Goal 3.3

PROMOTE PUNE AS A CENTRE FOR INNOVATION

  • Action 3.3.1 Create pathways for transfer of knowledge and technology between industries, research institutions and universities
  • Action 3.3.2 Promote central data gathering and dissemination through open-data platforms to ensure ease of access of data for research
  • Action 3.3.3 Nurture entrepreneurship in emerging sectors that take advantage of Pune’s strengths in engineering, manufacturing, arts & culture, and high skilled labour

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Action 3.3.1 Create pathways for transfer of knowledge and technology between industries, research institutions and universities

Lead: MCCIA

Research and innovation is important but ultimately holds its highest value when it is shared and flows freely between institutions where it can be practically used. In many cities, this means creating better and stronger connections between industry, researchers, and universities. These institutions can be complementary but their different styles, goals, and personnel can be barriers for effective collaboration and for allowing businesses and individuals to translate new research into new products and services. There need to be the right incentives and mechanisms for such collaboration to take place.

  • 3.3.1.1 Innovation Vouchers Programme funded by CSR to provide SMEs with non-repayable grants to avail innovation support services by universities (e.g., of policy used in Hungary).

Action 3.3.2 Promote central data gathering and dissemination through open-data platforms to ensure ease of access of data for research

Lead: PMC + TATA Trust

Open and ready access to high quality data and a granular level is crucial to spurring critical research. There are many sources and types of data but often these are currently difficult to find and collate and are in many different places. An open data platform that can provide one-stop access to various data (e.g., socio-economic, geo-spatial) and also conduct some basic analysis itself would help in providing a strong base for researchers now and in the future.

  • 3.3.2.1 Address human and institutional dimensions of open data provision and utilization for governance and service improvement.
  • 3.3.2.2 Pune Data Observatory-review and improve the open data portal and quality of data.

Action 3.3.3 Nurture entrepreneurship in emerging sectors that take advantage of Pune’s strengths in engineering, manufacturing, arts & culture, and high skilled labour

Lead: MCCIA

Nurture entrepreneurship by influencing mind-sets & improving safety nets while also strengthening the ecosystem in Pune with improved access to funding, mentorship, and on-boarding dynamic champions to lead innovation.

  • 3.3.3.1 Start-up Subsidy Scheme
  • 3.3.3.2 Pune Ideas Factory Foundation

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