Examples
/Exercise
Practical Process Toward Innovation
/Process Toward Innovation With Business Intelligenent(BI)
/Intelligence and BI
/Issues & Success Factors of BI
/What to do for BI Process
/Exercise
U-I Coordination
/Aspects of U-I Coordinator
/Basic Coordination Procedure in U-I Collaboration
/Examples
/U-I collaboration and TM
/Exercise
Exercise
/Group Work
/Presentation and Discussion
/2-3 members for a topic
/Topic is to be from the topic list
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モデル研修名:産学連携コーディネータによるOJT研修
(ケーススタディー)
目的:モデル企業により産学連携の流れを理解する
実施場所:日本の大学(豊橋技術科学大学)
対象者:開発途上国の大学教職員で産学連携のコアメンバー
方法:講義及び演習
(内容)
Flow of U-I Collaboration
/Flow of Patent Transfer
/Promotion of Patent Transfer
/Questionnaire to TLO
Needs Analysis of Model Companies and Case Studies
/Current Conditions of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
/Benchmarking of TLO/AD
/Need Examples of Automotive Industries
/Examples on Handbook
/News Letter No.5
Matching between Needs of Model Companies and Seeds of TUT
/Benchmaking of TLO/AD
/Analysis of Successful Contracts
/Examples on Handbook
/News Letter No.6
/News Letter No.2
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Project Implementation Activity Plan for the year 2008
1. April – June 2008
1.1 Establishment of the Need-Seed matching center for the Faculty of Engineering,
UoM within the Engineering Design Center (EDC)
1.2 Establish IP/Technology Transfer (TT) Advisory committee within the Faculty of
Engineering under the coordination of the department of Management of
Technology (MOT) – This is an interim measure but in long-term IP/TT Office
will be established at University level
1.3 Conduct awareness program on U-I linkage activity scheme based on the
experience received from OJT training in Japan to the academics of the UoM
1.4 Conduct awareness program on U-I linkage activity scheme based on the
experience received from OJT training in Japan to the local industrialists
1.5 Commence Need finding activities in the 05 selected thrust areas by the 05 OJT
participants
1.6 Conduct monthly meetings and report to ICCEED at the end of the period
Activity
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
April
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May
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June
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2. July - September 2008
2.1 Preparation of a data base of industry profiles with priority on thrust areas
2.2 Preparation of data base of the researchers of UoM
2.3 Commence Search for funding mechanisms – analyse current system, explore
possibilities for the next year
2.4 Commence Need-Seed matching, explore possibilities for joint research with TUT
2.5 Commence industry research project for which funding is available
2.6 Conduct monthly meetings and report to ICCEED at the end of the period
Activity
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
July
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August
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September
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3. October - December 2008
3.1 U-I linkage evaluation performance indicators
3.2 U-I linkage promotional activities
3.3 Seminars Japanese experts
3.4 Conduct monthly meetings and report to ICCEED at the end of the period
Activity
3.1
3.2
3.3
October
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November
December
--------------------------------continue 2.4 & 2.5
continue 2.4 & 2.5
4. January – March 2009
4.1 Continue with data base updating
4.2 Continue with existing industry research projects
4.3 Continue Need finding and Need-Seed Matching
4.4 Exploring funding opportunities
4.5 Evaluation of the performance based established indicators
4.6 Conduct monthly meetings and report to ICCEED at the end of the period
Activity
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
January
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March
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 案
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN
TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLGY
AND
UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
In accordance with a mutual desire to promote International Cooperation activities between
TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TUT) and UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
(UoM) under the MEXT International Cooperation Initiative project of TUT, leading to
development of Engineering Education in strengthening the University-Industry linkage (U-I), the
undersigned parties agree to cooperate under the terms of the following understanding.
ARTICLE 1:
Matters pertaining to the implementation of the international cooperation based on this MOU shall
be negotiated and agreed upon by representatives of the two parties, namely International
Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development (ICCEED) on behalf of TUT and the
Faculty of Engineering on behalf of UoM.
ARTICLE 2:
TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY and UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA, agree
to promote, carry out and facilitate the following activities to strengthen the existing
University-Industry related activities of UoM, under the MEXT International Cooperation
Initiative project of TUT:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carry out activities to upgrade the knowledge and provide opportunities to gain
experience by the academics of the Faculty of Engineering, UoM in U-I related
matters
Provide assistance and share experience of best practices in strengthening the
existing mechanisms of U-I activities of UoM
Promote and assist industry based research projects identified through this
initiative
Encourage academics to work closely within the scope of this initiative
Exchange information and experience resulting from the overall project
ARTICLE 3:
This understanding shall become effective on the date of which both parties have signed it, and it
shall be in force for TWO years. Revision and modification of the understanding may be
implemented by mutual agreement of both signatories subject to a ONE-month minimum
notification period prior to the expiration of the existing understanding. Either party may
terminate this understanding at any time with a ONE months notice.
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Both parties shall discuss the renewal of this understanding no less than ONE months prior to the
expiration of this understanding.
ARTICLE 4:
All activities are to be accompanied by appropriate financial and resource allocation schedules at
the time of the adoption of such activities, as agreed by both parties.
ARTICLE 5:
This understanding is to be executed by joint signature of two identical copies, written in English
with each party retaining one copy.
Prof. ………
Date
Director
International Cooperation Center
for Engineering Education (ICCEED)
Toyohashi University of Technology
Toyohashi, Japan
Prof. ……… Date
Dean
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
END OF DOCUMENT
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「Strengthening University-Industry linkage in Developing Countries through
International Cooperation : Case of Sri Lanka through cooperation of
Toyohashi University of Technology of Japan」
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Strengthening University-Industry Linkage in
Developing Countries through International
Cooperation: Case of Sri Lanka through
Cooperation of Toyohashi University of
Technology, Japan
H. Homma, N. Ikeda and R.A. Attalage
International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education Development (ICCEED)
Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT)
1-1 Tempaku-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8580, Japan
Abstract -The paper aims at highlighting the importance & the role
of the University-Industry linkage in fostering the development of
engineering education in developing countries. International
cooperation is employed as the tool for strengthening this link and
the pilot project on the faculty of engineering, University of
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (UoM) through the efforts of the
International Cooperation Center for Engineering Education
Development (ICCEED) of Toyohashi University of Technology
(TUT), Japan is described. The project implementation strategy &
current status are presented and the expected output is highlighted.
make use of the resulting industry experience back in the
teaching programs & postgraduate research and national level
contribution for local technology development. The strength
of the university-industry linkage will depend on the closeness,
mutual understanding of strengths & weaknesses, confidence
with reference to either parties and on the effectiveness of the
management of the activities in the linkage.
1.2 The Role of International Cooperation
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Importance of University-Industry linkage in Engineering
Education
In the strategy for promoting the knowledge intensive
economic development, engineering education and research
plays an utmost important role in order to enable the
competitive use of knowledge for innovation and for
providing solutions to the challenges of the humankind. It is
the excellence in this science/engineering education and
research that gives a country a competitive edge over the
others with reference to the economic development.
The excellence in engineering education and research is
attributed to many factors among which the universityindustry linkage has proven to be very important. It is the most
effective mechanism where both the university and the
industry act as complementary organizations to share
resources to achieve a common goal. The linkage would
permit the flow of much needed funding to carry out research
in universities either sponsored or collaborative nature, put
into meaningful use of the knowledge & skills of the
academics, possibilities of innovations of value to both
university & industry respecting intellectual property rights,
Experience has shown that engineering education and research
thrive on exchanges across borders of all spheres. In this
context, International Cooperation is recognized as an
important mechanism that is mutually beneficial to the parties
by whom the cooperation is formed of. From the perspective
of developing countries, it has proven to be a handy
mechanism with reference to engineering education &
research, as an effective means of human resource
development & institutional capacity building in regionally
competitive local technological development. Moreover, the
stimulation & synergy resulting from international cooperation
can enhance the quality of research undertaken and reduce the
financial burden. On the other hand, from the perspective of
developed countries, international cooperation has been able
to attract talented students who are eager to learn & conduct
research under well-developed infrastructure. This enables the
developed countries to enhance their quality of education,
sustain their research activities, which in most cases
threatened by diminishing interests of local students and also
to get to know the technological needs in developing countries
more precisely thereby opening new avenues for innovation
[1]. Finally, on a global perspective, it will enable both
developed as well as developing countries to work on a
common platform to meet global challenges of economic &
social development in a sustainable manner. This is an
important element to all developing nations.
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION CENTER FOR
ENGINEERING EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (ICCEED) OF
TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TUT)
2.1 University-Industry Linkage Strategies in Developed
Countries
University-industry linkage became an important element in
the higher education policy circle even in developed countries
only in the latter part of the 20th century. This was considered
as a means of keeping up leading edge research, transfer &
application of knowledge for social development and
international competitiveness and had resulted in a drastic
increase of commercialization of public research [2].
University-industry linkage facilitating the complementary
advantages of working towards a common goal has been the
major driving force in earnings of both parties. Provision of
venture capital, intellectual property regulations and a national
innovation system are specific features related to universityindustry linkage in developed countries. Having reached the
state of a strong research & development base, the usual
measures employed for the promotion of university-industry
linkage are structural measures comprised of collaborative
research centers, incubators, innovation & science creation
centers, science & technology parks, etc.
2.2 Challenges Faced by Developing Countries in Employing
Models of Developed Countries.
Almost in all developing countries, the technical knowhow of
most internationally competitive industries are imported from
developed countries. This demands for an immediate term
need of being acquainted with this technical knowhow and
also the ability to adopt the technology to suit local conditions
& practices [3]. Hence, the immediate term university-industry
linkage requirement would be to meet these needs. However,
in the long-term, developing countries need to establish their
own science & technology capabilities in order to be in par
with global trends and to be internationally competitive.
In this regard, a major issue in developing countries is a
serious lack in their research & development capabilities. If
developing countries were to adopt the structural model of
university-industry linkage of the developed world, they
would have to first address the issue of lack of research &
development capabilities during a transition period. In this
scenario, international cooperation could play a vital role to
enhance the research & development capabilities of the
developing world in promoting university-industry linkage.
However, for a more effective output, developing countries
should focus on areas of their strengths and opportunities in
line with government policies.
3.1 Philosophy & Structure of ICCEED
The demand for human resources that could sustain the
technological advancement, global environment and economy
on a global scale is becoming stronger and the ability of
developing countries in meeting the bottom line of this
demand both in terms of quality & quantity is becoming
weaker. The government of Japan implemented the Official
Development Assistance (ODA) in extending the frontiers of
education through international cooperation as a means of
addressing the above issue. In response to this initiative TUT
established the ICCEED in 2001.
ICCEED aims to pioneer effective and efficient methods to
foster researchers and experts who have potential and
competitive power in the field of engineering in developing
countries. The ICCEED has two divisions namely division of
network & database development and the division of project
development. It encompasses five priority areas indicated by
research & development evaluation methods, construction of
international cooperation network, research & development of
engineering education projects, research & development of
intellectual & human resource database and research on
multilateral network in regional areas. The figure below (Fig.
3.1) indicates the organization structure of ICCEED.
ICCEED is devoted to international cooperation activities to
foster skillful and sensible engineers in many developing
countries. The Steering Council of the ICCEED is comprised
of officials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science & technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Bank of
International Cooperation (JBIC), Association of National
Colleges of Technology and other distinguished experts in
order to provide advice on basic policy, activity plans and
other relevant matters. In addition the Committee of Research
Promotion Unit analyses the action plans decided by the
Steering Council.
ICCEED
Director
Steering
Council
Div of Network
& Database
Development
Div of Project
Development
Comm of
Research
Promotion
Fig. 3.1 Organization Structure of ICCEED
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Sri Lanka and UoP has the Center for Engineering Research
and Postgraduate Studies (CERPS).
3.2 Highlights of Past & Current Activities of ICCEEDD [4]
TUT has been vigorously active in international exchange
activities since 1990 and as a result ICCEED was established
in 2001 with the mandate of being the international arm of
TUT. For example, Pathumwan Technical College Project
(1993-2000), Thammasat University Expansion Project (19942001), Riyadh technical School of Electronics Promotion
(1995-1998), Institut Teknologi Bangdung Reforms Support
Project (1998-2000), Lampung University Support Project
(1998-2000), ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia
Engineering Education Development Network Project
(AUN/SEED-Net)
(2001-2008),
Higher
Education
Development Support Project (HEDS) (1990-2002). As for
ICCEED, it has been active in evaluating the HEDS project,
AUN/SEED-Net and more recently implementing engineering
education development projects in Indonesia, Vietnam & Sri
Lanka.
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CASE OF SRI LANKA
4.1 Current status of Institutional Mechanism for universityindustry linkage
As for engineering education in Sri Lanka, 03 public
universities namely University of Moratuwa (UoM),
University of Peradeniya (UoP) and University of Ruhuna
(UoR) offer 04 year internal degree programs in engineering
for an annual intake of about 1100 students while the Open
University (OUSL) offers a degree program through distance
learning mode, all accredited by the Institution of Engineers
Sri Lanka (IESL). Further, several study programs within
these degree programs have received international
accreditation status. In addition, few engineering degree
programs are also offered by institutes and by those, which are
private and affiliated to foreign universities. In addition to
undergraduate study programs, UoM & UoP also conducts
postgraduate programs mainly at Masters level (M.Sc &
M.Eng) and M.Phil & Ph.D programs through research. These
postgraduate programs are offered in the part-time and in the
full-time mode providing opportunities for the candidates from
the industry to enroll.
University-industry linkage has received acceptable degree of
attention in engineering faculties in the most recent past. The
faculties of engineering of UoM and UoP employ several
mechanisms, which are similar in nature for the purpose of
executing activities related to university-industry linkages.
These mechanisms are undergraduate projects with some
industry component, consultancy tasks by the faculty members
at the request of industry, other outreach activities such as
seminars, workshops, testing etc., Engineering Design Center
of the faculty of engineering (EDC) and the University
Industry Interaction Cell (UIIC) both established under Asian
Development Bank (ADB) assistance. In addition, UoM has
UNI-Consultancy Service (UNIC), which is the commercial
arm of the university registered under company ordinance of
In addition, individual departments have their Department
Industry Consultative Boards (DICB) and the faculties as a
whole have Faculty Industry Consultative Boards (FICB) to
ineract with the industry with reference to policy and curricula
development matters. Both DICB & FICB are comprised of
board members who are carefully selected among
distinguished engineering professionals from the local
industry. In conclusion, it is observed that the engineering
faculties in Sri Lank, at present, have put in place several
mechanisms related to university-industry linkage activities.
However, it is also observed that the output of these
mechanisms are still far from expected levels due to many
challenges and issues faced by the engineering education
system.
Among the challenges and issues faced by engineering
education, the ones, which are related to university-industry
linkages, are of importance. It is noted that universities are
more oriented to knowledge & intellectual achievements and
do not much exhibit a dynamic culture/environment of
innovative research & development, targeting competitive use
of knowledge for scientific & technical development. Further,
it is noted that the transfer of knowledge through university
industry links has not been very impressive compared to those
in countries of similar social & economic development needs.
In line with expenditure on tertiary education, funding for
research & development is found to be relatively low. It is
noted that the engineering faculties would have liked to have
more patents, increase in number of industry consultancies &
related income generated and more postgraduate work linked
to addressing industry problems and related publications.
Furthermore, the government being the key player in the
tertiary education has not been able to be in par with the
tertiary education expansion trends in the region.
Strengthening the university-industry link is an important
aspect in engineering education in Sri Lanka. It is the most
effective mechanism where both the university and the
industry could benefit at the same time. The linkage would
permit the flow of much needed funding to carry out research
in universities either sponsored or collaborative nature, put
into meaningful use of the knowledge & skills of the
academics, possibilities of innovations of value to both
university & industry, make use of the resulting industry
experience back in the teaching programs & postgraduate
research and national level contribution of local technology
development.
In the national perspective, it is observed that many initiations
are taking place and efforts are being consolidated among
main stakeholders such as relevant Ministries, Science &
Engineering universities and Industry Associations with he
prime aim of strengthening the University-Industry-
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Government linkage related activities in view of developing
the local science & technology base.
4.2 Description of Strategy with the ICCEEDs Cooperation
University-industry linkage activities are not only a practice at
TUT sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Sports, Culture,
Science & Technology (MEXT) program of International
Cooperation Initiative in Education but quite common in
universities in Japan. Tokai area where TUT is located has a
variety of industries dominated by automobile industries and
TUT has good experiences of joint research activities with
these industries. ICCEED has been engaged in the
implementation of international cooperation projects,
dispatching experts, accepting trainees and organizing
seminars for fostering the development of engineering
education.
specific needs of the each of the thrust areas. During the
implementation stage some projects will be selected from
thrust areas and will be monitored for performance and
evaluate the success of the model to be able to extend to few
other developing countries. The Figure below (Fig. 4.1)
indicates the organization structure of the pilot project.
Japan
TUT
In this scenario, ICCEED has started a new project, which
aims at introducing methods and experience of universityindustry linkage in Japan in strengthening university-industry
linkages in developing countries. A pilot project targeting the
Faculty of Engineering of University of Moratuwa (UoM) in
Sri Lanka is being implemented with the hope of extending
the success of the model to few other developing countries.
The objectives of this project are (1) capacity building of
university-industry linkage coordinators, (2) development of a
monitoring & evaluation (M & E) mechanism of universityindustry linkage including intellectual property aspects (3)
development of a sustainable mechanism of generation and
management of a research fund.
ICCEED has conducted a preliminary needs assessment
survey of industry in Sri Lanka. In line with priorities &
policies of the Ministry of Industrial Development and the
impact potential, 05 thrust areas for university–industry
linkage activities have been identified. These thrust areas are
from the Globally linked and Policy linked industries as
defined by the Ministry of Industrial Development. They are
Textile & Apparel, Ceramics, Tea & Rubber representing
Globally linked and Die & Moulding, Electrical & Electronic
components representing Policy linked industries. Their value
addition potential, use of local resources and contribution to
the GDP have also been considered in the selection. Based
upon the result of survey, ICCEED will organize seminars in
Sri Lanka and Japan for selected participants from UoM. In
the seminars in Japan, trainees will have opportunities to visit
Japanese firms in order to observe practices of universityindustry linkage together with the matters related to
intellectual property rights and management of technology. A
certain level of capacity mobilization of the trainees is
envisaged enabling them to understand the suitability of the
models used in Japan as appropriate to Sri Lanka. Finally
trainees are expected, with the assistance of Japanese experts,
to develop an action plan to achieve the project objectives.
Meantime, a detailed survey will be carried out to identify the
IP Office
ICCEED
Sri Lanka
Engineering Design
Center
Industry
UoM
Chamber of
Industries
Fig. 4.1 Pilot Project Organization Structure
5
REMARKS
Universities in Sri Lanka are more oriented to provide
theoretical knowledge & intellectual achievements and
provide fewer opportunities for the fresh engineering
graduates to develop critical thinking & skills oriented
towards technology development. Moreover, the transfer of
knowledge through university industry links has not been very
impressive compared to those in countries of similar social &
economic development needs in terms of standard criteria.
This pilot project aims at strengthening the existing
mechanism of university-industry linkage at the UoM through
one of the international cooperation activities of ICCEED.
From the UoM perspective, the project is looking forward for
outputs of capacity building of university-industry linkage
coordinators, development of a monitoring & evaluation (M &
E) mechanism of university- industry linkage activities and
also the development of a sustainable mechanism of
generation and management of a research fund. It is also
expected to increase the number of patents and industry
related research projects resulting from the momentum gained
by the project. Finally based on the success of the pilot project
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it is expected to extend the model to few other developing
countries.
From the perspective of TUT, Institute is interested in offering
opportunities to smart students from abroad. It is observed that
the international students not only stimulate Japanese students
but also contribute to improvement quality and efficiency of
research in the university. Out of 2000 students in TUT, there
are about 180 international students and these international
students contribute to improvement of quality of education at
TUT.
REFERENCES
[1] OECD, Global Science Forum, Japan, 2003
[2] OECD, Bench Marking Industry-Science Relationship,
Paris, 2002
[3] R.M.W. Amaradasa, Report of the Study of study on
“Role of Public Policy in Promoting Relationships among
Universities, Research Institutes and Industry in Sri
Lanka”, National Science Foundation, SL, August 2004
[4] K. Kuroda, Japanese Higher Education and International
Engineering Development,
http://www.aascu.org/ALO/Synergy/Synergy2005/panel9/
toyohashi.pdf
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成果物 6
文部科学省第2回国内報告会プレゼンテーション及び抄録
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産学連携による開発途上国の大学工学部の機能強化
国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学
池田 則宏
1.事業の目的・方法
国の経済発展を実現するためには、産業競争力の向上を効果的に図る必要があり、我が国においては、経
済発展の一つの要因として、産学連携が自立発展的な産業競争力向上に有効に機能した。しかしながら、開
発途上国では、産学連携を効果的に促進するのに必要な、大学における高い研究能力及び技術力、産業界
の研究開発への高い意欲、及び政府の支援体制といった要因が必ずしも整っていない。
本事業では、開発途上国の工学系大学の教育・研究能力の向上、社会貢献の促進を図る手段として、産学
連携によるモデル事業を、スリランカ国モロツワ大学で実施し、開発途上国用の産学連携のモデル事業の構
築を図る。
2.今年度の活動・成果
(1)
モデルとなるスリランカ国モロツワ大学における産学連携の現状と問題点について調査する。
(2)
スリランカ国内の産学連携の意欲がある企業の、大学との連携ニーズについて調査する。
(3)
日本の知的財産法、アジアにおける知的財産整備の状況について、ワークショップ形式による
講義をモロツワ大学で実施する。
(4)
日本における産学連携の流れと技術開発における技術経営と産学連携の重要性について、モロ
ツワ大学で講義を行う。
(5)
豊橋技術科学大学で、モデル企業を用いたケーススタディーと演習を行う。
(6)
豊橋技術科学大学で、実際に産学連携コーディネータと企業を訪問し、企業ニーズの掘り起こ
し作業を行う。企業訪問後、学内シーズと企業ニーズとのマッチングを、データベースを利用
しながら検討し、企業への提案書を作成する。
(7)
本年度の調査及び研修を踏まえ、産学連携の基盤確立に向けたアクションプランを作成する。
3.最終果物に向けた進捗状況
上記(1)~(4)までは、1月までに終了した。(5)及び(6)は2月中に、(7)のアクションプランについては、3
月上旬に完成予定である。現地での研修((3)、(4))及び日本での研修((5)、(6))については、全て終了し
た時点で、内容及び研修相互の整合性についても評価を行い、研修モデルを確立する。アクションプラン作成
は、モロツワ大学側関係者がドラフトを作成し、日本側関係者と協議し、完成版とする予定である。
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産学連携による開発途上国の
大学工学部の機能強化
文部科学省国際協力イニシアティブ
第2回国内報告会
国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学
工学教育国際協力研究センター(ICCEED)
准教授 池田 則宏
1
プレゼンテーション目次
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„
„
„
スリランカ国の概況
スリランカ工学教育の現状と課題
プロジェクトの目的・方法
今年度の活動・成果
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スリランカ国の概況
社会経済指数
人口
GDP 成長率(2000-2005)
GDP/1人当たり US$ (2005)
GDP に占める投資の割合(%)
第1次産業のGDP に占める割合
第2次産業のGDP に占める割合
第3次産業のGDP に占める割合
識字率
識字率(女性 vs 男性)
貧困指数
%
20 mn
4.5%
1197
24.4%
23.0%
16.8%
60.2%
90.0%
94.0%
19.0%
3
スリランカ工学教育の現状と課題(1)
工学系大学への進学率 (0.8%)
100
モロツワ
ペラデニア
ルフナ
345
665
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スリランカ工学教育の現状と課題(2)
„
スリランカの工学系大学(UGC
スリランカの工学系大学(UGC承認によるもの
(UGC承認によるもの)
承認によるもの)
„ モロツワ大学
„
„
ペラデニア大学(UoP)
„
„
ルフナ大学(UoR)
„
„
„ Open University of SL (OUSL)
その他工学プログラムや海外大学の分校はUGC
UGCの承認なし
その他工学プログラムや海外大学の分校は
UGCの承認なし
5
スリランカ工学教育の現状と課題(3)
„
„
„
問題意識(短期):地域のニーズにあった技術を
開発する能力を向上させる必要性
問題意識(長期):国際競争に耐えうる独自の科
学技術を 確立させる必要性
スリランカの工学教育の課題
„
„
„
研究・開発能力の不足
産学連携の適切なメカニズムの欠如
惰弱な産業基盤→卒業生の製造業への就職は限ら
れている
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プロジェクトの目的・方法(1)
„
プロジェクトの目的
„ 開発途上国における、工学系大学の産学連携機能を
強化するモデルプロジェクトを構築する
→ 工学系大学における教育・研究能力の向上
→ 国内の産業への貢献
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プロジェクトの目的・方法(1)
モロツワ大学における産学連携の課題(1)
„
モロツワ大学の産学連携機関
„
„
„
„
Engineering Design center (EDC)
University Industry Interaction Cell (UIIC)
Uni-Consultancy Service (UNIC)
Center for Engineering Research & Postgrad
Studies
→有機的な連携機能がなく、特許、技術相談、
企業との共同研究は少ない
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プロジェクトの目的・方法(3)
モロツワ大学における産学連携の課題(2)
„
„
„
„
知的財産の取り扱いについてはケースバ
イケースの対応
研究・開発活動の低迷
企業ニーズの把握不足
研究資金不足
プロジェクトの目的・方法(4)
日本側実施機関:ICCEED
目的:開発途上国における工学教育協力の効果
的な実施方法の研究およびプロジェクトの開発
„ 部門 –ネットワーク開発部門
プロジェクト開発部門
„ 運営協議会委員
„
„
„
„
„
„
„
文部科学省大臣官房国際課
外務省国際協力局無償資金・技術協力課
国際協力機構(JICA)
国際協力銀行 (JBIC)
国立専門学校機構
長岡技術科学大学
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プロジェクトの目的・方法(5)
3年間のプロジェクトの目標
„
„
„
産学連携コーディネータの育成
EDC を中心とした産学連携の諸規程作成と
機能強化
産学連携のモニタリング・評価システムの確
立
11
プロジェクトの目的・方法(6)
プロジェクトの実施体制
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今年度の活動・成果(1)
„
産学連携を推進する5分野の選出と企業ニー
ズ調査(200社)
„
„
„
„
„
繊維・アパレル
鋳物・鋳造
電気・電子部品
紅茶
ゴム
13
今年度の活動・成果(2)
„
知的財産セミナーの実施
・日時:平成19年11月16,17日
・場所:モロツワ大学
・参加者:大学、政府、企業関係者約40名
・内容:日本の知的財産法
アジアにおける知的財産整備状況
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今年度の活動・成果(3)
„
技術経営セミナーの実施
・日時:平成20年1月8,9日
・場所:モロツワ大学
・参加者:大学、政府、企業関係者約50名
・内容:産学連携の流れ
技術開発による技術経営
産学連携の重要性 日本における産学連携の事例紹介
今年度の活動・成果(4)
„
産学連携コーディネータOJT研修の実施
・日時:平成20年2月5日~22日
・場所:豊橋技術科学大学
・参加者:モロツワ大学教授5名
・内容:企業ニーズの掘り起こし
ニーズ・シーズマッチング
企業への提案書作成
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今年度の活動・成果(5)
→産学連携の基盤確立に向けた
次年度アクションプランの策定
(3月上旬)
→「産学連携による工学部機能強
化」研修モデルの確立(3月中旬)
ありがとうございました
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写真(セミナーおよび実習の様子)
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Registration at Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Sri Lanka 16th November 2007
Opening remark by Mr. BS Samarasiri, EDC Director, Univ. of Moratuwa
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Opening remark by Prof. N.D. Gunawardena, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Univ. of Moratuwa
Lecture by Prof. Kato on IPR and U-I Linkage
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Opening remark by Assoc. Prof. Ikeda, TUT, at the Seminar on U-I Collaboration and
Technology Management, Sri Lanka 8-9th January 2008
Lecture by Prof. Sato, on U-I Collaboration and Technology Management
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Presentation by participant on the assignment of a hypothetical U-I collaborative case
Discussion between participants and Prof. Sato
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Toyota Exhibition Hall, Toyota city
Q & A during Toyota Autobody Fujimatsu Plant visit
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Lecture on Needs-Seeds matching by Mr. Hidekatsu Kashiwara
Group discussion on Needs-Seeds matching
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Action plan presentation by Mr. BS Samarasiri, EDC Director, Univ. of Moratuwa
Action plan presentation by Sri Lankan delegates
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