http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.2.html The latest Asia/Pacific Regional Network news from iDisc 10 http://www.infodev.org/images/infodev.gif http://www.idisc.net/en/Region.2.html Attended by over 140 Science & Technology students from the Vellore Institute of Technology, India, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp matched aspiring entrepreneurs with representatives of financial institutions, industry, and academia. The aim of the Camp was to prepare students for starting companies that will be competitive in a globalizing knowledge-based industry marketplace. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38822.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:38:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38822.html An initiative of the Colombo Declaration adopted at the conference on "South-South Cooperation for Technology Transfer and Development for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)" held in Sri Lanka in August 2008, this newsletter aims to provide information about available technologies, experts, and technical requirements in developing countries. Access the first edition of the SME Technology Transfer Newsletter here! http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38818.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:46:42 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38818.html The contest was organized within the framework of the EurOffice Project, where 80 Science Parks from Europe and the rest of world have partnered for creating a set of new venture incubation practices in globalization. The project is partly funded by the European Commission to promote dynamic international networking opportunities and to open international markets for small innovative firms, start-ups and SMEs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38813.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:49:51 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38813.html infoDev, in cooperation with the Global ICT Department (GICT) of the World Bank Group, has commissioned a global best practice study on IT Parks which draws on the experience of several countries and leverages infoDev’s global network of business incubators, which in many instances are housed within IT Parks. The study provides a synthesis of best practices and lessons learned (both from success and failure) and supports governments in developing and transition economies in designing and promoting such projects. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38803.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:19:42 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38803.html Proposals were submitted in response to the Call for Proposals under the Korean Turst Fund for ICT for Development. The Korean Trust Fund finances projects chosen followig a competitive selection process of proposals received from operational units for the World Bank. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38812.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:56:58 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38812.html The Shanghai International Technology Transfer Network (SITTNet) aims at integrating company resources dealing with international technology transfer, strengthening linkages among universities, institutions and enterprises, promoting the effective flow of science & technology information and resources, as well as accelerating business cooperation and high-tech product foreign trade with China. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38801.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:14:13 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38801.html The 13th AABI General Assembly will be held in Seoul, Korea from Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2008. AABI General Assemblies provide an excellent opportunity to network with the leading business incubation professionals and organizations in Asia. The 13th Assembly is organized by Korea Business Incubation Association (KOBIA) and sponsored by the Korean Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA). http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38800.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:29:36 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38800.html The journal is an initiative of the Asian Association of Business Incubators, sponsored by KOBIA the Korean Business Incubation Association. It aims to establish channels of communication and to disseminate knowledge between policy makers, experts and professionals working in universities, government departments, research institutions, as well as industry and related business. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38798.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:54:48 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38798.html The International Conference on "South-South Cooperation for Technology Transfer and Development for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)", jointly organised by the National Science Foundation and the National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka and the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) was held from 18-22 August 2008. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38796.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:30:59 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38796.html infoDev today announced a partnership with Brazil to explore ICT-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship as tools for sustainable development. The objective of this partnership is to explore the role of ICT, innovation and small business entrepreneurship as engines of economic growth and social empowerment and inclusion. As part of this partnership, Brazil will host the 3rd infoDev Global Forum on Business Incubation in May 2009. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38788.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:41:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38788.html More than $4 million was awarded in seed money to 22 innovative agricultural projects at the end of the 2008 Development Marketplace, a competitive grant program organized by the World Bank to fund innovation in development. infoDev is pleased to announce that a member of its Global Network of Business Incubators was awarded for its Mini Cold Storage Ventures project. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38792.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:45:00 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38792.html The 2nd Annual Base of the Pyramid (BoP) Narrative Competition 2008 is now accepting submissions for its short essay competition on initiatives developed to overcome challenges in low-income communities. infoDev encourages its Global Network of Business Incubators to participate! http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38791.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:11:36 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38791.html A key finding from infoDev's Incubator Initiative and our country work on growth and competitiveness is that there is little available financing for technology entrepreneurs. This study assesses the current efforts by multilateral institutions and investors to address the financing needs of ICT and ICT-enabled SMEs in developing countries, and identifies the key challenges and constraints to meeting these needs. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38769.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:16:24 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38769.html Proposals were submitted in response to RFP "Promoting ICT-enabled Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries through Business Incubation". http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38770.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:33:04 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38770.html The Asia Pacific Conference on Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship was successfully held on 11-12 June 2008 at Nikko Hotel and Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. This event was organized by the National Incubator Network Association, Malaysia (NINA) and the Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI) in conjunction with 12th AABI General Assembly. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38756.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:44:50 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38756.html infoDev is currently looking for two consultants to join the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team Business Incubator Initiative: a Regional Facilitator for Africa and a Regional Facilitator for Asia. The application deadline for these positions is August 1, 2008. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38757.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:24:50 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38757.html Tiruchirappalli Regional Engineering College - Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (TREC-STEP) from India has been selected as a finalist among 100 candidates for the DM2008 awards. 1,768 proposals were submitted for this year's competition. TREC-STEP has been a member of infoDev's Global Network of Business Incubators since 2004. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38741.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:32:20 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38741.html Taking place in Kuala Lumpur, the conference will give participants the opportunity to expand their business opportunities, as well as increase their understanding on the Incubator Movement and Business Opportunities in Asia Pacific. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38706.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:32:14 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38706.html The Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic, the first women-focused business incubator in the country, was opened in Kyrgyzstan in 2004. Since then, the incubator has organized several events to bring together important thinkers and change agents who contribute to the social and economic development of Kyrgystan and the region. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38702.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:50:57 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38702.html An opportunity to become a member of a virtual think-tank on business incubation working groups on Women, Youth, and High Growth. Make sure to submit a proposal by April 15th, or become a general member by contacting one of the infoDev focal points. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38691.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:50:15 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38691.html The Applied Research and Communications Fund of Bulgaria and the Center for Research and Consulting on Management at Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam won a research project on the topic of knowledge transfer, innovation and R&D, awarded by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38621.html Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:35:18 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38621.html Innovation is not the preserve of the educated and wealthy, but is thriving in poor communities in India, China and Brazil. The Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) met in Tianjin on this issue. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38598.html Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:20:56 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38598.html Out of 119 entries in the award, nine finalists have been chosen by the jury. CRC-TOPIC is under the Education category, with its National Network of E-learning Centers in 64 provinces of Vietnam. The winners will be announced during the GK III conference in Kuala Lumpur, December 10-13. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38556.html Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:10:46 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38556.html The “Asian and the Pacific Incubator Conference (AAPIC) 2007” is being jointly organized by the Information for Development Program (infoDev) of the World Bank and the CRC-TOPIC Business Incubator (Hanoi University of Technology). Over 200 experts and stakeholders from 38 countries in the region participated in the conference. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38534.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:14:40 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38534.html Summary of the Executive Forum for "Business Incubation as an Effective Tool for Economic Development" held on 22nd June 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38507.html Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:49:26 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38507.html http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38508.html Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:09:43 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38508.html Vellore Institute of Technology, Technology Business Incaubtor (VIT-TBI), an infoDev grantee, organized an International conference on Business Incubation with the support of infoDev and Department of Science and Technology, Govt.of India in Vellore. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38472.html Sat, 26 May 2007 04:25:20 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38472.html The Asian Association of Business Incubators has come to a cooperation agreement with infoDev, and will publish the Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38455.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:21:12 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38455.html The Honourable President of India, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on the ocassion of Fourth National Biennial Grassroots Innovations and Traditional Knowledge Awards held on February 12, 2007 at New Delhi recognised the importance of grass roots innovation and the work of the infoDev grantee SRISTI. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38446.html Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:00:12 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38446.html During the 2nd Global Forum on Business Incubation in Hyderabad, India, the Asia regional network of business incubators and innovators developed an action plan for its activities over the coming year. http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38404.html Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:42:48 GMT http://www.idisc.net/en/Article.38404.html