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"Sharing the Start-Up Experience" - an entrepreneur training workshop for Young Scientists and Engineers

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Location

VENUE:

Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities

ADDRESS:

Albert Einstein Square

ZIP CODE:

P.O. Box 4040

CITY:

Jerusalem

“Sharing the Start-up Experience” is intended for Global Young Academy (GYA) Members and other outstanding early career scientists and engineers working in Asia who have already been awarded their PhD degrees and are interested in acquiring innovation skills and making a contribution to the economies of their countries.

The objectives of the workshop are:

• To learn from researchers who have successfully initiated new technological ventures the various ways that this can be accomplished
• To emphasize the importance of start-up ventures as a means of improving local economies and connecting science with society
• To share experiences making the transition from bench to business
• To establish a cadre of young entrepreneurs in Asia.

Applications from GYA Members and Nominations by National Academies are due by 1 July 2013. See Announcement for more information on the application process.

The workshop is hosted by the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanties and is sponsored by IAP, AASSA and the GYA.

CONTACT PERSON

Mr. Bob Lapidot, Director, International Division, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
boblap@academy.ac.il