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*PHDpreneur by MTDC* On behalf of the enthusiastic attendees and the wider academic and entrepreneurial communities, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Research Management Unit of Kementerian Ekonomi, on the auspicious commencement of the "PHDpreneur Programme" pilot project. This initiative, spearheaded by the insightful Dr. Wan Raihana Wan Aasim, represents a significant stride in "Bridging Academia and Industry: Commercialization of Research Products." The collaborative efforts to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application are not only commendable but pivotal for the nation's innovation landscape. The foresight to nurture and guide research products towards commercial viability demonstrates a profound commitment to fostering a sustainable ecosystem where academia and industry can flourish in synergy. As this pilot project takes flight, we hope that it inspires a generation of researchers and entrepreneurs to explore the frontiers of possibility. Here's to the success of the PHDpreneur Programme—with optimism and anticipation, we look forward to the achievements that will undoubtedly emerge from this pioneering journey. Best wishes for a future full of innovation, growth, and prosperity.

"CII Industry-Academia Partnership Awards 2024" Recognising Organisations for Excellence in R&D and Innovation through Partnerships While India's 40th position out of 132 countries in the 2023 Global Innovation Index is encouraging, it also reveals key areas for improvement. A critical gap lies in university-industry R&D #collaboration, where #India ranks a disappointing 66th. This disconnect highlights the need for a stronger #bridge between academic research and its practical application in industry. This synergy is vital to unlock India's true innovation potential globally. Furthermore, India's R&D sector faces challenges such as relatively low investment compared to developed nations, a shortage of #researchers, and a fragmented approach. However, there's a bright side. The Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India reports in 2023 that over 100 innovations have emerged from industry-academia #partnerships in just three years. This success story emphasizes the transformative power of collaboration between the #industry and #academia. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 further reinforces this vision by prioritizing robust industry-academia partnerships to transform India's education sector. By working together, universities and industries can bridge the gap and become a powerful engine for national growth and development. To foster this transformative research #ecosystem, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been recognizing excellence in both sectors for years through the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards. As a jury member for the 2024 edition (applications due August 15th, 2024), I'm excited to identify and honour the top performers who are propelling India towards an innovation-driven future. #universities #parternshipawards #CII #awards #academicinstitutions Confederation of Indian Industry

Delighted to breathe the air with our Forum Chairman Sh Vipin Sondhi (former MD Ashok Leyland & JCB) & JURORS Prof Rajendra Srivastava saheb (former Dean, Indian School of Business & chairman EFPM & Centre for Business Innovation—CBI; former provost Singapore Management University), Prof YS Rajan saheb (Honorary Distinguished Professor in ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization & an associate of President APJ Abdul Kalam), Sh Ninad Karpe & Sh Vivek Prasad to select “CII Industry-Academia Partnership Awardees, 2024” Do please apply & share https://lnkd.in/gkKt6mUK — Context — With success stories like “Chandrayaan-3”, India is being noticed as a hotspot & ecosystem for the development of cutting-edge tech. We’ve been consistently rising on the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Global Innovation Index – #40 in 2022 from #81 in 2015. We must target the Top 5 by 2035 GOI has been proactive in promoting & encouraging Science & Tech as one of the key pillars of our aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047. It is now incumbent upon industry in partnership with all stakeholders, especially academia, to take on the mantle We could catapult ourselves into the league of top innovation nations, as also highlighted during the recent B20 Summit, if Industry & Academia synegise individual efforts through a stronger collaboration Since Dec 2023, the Confederation of Indian Industry took up the mission to facilitate this collaboration & enable a transformational partnership of Industry & Academia Under Sh Vipin Sondhi, our Forum has prominent industry members, academic institutions & experts in S&T from business associations & multilateral organisations Our Forum will propose a policy communique on strategies for Industry - Academia partnership in the S&T ecosystem. Our communique will release a blueprint for institutionalising & making a robust partnership, while highlighting key imperatives & success factors required for delivery in a given timeframe Our Forum has a mandate of representing the voice of the national S&T community on core issues & challenges in the partnership. It has fed into the deliberations at several tiers of meetings between stakeholders from Government & key players in Indian industry & academia To achieve this, the CII Secretariat under Sh Ashish Mohan created 7 task forces (7 Tracks)   1. Key drivers of Industry-Academia Partnership 2. Benchmarking global practices in Industry-Academia collaboration 3. Industry-Academia joint projects in Tech – Mobility 4. Industry-Academia joint projects in Tech – ICET 5. Industry-Academia joint projects in Tech – Additive Manufacturing 6. Industry-Academia joint projects in Tech – Robotics 7. Industry-Academia - Future Talent Readiness Our work will culminate into an International Summit & Dialogue [An earlier post https://lnkd.in/dN5Uu5nX]

📣 Do you want to know who won the 2023 #IBR Best Paper Award? Then, join the Gala Dinner of the 2024 European International Business Academy (EIBA) Annual Conference on December 14th, where we will announce the winner. The three shortlisted papers are: Anna Vuorio & Lasse Torkkeli (2023). ‘Dynamic managerial capability portfolios in early internationalising firms.’ International Business Review, 32(1): 102049. Krishna Raj Bhandari, PhD, Peter Zámborský, Mikko Ranta & Prof. Jari Salo (2023). ‘Digitalization, internationalization, and firm performance: a resource-orchestration perspective on new OLI advantages.’ International Business Review, 32(4): 102135. Abrar Ali Saiyed, Marleen Wierenga, Stephanie Fernhaber & Niina Nummela (2023). ‘From grassroots to international markets: a qualitative study of marginalized entrepreneurs in India.’ International Business Review, 32(5): 102163.

"To drive inclusive growth in the MSME sector, addressing high trade and transaction costs, tackling non-tariff barriers, enhancing integration with regional supply chains, and building knowledge and digital skills are key focus areas," said Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna, Deputy Head and Senior Economic Affairs Officer, South and South-West Asia, United Nations ESCAP, while speaking at the session on MSMEs for Global Trade: Multilateral Institutions’ Approaches for Capacity Building and Trade Efficiency at the 21st Global MSME Business Summit 2024. The session was also addressed by:   - Laurent Gonnet, Lead Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank   - Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Dean, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade   - Shreekant Somany, Chairman, CII Centre of Excellence for Competitiveness for SMEs & CMD, Somany Ceramics Ltd  The session was moderated by:   - Ashok Saigal, Co-Chairman, CII National MSME Council & MD, Frontier Technologies Pvt. Ltd.  #CIIMSMEGlobalBusinessSummit #MSMEs

🚀 Innovation vs. Efficiency: How does JLBL Tech strike the perfect balance? 🌟 Join us as we dive into Hong Kong's high-tech SME landscape with JLBL Tech. Discover their secrets to managing the Efficiency-Innovation Paradox and driving success in a competitive market. 🌐💡 #TechInnovation #BusinessEfficiency #HongKongTech #SMEInsights #InnovationManagement #EfficiencyFirst This case is composed by Prof. Mark Loon from Griffith University, Australia and our writer Mishell Albores. You can read this case study at: https://lnkd.in/g3Pk9skK *Verified educators can have unlimited access to all of our case studies and teaching tools.* --- Nikkei BizRuptors is a web-based case study platform about unique business practices in Asia, to explore the stories of those who have dared to do things differently and innovate new possibilities. The movers and shakers. Business disruptors, BizRuptors. #casestudy #nikkei #asia #mba #NikkeiBizRuptors #businesscasestudy

International Business University and Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon Join Forces for WCSB 2024! We are thrilled to partner with International Business University (IBU), Toronto for this year’s Winter Conference on Sustainable Business (WCSB). This exciting collaboration strengthens our commitment to advancing sustainable business practices through global dialogue and knowledge sharing. The third edition of WCSB will take place on 19th & 20th December 2024 at the Great Lakes Gurgaon campus. This year’s theme, ‘Roadmap to Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for Business Models and Practices,’ focuses on the urgent need to embed sustainability into business strategies. From balancing profitability with sustainability goals to exploring innovations like resource optimization and energy efficiency, the conference will address key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business. WCSB will bring together academicians, policymakers, industry experts, and researchers to exchange ideas and best practices. The event also offers a unique opportunity for researchers to engage with editors of top academic journals in related fields. Stay tuned for updates! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dSWN438V #WCSB2024 #SustainableBusiness #SustainabilityInAction #BusinessForGood #GreatLakesGurgaon #IBUPartnership #GreenBusiness #FutureOfBusiness #BusinessInnovation #ConferenceAlert #GlobalCollaboration #SustainableDevelopment

Building a Sustainable Future: Technology, Education, and Capital 🌱💡💰 I just had the privilege of joining a panel discussion at CUHK in collaboration with the St. Gallen Symposium, where we explored the path toward a sustainable future. Our conversation focused on the TEC triad—Technology, Education, and Capital—as essential pillars for driving real impact. Technology: Innovation isn’t just an option; it's a necessity. Technological advancements are reshaping the landscape, offering new tools to tackle sustainability challenges more effectively. Education: Knowledge is power. Understanding sustainability and its nuances is crucial for every individual, community, and organization. Without a solid grasp of these issues, we can’t expect lasting change. Capital: Our resources need to be strategically allocated. Knowledgeable investments are the backbone of sustainable growth. Only by aligning capital with impactful, responsible projects can we secure a resilient future. Together, these elements create a framework for building a more sustainable world. Thank you to everyone involved for such a thoughtful and inspiring discussion. Let’s continue to bridge technology, knowledge, and resources for a greener tomorrow. Kannes Wong, MBA, CEP® | Melanie Kwok | Alexander Bent | Lester Chan #SustainableFuture #TEC #Innovation #Sustainability #CUHK #StGallenSymposium

Early morning start today at Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Management. Thank you to Professor Noor Hazlina Ahmad for the opportunity to share about some of the research that we are doing at ECU School of Business and Law in the field of #innovation. Looking forward to more collaborations in the future. https://lnkd.in/gsPpFFKU #ECUSBL #ECUbusinessandlaw #ECUMISE

The submission for the Global Poster Competition focusing on Sustainable International Business is extended! Group of undergraduate, master's and MBA students can submit their posters for the competition until June 15th. Further information on this exciting student competition can be found below and on the AIB UKI Chapter website: https://lnkd.in/eZi46MDs #sustainability #internationalbusiness #competition