International Network of over 150 Experts from Research, Politics and Industry Formation of the expert team 2009

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "International Network of over 150 Experts from Research, Politics and Industry Formation of the expert team 2009"

Transcription

1

2 International Network of over 150 Experts from Research, Politics and Industry Formation of the expert team 2009 Aerospace Agencies 16 European Space Agency, British National Space Center, Research Institutes/ Universities 20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Industrial Technology Research Institute, University of Nottigham, Fraunhofer Institutes, University of Armed Forces, Aerospace Industry 25 EADS, Thales, Hispasat, Telespazio s.p.a., ICT Industry 29 T-Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks, Yahoo, Ars Electronica Center, Logica, Transport & Logistics 20 Deutsche Post World Net, DHL Innovation Center, DHL Freight, Regional / Innovation Agencies 24 Czech Space Office, European Center for Space Applications ECSA, Kennisalliantie Zuid-Holland, IHK Reutlingen, Politics 11 Department for Transport (UK), Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C., Queensland Government, Ministère de l Économie, de l Industrie (FR), European GNSS Supervisory Authority, Finance, IPR, Certification 7 TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Taiwan Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, Scott & York Intellectual Property Ltd.,

3 21 Partner Regions in 2010

4 New Partner Regions 2010 Middle East and North Africa MENA Region covering 20 countries with potential market of 100 Million people organised by Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) and supported by EADS Astrium MENA Region Aquitaine/ France promotes start-ups in avionics, aerospace, GNSS, composites, and photonics organised by TOPOS Aquitaine

5 Arab Science and Technology Foundation Establishing ASTF The Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) came into being in the year 2000 upon the recommendation of 425 Arab scientists during the First Scientific Research Outlook (SRO1) held in Sharjah, UAE. About ASTF 1. Scientific and Technology Development Community based, with 50% of its board from Arab Diaspora. 2. A Catalyst, Mediator and Supporter of innovation in S&T, which Complements other Arab S&T entities. 3. Adopts International Standards, and transparency in all its activities. 4. The only independent and Non-Profit making Pan-Arab S&T Organization. ASTF Lines of Activities Where Science & Technology are Key Drivers Towards Sustainable Development Scientific Community Collaborative Research R&D Grant Management Investing In Technology

6 Arab MENA Region and ASTF MOROCCO ALGERIA TUNISIA LIBYA LEBANON PALESTINE EGYPT SYRIA IRAQ JORDAN KSA KUWAIT BAHRAIN UAE QATAR OMAN MAURITANIA YEMEN At the present time, ASTF has Offices in: 1) Sharjah (Grants Program) 2) Baghdad (Scientist Rescue Initiative) 2) Cairo (Extraction of Innovation) 3) Tetwan(EU program) 4) Washington DC (US Diaspora) 5) Amman (Commercialization) SUDAN DJIBOUTI Planned Offices in: 6) Jeddah (Women in S&T) 7) Beirut (Observatory of S&T) 8) Khartoum (Arab African Program) SOMALIA Opened Offices Future Offices Existing Nodes

7 ASTF Core Competencies Access to over 11,000 Scientist, Engineers and Technology Entrepreneurs Solid Track Record in Attracting and Managing Scientific Research Funds Covering a Wide Spectrum of S & T Disciplines Highly Specialized Scientific Community Networks Varity of Innovation Extraction Mechanisms Ability to Develop and Manage Excellence Centres and Virtual Incubators Proven Track Record in Specialized S&T Events Planning and Management Investing in Technology Expertise

8 ASTF Investing In Technology Investing in Technology Forum (Beirut, Jeddah, Manama, Kuwait & Amman) Competitions to Extract Innovation: Technology Business Plan Competitions Made in the Arab World Industrial Business Plan Comp Best of the Year Awards Supporting Technopreneurs: 56 Startups supported 22 received investment 7 Patents/Licensing engagement Filed/obtained Training and assistantship Commercialization of Technology Program IIT Forum Working on Establishment the Arab Seed VC Fund

9 Time Schedule rd 5 th March 2010: International Kick-off conference in line with Galileo Application Days in Belgium/Brussels March - June 2010: Regional kick-offs and workshops 27 th -28 th April 2010: 1 st Global Galileo Industry Conference, Taipeh/ Taiwan 1 st May 2010: Opening of the idea database for the European Satellite Navigation Competition 2010 at 31 st July 2010: Closing of the Database August 2010: September 2010: Evaluation of the Ideas by the regional jury members and the special topic juries International expert meeting to nominate the GALILEO Master 2010 in Madrid/Spain 18 th October 2010: Awards Ceremony at Munich Residence 19 th October 2010: 2 nd Global Galileo Industry Conference (GGIA), Munich

10 Global Partners 2010 Special topic sponsoring partners for ESNC 2010:

11 Global Partners 2010 Special topic sponsoring partners for ESNC 2010: Energy Media Health

12 Special Topic Prizes Objectives The focus of the GSA prize will be on EGNOS, looking for innovative satellite navigation applications that make use of EGNOS signals or services and meet the following criteria: The application should deliver end-to-end functionality to customers using new or existing equipment and systems. Positioning should be a key enabler of the application. GPS + EGNOS should be the primary means of positioning. EGNOS functionality should be used. Prize The winner of the prize will have the opportunity to realise his/her idea at a suitable incubation centre of his/her choice within the EU27 for six months, with the option of an additional six months based on evaluation after the first period.

13 Special Topic Prizes Objectives ESA aims to find new ideas for the commercial use of space technology and launch new businesses in this area in Europe. Prize ESA will award its innovation prize to whoever comes up with the best business idea for using global navigation satellite systems. It is looking for ideas that can be implemented immediately and quickly nurtured into a profitable business with the technical and financial assistance of an ESA Business Incubation Centre. The winner will also receive a cash award of EUR 10,000.

14 Special Topic Prizes Objectives NAVTEQ is looking for developers to submit innovative location-based ideas that work with mobile phones and/or wireless handheld devices using satellite positioning technology and NAVTEQ map data. Prize A 12-month incubation programme that consists of one year of free access to NAVTEQ map data, content, and services incl. coaching, technical and business development support, and web promotions through NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D) A personal technical consultant The opportunity to present the final application to NAVTEQ partners and customers, including leading handset manufacturers, platform and technology providers. The prize is worth in total approximately EUR 75,000.

15 Special Topic Prizes Objectives The ESNC University Challenge not only addresses students and research associates with a background in aerospace and GNSSspecific courses of study but aims at reaching out to any young researcher dealing with areas of potential applications, Prize KIS4SAT will provide 10 days of work with an individual coach Awapatent AB, one of the leading IP-firms in Europe, will provide patent consulting worth EUR 8,000 aiming at filing a patent for the nominated idea. The Universität der Bundeswehr München will sponsor a ticket for the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2011, worth EUR 650 2nd prize: The Universität der Bundeswehr München will provide the first runner-up with a free-of-charge ticket for the ESA International Summer School on GNSS 2011.

16 Market Prospects and Applications Total GNSS Market (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo) The total volume of the GNSS market in 2025 is estimated to comprise 3,1 bn. receivers and a global turnover of 470 bn (GJU ProDDage Study) The main markets (97 % of the turnover) are GNSS-enabled mobile phones and road applications (transport & logistics, automotive) Sectioning of submitted ideas in the ESNC 2009

17 ESNC 2009 Results & Statistics

18 ESNC 2009 Overall Winner

19 ESNC 2008 Overall Winner

20 ESNC 2009 Results & Statistics

21 ESNC 2009 Results & Statistics

22 How to participate Ideas database: 1.Technical aspects describe your idea as accurately and as clearly as possible 2. Commercial aspects market potential, budget, time to market 3. Legal aspects formal project aspects and with the trademark and patent rights

23 How to participate

24 Judging Criteria benefit of the idea advantage of this idea compared to other existing or traditional solutions technological feasibility of this idea significance of the use of GNSS for the realisation of this idea time it would take to implement this idea (time to market) chances of this idea becoming a commercial success ability to patent this idea legal risks involved in this idea investment potential for this idea innovation level of this idea

25 Prizes & Promotion In total prizes worth will be awarded Main Prize The overall winner the GALILEO Master will be chosen from the regional winners and the special topic winners. - grant of EUR 20,000 - chance to enter a 6-months incubation programme in favoured region to realise the awarded idea.

26 Prizes & Promotion Benefits for winners and participants - Access to an international network of over 100 experts from the fields of industry and research - At the Awards Ceremony on 21 st October 2009, the winning ideas are presented before an audience of 450 prominent guests - Media representatives from all over the world will report on the winning ideas - The continued support of the competition s regional management teams will aid participants in sustaining the long-term development of your solution - Access to the ESA technology transfer programme and ESA investment forum - Participation in the FP7 programme

27 Awards Ceremony 2010 Impressions 2009 The overall winner the GALILEO Master will be awarded along with the regional winners and the special topic winners in line with an official state reception with 450 international guests in the prestigious Munich Residenz on 18 October.

Facts & Figures ( )

Facts & Figures ( ) Facts & Figures (2004-2008) Europe s leading network for satellite-based downstream applications with an ever-growing number of - participants & business ideas (from 14 to 300) - international partner

More information

MENA 100 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION. A Regional Marketplace Connecting Entrepreneurs & Finance Edition

MENA 100 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION. A Regional Marketplace Connecting Entrepreneurs & Finance Edition MENA 100 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION A Regional Marketplace Connecting Entrepreneurs & Finance 2010 Edition MENA 100 PARTNERS Islamic Development Bank MENA Centre for Investment Bahrain Development Bank

More information

SME Programs Empowering Young Entrepreneurs, Launching High-Impact Enterprises

SME Programs Empowering Young Entrepreneurs, Launching High-Impact Enterprises SME Programs Empowering Young Entrepreneurs, Launching High-Impact Enterprises Job Creation through Value Creation mincon Conference on Investment and Finance of the ICT Sector in the Arab Region May 9,

More information

European Satellite Navigation Competition

European Satellite Navigation Competition European Satellite Navigation Competition University Challenge Competitors Workshop 2016 www.esnc.eu 1 Key Facts 10,000 participants (since 2004) > 130 partners worldwide > 240 international experts 515

More information

Update on the ESNC - the European Satellite Navigation Competition. Thorsten Rudolph Managing Director Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen

Update on the ESNC - the European Satellite Navigation Competition. Thorsten Rudolph Managing Director Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen Update on the ESNC - the European Satellite Navigation Competition Thorsten Rudolph Managing Director Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen 1 1 Introduction The 3Ps - a strategy for Growing Galileo Patents,

More information

e-infrastructures in the Arab Countries

e-infrastructures in the Arab Countries e-infrastructures in the Arab Countries Knowledge Sharing Across the Mediterranean Dead Sea, Jordan 1-3 March 2009 Yousef Torman Executive Director Jordanian Universities Network National Efforts (Jordan)

More information

What do we need for the promotion of our communities and the transformation into Knowledge Hubs?

What do we need for the promotion of our communities and the transformation into Knowledge Hubs? Workshop on the Enhancement of the Networking Capacities of Knowledge Hubs, UN-ESCWA Cairo- Egypt, 16-18 Feb 2010 Knowledge Networks and Community Development in Public Policies Nabil Eid - Syria nabieid@gmail.com

More information

Nursing And Midwifery In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. Arwa Oweis Regional Adviser For Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Personnel

Nursing And Midwifery In The Eastern Mediterranean Region. Arwa Oweis Regional Adviser For Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Personnel Nursing And Midwifery In The Eastern Mediterranean Region Arwa Oweis Regional Adviser For Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Personnel The WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region Political instability, conflicts

More information

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Enderle Head of System Evolution European GNSS Supervisory Authority

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Enderle Head of System Evolution European GNSS Supervisory Authority Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Enderle Head of System Evolution European GNSS Supervisory Authority Galileo in FP7 International Information Day for the 1st Call & Brokerage Event Darmstadt, Germany 19-20 November

More information

Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the social and economic development in the Arab Region NICOLAS ROUHANA BEIRUT APRIL 9,

Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the social and economic development in the Arab Region NICOLAS ROUHANA BEIRUT APRIL 9, Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the social and economic development in the Arab Region 1 NICOLAS ROUHANA BEIRUT APRIL 9, 10 2013 Introduction Contents Impact of ICT in the Arab Region on Entrepreneurship,

More information

Bringing Investments to GNSS How can the two meet?

Bringing Investments to GNSS How can the two meet? Bringing Investments to GNSS How can the two meet? 1 December, 2010 SpaceTec Capital Partners GmbH Sendlinger Strasse 22 D-80331 Munich Phone: +49 89 45 16 09 80 www.spaceteccapital.com horn@spaceteccapital.com

More information

20,332 Visitors High Officials 100+ Investors 25+ Countries 4,000 sqm+ Exhibition Space April 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20,332 Visitors High Officials 100+ Investors 25+ Countries 4,000 sqm+ Exhibition Space April 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 9-11 April 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Technology for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth 20,332 Visitors 128 Startups 50+ High Officials 100+ Investors 25+ Countries 4,000 sqm+ Exhibition

More information

JUNet & ASREN Update Internet2 Middle East SIG Meeting eage2011 Meeting

JUNet & ASREN Update Internet2 Middle East SIG Meeting eage2011 Meeting JUNet & ASREN Update Internet2 Middle East SIG Meeting eage2011 Meeting Amman, Jordan 12-13 December 2011 Yousef Torman, Executive Director, JUNet National Efforts (Jordan) The Jordanian National Broadband

More information

GIFT-MENA PROGRESS IN 2013 AND THE WAY FORWARD

GIFT-MENA PROGRESS IN 2013 AND THE WAY FORWARD GIFT-MENA PROGRESS IN 2013 AND THE WAY FORWARD Rola Darwish on Behalf of Sabine Hatem, Secretary of the Network 28 January 2014, Kuwait 465 Participants to the Annual Meetings and Conf. 2006 Beirut 39

More information

FEMIP Space for Med Initiative. Final Report Executive Summary

FEMIP Space for Med Initiative. Final Report Executive Summary FEMIP Space for Med Initiative Final Report Executive Summary Space for Med Initiative SpaceForMed Final Report Executive Summary January 2016 Disclaimer: a) This document was produced with the financial

More information

CURRICULUM VITAE. Professional Training Certificates. 8. Language skills: (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

CURRICULUM VITAE. Professional Training Certificates. 8. Language skills: (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Family name: Alkhatib 2. First names: Jamil 3. Date of birth: 12/7/1975 4. Nationality: ian 5. Civil status: Single 6. Contact details: E-mail: jamil.khatib@gmail.com Telephone: +962

More information

In 2012, the Regional Committee passed a

In 2012, the Regional Committee passed a Strengthening health systems for universal health coverage In 2012, the Regional Committee passed a resolution endorsing a proposed roadmap on strengthening health systems as a strategic priority, as well

More information

CMS: A new force in the Middle East and North Africa

CMS: A new force in the Middle East and North Africa CMS: A new force in the Middle East and North Africa 2017 A transformational merger The merger of CMS, Nabarro and Olswang creates the 6th largest firm globally, with over 4,500 lawyers in 70 offices across

More information

THE SAIMA AWARD FOR ARAB CONTEMPORARY CREATION جائزة جمعية أصدقاء معهد العالم العربي لإلبداع العربي المعاصر Edition

THE SAIMA AWARD FOR ARAB CONTEMPORARY CREATION جائزة جمعية أصدقاء معهد العالم العربي لإلبداع العربي المعاصر Edition THE SAIMA AWARD FOR ARAB CONTEMPORARY CREATION 2017 Edition THE SAIMA AWARD FOR ARAB CONTEMPORARY CREATION 2017 Edition The SAIMA Award for Arab contemporary creation promotes and highlights emerging visual

More information

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE- BASED ECONOMY : Perspectives of the Arab region

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE- BASED ECONOMY : Perspectives of the Arab region United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE- BASED ECONOMY : Perspectives of the Arab region Dr. Nibal Idlebi Chief, Innovation Section Content General

More information

Jordan Export Development and Commercial Centers Corporation - JEDCO

Jordan Export Development and Commercial Centers Corporation - JEDCO Jordan Export Development and Commercial Centers Corporation - JEDCO JEDCO s Management Board of Directors Minister of Industry and Trade / Chairman Seven members from the public sector Eight members from

More information

Energy Efficiency Award 2014.

Energy Efficiency Award 2014. ! ly p p w no A Energy Efficiency Award 2014. Invitation to pioneers. The competition. Since 2007, the Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena) the German Energy Agency has been awarding the Energy Efficiency Award

More information

Be the next! START-UP BOOSTER TRACK. We are looking for. THE NEXT SOCIETY calling MENA entrepreneurs & innovators

Be the next! START-UP BOOSTER TRACK. We are looking for. THE NEXT SOCIETY calling MENA entrepreneurs & innovators START-UP BOOSTER TRACK THE NEXT SOCIETY calling MENA entrepreneurs & innovators We are looking for Be the next! Innovative early stage start-ups with impact-driven solutions Products or services in the

More information

Innovation Academy. Business skills courses for Imperial Entrepreneurs

Innovation Academy. Business skills courses for Imperial Entrepreneurs INNOVATION ACADEMY Innovation Academy Business skills courses for Imperial Entrepreneurs Innovation Academy Business skills courses for Imperial entrepreneurs Imperial Innovations has launched Innovation

More information

THE MIDDLE EAST GROUP SIMPLIFYING MATTERS

THE MIDDLE EAST GROUP SIMPLIFYING MATTERS THE MIDDLE EAST GROUP SIMPLIFYING MATTERS SWEDEN FINLAND THE BALTIC SEA REGION LAW FIRM NORWAY ESTONIA LATVIA RUSSIA MAGNUSSON WHO ARE WE? DENMARK LITHUANIA We offer seamless legal services in all countries

More information

MENA Center for Investment -Next Steps BAHRAIN

MENA Center for Investment -Next Steps BAHRAIN MENA Center for Investment -Next Steps BAHRAIN MENA Centre for Investment Manama, Bahrain Creation of a centre of excellence providing a platform for capacity building on investment and innovation policies

More information

Galileo : EGNSS Awareness raising and capacity building

Galileo : EGNSS Awareness raising and capacity building Galileo-4-2017: EGNSS Awareness raising and capacity building Horizon 2020 Space Information Day, Prague 5 October 2016 Vojtech Fort European GNSS Agency Applications in Satellite Navigation-Galileo-2017

More information

H2020 Masterclass. How to develop successful H2020 proposals in the Mobility, Energy & ICT sectors

H2020 Masterclass. How to develop successful H2020 proposals in the Mobility, Energy & ICT sectors H2020 Masterclass How to develop successful H2020 proposals in the Mobility, Energy & ICT sectors Knowledge Partners A 2-day intensive learning boot camp on how to write winning EC-funded R&D proposals

More information

RULES - Copernicus Masters 2017

RULES - Copernicus Masters 2017 RULES - Copernicus Masters 2017 ORGANISER OF THE COPERNICUS MASTERS The Copernicus Masters is organised under an ESA contract by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen ( the Organiser ) and is supported

More information

How Start-ups are Disrupting the World Economy? The Oasis500 Experience and Initial Results

How Start-ups are Disrupting the World Economy? The Oasis500 Experience and Initial Results How Start-ups are Disrupting the World Economy? The Oasis500 Experience and Initial Results Usama Fayyad, Chairman usama@oasis500.com Twitter: @usamaf @oasis_500 Training/HR manager: Dina AbuNuwar (Dina@oasis500.com)

More information

INNOVATION POLICY FOR INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARAB REGION

INNOVATION POLICY FOR INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARAB REGION INNOVATION POLICY FOR INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARAB REGION Economic And Social Commission For Western Asia Dr. Nibal Idlebi Chief Innovation Section What is Innovation.today? The implementation

More information

GIFT-MENA Governance Institutes Forum for Training. A regional partnership for knowledge-sharing on governance

GIFT-MENA Governance Institutes Forum for Training. A regional partnership for knowledge-sharing on governance GIFT-MENA Governance Institutes Forum for Training A regional partnership for knowledge-sharing on governance An emerging network: GIFT-MENA GIFT-MENA is a locally-driven initiative for knowledge-sharing

More information

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report December 2011

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report December 2011 Benchmark Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report December 211 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME

Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Industrial policy, Smart Specialisation, COSME Tallinn, 7 March 2014 1. Industrial policy: priorities and focus areas 2. Smart Specialisation and Industrial Programmes 3. COSME Industry in the EU economy

More information

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report November 2011

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report November 2011 Benchmark Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report ember 211 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

ESA BIC Lazio Start Up Programme Roberto Giuliani ITech Incubator Manager - BIC Lazio SpA

ESA BIC Lazio Start Up Programme Roberto Giuliani ITech Incubator Manager - BIC Lazio SpA CCIC Lazio Region Study Visit ITechIncubator, Rome 25 th November 2013 ESA BIC Lazio Start Up Programme Roberto Giuliani ITech Incubator Manager - BIC Lazio SpA T e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t Topics ESA

More information

A COOPERATION PLATFORM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. intelligence. business. cooperation. Together for a competitive Mediterranean

A COOPERATION PLATFORM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. intelligence. business. cooperation. Together for a competitive Mediterranean A COOPERATION PLATFORM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN intelligence business cooperation Together for a competitive Mediterranean Working towards a shared and sustainable economic development

More information

Intelligentsia Consultants. International cooperation with MENA countries and especially Jordan

Intelligentsia Consultants. International cooperation with MENA countries and especially Jordan Intelligentsia Consultants International cooperation with MENA countries and especially Jordan The company Intelligentsia Consultants provide high- quality, knowledge- based consultancy services to support

More information

World s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2018

World s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2018 In May 2018, Global Finance will publish its selections for its eleventh annual World s Best Islamic Financial Institutions awards. Global Finance will recognize the best Islamic financial institutions

More information

Regional meeting of directors of national blood transfusion services

Regional meeting of directors of national blood transfusion services Summary report on the Regional meeting of directors of national blood transfusion services WHO-EM/LAB/386/E Tunis, Tunisia 17 19 May 2016 Summary report on the Regional meeting of directors of national

More information

A Regional Virtual Market Place for Middle East and North Africa

A Regional Virtual Market Place for Middle East and North Africa Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank / Middle East and North Africa A Regional Virtual Market Place for Middle

More information

InnoVEX 2018 Pitch Contest Regulations

InnoVEX 2018 Pitch Contest Regulations InnoVEX 2018 Pitch Contest Regulations 2018.0.02 1. Purpose of InnoVEX Pitch Contest Through InnoVEX Pitch Contest, the organizers are devoted to provide the most unique platform enabling global ICT startups

More information

Ai African Infrastructure Project Developer Awards Entry Pack page 1

Ai African Infrastructure Project Developer Awards Entry Pack page 1 www.africainvestor.com Ai African Infrastructure Project Developer Awards Entry Pack page 1 CONTENTS Introduction 1 When and Where 1 Categories 1 2 Entry Details 9 Entry Form 10 Contact Details 10 INTRODUCTION:

More information

Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5

Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5 THEME [INCO.2012-1.3] INCONET Mediterranean Partner Countries Deliverable N.: 7.4 & 7.5 Title: Project plan for support to NCPs and Thematic Contact Points Network & Project plan for cooperation with INCONTACT

More information

What is COST? COST has been supporting networking of research activities across all 35 Member countries and beyond for more than 40 years.

What is COST? COST has been supporting networking of research activities across all 35 Member countries and beyond for more than 40 years. COST OVERVIEW 14 What is COST? Founded in 1971, COST is the oldest and widest European intergovernmental framework for transnational Cooperation in Science and Technology. COST has been supporting networking

More information

Entrepreneurial Compass: Your Guide to Start Ups and Funding in the MENA Region

Entrepreneurial Compass: Your Guide to Start Ups and Funding in the MENA Region Entrepreneurial Compass: Your Guide to Start Ups and Funding in the MENA Region January 2015 INJAZ Al-Arab INJAZ Al-Arab is the only non-profit organization in the region that harnesses the mentorship

More information

Osman Consulting Ltd Portfolio

Osman Consulting Ltd Portfolio Osman Consulting Ltd Portfolio logo Moustafa Osman (OC Director) is Visiting Lecturer, teaching full module on Disaster Management for post graduate students (MBA & MSc) Rianne C. ten Veen (OC Head of

More information

Bayt.com Middle East Job Index. January 2012

Bayt.com Middle East Job Index. January 2012 Bayt.com Middle East Job Index January 2012 Objective To gauge perceptions of job availability and hiring. To identify trends in the Middle East Job market. To provide an understanding of the required

More information

Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Khalid Mohammed Zaher Al-Hinai. Name (00968) Phone Number 15/03/1960. Date of Birth

Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Khalid Mohammed Zaher Al-Hinai. Name (00968) Phone Number 15/03/1960. Date of Birth Curriculum Vitae Name Phone Number Date of Birth Place of Birth Marital Status Passport Number Dr. Khalid Mohammed Zaher Al-Hinai (00968) 93338333 99326666 15/03/1960 Alghafat - Bahlaa, Sultanate of Oman

More information

World s Best Digital Bank Awards 2018

World s Best Digital Bank Awards 2018 World s Best Digital Bank Awards 2018 Call For Entries Official Judging Panel Show Your Excellence Grow Your Business Enter Global Finance s World s Best Digital Bank Awards 2018 Get the recognition your

More information

01 may - 31 july. Submit your application innovation from 1st May to 31st July 2008 at global partner

01 may - 31 july. Submit your application innovation from 1st May to 31st July 2008 at   global partner global partner I N F O R M A T I O N F O R P A R T I C I P A N T S In cooperation with: special topic sponsoring partners 01 may - 31 july Submit your application innovation from 1st May to 31st July 2008

More information

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report

Benchmark. Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report Benchmark Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey Report November 214 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

INCUBATORS/ACCELERATORS IN LEBANON investinlebanon.gov.lb

INCUBATORS/ACCELERATORS IN LEBANON investinlebanon.gov.lb INCUBATORS/ACCELERATORS IN LEBANON 2017 investinlebanon.gov.lb TODAY THERE ARE MORE THAN 8 IN LEBANON PROVIDING SUPPORT TO START-UPS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR 1 6 1 TOTAL = 8 ONE OF THE 1ST INCUBATORS DEVELOPED

More information

Against All Odds: VC & entrepreneurship forge ahead

Against All Odds: VC & entrepreneurship forge ahead Against All Odds: VC & entrepreneurship forge ahead Middle East & North Africa Outlook Q4 2016 Florence Eid-Oakden, Ph.D info@arabiamonitor.com Tel: +44 203 239 4518 With Charlene Rahall, Robin Mills,

More information

A Programme of the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research funded by the European Union

A Programme of the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research funded by the European Union Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Programme Strategy for Promoting Research & Innovation in Egypt A Programme of the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research funded by the European Union

More information

AGIP Signed Two Agreements to Protect IPRs of Al Jadeed TV and Future TV

AGIP Signed Two Agreements to Protect IPRs of Al Jadeed TV and Future TV August 2013 AGIP and OASIS 500 Organize Hub Session on IPRs Protection Yemen Increases Publication Fees Amendment on Publication Fees of Trademark Renewal Applications in Syria Tunisia Accepts Domain Names

More information

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report July 2015

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report July 2015 Benchmark Middle East hotel benchmark survey report July 215 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

Technology Commercialization Tour ESCWA Initiative. ECOSOC AMR Implementation Forum 3 July 2013, Palais des Nations, Geneva Draft Concept Note

Technology Commercialization Tour ESCWA Initiative. ECOSOC AMR Implementation Forum 3 July 2013, Palais des Nations, Geneva Draft Concept Note Technology Commercialization Tour ESCWA Initiative ECOSOC AMR Implementation Forum 3 July 2013, Palais des Nations, Geneva Draft Concept Note I. Introduction There is demonstrable evidence that science

More information

Deloitte Accelerator for Social Innovation in the Middle East. Guide

Deloitte Accelerator for Social Innovation in the Middle East. Guide Deloitte Accelerator for Social Innovation in the Middle East Guide February 2018 Contents 01. About Deloitte Accelerator for Social Innovation (DASI) in the Middle East 02. Objectives 03. Stages of DASI

More information

CULTURAL PROTECTION FUND FAQs

CULTURAL PROTECTION FUND FAQs CULTURAL PROTECTION FUND FAQs www.britishcouncil.org 1 CULTURAL PROTECTION FUND FAQs May 2017 This document is based upon the frequently asked questions that we receive about the Cultural Protection Fund.

More information

Action Plan for Startup India

Action Plan for Startup India M.M.K. Sardana * [Abstract: This Note elaborates the Action Plan Government of India for the Startups.] People have the potential to work hard and all they need is a promising start. Many people have ideas

More information

The Alliance 4 Universities. At the forefront of research, academic excellence, and technology & innovation

The Alliance 4 Universities. At the forefront of research, academic excellence, and technology & innovation The Alliance 4 Universities At the forefront of research, academic excellence, and technology & innovation A strategic partnership of 4 leading Spanish public universities Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

More information

Tempus and Erasmus+ in Jordan: Impact, Success Factors, and Challenges

Tempus and Erasmus+ in Jordan: Impact, Success Factors, and Challenges Tempus and Erasmus+ in Jordan: Impact, Success Factors, and Challenges Dr. Reem Alkhader Project Officer, National Erasmus+ Office - Jordan Erasmus+ Information Day 4 November 206, Warsaw, Poland Jordan

More information

Terms of Participation 2018

Terms of Participation 2018 1 Organiser of The Copernicus Masters The Copernicus Masters is organised under an ESA contract by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen ( the Organiser ) and is supported by various prize awarding partners

More information

Second edition. In partnership with

Second edition. In partnership with Second edition In partnership with Platform for Tunisian-African Partnership in ICT ORGANIZERS The International Exhibition for Information and Communication Technologies dedicated to Africa, SITIC AFRICA

More information

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report Benchmark Middle East hotel benchmark survey report December 214 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

Texas A&M New Ventures Competition Rules and Guidelines

Texas A&M New Ventures Competition Rules and Guidelines Texas A&M New Ventures Competition Rules and Guidelines DATE February 1, 2018 12 p.m. March 9, 2018 11:59 p.m. Description Online application portal opens (applicants should complete the online applications).

More information

leaders of the UK s innovation centres, innovation academics together to discuss innovation, government and society.

leaders of the UK s innovation centres, innovation academics together to discuss innovation, government and society. Background Application for Science Collaboration Symposium Oman Attending Countries: UK and Gulf Corporation Council Countries Theme: Innovation Policy Dialogue Dates: 13 14 March 2017 Across the GCC and

More information

Arab Specialized Food Safety Task Force (ATF)

Arab Specialized Food Safety Task Force (ATF) Arab Specialized Food Safety Task Force (ATF) Enhancement of Regional Trade Capacities in Food Through a Harmonized Regional Conformity Assessment and Food Safety Systems Dr Hussein Mansour Chairman of

More information

Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: Website:

Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: Website: Inter-University Council for East Africa P O Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 +256 772-340-544 E-Mail: exsec@iucea.org Website: www.iucea.org CALL FOR AFRICAN CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACEs) TO HOST INCUBATION

More information

WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009)

WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009) WORK PROGRAMME 2010 CAPACITIES PART 7 ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (European Commission C(2009)5905 of 29 July 2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS I CONTEXT 4 II CONTENT OF CALLS IN 2010 6 Activity 7.1

More information

James Cogan PNO Consultants

James Cogan PNO Consultants 1 H2020 SME-I COSME EIF RSFF RSI: Finance spaghetti alphabet A dummies guide to finance acronym land in Europe and how to get it to work for you James Cogan PNO Consultants 2 PNO Consultants 25 years,

More information

Signing Ceremony for Benefactor Memorandum of Understanding between PepsiCo and Arab International Women s Forum. Speech by

Signing Ceremony for Benefactor Memorandum of Understanding between PepsiCo and Arab International Women s Forum. Speech by Signing Ceremony for Benefactor Memorandum of Understanding between PepsiCo and Arab International Women s Forum Speech by Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani Founder and Chairman Arab International Women s Forum

More information

Information Note. Date: I-Note Number: Contact: Title. Executive Summary. Audience. Action. The international dimension of Erasmus+ 16/09/2014 IUIN22

Information Note. Date: I-Note Number: Contact: Title. Executive Summary. Audience. Action. The international dimension of Erasmus+ 16/09/2014 IUIN22 Date: 16/09/2014 I-Note Number: IUIN22 Information Note Title The international dimension of Erasmus+ Contact: Lucy Shackleton, Senior Policy Officer European Higher Education lucy.shackleton@international.ac.uk

More information

Bridging the Regulatory Gap in the Euro-Mediterranean Region GSR14. Regulatory Associations Meeting

Bridging the Regulatory Gap in the Euro-Mediterranean Region GSR14. Regulatory Associations Meeting Bridging the Regulatory Gap in the Euro-Mediterranean Region GSR14 Regulatory Associations Meeting Bahrain 2 nd June 2014 Mohammad Al Taani Chairman of the board of commissioners/ CEO TRC - Jordan 2014

More information

SPACE. DG GROW Internal Market, Industry Entrepreneurship and SMEs GROW/I1 - Space Policy and Research Unit

SPACE. DG GROW Internal Market, Industry Entrepreneurship and SMEs GROW/I1 - Space Policy and Research Unit 1 SPACE DG GROW Internal Market, Industry Entrepreneurship and SMEs GROW/I1 - Policy and Research Unit mario.amaral@ec.europa.eu Lisbon, 14-15 September 2016 Horizon 2020 1 European Union Programmes 3

More information

Energy Efficiency Award 2015.

Energy Efficiency Award 2015. Apply now! Companies&Institutions Energy Efficiency Award 2015. Invitation to pioneers. One award many advantages. Communicate your successes. Take advantage of dena s PR work: As an award winner, we will

More information

Security and. Your Ultimate Arabic Language Source for Security and Defense News

Security and. Your Ultimate Arabic Language Source for Security and Defense News Security and Defense Arabia Your Ultimate Arabic Language Source for Security and Defense News SDARABIA OVERVIEW SDArabia s online and printed news focus on the security and defense issues related to the

More information

An overview of ICTD Dr. Haidar Fraihat Director Information and Communication Technology Division

An overview of ICTD Dr. Haidar Fraihat Director Information and Communication Technology Division An overview of ICTD Dr. Haidar Fraihat Director Information and Communication Technology Division fraihat@un.org Vision ESCWA Member Countries recognizing ICT as a new development paradigm inducing transformation

More information

JOB VACANCY AT EIT FOOD / CLC North-West

JOB VACANCY AT EIT FOOD / CLC North-West JOB VACANCY AT EIT FOOD / CLC North-West JOB TITLE: Programme manager BUSINESS CREATION European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food is a young and fast growing organisation focusing on entrepreneurship

More information

cesah and the ESA Business Incubation Initiative in Darmstadt

cesah and the ESA Business Incubation Initiative in Darmstadt cesah and the ESA Business Incubation Initiative in Darmstadt Partner of the Business Incubation Initiative 64293 Darmstadt Robert-Bosch-Str. 7 Tel. +49-6151- 39 21 56 10 info @ cesah.com Präsentation

More information

United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The Arab-Mediterranean Investment and Technology Promotion Network

United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The Arab-Mediterranean Investment and Technology Promotion Network United Nations Industrial Development Organization The Arab-Mediterranean Investment and Technology Promotion Network MANDATE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION IN THEIR EFFORTS

More information

BCI EMERGING MARKETS SUBSIDY PROGRAM 2014

BCI EMERGING MARKETS SUBSIDY PROGRAM 2014 EMERGING MARKETS SUBSIDY PROGRAM 2014 THE BPO CERTIFICATION INBSTITUTE. UNITED STATES Emerging Markets Subsidy (EMS) Program 2013-14 1. The Objectives of the EMS Program Right from 2007, when the first

More information

ASHOKA ARAB WORLD QUARTERLY REPORT

ASHOKA ARAB WORLD QUARTERLY REPORT ASHOKA ARAB WORLD QUARTERLY REPORT This report documents Ashoka Arab World s activities for the time period between December 2014 and March 2015. During this period, Ashoka Arab World was focused on the

More information

(SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy

(SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy (SME s) Access to Finance, Going Forward Strategy Manal Farhan Ibrahim/Shkoukani Ministry of National Economy 23 rd March 2016 1 The Importance of MSMEs for the Economy MSMEs are a vital means to develop

More information

COST Framework. Katalin Alfoldi COST Association. eseia, EU brokerage event, Brussels, 2 Decembre 2014

COST Framework. Katalin Alfoldi COST Association. eseia, EU brokerage event, Brussels, 2 Decembre 2014 COST Framework Katalin Alfoldi COST Association eseia, EU brokerage event, Brussels, 2 Decembre 2014 COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through a European Commission

More information

ESA BIC Lazio Incubation Programme for start-ups

ESA BIC Lazio Incubation Programme for start-ups 19 th September 2013 Genoa, Italy CCIC 5 th International Partners Meeting Thematic Group 3 ESA BIC Lazio Incubation Programme for start-ups Erminia De Carlo European Projects Unit - BIC Lazio SpA Contents

More information

25 Years Leading Edge Technology Founded on May 23, 1988, EDISOFT has occupied a prominent position within the Portuguese Defense Industry;

25 Years Leading Edge Technology Founded on May 23, 1988, EDISOFT has occupied a prominent position within the Portuguese Defense Industry; 25 Years Leading Edge Technology Founded on May 23, 1988, EDISOFT has occupied a prominent position within the Portuguese Defense Industry; EDISOFT develops activities in the following domains : Command

More information

The ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme at FUB

The ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme at FUB Stefanie Böhler International Office The ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme at FUB ERASMUS MUNDUS Team Stefanie Böhler, Thomas Schad June 18th, 2012 Goals of Erasmus Mundus Promote European higher education Improve

More information

EUROPEAN GNSS AGENCY Vacancy notice for the post of. Component and User Segment Security Accreditation Officer (Ref.

EUROPEAN GNSS AGENCY Vacancy notice for the post of. Component and User Segment Security Accreditation Officer (Ref. EUROPEAN GNSS AGENCY Vacancy notice for the post of NATIONAL EXPERTS SECONDED TO THE GSA Component and User Segment Security Accreditation Officer (Ref. GSA/2011/522-SNE) Published on: 12/07/2011 Deadline

More information

The University of Surrey

The University of Surrey The University of Surrey Connecting Industry with Innovation Professor Sir Christopher Snowden President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Surrey 20 July 2012 Surrey Today 2,597 members of staff 15,209

More information

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report

Benchmark. Middle East hotel benchmark survey report Benchmark Middle East hotel benchmark survey report uary 215 The hotel benchmark report provides a monthly performance overview of leading hotels in the Middle East. The hotel set includes international

More information

Technology Transfer at the University of Cambridge Strategy, Policy and Practice

Technology Transfer at the University of Cambridge Strategy, Policy and Practice Technology Transfer at the University of Cambridge Strategy, Policy and Practice 19 October2009 University of Aveiro Dr Richard Jennings Director of Technology Transfer and Consultancy Services Cambridge

More information

Competition: TVET for the 21st Century The Most Promising Practices on the African Continent

Competition: TVET for the 21st Century The Most Promising Practices on the African Continent Competition: TVET for the 21st Century The Most Promising Practices on the African Continent Competition Open Public Voting Winners Announced AU Specialized Technical Committee Meeting Showcasing Winners

More information

ERASMUS+ current calls. By Dr. Saleh Shalaby

ERASMUS+ current calls. By Dr. Saleh Shalaby ERASMUS+ current calls By Dr. Saleh Shalaby Mobility of Learners and Staff EMJMD Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans Strategic Partnership Knowledge Alliance Sector Skills Alliances Capacity building IT Platforms

More information

OIC-VET A Novel Programme towards Multilateral Cooperation

OIC-VET A Novel Programme towards Multilateral Cooperation OIC-VET A Novel Programme towards Multilateral Cooperation Congress of Technical and Vocational Education in OIC Member Countries Turkish Asian Centre for Strategical Studies - TASAM Istanbul, Turkey 18-19

More information

DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-EFFICIENT INDUSTRIAL SITES

DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-EFFICIENT INDUSTRIAL SITES DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-EFFICIENT INDUSTRIAL SITES insite-bavaria.de WE ARE THE PARTNER OF INDUSTRIAL SITES AND BUSINESS LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE. 03 OUR VISION A GLOBAL NETWORK OF

More information

ICTs and Labor Market Intermediation The Souktel Case Palestine

ICTs and Labor Market Intermediation The Souktel Case Palestine ICTs and Labor Market Intermediation The Souktel Case Palestine World Bank MENA Community of Practice on Employment and Social Safety Nets Presented by Jacob Korenblum, 11 December 2013 Souktel A Market

More information

Technical Assistance to Solid Waste Management in Middle East & North Africa Region - Experiences of Japan s ODA Projects

Technical Assistance to Solid Waste Management in Middle East & North Africa Region - Experiences of Japan s ODA Projects P.173 - ISWA 2012 World Waste Congress, Florence, 17-19 September Technical Assistance to Solid Waste Management in Middle East & North Africa Region - Experiences of Japan s ODA Projects Mitsuo YOSHIDA,

More information

The African Development Bank s role in supporting and financing regional integration and development in Africa

The African Development Bank s role in supporting and financing regional integration and development in Africa Financing Development: Experiences from Africa, Asia and Latin America The African Development Bank s role in supporting and financing regional integration and development in Africa Dr. Gabriel MOUGANI

More information