However, in a sense, it makes sense for the country to do this.
"As for how to do it specifically."
Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case.
The old man asked: "New form?"
However, Lu Zhou was not very interested in these things that had nothing to do with research.
Rather than the research on controllable fusion itself, Lu Zhou hopes that through this large-scale scientific research project, something other than the results themselves can be left behind.
"Through this industry-research consortium, we can focus on the research of medium- and long-term scientific research projects in energy, aerospace, information industries, etc., so that funds can be allocated to 'useful projects' as much as possible. At the same time, we can allow social capital and R&D units with suitable qualifications to Get involved as well, not just those within the system.”
If it turns out to be a scam, it doesn't really matter.
Learn this thing.
The old man said thoughtfully: "For example?"
The STAR-2 demonstration reactor project is a huge scientific research project. In order to coordinate scientific research resources among various research institutions, a huge supporting management organization is also necessary.
"Yes," Lu Zhou nodded, "Can I tell you what I think?"
Regarding the future of the STAR-2 demonstration reactor project team, the country also needs to refer to his opinions as the general manager of the project.
"You decide."
Rather than letting these talents go to waste, it is better to let them use their remaining energy on this pilot project.
“For example, we can build on the industry-research cooperation experience left over from the STAR-2 demonstration reactor project and refer to the operating models of the Max Planck Society and the Helmholtz Association to transform this huge scientific research organization into a window connecting enterprises and research institutions. .”
The old man: "The management of the demonstration reactor project team is too bloated at present, and the newly established East Asia Electric Power will definitely not be able to take it all. What the nuclear industry means is that these managers can be sent back to their original jobs. If they can't find a unit, they are willing to take over part of it, but I always think it's a pity to disband it like this. Can you see if there is any more suitable arrangement?"
"People from the Nuclear Industry Group and I also suggested the same. We held a meeting and concluded that the demonstration reactor project team should be reorganized to absorb the main technical personnel and part of the management to establish a new nuclear power company. It is operated in an entrepreneurial manner. It is currently tentatively named East Asia Power and is responsible for the construction of supporting facilities for domestic fusion reactor projects and cross-regional power transmission projects in Southeast Asia and Central Asia."
The commendation conference has come to an end, which can be regarded as the fulfillment of a wish in the hearts of all the scientific researchers who have spent their youth and blood on controllable fusion.
However, now that the entire demonstration reactor project has been completed, there are no such large scientific research projects to support, and there are not so many departments and projects to coordinate. The remaining management seems a bit bloated and redundant.
Tapping his index finger on the armrest of the chair, the old man thought for a while and then spoke.
A huge scientific research project not only cultivates scientific research dogs who charge on the front line, but also cultivates countless management talents.
"Just as you said, establish... the Eastern Industry-Research Consortium! Focus on mid- to long-term issues in R&D projects in the three major industries of aerospace, energy, and information."
If you want to ensure your technological advantage, it is not enough just to lead at the starting line.
Technical advantage itself is a dynamic balancing process.
The old man smiled and said, "Of course, what I want to know is what you think."
After all, the first fusion reactor device has just been built now, and the fusion reactor projects in the south and west have not yet been established. High-level officials have already begun to prepare for "supporting third world brothers."
"The STAR demonstration reactor base has completed its historical mission, and there is little point in continuing to keep it. My suggestion is that the technical staff and some core management personnel are reorganized into a new organization, or integrated into the existing organization. To be responsible for the operation of the fusion reactor."
A question that he had considered a long time ago popped up in his mind.
For him personally, this would make his research somewhat easier.
After all, China has always had a tradition of favoring engineering in the allocation of scientific research funding. They tend to spend more money on engineering projects than on science studies.
If these talents are dispersed and sent back to their original work units, it will be wasted to a large extent.
"You mean to use the remaining management talents to create a Chinese version of the Max Planck Society?"
Just hearing this name, it seems that the country’s ambitions are not small...
Anyway, most of those talents would be wasted even if they were sent back to their original units. He also agreed with what Lu Zhou said.
"I think what you said makes sense. You can definitely give it a try."
After thinking for a long time, Lu Zhou's heart suddenly moved slightly.
Compared to others, in addition to a Lingyun Medal, Lu Zhou also got an hour of time to perform.
Of course, what you learn is not just knowledge. Of course, you also need to learn good experience.
"It's a pity to disband like this..." Lu Zhou nodded in agreement and said with some emotion.
After listening to the question asked by the great elder, Lu Zhou thought for a moment and then spoke.
The issue of the conversion rate of scientific research results is only one of them. There are also other issues related to scientific research efficiency and other aspects.
What's more, these people have been away from their original units for so long, and their vacant positions have long been taken away. Even if you transfer back to your original unit, you may not be able to find your own position.
The old man nodded and expressed his understanding.
It would be better to say that when he was studying in Germany, he expressed this plan.
What's more, with the precedent of Jinling Institute for Advanced Study ahead of him, he also believed that Lu Zhou could handle this matter well.
Lu Zhou nodded: "Exactly."
Lu Zhou: “For example, the POF funding model of the Helmholtz Association, or the Max Planck Society’s open cooperation network between enterprises and R&D institutions. In my opinion, these are all helpful in improving the transformation rate of scientific research results in a research system. . And the conversion rate of scientific research results is exactly what we lack."
After saying that, the old man stood up.
East Asia Power.
Lu Zhou: "I have been visiting Germany for a period of time. I think they have a lot to learn from in terms of the management of scientific research projects. Especially when it comes to the medium and long-term major strategic issues facing society, science and industry. On the operation mode of scientific research projects.”
China's investment in scientific research is definitely not weak. It even ranks second in the world according to the OECD purchasing power parity value, second only to the United States.
"We don't need to learn from all the German experience, but we can definitely learn from the good parts."
However, compared with the huge financial investment, the performance of Chinese research institutions on the issue of conversion rate of scientific research results is still somewhat unsatisfactory.
"Instead of sending these people back to their original workplaces, it's better to retain them in a new form."
Lu Zhou smiled sheepishly and said nothing.
If it succeeds, that would be a good thing.
After all, the most indispensable thing for public institutions is talents in this field. One thing can be split in half and assigned to four people to manage. This is also one of the reasons why state-owned enterprises are inefficient in daily operations.
Having fun alone is not as good as having fun with others. Playing by yourself behind closed doors is far worse than having a group of younger friends playing together. The market competitiveness of the entire East Asia region has improved, China's influence in the region has increased, and the RMB's position in the global market will also rise with the tide...
Lu Zhou was also slightly surprised.
It seems right if you understand it this way.
Just as the Manhattan Project brought to the United States not only the atomic bomb itself, but also a series of more valuable national laboratories such as Argonne and Brookhaven that are strong in medium and long-term scientific research projects.
Looking at Lu Zhou, the old man smiled and said, "You went on a study tour, and you brought back all the good things from outside."
After listening to Lu Zhou's suggestion, the old man thought about it seriously for a long time.