Title: Stimulating Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Small Market Economy: Lessons and Evidence from Other Countries – Speaker: Dr Geoff Gregson, Deputy Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Research, University of Edinburgh, UK – Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 4 p.m.
Venue: University of Central Asia, 138 Toktogul Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Conference Room.
Abstract: This lecture will discuss key elements of innovation systems in small market economies that are critical for stimulating and supporting new venture creation, university-industry collaboration and the flow of risk capital. Drawing upon the author’s research on Scottish and Colombian innovation systems, the lecture will address key factors such as public policy, incentives, funding & education, amongst others that are key for a successful & sustainable innovation system. via University of Central Asia – News.