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Krakow Life Science Cluster
Andrzej Rys CITTRU / Jagiellonian University
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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CITTRU 2005-2006 achievments
27 mln Euro for the University from the EU 20
projects coordinated by CITTRU 1000 records in
Innovative Database Over 350 persons trained
through CITTRU workshops Close to launch of
Entrepreneurship Incubator Effectivce branch
meetings Companies-Scientists Money for
innovative post-graduate projects and reseacrh
and many, many more
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Definition of a Cluster
A cluster is a group of companies in
geographical proximity that benefit from an
active set of relationships among themselves to
increase individual efficiency and
competitiveness. A cluster represents a
critical mass of information, skills,
relationships and infrastructure in a particular
field. By clustering, businesses can increase
productivity, accelerate innovation and stimulate
new business formation.
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Cluster vs. Network
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Hard Network (contracts)
Cluster (geography)
Soft Network (membership)
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Why cluster?

• Increase productivity
• Accelerate innovation
• Stimulate new business formation
• Increase individual efficiency and
  competitiveness
• Clusters are amongst the fastest growing best
• performing regions in the world
• High levels of job creation and wealth creation

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Where does Poland fit in?

• Poland has second highest consumption of drugs
• (in terms of volume) in Europe
• The Polish pharmaceutical market was valued (in
• 2003) at 2.9bn with a predicted annual growth
  of
• 13
• The Polish and neighbouring economies are
• growing rapidly
• Opportunities to capitalise on growing markets
• through the use of technology, research and
  lower
• operating costs
• EU accession means more open market and greater
• ease of operation

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Why Krakow?

• Access to technologies and knowledge on which
• new products are based
• World class university faculties 37
  specialised
• hospital clinics
• 32 universities and colleges in the Malopolska
• region
• Skilled and adaptable human resources (gt 10,000
• undergraduates, gt 400 professors doctores
• habilitati gt 1,000 PhD students in life
  science
• alone)
• Established companies in life science sector
• Support of advanced physical infrastructure
• Central European location

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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World class research expertise in Krakow

• Biotechnology
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Animal production
• Computer science
• Food technology

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Earth science
• Public health
• Bioinformatics

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Rationale behind the Krakow Life Science Cluster

• To make full use of the research output and
• support infrastructure of Krakow
• To fill a gap in the life science / technology
  sector
• in central and eastern Europe
• Provide financially attractive opportunities for
• investors whilst creating employment and wealth
• in the Krakow region
• To utilize facilities and human resources ideal
  for
• research outsourcing for large companies
• High potential for spin-offs from university
• research

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Life Science Park - first steps -

• The Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation (JCI) has
  secured 12mln of EU funds to build a new Life
  Science Park and Incubator at the Jagiellonian
  campus
• State-of-the-art laboratories as well as office
  space for 17-25 companies, conference halls,
  meeting spaces and catering facilities
• Will play a central role in the Krakow Life
  Science Cluster, forming a base for new companies
  and outsourced research
• To be opened at the beginning of 2008

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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CITTRUs role

• To co-ordinate between academia, companies and
  government to ensure long-term vision and
  strategy
• To form alliances between university and
  industry

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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CITTRUs role

• CITTRUs network of associated industries will
• allow it to support new business development at
• all stages
• To function as the central point of contact for
• business and research enquiries
• To market and promote the cluster to the
• public, authorities and industry
• To represent the Krakow Universities

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Requirements for a successful cluster

• High level academic research support
• Active role of established commercial industries
• Effective collaboration
• Investment at all stages
• Specific promotion and marketing
• General promotion of benefits of life science
• industry to public and authorities
• Effective communication links between cluster
• members
• Experienced business managers
• EU, government, regional and City support

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Stages in development of clusters

• Pre-cluster independent firms industries
• Emerging cluster linkages industry
  concentration
• Expanding cluster / growing linkages
• High inter-firm linkages critical mass
• Krakow currently between stages 1 and 2
• Momentum gaining through investment and new
  commercial enterprise involvement

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Financial incentives

• Special economic zone benefits e.g. tax
  reduction
• EU grants for Life Science Park Incubator
• EU grants for research infrastructure
• 50 reduced loans for innovative projects
  (Regional Authority)
• On behalf of investing companies the Krakow City
  Authority will
• Improve transport access, road network quality
  and organise the terrain of the development
  location
• Provide support for employment programmes
• Undertake measures to enhance safety and security

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Some Cluster Members

• Jagiellonian Centre for Innovation
• Jagiellonian University
• BioCentrum
• Biospekt
• Diagnostika
• Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow
• Centre of Oncology, Krakow
• John Paul II Hospital
• University Hospital, Krakow
• Agricultural University of Krakow

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Cluster Partners

• European Commission
• Polish Ministry of Health
• Polish Ministry of Education and Research
• Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PAIIZ)
• Polish Agency for Industry Development
• Polish Agency for Entrepreneurship
• Regional Government
• City of Krakow
• Venture Capitalists
• Legal firms

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Next steps.

• Attract more established companies
• Foster more spin-off companies from regional
• universities
• Bringing together of compatible sectors /
  partners
• Promotion to increase international awareness
• Completing and populating Life Science Park and
• Incubator
• Development of IPR regulations (to manage
• relationship between University industry)
• Tailor-made visits for industry to showcase
• opportunities for business collaboration

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Participation

• We invite you to join
• the Krakow Life Science Cluster
• CITTRU can help you at all stages, from initial
• networking and assessment through development
• of formal agreements
• The Krakow Life Science Cluster has enormous
• potential, has high level support and
  investment,
• and can provide your organisation with state
  of
• the art facilities, excellent human resources
  and
• business support right at the heart of Europe

Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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CITTRU tomorrow and later
Life Science Krakow concept development Complet
ing process for Intellectual Property Rights
regulation Guided researchers re European funds
for innovations Innovative Database
promotional campaign Academical entrepreneurship
- advisory services for young researchers Develop
ment of communications platform Science ?
Business and many, many more
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Schedule for April
Debate on Universitys policy on intellectual
property protection April 27th 28th, Seminar
Intellectual Property Strategies in Bioscience
organised in the frame of ScanBalt Intellectual
Property Knowledge Network project
Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl
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Jagiellonian University in Krakow Centre for
Innovation, Technology Transfer and University
Development e-mail cittru_at_uj.edu.pl,
www.cittru.uj.edu.pl