Lead Scientist and IDEK organized an event with keynote speaker the renowned knowledge transfer expert, Tom Hockaday
The opportunity to learn about the important role of knowledge transfer in transforming the achievements of research activity into innovative solutions and applications, was provided at an event organized by the Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Nikolas P. Mastrogiannopoulos and the Research and Innovation Foundation (IDEK). The event, which was broadcast live and online, on "University-Industry Relations: A walk through the knowledge transfer process", took place in Nicosia, on Thursday, November 25, 2021, with the participation of more than 60 representatives from the academic, research and business area.
The event, which was held under the auspices of the Chief Scientist of Research and Innovation, was addressed by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr. Kyriakos Kokkinos. The keynote speaker was the well-known knowledge transfer expert and consultant of IDEK, Tom Hockaday. Mr. Hockaday explained, among other things, the importance of enhancing knowledge transfer, highlighting the key role that synergies play in transforming research results into innovative value-added products and services. "Cyprus's serious investment in research is reflected in cutting-edge research results, which, although difficult to transfer to the real economy, are necessary for the benefit of the wider society," he said.
In his address, the Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Board of Directors of IDEK, Dr. Nikolas P. Mastrogiannopoulos, referred to the cooperation of the Foundation with Mr. Hockaday, noting that in the framework of it, special programs are designed with the aim of enhancing the transfer of knowledge between research centers and industry. At the same time, he stressed the importance for Cyprus of the Central Office of Knowledge Transfer, which is expected to operate in the spring of 2022, within the framework of the Recovery Fund.
In addition, Dr. Mastrogiannopoulos sent a clear message about the need to "create a future built on research, scientific excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and technological development, which will create opportunities, contribute to the recovery and strengthen the international competitiveness of Cyprus."
"Research and Innovation in Cyprus" he pointed out "is evolving and we can say with certainty that we have covered a long way. However, we still need to fully embrace impact-based creativity, encourage cutting-edge innovations at all levels of education, society and industry, diversify the economy, instill an entrepreneurial mindset and create the right conditions to create new perspectives, to turn challenges into viable, scalable business opportunities. "
