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Enhancing Gender Equity in ICT Research and Innovation

This paper presents an analysis of the current gender disparity in the ICT sector, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in research and innovation. It discusses the foundational role of basic education in fostering interest in math and science among girls, the importance of mentorship programs for women in ICT, and the necessity for universities to increase the percentage of women pursuing Master’s and PhD degrees. The paper advocates for collective efforts, including community support and national strategies, to unleash the full potential of women in the ICT industry.

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Enhancing Gender Equity in ICT Research and Innovation

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  1. The Research & Innovation Perspective (in ICT) The Added Value of the Gender DimensionDr. Joachim Schaper, VP AGT Research

  2. Setting the Scene: • Engineering and management capacities for ICT Industry is below the market needs • Share of Women in Research and Innovation for ICT is low compared to potential • Basic Education provides the ground work (Math. and Sciences need to be reemphasized) • To few women develop their educational career thru university and polytechnic institutes towards a Master or PhD

  3. Unleashing the Potential • Women should support women • Special support programs in ICT R&D (e.g. mentoring of academic development by senior management in industry – such as Software Campus in Germany) • Mandatory KPI for universities to increase % of women in Master and PhD studies (create an incentive system for the universities)

  4. Unleashing the Potential (cont.) • Build management communities in Industry to support Women in ICT (e.g. from „girls day“ to PhD awards) • Develop a European Strategy build on national initiatives (make it a political imperative and reflect it within the FP8)

  5. Thank You for Your Attention!

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