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An Introduction to R&D&I Management
Digital Skills
35 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the key concepts of research, development and innovation.
- To understand the Spanish science and technology system.
- To identify criteria for selecting public R&D&I programmes.
- Understanding the protection of results in the field of R&D&I.
- To familiarise oneself with the UNE 1660 standard for the certification of management systems.
- To find out about tax benefits applicable to R&D&I.
- Use basic tools for the effective management of R&D&I.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE CONCEPTS OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
The concepts of R&D
The concept of innovation
The different types of innovation (product, process, marketing and organisational)
The business innovation strategy
Innovation indicators
Glossary
Bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE SPANISH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
An Introduction to the Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation System
Public research organisations (PROs)
Universities and businesses
Organisations supporting R&D&I
The Spanish science, technology and innovation system: sectors responsible for carrying out and funding R&D
The standing of the Spanish science, technology and innovation system
The national innovation strategy (e)
Key areas of action under the national innovation strategy (e)
Glossary
Bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 3. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC R&D&I SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR A FULL-SCALE PROJECT
Definition of the problem
Technical criteria for selecting the most suitable programme
Business criteria for selecting the most suitable programme
The seven key questions to ask when selecting a public R&D&I programme
R&D&I project management.
TEACHING UNIT 4. PROTECTION OF R&D&I RESULTS
Introduction
Patents: general considerations
Patent application process
The cost of a patent
Advantages and disadvantages of patent protection
The know-how contract
Software protection.
The use of patents in technology watch
TEACHING UNIT 5. CERTIFICATION OF R&D&I MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: THE UNE STANDARD
What is an R&D&I management system and what is it used for?
Methodology of the UNE standard
The R&D&I process in accordance with the UNE standard
Requirements of the UNE standard
Implementation phases: one
TEACHING UNIT 6. TAXATION OF R&D&I. TAX BENEFITS OF R&D&I.
Introduction to the tax regulations governing R&D&I activities.
Obtaining the binding report: certification of R&D&I projects in accordance with UNE
Other tax incentives relating to R&D
TEACHING UNIT 7. BASIC TOOLS FOR R&D&I MANAGEMENT
Introduction.
Technology watch.
Technology audits.
Creativity techniques.
Technology foresight.
Benchmarking.
Management of R&D&I projects and networks.
TEACHING UNIT 8. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC R&D&I SUPPORT SCHEMES
Key public programmes in the field of R&D&I at national level: the national R&D&I plan, the national innovation strategy, and CDTI projects.
Other public programmes in the field of R&D&I at the level of the autonomous communities.
Key public programmes in the field of R&D&I at European level: the European Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development; the European Programme for Innovation and Competitiveness.
Other programmes: Iberoeka, Eureka and the bilateral technological cooperation programmes (Canada, India, China and Korea).
How to prepare a proposal
Glossary
Bibliography