Abu Dhabi:University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center to be launched soon

July 18, 2010. Provided by: Larisa Brovarska

The Abu Dhabi University has officially announced the launch of the "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center", that will consist of three components: • Proof of concept center: to attract senior students and graduates in addition to faculty members interested to commercialize their technical projects or researches. The center also will offer a training and mentoring program for all potential s... more

Uzbekistan:Business Incubators contribute to economic Succes

July 17, 2010. Provided by: Larisa Brovarska

After gaining independence, Uzbekistan has chosen its own path of development. A great contribution to the dynamic development of the country is made by new high-tech industries like automotive, oil Motive, oil and gas, chemical, and electrical. Exports are exceeding USD 11.771 billion with more than 70 percent of products being with high added,value. At the same time, the social sector every ye... more

MedVentures to identify the Top 100 Start-up companies

July 16, 2010. Provided by: Larisa Brovarska

Invest in Med is launching MedVentures 2010, a competition targeting the top 100 innovative start-ups in Mediterra-nean partner countries. This EU funded initiative has the objective to highlight and support the best start-up businesses. The competition, developed with more than 30 innovation, business and investment networks in the Mediterranean, is the first step towards the creation of a regi... more

Mexico:Award 2009 for the ITESCO incubator

July 16, 2010. Provided by: Larisa Brovarska

The incubator PROGINNT of ITESO is an organization that incubates new companies; preferably high-tech project operates with public and private funds. The technical areas of expertise are software development, electronic design, and biotechnology, food processing and recycling. PROGINNT since inception in 2004 the incubator has supported more than 45 technology companies in the region, of which o... more

Nicaragua:University Entrepreneurship Programs exchange Experiences

July 16, 2010. Provided by: Larisa Brovarska

With the Conference "Nicaragua Innova" held early July in Managua, Nicaragua, the university entrepreneurship programs of the country provided information about their experiences and discussed activities for the near future. Not only Nicaraguan universities presented, but also ministries and governmental organizations as well as the private sector represented by the Chambers. Participation of spe... more