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S4B: Science 4 Business Initiative
It’s a new idea in Georgia
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S4B: Science 4 Business Initiative Its a new idea in Georgia 1 Globally Competitive Georgia: Is It a Dream or a Work in Progress? 2 Can Georgia Compete in the Can Georgia Compete in the Global Race of Knowledge- - Global Race of
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S4B: Science 4 Business Initiative
It’s a new idea in Georgia
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Globally Competitive Georgia: Is It a Dream or a Work in Progress?
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Can Georgia Compete in the Can Georgia Compete in the Global Race of Knowledge Global Race of Knowledge-
Based Economies?
From M. Hinoul, Belgium
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European Regions of Regions of Knowledge Knowledge Economies Economies
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Asian Knowledge Economy Regions
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Georgia must be on these maps
Should you be on this map is no longer a question – You must be on the map! The longer you wait, the harder it gets!
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You are doing excellent science in Georgia, but what happens with it?
companies, nor foreign companies.
marketplace.
grants.
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The rest of the world doesn’t know about Georgian science and technology, and has little interest in it.
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This is excellent, but it’s not enough!
scientific and technological leader.
getting it right. I believe it needs to be corrected.
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S4B: Stimulating Georgian Science and Innovation Through Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship
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Some Determined Georgian Scientists and Engineers
Ilia Vekua (1907 - 1977), distinguished mathematician
SV Durmishidze (1910-1989)
SV Durmishidze Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
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Ivane Javakhishvili (1876-1940) Influential historian
the Georgian Nation Founder and Rector of Tbilisi State University (1918-1926)
Revaz Dogonadze (1931-1985), Founder of Quantum
Electrochemistry, Doctor of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Quantum-mechanical theory of kinetics of atomic- molecular transformations and chemical, electrochemical and biochemical processes in polar liquids.
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Giorgi Dvali, (b. 1964), Physicist, High energy
physics, and Cosmology. Max Planck Institute Humboldt Professorship (2008) Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munchen Professor at New York University Abdus Salam Center for Theoretical Physics, Italy CERN, Geneva Large Hadron Collider Renowned in Astro-particle physics Studies Origin and Structure of the Universe Quantum gravity, Large extra dimensions, Black Holes, Cosmological Constant
NY City's Mayor's Award, Excellence in Science (2000) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellowship David and Lucile Packard Foundation's Packard Fellowship
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S4B: Science 4 Business Initiative
S4B Initiative Universities & Institutes
Managed Activities & Training CTCO’s Promotional Materials Exhibitions Licensing Incubating Spin-Off Companies R&D Partner Contracts Developing Strategic Vision & Mission for Growth Grants
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What is a CTCO?
CTCO: Chief Technology Commercialization Officer Create Technology Transfer Offices at Universities and Institutes
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Growth Model for Institutes and Universities
R&D Outsourcing Spin-off Companies
Strategic Growth Model
Institute today
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A unique program for training future Ukrainian Technology Managers and Technology Transfer Brokers to strengthen the economic growth of the country through partnering with businesses by R&D developed at Ukrainian universities and scientific institutes .
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Let’s look at R&D funding in Georgia and in western countries.
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Where does money come from for R&D in Georgia?
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Where does money come from for R&D in Georgia?
Georgian Government 80% Other 20%
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Where does money come from for R&D in western countries?
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Where does money come from for R&D in western countries?
Private Sector 80% Gov’t 20%
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Which side would you rather be on? Gov’t
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Which side would you rather be on? Private Sector Gov’t
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Show the world, what you can do here!
With Georgian Technologies!
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I believe, that a better future for Georgia is possible, and Georgia can become a Globally competitive country!
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Promote Yourself!
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S4B: Science 4 Business Initiative
Strategic Development of Institutes, Universities and Technical Organizations Developing Knowledge Exchange as a Basis for Growth