experiences in innovation in russia page heller, pe center for technology commercialization national...

Experiences in Innovation in Russia

Page Heller, PECenter for Technology Commercialization

National Univ. of Science & Technology MISiS© 2012 MISiS, All Rights Reserved, heller@misis.ru

ITU Workshop on “ICT Innovations in emerging economies”

(Moscow, Russia, 10 September 2012)

Innovation

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Predicting Trends

CERN 1977

Fingerworks 2005

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Predicting Trends

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Leap Motion, Inc.

Predicting Trends

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eMotive

My Observations

Innovation often begins with academic researchTechnology Commercialization is a numbers gameNorth America has created 4000 university startups

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Ecosystem Development

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method by: Benjamin Joffe, plus8star.com

Experience in Russia

Role ModelsRisk-TakingImage of FailureSelf-Promotion Skills

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Culture

University Funding

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University Funding

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Industry6%

Industry31%

ei3%

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University Funding

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Industry6%

1%

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Conclusions and Recommendationsfor Commercial Innovation

Look to the future when creating standardsCultural barriers hinder innovation

Developing countries need research

Keep abreast of university research

Celebrate successful entrepreneursSupport university research

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Контакты

Р. Пейдж Хеллер heller@misis.ru RU +7 (903) 726 24 47 US +1 (979) 985 5989