biopolymer workshop mauritius 2013

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1 biopolymer workshop mauritius 2013 Harnessing the power of biopolymers for improving human wellbeing and enhancing global competitiveness SeTTINg-uP OF A BIO-BASeD INDuSTRy IN MAuRITIuS May 8-10, 2013, Bonâme Hall, MSIRI Building, Réduit

2 The Biopolymer Workshops Approach Setting-up of a Bio-based Industry in Mauritius BioPolymer Workshop MauriTius 2013 Objectives OVERALL: To develop and improve the framework conditions to unlock the potential of using (BIO)POLYMERS and NANOTECHNOLOGY in various key sectors of the Mauritian economy, in assisting in the development of a bio-based industry in Mauritius as a new pillar of its economy. SPECIFIC: Introducing policy trends for setting up framework conditions to increase innovation and competitiveness of a bio-based industry in Mauritius Identification of local needs that can be addressed by international science & technology expertise by formation of international and interdisciplinary teams, involving stakeholders along the value chain Joint initiative of the Global Biopolymer Network Focus on new generation of young scientists and engineers Interface of science, industry and policy Formation of project ideas addressing specific local needs Sharing of state-of-theart biopolymer knowledge Formation of multi-disciplinary teams working on concrete topics Involvement of international and local mentors for student orientation Development of outlines for national technology transfer approach, and identifying particular technology transfer opportunities Reviewing of R&D and engineering capacities to identify training and instrumental needs for upgrading existing technologies and industries Discussing research projects and identifying research collaborations with CE PoliMaT and partners from the Global Biopolymer Network, focusing on value adding to Mauritian bio-resources for (bio)polymer production, R&D and industrial capacities Coaching of policy makers and other stakeholders for improving framework conditions Building public-private partnerships Expected Outcomes Committed international and interdisciplinary teams, focused on addressing relevant local needs, formulated into project ideas and roadmaps Closing the gap between Research and Industry by at least one team, addressing a need as specified by the industrial partner/stakeholder State-of-the-art in Center Management Excellence Benchmarking between the CBBR with international well known Centers of Excellence Laying the grounds of value-driven R&D that can best incorporate Mauritian bio- and renewable resources and industrial capacities Outline of national technology transfer approach to make better use of the potentials of biopolymers and nanotechnology Employement Creation of SMEs Public - Private Partnership Education Health Capacity building Postgraduate training Polymers in health Biopolymers and Nanotechnology Energy Environment Exploitation/renewable resources into highvalue products Water shortage Desalination

3 International Science and Technology Cooperation The Global Biopolymer Network The CENTRE FOR BIOMEDICAL AND BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH (CBBR) focuses on research in the areas of advanced polymer materials, biomaterials and nano-drug delivery as well as on the development of valueadded products from indigenous land and marine resources and their biological potential for the prevention of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Through its well established regional and international linkages and network, CBBR positions itself as a bridge between University and Industry, a first of its kind in Mauritius. The CENTER OF EXCELLENCE POLIMAT (CE PoliMaT) with headquarters in Slovenia facilitates research excellence by bringing together leading scientists and engineers from diferent disciplines. In the field of advanced polymer materials and technology, CE PoliMaT ensures the transformation of research excellence into products and services in high-tech niche markets supporting job creation, new business formation, economic development and the transition to a low-carbon society. CE PoliMaT develops applications for the use in industry, health, agriculture, building materials, renewable energy and electronics. will work to change the culture of innovation in the field of biopolymers. Focusing also on developing countries, the Network will serve to promote radical innovations through novel applications in diverse environments. As an enabling and transformative technology, biopolymerbased platforms can be drivers of new valuechains, new industries and new employment opportunities. The Global Biopolymer Network includes the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA, USA), the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT, Kenya), VDI/VDE Institute of Innovation and Technology (VDI/ VDE-IT, Germany), the Center of Excellence for Polymer Materials and Technologies (CE PoliMaT, Slovenia), the Polymer Competence Center Leoben (PCCL, Austria), and is supported by the Science, Technology and Globalization Project at the Harvard Kennedy School (STG, HKS, USA).

4 Workshop Programme Global Biopolymer Wednesday, May 8: Increasing R&D Impact Registration Welcome Addresses VIP Workshop Coffee break Turning Inventions into Innovations Keynote Lectures Mateja Dermastia, MSc CEO of CE PoliMaT, Slovenia Experience in enterprise competitiveness, innovation and competitiveness policies, with long-term managerial experience in leading public and private institutions. Thursday, May 9: Science with a Mission Science Applications Trends in Biopolymer Research Environment Centers of Excellence - Management of Excellence and Key Success Factors Value Creation Centers of Excellence - Driver to Turn Inventions into Innovations Plenary Discussion Local Needs that can be Addressed with Biopolymers Group Formation Groups for Identified Focus Areas Friday, May 10: Walk the Talk Policy Workshop Benchmarking of Centers of Excellence Regional Biopolymer Network Group Work Collaborative R&D and Industrial Projects on Focus Areas Wrap-up Presentation of Project Ideas and Roadmaps Agreement on Follow-up Measures Gerd Meier zu Köcker, PhD Director of the Department for International Technology Transfer at VDI/VDE-IT, Germany Experience in innovation and technology policy, consultation and communication with policy makers and public authorities on regional, national and international level, and comprehensive experience in strategy consultation, cluster issues, design and management of national and international projects. Frank Douglas, PhD President and CEO of ABIA, USA More than twenty-four years of experience in health care, pharmaceutical research, and biotechnology, and a former founder and executive director of Massachusetts Institute of Technology s Center of Biomedical Innovation.

5 NeTwork mentors and lecturers Martin Payer, MSc CEO of PCCL, Austria Experience in environmental system sciences and management of center of excellence for cooperative research in the area of polymers. Majda Žigon, PhD President of the Scientific Council of CE PoliMaT, Slovenia Experience in synthesis and characterization of various polymers, polymer composites and nanocomposites with clay and metallic oxides, synthesis of metallic and inorganic oxide nanoparticles, functionalization of montmorillonite particles, homopolymers and copolymers of amino acids and lactide, polymer properties in solution and solid state. Sujata K. Bhatia, PhD Assistant Dean at Harvard University, USA Physician-scientist with academic and industrial experience in biomedical engineering. Industrial experience in medical device and biotechnology product development, clinical trials management, intellectual property, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and industry-academic partnerships. Andrej Kržan, PhD Senior Scientific Associate at CE PoliMaT, Slovenia Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of polymers and plastics: recycling of waste polymers and plastics, biodegradable polymers and plastics, and the use of renewable resources for polymer production. Zorica Crnjak Orel, PhD Vice President of Scientific Council of CE PoliMaT, Slovenia Experience in the field of spectrally functional coatings, new materials for nonconventional energy sources, semiconducting thin films and powders, semi-conductors, composites, counter electrodes, electrochromic materials, nanoparticles and nanocomposites. Gernot Oreski, PhD Senior Researcher at PCCL, Austria Experience in polymer physics and testing, polymers for solar energy applications, weathering, aging behavior and aging characterization of (bio) polymers. Alexis Zrimec, PhD Strategic Marketing Advisor at CE PoliMaT, Slovenia Experience in innovation management and customer development.

6 biopolymer workshop mauritius 2013 ORgANIZeRS: CBBR CE PoliMaT SPONSORS gold COMESA University of Mauritius Mauritius Research Council (MRC) Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology BRONZe in collaboration with the Global Biopolymer Network co-funded by the European Union through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Convener: Prof Dhanjay Jhurry, CSK National Research Chair and Head CBBR Secretary: Dr Archana Bhaw-Luximon Associate Professor, UoM and Researcher at CBBR François de Grivel Logistics Coordinator: Mr Ravi Perwanee, Administrative Officer, CBBR ANDI Centre of Excellence for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research MSIRI Building, Réduit. Mauritius Tel: Disclaimer: The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of ANDI-CBBR/CE POLIMAT and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. venue PROvIDeD By DESIGN: