How to Fast-Track Commercialization of R&D Outputs in OAPCS Member Countries
Commercialization of Research and Development (R&D) outputs is a key issue for the 79 member countries of the OACPS as it is an essential lever for unlocking their innovation potential, accelerating their economic growth and increasing their competitiveness.
Bringing to the market new products, services, processes and technologies developed through R&D activities can be a very complex and challenging process, as it requires investment (development, marketing, intellectual property management …), a thorough understanding of the market and the regulatory environment, networking expertise and good collaboration between researchers, industry leaders, government, society and investors.
The debate will focus on the following issues:
- How to create an environment that promotes collaboration between academia, industry, government and civil society and accelerates the uptake of R&D outputs.
- How government policies and regulations can best support the commercialization of R&D outputs while also protecting the public interest (accessibility of new technologies and products, positive impact on people’s lives, etc.).