Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
SATN Conference 2010 - Dr Mamphela Ramphele
1. The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA): Enhancing Technology Development and Innovation 3RD ANNUAL SATN CONFERENCE 30 th September 2010 Dr Mamphela Ramphele TIA Chairperson
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3. Technology Innovation Agency Bridging the “Chasm” through local technology commercialisation and diffusion 10/06/10 Research Development Manufacturing Local Knowledge Value added local technology Products & services OVERSEAS TECHNOLOGY SOURCES Research Development Production Technology Transfer $ Innovation “ Chasm”
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10. In-bound technologies Strengthening R&D Base and reducing developmental risk Research Development Manufacturing Local IP and R&D base Value added local technology Products & services Bridging the Innovation “ Chasm” STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY / SECTOR FOCUSED NEEDS Mapping local assessed needs to: (i) technologies available outside target companies and (ii) local technology and manufacturing capabilities In-bound Technology Transfer based on assessed needs Increased R&D and IP base Improved manufacturing capabilities Fast-tracked product development 10/06/10 Research Development Production
According to the SA National Innovation Survey (HSRC, 2007), in the period 2002 until 2004, nearly 52% of SA enterprises had technological innovation activities comprising both product and (goods and services) and process innovations. However ….