"Investing In Innovation - From Tech Transfer To Entrepreneurship " took place at the 7th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative on October 25th, 2023.
Unleashing innovation by converting intellectual capital into economic value has the power to catalyze global development on an unprecedented scale. According to BCG, nearly 80% of companies ranked innovation as a top priority for 2023, and 66% plan to increase spending. How can policymakers and investors energize innovation ecosystems by reimagining technology transfer and research commercialization to empower the next generation of transformative global companies?
Moderator:
- Oli Barrett MBE, Co-Founder, Ethos
Speakers:
- H.E. Dr. Munir Eldesouki, President, KACST
- H.E. Sam Gyimah, Former UK Higher Education, Science & Innovation Minister;, Board Director, Goldman Sachs Int.; Founder & CEO, SGAEng. Ali Aldamanhori, CEO, Hungerstation
- Dr. Benjamine Liu, Co-Founder & CEO, Trialspark
- Robert Nelsen, Co-Founder & Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners
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