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Enhancing Research Utility through Industry-Academia Collaboration in Cairo University

The Concept Plan outlines Cairo University's Innovation Office (CUISO) initiatives aimed at realigning research to better meet industry needs. By focusing on industry-oriented objectives and exposing students and professors to real-world problems, CUISO aims to strengthen the connection between academia and industry. A SWOT analysis identifies key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, while an action plan proposes forums, internships, and knowledge management strategies to foster collaboration and support the technology transfer activities crucial for regional development.

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Enhancing Research Utility through Industry-Academia Collaboration in Cairo University

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  1. Concept PlanCairo University Innovation Office (CUISO) Galal H. Galal-Edeen Omar A. Nasr Delft, 16th April 2010

  2. Problem statement: • Problem: research is not sufficiently focused on industry needs • Aim: towards research utility intensification

  3. Objectives: • Industry oriented objectives: • Strengthening existing companies with a continuous flow of knowledge from university • University oriented objectives: • Directing the research to solve industry problems • Expose students to industry problems • Expose professors to industry problems

  4. SWOT analysis: • Strengths: • Large number of students: • Undergrad students can work in graduation projects • MSc students work in Masters thesis • Large number of academic staff • Availability of some government funding • Alumni in high positions • Weaknesses: • Weak students’ problem solving skills • Small number of PhD students • Lack of a track record

  5. SWOT analysis: • Opportunities: • Alumni can strongly support the link between university and industry • Alumni-owned companies • Staff consultancy activities and industrial links • Government interest in linking industry and academia • Threats: • Failure of the pilot projects • Failure to attract staff and/or industry • Lack of funding for the Chair office

  6. Action plan: • Research-Utility intensification: • Industry-academia forums on departmental level. • Student training & internships. • Graduation/MSc/PhD projects. • Dissemination • Staff& student training. • Awareness spreading (senior-level). • Website building. • Support mechanisms: • Monitoring and support mechanisms for projects. • Alumni relations. • Industry database. • Knowledge management. • Fundraising for the technology transfer activities.

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