Analysis of Invention Education Center operations based on input and output resource correlation analysis

This study analyzed the overall operation status of invention education centers, including the specific and detailed elements that make up invention education centers, in order to derive measures to improve the operation of invention education centers in a situation where it is necessary to seek changes in the role and operation of invention education centers. The analysis was based on inputs such as facilities (type, area), manpower (dedicated, auxiliary), and matching budget, and outputs such as training personnel, training targets, training programs, training forms, intellectual property rights, external activities, and publication of textbooks. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, most of the invention education centers do not meet the invention education center facility standards, some are operating without facilities, and the area is limited. The cross-analysis showed that facilities are related to the diversity of operations and education types by education level. To solve these problems, it is necessary to identify centers that do not meet the facility type and area standards and provide practical support measures in stages. Second, there are currently invention education centers that operate without dedicated staff and support staff, which needs to be supported. In particular, the presence of dedicated staff was found to be related to the diversity of training targets and the number of trainees, while the presence of assistants was found to be related to the filing of intellectual property applications, publication of textbooks, participation in competitions, and diversity of training forms. Third, some invention education centers do not receive local government matching funds, and there is a wide disparity in local government matching funds among centers. The local government matching budget is related to the diversity of training targets, IP applications, and the number of trainees. It is necessary to strengthen the cooperation system between the government and local governments, as securing local government funding for invention education centers can ensure the stable operation of invention education centers.