Overview of Activities and Supports Offered by Trinity Research & Innovation (TR&I) 22nd October 2012 www.tcd.ie/research_innovation/ Trinity Research & Innovation - TR&I Associate Director Dr James Callaghan Research Development Office Ms Doris Alexander Contracts Office Ms Mary Tracey Technology Transfer Office Dr Margaret Woods Entrepreneurship Ms Bridget Noone Research Development Office (RDO) Ms Doris Alexander, RDO Manager Trinity College Dublin is in the top 1% (or higher) worldwide in terms of bibliometrics in the following 17 fields: TCD - in the top 1% (or higher) worldwide in terms of bibliometrics in 17 fields: Source: Essential Science Indicators (Thomson Reuters) January 2011 update Sponsor No. of Applications 20102011 20092010 %Chg 20082009 010-011 Requested € 09-010 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 IRCHSS 212 213 209 -0.47% 1.91% 12,835,072 10,625,751 9,593,963 IRCSET 203 246 331 -17.48% -25.68% 14,581,390 19,198,750 25,334,490 Other 159 152 170 4.61% -10.59% 28,694,247 24,522,131 147,220,104 EUFP7 169 167 72 1.20% 131.94% 95,478,875 114,195,932 53,205,975 HRB 107 116 108 -7.76% 7.41% 29,189,944 19,566,953 26,177,708 SFI 108 145 276 -25.52% -47.46% 63,383,333 86,775,242 111,208,541 EI 90 87 126 3.45% -30.95% 9,203,751 7,212,717 21,213,281 Wellcome 29 60 45 -51.67% 33.33% 20,517,070 18,034,663 28,542,943 EUnonFP7 10 10 7 0.00% 42.86% 2,532,728 397,545 126,912 Tender 5 8 17 -37.50% -52.94% 795,614 749,122 1,844,401 ERA-NET 3 13 9 -76.92% 44.44% 172,896 379,764 2,132,030 1,095 1217 1370 -10.02% -11.17% 277,384,920 301,658,570 426,600,348 Total The RDO Team Doris Alexander Research Development Manager Deirdre Caden Research Projects Officer Maria Treanor Research Projects Officer David Fitzpatrick Research Projects Officer Oonagh Kinsman Research Projects Officer Camilla Kelly Research Projects Officer Marian Cadogan Research Projects officer • Research Development Office (RDO) To support researchers in their efforts to attract research funding into College – (whilst minimising risks for College). – Analyse international research trends – Lobby groups - best possible participation conditions – Develop policies to broaden participation in research – Develop and implement strategies for participation in specific programmes – Sourcing Research opportunities – check risk/interest and disseminate – Advice and support - research proposal preparation incl budget checking – Meeting with sponsors and researchers and cultivate a relationship – Represent the College at meetings (eg. IUA, Gov) – Coordination of institutional research proposals – Organise/facilitate training / information workshops – Enable the development of research networks and groupings within College and beyond – Endorsement of ALL research proposals sent out to external sponsors TR&I Research Development Office ‘Pre Award’ Deals with Pre-Award: All Research related applications including All Research tenders Regardless of whether national or international Work with:: Locally based Project Officers. Does not deal with – non research: Service type applications, educational oriented applications How we disseminate information . • Research Focus Research Information Newsletter Members of staff who wish to subscribe to the research newsletter Research Focus are invited to send an e-mail to: majordomo@tcd.ie Subject: (is ignored) In the text of the message type (on two lines): subscribe research-focus-list end • https://www.tcd.ie/research_innovation/research/ • Link to research directors or administration, project officers • Link to thematic Champions/Areas • Information sessions • Phone calls and face to face meetings Immunology & Infection Cancer eHealth & Ageing Neuroscience Next Gen Medical Devices Human & Social Networks Telecommunications Nanoscience Abstract, Generalise Apply Sustainable Environment Sustainable Society Creative Tech: Digital Media, Arts & Entertainment Schools & Research Institutes Smart Cities Human Condition Cultural Heritage & Arts International Integration International Development Digital Humanities Key Issues • Diversifying funding base – non-exchequer funds & find new sources – US and Horizon 2020 • Mapping opportunities to18 thematic areas • Rolling out RPAMS • Non adherence to internal deadlines – help us to help you • Trying to get schools to engage more and think strategically • Government’s Key priority areas – what will be the impact on funders and researchers? Research Prioritisation – 2012 report Influencing Exchequer Funders – for reference This report from the Research Prioritisation Steering Group, which has been adopted by Government, identifies 14 priority areas that will become the focus of future State investment in research and innovation. The priority areas build on existing research strengths and investments and target public investment towards areas which will ensure that Ireland is a top-tier location for knowledge and innovation intensive enterprises and jobs for the future National Prioritisation Plan – Priority Areas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Priority Area A - Future Networks & Communications Priority Area B - Data Analytics, Management, Security & Privacy Priority Area C - Digital Platforms, Content & Applications Priority Area D - Connected Health and Independent Living Priority Area E - Medical Devices Priority Area F – Diagnostics Priority Area G – Therapeutics: Synthesis, Formulation, Processing and Drug Delivery Priority Area H - Food for Health Priority Area I - Sustainable Food Production and Processing Priority Area J – Marine Renewable Energy Priority Area K - Smart Grids & Smart Cities Priority Area L - Manufacturing Competitiveness Priority Area M - Processing Technologies and Novel Materials Priority Area N - Innovation in Services and Business Processes Please contact the Research Development office at: Research.office@tcd.ie https://www.tcd.ie/research_innovation/research/ Thank you Contracts Office Ms Mary Tracey, Contracts Office Manager Structure of Presentation • • • • • • • • • Core Activities Contract Office Team Step Through Contract Review Process Essential Contractual Requirements Contract Assessment Form (CAF) VAT – Relevance to a Research Contract? New Issues Arising in Contracts Contracts Office Statistics 2008 – 2011 Research Income by Source Core Activities • To review, negotiate and execute the best contractual arrangements for all research contracts on behalf of College • To provide the academic community with advice and support on the contractual review/processes including TCD policies, Sponsor terms and conditions, legal and financial issues etc. • To minimise legal and financial risk to College and the academic community • To ensure College complies with relevant legislative provisions e.g. VAT legislation • Develop and prepare bespoke template agreements e.g. template partnership agreement etc. Contracts Office Team Mary Tracey Contracts Manager Marian Cadagon Contracts Officer (AO) P/T Melissa Caffrey Contracts Executive Officer (EO) Meta Sweeney Contracts Officer (AO) Glen O’Keeffe Contracts Executive Officer (EO) Suresh Kumar Contracts Officer (AO) Michelle Kelly Contracts Executive Officer (EO) P/T Mayela Keegan TR&I Executive Officer (EO) P/T Step Through Contract Review Process CO, TTO, and / or PI receives award/amendment notification CO reviews award to ensure TCD is in a position to comply with the Sponsors T&C’s, a copy will be forwarded to TTO (if applicable) CO request PI to complete Contract Assessment Form (CAF), Research Administration Section (RAS) Forms and sign Contract (if applicable) or route Award via RPAMS CO & TTO collate all issues and respond to the PI and / or Sponsor (if applicable) Following negotiations between College and Sponsor and resulting amendments (if applicable), the final contract is issued to College for signature by TR&I, PI and HoS Step Through Contract Review Process contd. Contracts Office forwards a copy of the final Contract along with the VAT Classification Form for review by TCD’s Taxation Officer (if applicable) CO return signed Contractual Documentation to PI / Sponsor Once all documentation is received, finalised and collated, the file is forwarded to RAS, for account set-up noting under the RPAMS system RAS will receive automatic notification CO retains all original contractual documentation Essential Contractual Requirements • TCD’s legal name: “The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars, and the other members of Board, of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin” • Duration of project • Funding amount and full detailed budget inc. overheads, pension & redundancy costs • Intellectual Property, Publication and Confidentiality • Liabilities & Warranties • Payment Schedule • Reporting Requirements • Termination • VAT taken into consideration • Comprehensive work description or reference to application Contract Assessment Form (CAF) VAT – Relevance to a Research Contract? Depends on the terms and conditions within the Contract. It is extremely important to recognise and include any VAT costs that may arise during a Research Contract - omission could lead to a shortfall in disposable funding When preparing a budget for a research application / proposal always include VAT @ 23% in addition to all other project costs Some Issues Arising in Contracts Matched funding requirement – Principal Investigators timesheets required Co-funded requirements from non-government sources Joint government agency calls Clauses that commit TCD to certify on behalf of entire University – TCD can’t comply Proof of ethical approval Contracts Office Statistics 2008 - 2011 No. No. 10/11 Value of Contracts 08/09 € 121,564,777 Value of Contracts 09/10 € 77,395,647 Value of Contracts 10/11 € 125,443,036 % Chg No. 09/10 08/09 SPONSOR (CONTRACTS AWARDED TO TCD) % Chg Value 10/11 Value 09/10 Value 08/09 09/10 to 10/11 08/09 to 09/10 € € € Average 10/11 Average 09/10 € Average 08/09 € € % Chg % Chg 09/10 to 10/11 08/09 to 09/10 Research (excl. SFI) 472 348 407 35.6% -14.5% 72,818,144 38,864,381 49,961,438 154,276 111,679 122,755 38.9% -9% Science Foundation Ireland 67 43 108 55.8% -60.2% 33,700,489 16,930,842 49,223,832 502,992 393,741 455,776 27.7% -13.6% Research Services 10 19 29 -47.3& -34.5& 1,409,557 2,743,888 10,320,909 140,955 144,415 355,893 -2.3% -59.4% Education 5 9 12 -44.4% -25% 1,197,381 446,143 646,274 239,476 49,571 53,856 483% -8% Service & Consultancy 3 25 24 -88% 4.1% 324,300 1,366,962 200,810 108,100 54,678 8,367 198% 653% 25.4% -23.5% 51.9% -24% Sub-total 557 444 580 109,449,871 60,352,216 110,353,263 1,145,799 754,084 996,647 CONTRACTS AWARDED BY TCD TO EXTERNAL ENTITIES Research Partnerships Agreements & Amendments 126 67 * 88.1% - 15,134,812 16,377,325 - 120,117 244,437 - -50.8% - Research Services Partnerships Agreement & Amendments 1 5 * -80% - 4,878 199,652 - 4,878 39,930 - -87.8% - Research/Educational Partnerships Agreements & Amendments 7 0 * N/A - 0 0 - 0 0 - N/A - Service & Consultancy Agreements & Amendments 20 17 27 17.6% -37% 853,476 331,883 1,313,851 42,673 19,522 48,661 218% -60% Educational Partnerships Agreements & Amendments 0 10 * N/A- - 0 134,572 - 0 13,457 - N/A - 154 99 15,993,165 17,043,432 - 103,851 172,155 - -39.6% - 125,443,036 77,395,648 - 176,431 142,533 - 23.7% - 55.5% Sub-total Total 711 543 31% - Research Income by Source 2010/2011 – Exchequer versus Non-exchequer (Included within foreign sources is the element of the HEA PRTLI IV and V programmes and the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund which is cofunded by the ERDF) If you have any contract specific questions, please send an email to rescon@tcd.ie and a member of the Contracts Office will respond accordingly THANK YOU Technology Transfer Office (TTO) Dr Margaret Woods, Technology Transfer Manager Technology Transfer Office • Who we are • What we do • How we can support you • Some outputs Website Quarterly eZine http://www.tcd.ie/research_innovation/technology Technology Transfer Office (TTO) TR&I Technology Research Development Office Contracts Office Transfer TT Manager Entrepreneurship Training Margaret Woods CDM – CRANN Brendan Ring TT CM – ICT John Whelan TT CM – Physical Science Graham TT CM Translational Science McMullin Gordon Elliott TT CM - Life Sciences Industry Liaison Emily Vereker Audrey Crosbie Patents Administrator Mary Anne Courtney Staff, Roles & Responsibilities Dr Margaret Woods Technology Transfer Manager mjwoods@tcd.ie Management of the TTO, major IP agreements, authorised TCD signatory Dr Gordon Elliott TT Case Manager-Translational Science gordon.elliott@tcd.ie Dr Graham McMullin TT Case Manager-Physical Sciences graham.mcmullin@tcd.ie Dr John Whelan Dr Emily Vereker TT Case Manager –ICT TT Case Manager -Life Sciences john.whelan@tcd.ie emily.vereker@tcd.ie Cradle-to-grave intellectual property-related support for TCD researchers Audrey Crosbie Industry Liaison Manager acrosbie@tcd.ie Interactions with Industry; support to Dean of Research re strategy Mary Anne Courtney Patents and IP database Administrator Database entries, reporting, office administration Also: Dr Brendan Ring , CRANN (dual report), Mark Cooney CTVR etc courtnma@tcd.ie Technology Transfer Office Mission: - - To promote and facilitate the transfer to the community (for appropriate socio-economic return) of knowledge and intellectual property (IP) created within College, and to support College researchers seeking to develop such IP. Objectives: - - to foster a culture of IP-awareness within College; to support College researchers by assisting and advising on all aspects of IP; to transfer College IP to industry and/or to the wider community in line with National Policy, College’s Strategic Plan and obligations to research sponsors; to promote and manage College’s linkages with industry TTO - Core Activities - Provision of customised IP seminars - PLEASE JUST ASK Provision of advice on IP issues in funding applications - in liaison with RDO Negotiation of IP terms in contracts, CAs etc - in liaison with Contracts Issue, negotiation and execution of IP agreements including NDAs, MTAs , licences - *Identification and appropriate protection of novel IP *Promotion and marketing of technologies available for transfer *Licensing College IP to industry *Advice on establishing campus companies; approval of TCD campus company status *Fostering industry linkages and research collaborations - Liaison with Irish university TTOs, interaction with overseas TTOs Liaison with Enterprise Ireland - Hosting industry visits to College Five-year Performance Metrics IDF = Invention Disclosure Form Patents = new applications filed LOAs = Licences, Options & Assignments Companies = new campus companies approved Agmts = IP Agreements MTAs = Materials Transfer Agreements NDAs = Non-disclosure Agreements Campus Company Formation • • • • • Provision of information & advice & introductions Promoter-friendly application process (2 letters and an e- mail) Participation in EI Business Partner scheme Incubator space on campus Access to facilities - for appropriate fee • Licensing of TCD intellectual property Entrepreneurship section of TR&I: • Enterprise Centre hot-desk space, incubation space • Entrepreneurship training • Trinity Enterprise Network http://trinityenterprisenetwork.ie/ 2009 www.solvotrin.com www.miravex.com • Imaging Devices for the Aesthetic Medicine & Dermatology Markets MIRAVEX specializes in imaging devices and its first product is targeted at skin imaging for the aesthetic medicine and dermatology markets. Winner of the ITLG Innovation Award 2010 MIRAVEX has developed a novel technology for the acquisition and analysis of 3D images of the skin. The images are acquired by a digital imaging device connected to a computer, where they can be analysed using a vision software developed in-house. Parameters such as the roughness of the skin, the depth of wrinkles and fine lines, their density and length can be quickly measured. Furthermore, the technology is able to perform a spectroscopic analysis of the two main chromophores - i.e. melanin and haemoglobin - and to quantify their relative concentration. 1) Standard colour representation and false colour map for wrinkle analysis. 2a) UV damage –Melanin deposits of a lady's décolleté. 2b) Blood vessels - Haemoglobin map. Xcelerit is the leader in cross-platform software acceleration tools for financial services, engineering, and research. Our solutions open up supercomputing for domain specialists. Xcelerit users can focus on their science and the problem at hand while we make sure results are delivered in doublequick time. User productivity is preserved, allowing to cut time-tomarket and lower costs. Xcelerit was founded in 2010 and is self-funded, growing and profitable Xcelerit wins award for the most innovative industrial HPC application in Europe The award, from PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe) was presented at the organization’s 4th Industrial Seminar in Bologna, Italy today in front of an audience of the top University and Industry players in High Performance Computing (HPC Professor Richard Kenway, chairman of the PRACE scientific steering committee presenting the award for most innovative HPC application in Europe to Hicham Lahlou, CEO of Xcelerit “Xcelerit technology helped us boost a complex credit risk computation. No expert programming skills were required and with only minor changes to our original sequential code we observed a dramatic performance increase.” Headquarters Xcelerit, Dunlop Oriel House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland +353 1 896 4057 info.hq@xcelerit.com TTO – Industry interactions Research collaborations with Companies Irish Research Council (formerly IRCSET & IRCHSS) – Enterprise Partnership Scheme Scholarship / Fellowship • • Company pays 1/3 of a studentship, IRC pays 2/3. Company directs the focus of the project. Has exclusive option to the output. Enterprise Ireland – Innovation Vouchers (Value €5,000) • – Company applied directly to EI. Company approaches a ‘knowledge provider’ to carry out the work. Service / consultancy type work Innovation Partnerships (Value up to €300,000) • Company and University discuss a project. University applies to EI. Company must provide minimum of 20% of the cost (depends on size of company). Science Foundation Ireland (Value up to €100,000) – Technology and Innovation Development Award (TIDA) • Academic researcher applies to SFI. Company can contribute towards costs of project. Direct University Funding – Collaborative research or service contract. Company pays 100% of the project costs Some Industry contacts Entrepreneurship Ms Bridget Noone, Enterprise Executive Entrepreneurship Section • Mission – Development of an entrepreneurial culture which facilitates new venture creation in Trinity College through provision of training, facilitation and facilities • Objectives – Assist graduate entrepreneurs to start high potential businesses, through the exploration of issues arising in the development of new ideas – Provide postgraduates and postdocs with a viable alternative career option via new company start-ups General Scope of our Work • • Core Activities – Postgraduate/postdoc education in entrepreneurship – Entrepreneurship Training – general and intensive programmes – 2 modules, with 5 ECTs each – Assist and encourage graduates to evaluate how to bring ideas to market – Recycling of experiences – International marketing, network-building, exchange, research, competitions, conferences, Award Trinity Enterprise Network - supportive environment to network to mutual advantage http://trinityenterprisenetwork.ie/ Entrepreneurship Development Programme • Target Group: Postgraduates from 2nd year upwards, post-doctoral Researchers and Entrepreneurs, involved in research - looking for viable career options e.g. start a business or join one. Also some external people • Runs from October to March each year • Different methodologies: Guest Entrepreneur, Information Session, Team Workshops, drama, role play • Delivered by Experienced Practitioners • TCD Personnel: – Bridget Noone, Enterprise Executive – Eoin O’Neill, Adjunct Professor, TCD School of Business (part-time) Design of Programme Programme is multi-disciplinary designed around lifecycle of new venture formation – practical application of knowledge Focus on development of new ideas into commercial ventures (may not be related to thesis research) What do the Workshops cover • Module 1 – Linking Innovation and New Venture Creation • Understand traits of successful entrepreneurs • Entrepreneurial behaviour: observing opportunity, calculating risk, identifying risk • Communication • Motivation to Entrepreneurship: Inspirational Entrepreneurs’ Forum sessions • Identify a new idea based on new knowledge, carry out an opportunity evaluation. What do the Workshops cover • Module 2 – Creating the Knowledge Driven Venture The core compulsory elements of this module comprise • Interviews on New Venture Projects • Face-to-face teaching sessions on: Intellectual Property, Legal and Corporate Issues, Business Planning Process, Handling Money in the Venture, Sales & Marketing (4 workshops), Communication of the New Venture Project, negotiation skills Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus Facilities • Free Hot Desk space available for six months to entrepreneurs affiliated to Trinity College • Assessment/advisory service of Business Plans and Presentations – Entrepreneurship Team • Provision of business incubation space and technological facilities • Provision of Bioincubation space in partnership with Enterprise Ireland • Trinity Enterprise Network – supportive environment for start-up businesses • Tenants must have strong linkages to research in Trinity College Research Groups Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus • Current Site occupancy circa 70% between academic and commercial activity • Mix of companies at TTEC – bio-industry, IT, semiconductor, financial area, creative arts • Site divided into two distinct areas – the Tower and the General Campus • 84 individual units, 41 in Tower (20 craft) and 43 on site. • TCD Companies on Site: Identigen, Crème Software, Labcyte, Eblana Photonics, Trino Therapeutics, Chromatrin, Eneclann, Cellix, Opsona, Biocroi, EmpowertheUser, Glanta, Science Gallery Intl. Professor Gerard Lacey – Innovation Award 2011 Contact Details Ms Bridget Noone Enterprise Executive Trinity R&I bnoone@tcd.ie Prof. Eoin O’Neill, Adjunct Professor Trinity R&I & TCD School of Business eponeill@tcd.ie Research Proposal and Awards Management Solution What is RPAMS? • Research Proposal and Awards Management Solution • It is an end-to-end service process (applications/contracts and research a/c setup) • Delivered by multi-skilled teams • A central information repository for research stakeholders • It will save you time and • Improve your reporting Why TR&I embarked on RPAMS • • • • • • • • To enhance support To upgrade service To increase user satisfaction To improve efficiency To respond to changing environments To expand management information reporting To centralize all data To integrate with existing and planned College centralized systems Benefits of RPAMS • Provide one point of contact for service and support • Alert you to funding opportunities • Inform you of application activity • Update you on contract activity • Centrally store your RPAMS information • Deliver management information reports • Improve your service provision • Seamless transition to research a/c setup We’ve been listening.. • Message received is that there is dissatisfaction about the number of requests for sign off on applications and contracts. • Solution we propose is a electronic sign-off – no need for wet signatures for internal purposes. Exceptions • Where there is a requirement from the funding agency for a wet signature. • where setting authority to spend on a research account and a copy of a signature is not already on the system. How does it work (1) 1 PI alerted to new calls, details listed on RPAMS: • PI submits proposal details on RPAMS; a unique RPAMS number is assigned • TR&I contacted by auto email alert requesting review and endorsement • HoS also contacted by auto email alert requesting review and endorsement • PI contacted by auto email alert if revisions required and when proposal endorsed • If application requests housing in TRI centre the approval process must be completed by both Head of School and Director of TRI centre. Head of School / Director TRI (if applicable) Application Review and Sign-off Process CALL ALERT NEW PROPOSAL APPLICATION ENDORSEME NT RPAMS End to End Service Process AWARD NOTIFICATIION CONTRACT ISSUE RESEARCH A/C CODE ISSUED Call details on RPAMS How does it work (2) At award stage before contract issue: • PI will be contacted by auto email alert • requesting review and completion of details relating to the project (budget etc) • As at application stage, TR&I will also receive auto email alerts • HoS also contacted by auto email alert requesting review and endorsement • If application requests housing in a TRI, the approval process must be completed by both Head of School and Director of TRI. Detail on activity and Overhead split will be included in alert. • All documents relating to application/award/ are stored centrally with one unique RPAMS reference number 2 Head Of School / Director TRI (if applicable) Contracts Review and Sign-off Process CALL ALERT NEW PROPOSAL APPLICATION ENDORSEME NT RPAMS End to End Service Process AWARD NOTIFICATIION CONTRACT ISSUE RESEARCH A/C CODE ISSUED Electronic Sign-off Definition • Electronic Sign-off – User authenticated on RPAMS system using College Network credentials, answers approval queries on an online form, completing required fields before submission. Updates to these forms are audited and have version control. Source RPAMS Electronic Sign-Off Agreement 2012 Email alert Link to Current Task on RPAMS system Task detail and consolidated comments Link to Proposal Document Set Link to Current Task on RPAMS system TR&I Single point of contact Proposal Home page view Outstanding tasks (also alerted by email) Click here to start new RPAMS record/proposal Questions?