to meet local needs; 6. Incentivize the training of highly qualified Mozambicans who are specialized in producing and using technological information and who are specialized, in particular, in drawing up patents. 66 STRATEGIC AREA IV: INNOVATION AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS Goals for 2012 Results anticipated by 2012 Strategic Goal 9 Provide support and scientific and technical assistance to innovators Technical assistance for innovators with marketing the results of their creative efforts, in particular in drafting contracts for the transfer of technology, and negotiating these contracts. SHORT TERM Actions 1. Incentives for creating associations of innovators which will be able to watch over the interests of their members; 2. Introducing structures and mechanisms to support local innovators in the acquisition, protection, management and marketing of intellectual property rights; 3. Training and information activities for innovators on the strategic importance of intellectual property in promoting creativity; 4. Introducing mechanisms for linking with the production sector to develop prototypes and test and implement the products of innovation; 5. Incentives for creating circles of interest at the local level, which will provide working conditions (with their own tools) and pool expertise in such a way as to promote innovative capacity and the transfer of knowledge to the younger generation; 6. Fairs, exhibitions and prizes for local innovators prioritizing simple solutions that solve the problems faced by local communities.