Panel II - Instruments of support in process of transformation
of invention into innovative process
Paper N2.5 - Technological pool - bridge between University and
Industry
Alberto Nieto, Patrick Moyna, Universidad de la Republica,
Montevideo, Uruguay
Abstract: The demand for R&D programs in developing
country like Uruguay from part of industry is substantially lower
than in other countries. The reasons for such situation are multiple
but two were decisive ; the protection policy and trend to buy mature
technologies from abroad. But with changing situation in the field
of technology are requiring establishment new development strategies
for industry and therefore opening new options for R&D personnel
available in local Universities in abundance.
Therefore, it has been decided to establish Technological Pole
in Panda in laboratories obtained by University from National Oil
Company. The task of the TP will be to carry research and transform
its results into innovative processes/products ready for implementation
in industry or operated by industry in the frames of the TP. The
TP had obtained financial support from the part of CONICYT-IDB 2
program as well as two sub-sectors had expressed interest in participation
of the R&D program in TP: pharmaceutical industry and dairy
industry. The modalities of operation of the TP and participation
of different staff members of University in R&D program will
be shortly discussed and preliminary results reported.
