Knowledge-based Society In Practice

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Knowledge-Based Society in Practice HI-TECH SLOVAKIA Bridging the gap between Academia and Industry The Science Park Solution

Iain C Shirlaw, Active Investment Partners, Scotland April 3rd, 2009 Bratislava

Transforming Science to Commerce • • • • • • • •

Source of learning Research and Invention Creating Intellectual assets Industrial collaboration Foundations for new companies Attraction of investment Capital Investment Economic growth

Role Of Universities

• A source of learning since14th Century • Generating Intellectual Property • Developing Skills • Nurturing potential • Contributing to local economic growth

Commercial Skills

• • • • • •

Understanding market places Knowing customers Planning a business Recruiting the right people Building a Business Growing a company.

Metamorphosis • Tangibility – Proof of Concept – Seed Capital – Development Capital

• Location - Science Parks – Building – Special internal fitting – Shared resources

• Incubation - Innovation Centre – Process – Products – People

Summary

Iain Shirlaw •

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Active Investment Partners Management Services Consulting Investment •

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Phone: + 44 786 310 6181

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