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Sustainable Partner: HCST

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Support to Research & Technological Development & Innovation Initiatives and Strategies in Jordan
Support to Research & Technological Development & Innovation Initiatives and Strategies in Jordan

1) The HCST was established in 1987 to build Jordan's national science and technology base and direct R&D towards national development priorities. 2) The HCST's main activities include setting R&D priorities for Jordan, international S&T cooperation agreements, and coordinating Jordan's participation in the EU framework programs. 3) Through its EU-JordanNet project, the HCST aims to enhance Jordanian-European S&T partnerships by providing FP7 training workshops, brokering collaborations, and supporting Jordanian researchers.

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Session (1): Sustainable Partner: HCST Raghda Zaid
About HCST HCST was Established in 1987 to build a national S&T base to assist socio-economic development in the Kingdom through increasing awareness of the significance of R&D, providing the necessary funding for such activities and directing it towards national developmental priorities. The Council was also entrusted with the establishment of specialized scientific centers, where appropriate, and represents the Kingdom at regional and international S&T activities.
Main Activities Science & Technology Policy, Strategy &Programs (2012 – 2016) Setting R&D Priorities in Jordan in the next 10 years. The HCST is signatory to many S&T cooperation agreements with international entities.
UK France Germany USA Tunisia Brazil Egypt Pakistan Japan Worldwide Cooperation International Cooperation ooperation with the European Union
Cooperation with the European Union HCST established Jordan’s Information Point on 2005 with the objective of increasing the participation of Jordanian researchers in EU RTD programs. The HCST is the coordinator of the S&T Cooperation Agreement that was signed in Nov 2009 between the European Commuinty and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
List of EU-Funded Projects-HCST is a partner
HCST Achievements through SRTD Missions inside Jordan Training the liaison officers in FP7 proposal preparation, consortium formation, contracting and finance, proposal evaluation, project coordination . "Train the trainers" concept was adopted and the liaison officers on turn conducted awareness events about FP7 programme in their institutions.
HCST Achievements through SRTD Specific thematic workshops to the researchers ICT, Environment, Energy , NMP & KBBE Over 900 researchers participated in workshops, conferences and internships Regional FP7 coordination workshop (12-14/12/2010)
HCST Achievements through SRTD Missions outside Jordan Internships to the liaison officers in Europe Networking events (e.g research connection conference and brokerage days) Conferences (Europabio, Biotech, ICT2010) Consortium meetings for researchers preparing proposals under FP7.
Jordan’s Participation in FPs
Institutions in FPs
Jordan’s Participation in FP7 71% of the proposals have been submitted by the focal points
Lessons learnt (2) Building on the results of the previous project (EuroMEDANET & POMEDAccess) Linking with other ongoing projects and networks Unifying the databases and linking them to CORDIS Training (needs of the target groups weaknesses, practical rather than theoretical) One to one meetings with EU partners
Way Forward Thematic National Contact Points (NCPs) were identified and will work jointly with the HCST in disseminating information about EU RTD Energy & NMP NCPs : National R&D centre KBBE NCP : NACRE Environment NCP : EMARCU Health NCP : KHCC ICT NCP : NITC
 
EU-JORDANNET Enhancement of Jordan-European S&T Partnerships 36 Months (Starting Dec 2009) Four Jordanian and Two European Partners (HCST, RSS, PSUT, JEDCO, ITConsult, AUF)
EU-JORDANNET 12/12/10 Workshops for the network of FP7 on technical , Administrative and Financial Aspects of FP7 Brokerage days in Jordan Sending Jordanian researchers to Europe Fostering impact of S&T Cooperation between Jordan & Europe
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Sustainable Partner: HCST

  • 1. Session (1): Sustainable Partner: HCST Raghda Zaid
  • 2. About HCST HCST was Established in 1987 to build a national S&T base to assist socio-economic development in the Kingdom through increasing awareness of the significance of R&D, providing the necessary funding for such activities and directing it towards national developmental priorities. The Council was also entrusted with the establishment of specialized scientific centers, where appropriate, and represents the Kingdom at regional and international S&T activities.
  • 3. Main Activities Science & Technology Policy, Strategy &Programs (2012 – 2016) Setting R&D Priorities in Jordan in the next 10 years. The HCST is signatory to many S&T cooperation agreements with international entities.
  • 4. UK France Germany USA Tunisia Brazil Egypt Pakistan Japan Worldwide Cooperation International Cooperation ooperation with the European Union
  • 5. Cooperation with the European Union HCST established Jordan’s Information Point on 2005 with the objective of increasing the participation of Jordanian researchers in EU RTD programs. The HCST is the coordinator of the S&T Cooperation Agreement that was signed in Nov 2009 between the European Commuinty and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
  • 6. List of EU-Funded Projects-HCST is a partner
  • 7. HCST Achievements through SRTD Missions inside Jordan Training the liaison officers in FP7 proposal preparation, consortium formation, contracting and finance, proposal evaluation, project coordination . "Train the trainers" concept was adopted and the liaison officers on turn conducted awareness events about FP7 programme in their institutions.
  • 8. HCST Achievements through SRTD Specific thematic workshops to the researchers ICT, Environment, Energy , NMP & KBBE Over 900 researchers participated in workshops, conferences and internships Regional FP7 coordination workshop (12-14/12/2010)
  • 9. HCST Achievements through SRTD Missions outside Jordan Internships to the liaison officers in Europe Networking events (e.g research connection conference and brokerage days) Conferences (Europabio, Biotech, ICT2010) Consortium meetings for researchers preparing proposals under FP7.
  • 12. Jordan’s Participation in FP7 71% of the proposals have been submitted by the focal points
  • 13. Lessons learnt (2) Building on the results of the previous project (EuroMEDANET & POMEDAccess) Linking with other ongoing projects and networks Unifying the databases and linking them to CORDIS Training (needs of the target groups weaknesses, practical rather than theoretical) One to one meetings with EU partners
  • 14. Way Forward Thematic National Contact Points (NCPs) were identified and will work jointly with the HCST in disseminating information about EU RTD Energy & NMP NCPs : National R&D centre KBBE NCP : NACRE Environment NCP : EMARCU Health NCP : KHCC ICT NCP : NITC
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  • 16. EU-JORDANNET Enhancement of Jordan-European S&T Partnerships 36 Months (Starting Dec 2009) Four Jordanian and Two European Partners (HCST, RSS, PSUT, JEDCO, ITConsult, AUF)
  • 17. EU-JORDANNET 12/12/10 Workshops for the network of FP7 on technical , Administrative and Financial Aspects of FP7 Brokerage days in Jordan Sending Jordanian researchers to Europe Fostering impact of S&T Cooperation between Jordan & Europe