EPS-TIG workshop: Collaborations for technological developments
The EPS Technology and Innovation Group [TIG] held a three-day workshop, focusing on the ongoing and projected R&D and technological innovations in physics research and its spin-offs to society. This workshop is a result of the renewed commitment of the EPS to study the relationship between physics research and innovation and technology.
The EPS-TIG workshop was organised by the EPS TIG Chairman, Horst Wenninger and by Manjit Dosanjh, CERN’s Life Sciences Advisor in CERN’s Knowledge Transfer [KT] Group and member of the TIG. The workshop, supported by the CERN Management and the CERN [KT] Group Leader and took place on 21-25 October 2012, in Erice (Sicily, IT) at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture.
The TIG Workshop brought together more that 25 experts and scientists for presentations and discussions of topics such as accelerators, detectors, electronics, informatics, R&D and spin-offs, the later with an emphasis on medical applications. The presentations at the EPS TIG Workshop are available on the website.
The workshop concentrated on how fundamental research in international, interdisciplinary collaborations leads innovative technological developments. The workshop highlighted various models of collaboration between research laboratories and universities groups with Small and Medium Size Enterprises [SMEs], supported by technology transfer professionals.
The CERN OpenLab model was also presented, where joint ventures are started with top Industries that have a common interest in developing innovative techniques for advanced research and at the same time preparing innovative products for clients and a large market. Translational collaborations between research and industry will be a major component within the forthcoming EU – Hoizon2020 programme.
