출연연 지역조직 공동장비 활용 활성화 전략에 관한 연구 : KIST 전북 복합소재기술연구소 공동장비 활용 수요조사 및 장비라이센스 제도 도입 사례 등을 중심으로 = Strategies for Promoting the Utilization of Shared Research Equipment in Regional Branches of Government-Funded Research Institutes : A Case Study of Demand Analysis and Equipment Licensing System at the KIST Jeonbuk Institute of Advanced Composite Mater

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study empirically analyzes how regional branches of government-funded research institutes can serve as coordinators of regional innovation by effectively linking and utilizing their advanced research equipment in collaboration with local industries. Focusing on the case of the KIST Jeonbuk Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, the study investigates the actual status and improvement needs of shared equipment utilization based on a 2020 equipment demand survey and presents corresponding policy and institutional strategies.
The survey targeted 258 companies out of approximately 2,000 in the Jeonbuk region, with a final sample of 92 companies responding. Most respondents indicated that they utilize KIST Jeonbuk’s equipment for product development and testing/analysis purposes. However, challenges such as geographic distance, long waiting times, and complex usage procedures were identified as major barriers. In response, the institute introduced improvements including a revised discount policy, expanded training programs, and the implementation of an equipment utilization license system.
In particular, the "Equipment Utilization License Program" allows external users to directly operate research equipment upon completion of designated training and passing an evaluation. This system also offers up to 70% discounts on usage fees, contributing to a significant increase in equipment utilization rates and a more than fourfold increase in service revenue.
In conclusion, the case of KIST Jeonbuk serves as an integrated regional support model that combines equipment demand surveys, a new discount system, training programs, and licensing schemes. It offers valuable policy implications for nationwide initiatives such as the Ministry of Science and ICT’s “UNI-CORE” university–institute collaboration platform. This empirical case demonstrates the potential of regional branches of government-funded institutes to act as practical coordinators of regional innovation, ultimately contributing to balanced national development strategies.