Introduction to R&D&I Management

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 organizational) Corporate Innovation Strategy Innovation Indicators Glossary References TEACHING UNIT 2. THE SPANISH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM Introduction to the Spanish Science, Technology, and Innovation System Public Research Organizations (OPI) Universities and Companies R&D&I Support Organizations The Spanish Science, Technology, and Innovation System: Sectors Involved in R&D Implementation and Funding Positioning of the Spanish Science, Technology, and Innovation System The National Innovation Strategy (e) Key Areas of Action in the National Innovation Strategy (e) Glossary References TEACHING UNIT 3. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC R&D&I SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR A COMPLETE PROJECT Definition of the Problem Technical Criteria for Selecting the Most Appropriate Program Business Criteria for Selecting the Most Appropriate Program The Seven Basic Questions When Selecting a Public R&D&I Program Management of R&D&I Projects TEACHING UNIT 4. PROTECTION OF R&D&I RESULTS Introduction Patents: General Considerations The Patent Application Process The Cost of a Patent Advantages and Disadvantages of Patent Protection The Know-How Agreement 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 For? Methodology of the UNE Standard The R&D&I Process According to the UNE Standard Requirements of the UNE Standard Phases of UNE Implementation TEACHING UNIT 6. TAXATION OF R&D&I. TAX BENEFITS OF R&D&I. Introduction to tax regulations governing R&D&I activities. Obtaining the Binding Report: Certification of R&D&I Projects According to the UNE Standard Other Tax Incentives Related 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 PROGRAMS SUPPORTING R&D&I Major public programs in the field of R&D&I at the national level: the State R&D&I Plan, the State Innovation Strategy, and CDTI projects. Other public programs in the field of R&D&I at the autonomous community level. Major public programs in the field of R&D&I at the European level: the European Framework Program for Research and Technological Development, and the European Innovation and Competitiveness Program. Other programs: Iberoeka, Eureka, and bilateral technology cooperation programs (Canada, India, China, and Korea). How to Prepare a Proposal Glossary References