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Training Workshop on Technopreneurship

for Latin American Countries

16 – 20 March 2015

Quito, Ecuador

Jointly Organized By:

And

Managed By:

(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Introduction

The world is moving fast into the knowledge and innovation economy. Countries worldwide have begun

making preparation to embrace the changing requirements stipulated by the new economy. Top on the

agenda of requirements is the need to strengthen each country’s Science, Technology and Innovation

framework, especially in South countries. STI are key drivers of the knowledge economy. Knowledge-

driven industries now account for a major share of global economic growth. The future will witness

further expansion in the knowledge-driven business where innovation is a major determinant of

competitiveness. In recent decades, many developing countries have become global economic giants

by adopting S&T innovations in the agriculture, infrastructure and manufacturing rather than generating

paper wealth. There are valuable lessons developing countries can share with one another.

One of the principle objectives of the ISTIC is to provide capacity building in science and technology

through providing policy advice and exchange of experience and best practices. In recent years, the role

of the knowledge economy has expanded. Technopreneurship has emerged as a way of developing

new growth sectors of the innovation economy. In line with this, there has been a push to create more

technologically competent entrepreneurs.

In order to accomplish this particular objective, ISTIC is organizing a training workshop on

Technopreneurship in collaboration with YACHAY which will be held in Ecuador, from 16 – 20 March

2015. This workshop is targeted mainly at researchers from universities and research institutes from

countries in Latin America who have developed inventions or patents to provide them with the

necessary knowledge on how to commercialize their research findings or directors of commercialization

unit of universities and R&D Institutes. The program is designed to train participants on the elements of

entrepreneurship in relation to the demand of the knowledge and innovation economy. They will also be

taught a systematic approach on how to create and build successful businesses which are based on

and driven by technology.

Workshop Objective

In this workshop, participants will be exposed to various topics relevant to technopreneurship in order to

improve technopreneurial awareness and knowledge as well as innovative mentality.

This workshop creates awareness, understanding, and motivation to participants by giving materials on

technopreneurship and its role in creating impact, technology development, idea validation, opportunity

assessment, business model, business planning, financing, and issues on Intellectual Property (IP). By

having this program, it is expected that more participants are exposed to technopreneurship and

motivated to realize their technological solutions.

Workshop Content The workshop will deliberate on the following topics: 1. Understand principles and practices of entrepreneurship.

2. Appreciate the basics of identifying business opportunities.

3. Distinguish the key elements for venture creation.

4. Understand the key drivers of start-ups.

5. Appreciate growth strategy, competition and business models.

6. Understand the mechanics of marketing and sales.

7. Ability to secure funding for the business.

8. How to make impactful presentation of business plan.

9. Negotiation for the best deals with financiers/industrialists.

Workshop Duration and Venue

The five-day workshop will be held in Quito, Ecuador from 16 to 20 March 2015

Participants

A total of 30 - 40 participants will be selected to attend the training workshop. About 20 participants will

be from developing countries with priority to be given to participants from Latin America and 20

participants from Ecuador. The combination of participants from developing countries and Ecuador will

allow for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences as well as opportunities for discussions,

networking and possible collaboration.

The organizer will provide local hospitality (accommodation and meals) and pick and drop

service from airport on arrival and departure.

Participants are required to seek travel grant from their organizations to pay their travel

expenses to Ecuador.

Who Should Attend

Normally those participants who possess the following criteria:

Those who have Bachelor’s Degree, Master or Ph.D in Science/Engineering/Business and in

possession of inventions or patens which they are interested to commercialize and those who

manage commercialization units of universities/research institutes are welcome to attend.

Participants should be passionately interested in knowing Intellectual Property Management and

matters related to the commercialization processes of technologies.

Participants must have good command of English, both in verbal and writing.

Participants must be in good health.

Resource Persons

Resource persons will include experts from industry, as well as other local experts from universities and

research institutions.

Modes of Delivery

The training workshop will be delivered by using the combinations of the following methods:

Series of lectures.

Group discussions and presentations.

Case Studies.

Medium of Instruction

The training workshop will be conducted in English.

Certificates

Certificates will be awarded to participants upon successful completion of the course.

Closing Date of Applications

All applications from other developing countries (G77) should be submitted to the ISTIC secretariat

office by 22 DECEMBER 2014. Participants Ecuador will be selected and invited by YACHAY.

ISTIC will inform the successful applicants to the training workshop not later than 22 JANUARY 2015.

Applicants who do not receive word within this date are rendered unsuccessful.

Application form also can be downloaded from http://www.istic-unesco.org

Application and Enquiries

All applicants are required to complete the prescribed application form as attached in this brochure and

submit the completed form to the following address:

Secretariat Training Workshop on Technopreneurship for Latin American Countries International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre

for South-South Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC)

c/o Academy of Sciences Malaysia

902- 4, Jalan Tun Ismail

50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: +603-2694 9898 Fax: +603-2698 4549

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.istic-unesco.org

Email: [email protected] (For participants from Ecuador)

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

Sunday, 15 March 2015 Venue: Quito, Ecuador

PROGRAM BRIEFING

6:30 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Program Registration

7:25 p.m. – 7.35 p.m.

7:35 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Welcome address by:

Mr. Hector Rodriguez Chavez, Chief Executive Officer, YACHAY

E.P. Public Company

Dato’ Dr. Samsudin Tugiman FASc, Director, ISTIC

7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Program Briefing Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

8:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dinner and Social Networking

DAY 1: Monday, 16 March 2015 Venue: Quito, Ecuador

OPENING SESSION

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Program Registration

8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.

8:40 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address by Mr. Hector Rodriguez Chavez, Chief Executive Officer, YACHAY E.P. Public Company

Welcome address by Academician Dato’ Ir. (Dr) Lee Yee Cheong FASc, Chairman, ISTIC Governing Board

Official Opening by Minister (Science and Technology), Ecuador (TBC by YACHAY)

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Group Photo Session

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tea Break

REVIEW OF AND CURRENT ISSUES IN IP MANAGEMENT

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Program Briefing Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & COMMERCIALIZATION – THE MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE / USAINS HOLDINGS – A CASE STUDY

Speaker: Mr Edwin Jose Gomes – Group Managing Director, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.

11:20 am. – 12:40 p.m. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COMMERCIALIZATION POLICY OF AN ORGANIZATION AND HOW TO ASCERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IP OWNERSHIP

Speaker: Mr. Mohd Fadzil Bin Ahmad – Principal Assistant Legal Adviser, Universiti Sains Malaysia

12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Lunch

1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. IP ISSUES IN RELATION TO LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

Speaker from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MARKETING CONSIDERATIONS IN COMMERCIALISATION

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALISATION – STRATEGY, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Speaker: Dr. Cheang Peck Yeng Sharon – Patent Evaluation Officer & Commercialisation Office, Innovation & Commercialization Office, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

5:10 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Tea Break and End Day 1

DAY 2: Tuesday, 17 March 2015 Venue: Quito, Ecuador

ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATING TECHNOPRENEUR

9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Speaker: Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Tea Break

10:35 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. ISSUES IN ENCOURAGING COMMERCIALISATION OF RESEARCH – LATIN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Speaker from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT

Speaker: Mr Edwin Jose Gomes – Group Managing Director, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break

2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. BRANDING & MARKETING IN PRACTICE

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

PREPARING BUSINESS PROPOSAL & PRESENTATIONS

3:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL



6:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm Depart from hotel to YACHAY & night tour

DAY 3: Wednesday, 18 March 2015 Venue: YACHAY, Ecuador

COMPANIES, PEOPLE AND IDEAS: SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS

**One day programme at YACHAY venue

9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. i. WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL & ASSIGNMENTS OF EXERCISE

ii. MODEL PRESENTATION ON PROPOSAL


10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Tea Break

10:35 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. CASE STUDIES ON BUSINESS PROPOSALS BASED ON INVENTIONS

Speaker: Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti

Sains Malaysia (USM).

11:55 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. GROUP DISCUSSION – PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS PRESENTATION PROPOSAL



2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. About YACHAY – City of Knowledge

Speaker: Proposed by YACHAY

4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Tea

4:15 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. - Visit YACHAY

Back to Quito

DAY 4: Thursday, 19 March 2015 Venue: Quito, Ecuador

COMPANIES, PEOPLE AND IDEAS: SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS

9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. STARTING UP – FROM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO COMMERCIALISATION

Speaker: Mr Cheok Lay Leng, President – Asia Operations Netronome Inc., USA

10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Tea Break

10:35 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ISSUES IN STARTING UP AND COMMERCIALISATION – A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

Speaker (Local Entrepreneur) from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR IN PRACTICE

Speaker (Local Entrepreneur) from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY


2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GROUP DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS PRESENTATION PROPOSAL

Speaker: Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).


DAY 5: Friday, 20 March 2015

Venue: Quito, Ecuador

PREPARING BUSINESS PROPOSAL AND PRESENTATIONS

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PRESENTATION – Participants will be divided into few group and these group will then be divided into 2 sections: A&B. Note: Each group will consist between 5 to 6 participants, depending on total number of participants. Members of each group will present their business proposal to panel of judges. Each Panel A and B will consist of 3 members.

Tea Break – There will be no formal Tea Break although Tea will be available throughout

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 am Deliberations by Judges*

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel’s Comments and Awards

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation of Certificates Closing Speeches Program Ends

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch

Head, Panel of Judges: Mr. Lok Char Lee.

Mr. Lok will brief Panel of Judges what are their roles and responsibilities during the business proposal presentation.

He will then collect the results from each judge and discuss the overall results with them.

The group that gains maximum points will be announced as winner for Business Proposal Presentation.

*Members of Panel A

1. Mr. Edwin Jose Gomes – Head of Panel B. 2. Mr Cheok Lay Leng 3. Business Representative from Latin America / Ecuador

*Members of Panel B

1. Business Representative from Latin America / Ecuador – Head of Panel A. 2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar 3. Dr. Cheang Peck Yeng Sharon

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF TOPICS

UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY,

INNOVATION &

COMMERCIALIZATION – THE

MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE /

USAINS HOLDINGS – A CASE

STUDY

Mr Edwin Jose Gomes – Group

Managing Director, Usains

Holding Sdn. Bhd.

Basic fundamental of the establishment of any university has to be defined clearly before slowly bring the audience to university “innovation and commercialisation” thus helps to facilitate the university to evolve from being a place to study to a place to create and spur innovation, creation and money. The survival of any university; is the ability of a university to adapt and absorb the changes and it react to micro and macro environment. Thus, in USM case, how it has transformed itself to become one of the leading universities in technology and commercialisation is by establishing Usains Holding (the commercial arms of Universiti Sains Malaysia). One of USAINS agendas is to transform the way academics, business, industry and the public sector collaborate. USAINS recognize and exploit opportunities for technical innovations that can lead to viable commercial products and profitable businesses.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COMMERCIALIZATION POLICY OF AN ORGANIZATION AND HOW TO ASCERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IP OWNERSHIP Mr. Mohd Fadzil Bin Ahmad –

Principal Assistant Legal Adviser,

Universiti Sains Malaysia

The Intellectual Property Policy is an important policy that sets down terms of exploitation of an intellectual property, ownership, profit and commercialisation and the minimum standards for protection of intellectual property as applied to the respective organisation. An Intellectual Property Policy normally contains requirements that an organisation must meet for patent, trademark, and copyright rights, including the rights of creator and researcher. An Intellectual Property Policy also specifies the organisation committee role, procedures, remedies and dispute resolution procedures. Protection and enforcement of all intellectual property rights shall meet the organisation's mission and vision to contribute to the promotion of technological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the mutual advantage of creator and researcher of technological knowledge and in a manner conducive to social and economic welfare, and to a balance of sustainable rights and obligations.

IP ISSUES IN RELATION TO LATIN AMERICA COUNTRIES Speaker from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

Defining appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) policy is a key industrial and social policy matter for Latin American governments and issue on how to manage the IP has been discussed among members to identify the key challenges in fine-tuning IP policies and regulations. The IP interests of countries in Latin America may differ substantially from comparable interests in the United States, Europe and Asia. Conceptually, Latin American countries may have interests in stronger IP protection and in all cases; education, research and other public access interests should be promoted. The specific tailoring of IP laws to suit the national interest is the "norm" in the United States and Europe, where the laws are constantly being readjusted but not among the Latin American governments. This topic discusses IP issues that Latin American countries are facing and the best possible ways to address it – depending on requirements of each country.

MARKETING CONSIDERATIONS IN COMMERCIALISATION Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

There is a strong relation between commercialisation and marketing. Emphasis on product/services development alone cannot ensure whether the product/services can be successful. Element of marketing has to injected especially to ensure public at mass notice the existence of the product/services and to allow creation of “needs.” The success of any product/services depends on how good is one at executing the marketing strategy, understand customer needs and behaviour and most importantly, to create the “needs” among customer/consumers. Key elements in this topic are: The universal functions of marketing; the importance of marketing strategy planning; what anyone should know in elements of marketing; and most important – what and how to implement marketing strategy.

RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALISATION – STRATEGY, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Dr. Cheang Peck Yeng Sharon – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Success of research and commercialisation by university depends largely to the university own initiatives. Strategy is a critical component of a business. Increasingly, a premium is placed on strategists who are able to exploit creativity and innovation to attain competitive advantage. By referring to this, the focus on creativity and innovation in strategy formulation and on the importance of formulation being complemented by a strong capability in strategy execution. University and researchers must investigate factors in both entrepreneurial and corporate settings. This leads to opportunity identification and business start-ups, managing growth, business restructuring, business negotiations, intellectual property management, managing change, management consulting and the nature of innovative organisations. Research and commercialisation has play an important role in a university development and identifies the relationship between university, government, funding agencies (public and private sector) and companies/industries which could lead to a result-driven research and commercialisation. A successful and result-driven research and commercialisation especially among universities in United States largely depends on private funding instead of government funding. Many researchers who were funded by government grants (for example, in Malaysia) will normally produce less desirable result in comparison to those who funded by private companies fund because private companies normally look for result.

WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

This course addresses some of the key issues involved in writing business proposal and business plan. The main objective is to discuss about the steps in planning and researching a business proposal or plan to raise capital. The topics include information gathering before writing a business proposal; possible structure of a business plan; what to do and not to do; the layout tips in writing proposal; editing the proposal and the follow-up required once it is written and submitted. In addition, the course covers the key elements of high-quality proposals and the quality criteria in evaluating proposals. Upon completion of this module, the participants will be able to write a business proposal to apply for new project funding and understand the key elements in writing a winning business proposal.

ISSUES IN ENCOURAGING COMMERCIALISATION OF RESEARCH – LATIN AMERICA EXPERIENCE Speaker from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

Undoubtedly the capability to innovate and to bring innovation successfully to market will be a crucial determinant of the global competitiveness of nations over the coming decade. There is growing awareness among policymakers that innovative activity is the main driver of economic progress and well-being as well as a potential factor in meeting global challenges in domains such as the environment and health. This session discusses the factors militating against the translation of scientific R&D outputs into innovations and commercialisation. Specific factors such as institutional framework, adequate funding and knowledge pool in the process of building indigenous innovation capability for national development will be discussed. Policies, strategies and structures that could facilitate the effective management of R&D and commercialisation, and enhance university-industry connections will be the main discussion.

OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT Mr Edwin Jose Gomes – Group Managing Director, Usains Holding Sdn. Bhd.

The underlying of this topic is how to create opportunity by tapping into researchers’ knowledge and how to assess whether a researcher has what it takes to become the champion in his/her field of research. Not all researchers share the same positivism when it comes to commercialisation and to “sell” knowledge for value/income creation. In order for a university to identify and create opportunity, they must be able to differentiate between the opportunistic and the non-opportunistic researchers. It is important to expose these researchers to integrated approaches in knowledge generation via integrated conferences and integrated faculties or interest groups to spur commercialisation within them. It is also important that this researchers to be guided by a good leader; a leader that believe in the potential of his followers; patience, proactive and motivating.

BRANDING & MARKETING IN PRACTICE Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizah Omar – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines a brand as a "name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers. Therefore, it makes sense to understand that branding is not about getting your target market to choose you over the competition, but it is about getting your prospects to see you as the only one that provides a solution to their problem. She added, to succeed in branding, a company must understand the needs and wants of their customers and prospects. This can be done by integrating the brand strategies through the company at every point of public contact. A company’s brand resides within the hearts and minds of customers, clients, and prospects. It is the sum total of their experiences and perceptions, some of which you can influence, and some that you cannot. A strong brand is invaluable as the battle for customers intensifies day by day. It is important to spend time investing in researching, defining, and building your brand. After all, a brand is the source of a promise to consumer. It is a foundational piece in marketing communication. Whereas marketing is an activity. Marketing activities and strategies result in making products available that satisfy customers while making profits for the companies that offer those products. It is a management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer. It includes the coordination of four elements called the 4P's of marketing: Identification, selection and development of a product; Determination of its price; Selection of a distribution channel to reach the customer's

place, and; Development and implementation of a promotional

strategy.

WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

This course addresses some of the key issues involved in writing business proposal and business plan. The main objective is to discuss about the steps in planning and researching a business proposal or plan to raise capital. The topics include information gathering before writing a business proposal; possible structure of a business plan; what to do and not to do; the layout tips in writing proposal; editing the proposal and the follow-up required once it is written and submitted. In addition, the course covers the key elements of high-quality proposals and the quality criteria in evaluating proposals. Upon completion of this module, the participants will be able to write a business proposal to apply for new project funding and understand the key elements in writing a winning business proposal.

WRITING WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL & ASSIGNMENTS OF EXERCISE MODEL PRESENTATION ON PROPOSAL Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

During this slot, the speaker will share with participants some exercise related to writing the business proposal. Assignments given based on case studies of real companies scenarios where participants have to discuss and give suggestions and proposals of solving the issues. At the same time, he will also shares few winning business proposals which can be used as examples whenever participants preparing their proposal. At this point, participants will understand that a good proposal presentation could be the key to long-term financial success for a small-business owner. The keys to a successful proposal are full disclosure and clarity.

CASE STUDIES ON BUSINESS PROPOSALS BASED ON INVENTIONS Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Participants are exposed to 10 different case studies by different industries so they have a general idea what is needed in order to become a successful technopreneur. Real life examples from real companies all around the world have been used to ensure participants understand what business proposal, essential points and ideas is. At the end of this session, participants will have a general idea what kind of product or services they might want to use for their business proposal presentation. Different product or services will have different market segments, different type of investors and prospective customers. How they are going to tackle this in their business proposal presentation is decided by them in order to convince the panel of judges during their presentations.

GROUP DISCUSSION – PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS PRESENTATION PROPOSAL Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Speaker will engage with each group on how to develop their presentation and prepare each group for the final day Business Presentation Proposal presentation.

About YACHAY – City of Knowledge Speaker: Proposed by YACHAY

The speaker will discuss about YACHAY as the city of knowledge and its role in promoting commercialization of R&D products.

STARTING UP – FROM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO COMMERCIALISATION Mr Cheok Lay Leng, President – Asia Operations Netronome Inc., USA

As the President of Netronome, a company specialised in software engineering and semiconductor, the speaker will explain the challenges the world is facing in hi-tech world. The changes in expectation driven by needs of people make hi-tech a brand new name in this century. Technology management issues like overcoming the obstacles to transferring technology from the laboratory to the plant floor, breaking down organizational chimneys and building teams that blend with technology and training and educating employees to operate successfully in a high technology environment will be discussed.

ISSUES IN STARTING UP AND COMMERCIALISATION – A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE Speaker (Local Entrepreneur) from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

The speaker will share his/her experience in starting up and commercialization of products.

SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR IN PRACTICE Speaker (Local Entrepreneur) from Ecuador / Latin America to be proposed by YACHAY

Entrepreneurs seem more quickly frustrated these days when their “million-dollar idea” doesn’t turn into a sustainable business overnight. They don’t realize that it takes many skills to build a business under the best of circumstances, and today’s world of instant gratification doesn’t leave room for the patience and practice to develop these skills. To start your own business and become a successful entrepreneur, you need special disciplines; disciplines that are practiced by all successful entrepreneurs and self-made business millionaires. You can either learn or practice these disciplines early in your entrepreneurial career or you can learn and practice them later. This session will highlight traits of successful entrepreneurs.

GROUP DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS PRESENTATION PROPOSAL Mr. Lok Char Lee – School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Participants will be divided into groups, which consist from four (4) to seven people per group. All groups will then be divided into 2 categories, A & B. There are six panels of judges; three for each category who will judge all groups based on their product/services offered, creativity, financial acumens and finally the judges will elect a winner of best presentation in each category.

Jointly Organized by

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under

the Auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC)

YACHAY E.P. Public Company (YACHAY)

Manager USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. (USAINS)

INTERNATIONAL

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY

AND INNOVATION

CENTRE

(ISTIC)

The creation of the International Science, Technology and Innovation, Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) is a follow up of the Doha Plan of Action which has been adopted by the head of States and Government of the Group of 77 and China, during the meeting in Doha, Qatar, from 12-16 June 2005 on the occasion of the Second South Summit of the Group of 77. The Summit urged UNESCO to develop and implement a programme for South-South cooperation in science and technology with the objective of facilitating the integration of a developmental approach into national science and technology and innovation policies, capacity building in science and technology through providing policy advice and exchange of experience and best practices, and creating a problem solving network of centres of excellence in developing countries as well as supporting the exchange of students, researchers, scientists and technologists among developing countries.

ISTIC will act as an international platform for South-South cooperation in science, technology and innovation and make use of the network of the G77 plus China and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). The overall goal of ISTIC is to increase the capacity for management of science, technology and innovation throughout developing countries. ISTIC Secretariat is hosted by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) for five years before making ISTIC an autonomous organization. Details on ISTIC is available at http://www.istic-unesco.org

YACHAY E.P.

Public Company

(YACHAY)

YACHAY is the centerpiece of the City of Knowledge, and a key element in

Ecuador’s public education policies and efforts to develop human talent,

perform basic and applied research, take advantages of local capacity and

potential, and generate knowledge networks to stimulate technology-based

enterprises as the core of a knowledge-based economy.

The City of Knowledge will be focused on the following strategic areas:

a) Life Science

b) Information and Communication Technologies

c) Nanoscience

d) Energy

e) Petrochemistry

Details on YACHAY is available at http://www.yachay.gob.ec/

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If accepted to the training workshop, I undertake to:

(i) Carry out such instructions and abide by such conditions as may be stipulated by both the nominating government and the host government in respect of this course of training;

(ii) Follow the course of study or training, and abide by the rules of the institution in which I undertake to study or train; (iii) Refrain from engaging in political activities, or any form of employment for profit or gain; (iv) Submit any progress reports which may be prescribed; and (v) Return to my home country promptly upon the completion of my course of studies or training.

I fully understand that if I am granted an award it maybe subsequently withdrawn if I fail to make adequate progress or for other sufficient cause determined by the host Government.

Name

Signature of Applicant Date

OFFICIAL DECLARATION (To be completed by the Head of Organization)

Organization Name

Name of Applicant

nominates for the training workshop under the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) and certifies that:

(i) all information supplied by the nominee is complete and correct; (ii) the nominee had adequate knowledge and was appropriately tested for English Language proficiency; and (iii) certification that the applicant is fit to undertake the training workshop.

Remarks

Name

Signature of Responsible Head of Organization

Designation (Official Seal/Stamp) Address of Organization

Office Tel No.

Office Fax No.

Email Date

N O T E : I N C O M P L E T E A N D / O R U N E N D O R S E D F O R M S W I L L N O T B E P R O C E S S E D

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