Periodic Reporting for period 2 - Second. R.I. (Secondment for the development of Research Innovation in Biomaterial Rapid Prototyping)
Período documentado: 2019-01-01 hasta 2019-12-31
The specific R&I objectives of this project point to connect between researchers, technology providers, innovation agencies, end-users and public sector stakeholders in Italy, UK and China in order to understand and enrich counterparts’ research and innovation systems, technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) practice in the fields of tissue engineering through both researcher and innovator staff secondments.
For the research study physico-chemical, morphological and mechanical features of the composite hydrogels realized in the first year of the project were assessed with good results. After that the realization and characterization of 3D structures has been performed as well as a pilot study for the optimization and scale up of the production process of 3D bioactive constructs on an industrial stage. The process is reliable and offer numerous advantage: is cheap and easy, it does not need really expensive facilities, it needs natural polymers, no toxic solvents (distilled water) and allows a mass production.
The technology transfer activities have been performed as described in the proposal, this activities carried out during the secondments have achieved intended outcomes of the project:
The CNR research and managerial staff have gained the necessary knowledge of TT system in China relevant to boost an entrepreneurship approach that will facilitate the development of their careers.
The networking with Chinese incubators, enterprises and VC set during the secondment will promote further international and inter-sector collaborations and enhance the EUChina cooperation.
The technology partnering workshop has provided to the CNR researchers and QMI managerial staff contacts and hints that can facilitate the commercial partnerships and exploitation of some of the presented CNR biomaterial technologies and products.
The secondment was fruitful because it improved secondees’ skills in the analysis and understanding of the possible target markets and biomedical market directions, mainly focusing in China.
In the reporting period the project has contributed to the expected impact as listed in the DoA.
To increase skills and expertise in science, technology transfer and entrepreneurship of the researchers and managerial staff
To create a shared inter-sectorial culture and improve researchers and managerial staff careers
To develop and tailor professional career of researchers and managerial staff in the field of the key enabling technologies: advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and biotechnologies
To build new and lasting cooperation with non-academic partners in Europe and in China while reinforcing the existing cooperation with the Chinese research institutions