Study Tour to Belarus & Lithuania
Technology Transfer and Innovation Policy
September 10th to 15th, 2012
Agenda
Overview - Agenda
Monday
10.09
Main
activity
Arrival,
Meetings
Tuesday
11.09
Meetings
Wednesday
12.09
Meetings,
Transfer to
Lithuania
Thursday
13.09
Friday
14.09
Conference in
Vilnius
Conference in
Vilnius
Saturday
15.09
Meetings,
Departure
04:10
Departure
Tbilisi
06: 20
Arrival Minsk
Important
Appointments
12:00
Meeting
Republican
Center for
Technology
Transfer
14:30
Meeting
National
Academy of
Sciences
10:00
Meeting
High Tech
Park Belarus
12:15
Meeting
Adani Systems
10:30
Meeting Belarusian Innovation Fund
15:00
Meeting
Minsk City
Technology
Center
09:00 - 23:00
“Baltic Dynamics Conference”,
Conference
1st day
09:00 – 14:00
“Baltic Dynamics Conference”, Conference 2nd
day
10:00
Meeting
SPICE-Group
12:30
Meeting Lithuanian Innovation Center
16:00
Meeting
Business
Incubator
Kolidischi
Evening
program
17:30 Dinner
18:00 dinner
18:50 Train
from Minsk to
Vilnius
19:00 Gala
dinner
Evening at free
disposal
17:20 Return
flights from
Vilnius to
Tbilisi via Kiev
List of Participants
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8.
Ms. Ekaterine Egutia- Deputy Director of National Intellectual Property Center – Sakpatenti
Ms. Nana Adeishvili - Advisor to the Chairman of Sakpatenti
Mr. George Kvaratskelia - Head of Technology Transfer Department TTCG
Mr. Georg Kurdiani - Head of Finance Department of Sakpatenti
Mr. Dimitri Japaridze - Director of Business Research Centre, Ilia University
Mr. Giorgi Ghvedashvili - Head, Department of Scientific R&D, Tbilisi State University
Mr. Mikheil Batiashvili - Ilia State University, Dean of the Business College
Mr. Ioseb Kuprashvili - Chief Specialist of Monitoring Department, Rustaveli National Science Foundation (on
behalf of Georgian Ministry of Education)
9. Ms. Johanna Wohlmeyer – Project Coordinator GIZ / Germany – Head of the delegation
10. Mr. Karl – Heinz Jach – Consultant
11. Translator
Important Contact Information:
Phone numbers:
Ms. Johanna Wohlmeyer: +995 595 711400
Mr. Karl-Heinz Jach: +375 29 973 3621 (BY)
Hotel in Minsk:
Hotel Juravinka
Yanki Kupali 25 (Янки Купалы 25)
http://www.juravinka.by/
Hotel in Vilnius:
Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva
Konstitucijos av. 20, LT-2600, Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 272 6200
Fax: +370 5 272 6210
E-mail: info.lietuva.vilnius@radissonblu.com
http://www.radissonblu.com/lietuvahotel-vilnius
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Monday
September 10th 2012
04:15
06:20
Departure from Tbilisi to Minsk
Arrival at Minsk National Airport, Transfer to Hotel Juravinka
Breakfast
10:15
Ms. Wohlmeyer and Mr. Jach: departure to German Embassy
11:30
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure
12:00 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:30
14:30 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
17:30 – 19:30
Meeting: Republican Center for Technology Transfer
Partner: Mr. Alexander A. Uspensky, Director
Business lunch
Meeting: National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Partner: Mr. Sergei A. Chizhik, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium
Meeting: Business Incubator Kolidischi
Partner: Mr. Naidovich
Dinner at Sporting Club
(http://eng.klub.by/default.aspx)
Transfer to the hotel, free time
Day 2: Tuesday
September 11th 2012
08:30 – 09:15
Breakfast at the hotel
09:20
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure
10:00 – 11:30
12:15 – 13:15
Meeting: High Tech Park Minsk
Partner: Mr. Y. Derevyanko, Head of Marketing and Development Department
Meeting: Adani Systems
Partner: Mr. Vladimir N. Linev, Director
14:00 – 15:00
Business lunch
15:00 – 16:30
Meeting: Belarusian Innovation Fund
Partner: Mr. Anatolij P. Grishanovich, Vice Chairman Minsk
16:30 – 18:00
Sightseeing; City Tour
18:00 – 20:00
Dinner at BOSTON restaurant
(http://www.boston.relax.by)
Walking to the hotel, free time
Day 3: Wednesday
September 12th, 2012
09:00 – 10:00
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out
10:00
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 14:00
Meeting:
City Technology Center
Partner: V. Davidovich, Director
Business Lunch at the restaurant Renaissance
(http://www.renessans.relax.by/)
14:00 – 17:30
Sightseeing and/or meetings
17:45
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure to train station
18:50 – 21:50
Train from Minsk to Vilnius
21:50
Transfer to Radisson Hotel Vilnius and check-in
Hotel “Radisson BLU LIETUVA” Conference Center,
Konstitucijos av. 20, Vilnius
Day 4: Thursday
September 13th 2012
08:30 – 09:00
Registration “Baltic Dynamics Conference”
(www.balticdynamics.com) at same Hotel Radisson BLU LIETUVA” Conference
Center,
09:00 – 17:30
Conference, 1st day
19:00– 23:00
Gala dinner (place to be specified by conference organizers)
Day 5: Friday
September 14th, 2012
09:30 – 16:30
Conference, 2nd day
16:30 – 18:15
Sightseeing and/or meetings
Dinner to be individually organized
Day 6: Saturday
September 15th, 2012
09:20
10:00 – 12:00
12:30 – 14:00
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure
Meeting: Science Parks and Innovation Center Experts (SPICE) – Group
Partner: Mr. H. Fiedler, President
Meeting: Lithuanian Innovation Center
Partner: Mr. K. Gecas, Director
14:00-15:00
Lunch at „Riverside" restaurant at Radisson hotel
15:00
Meeting at hotel lobby for departure to airport
17:20 – 01:50
Return flight from Vilnius to Tbilisi via Kiev
Description of the institutions to be visited
Belarusian Innovation Fund
Description
The Belarusian Innovation Fund was founded in 1998, with the aim of strengthening governmental
support for innovative activities in Belarus. The Belarusian Innovation Fund is a non-commercial
organization, affiliated with State Committee for Science and Technologies of the Republic of
Belarus.
Main tasks:
- Create/uphold favorable conditions for the development of innovative entrepreneurship
- Financial assistance to innovative projects
- Supporting venture projects
Contact
Link
Address: Ul. V. Choruzheij 31A, Minsk 220002, Belarus
Tel.: + 375 017 293 17 81
E-mail: bif@bif.ac.by
http://www.bif.ac.by/
Republican Center for Technology Transfer
Description
The Republican Center for Technology Transfer (RCTT) was founded in May 2003 under the auspices of the State Committee for Science and Technologies of the Republic of Belarus, the National
Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
RCTT’s primary goal is to promote the cooperation between high-tech developers, entrepreneurs
and investors.
Main tasks of the RCTT:
- Forming and maintaining information databases meant for serving clients in the technology
transfer sector;
- Providing RCTT's clients with access to the UNIDO network and other international databases
dedicated to technology transfer, research and development;
- Assisting innovation activity agents in development and promotion of their innovation and
investment projects;
- Instructing and training specialists in research- and innovation-related entrepreneurship;
- Establishing RCTT's regional innovation offices in the country, with the aim to create a unified
national network of technology transfer centres;
- Assisting and promoting international research and development cooperation and exchange
of specialists.
Contact
Link
Address: 66-100, Nezavisimosti Ave., Minsk 220072, Belarus
Tel.: +37517 2841499
Tel/Fax: +375 17 2840749
E-mail: ictt@pochta.ru
http://ictt.by/eng/
National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Description
The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is the highest state scientific organization of the
Republic of Belarus. This guiding research center, which unties highly-skilled scientists of different
specialties and dozens of researchers, was founded in October 1928.
Main tasks:
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Contact
Link
Carrying out the organization and coordination of fundamental and applied research performed by all subjects of scientific activities,
Providing fundamental and applied research in the main directions of natural, engineering
and social sciences as well as the humanities and arts with the purposes of obtaining new
knowledge about humans, society, natural and artificial objects.
Increasing the scientific, technical and intellectual potential of the Republic of Belarus.
Address: 66 Independence Avenue, Minsk 220072 Belarus
Tel.: +375 (17) 284-18-01
Fax: +375 (17) 284-28-16
E-mail: nasb@presidium.bas-net.by
www.nasb.gov.by
Business Incubator Koldischi
Description
Since 1998 the joint stock company “MAP JSC” has been functioning as a business incubator aiming to support business initiatives of young scientists and entrepreneurs. The “MAP JSC” is situated in the suburbs of Minsk (2 km) - Kolodischi. The total square of rented out incubator’s premises
is 3400 m2.
Key clients of the “MAP JSC” are potential entrepreneurs or existing micro and small enterprises at
the beginning of their business activity. Upon approval a new tenant is provided with an office,
office services and consulting services. The Temporary Working Group of the company supports
tenants in implementing their business ideas (including financial support) during the incubation
period.
Tenants of the business incubator “MAP JSC” benefit from the thematic seminars which are organized by the incubator: principles of entrepreneurship, financing of business activities, taxation,
standardization and certification, licensing and other topics upon the tenants` needs. The business incubator “MAP JSC” fostered 90 enterprises, the majority of which operates successfully.
Contact
Link
Adress: Minskaya Str.5, Kolodischy, Minsk region 223051 Belarus
Tel: + 375 (17) 508 13 30
E-Mail:
www.mapzao.by
High Tech Park Belarus
Description
In 2005 the Hi-Tech Park Belarus was established with the main goal of supporting the software
industry in Belarus. HTP Belarus provides a special business environment for IT businesses. Any
company operating in the sphere of computer-based technologies can apply for residency within
the HTP and benefit from tax-incentives and other advantages provided.
Currently 109 companies are registered as the Park's residents. The resident companies are successful on North American and European hi-tech markets and have customers in more than 55
countries around the globe.
Contact
Link
Address: 9 floor - 1/1, Kuprevicha Str., Minsk 220141
Phone: (+375-17) 268-69-11
Fax: (+375-17) 268-69-22
E-mail: info@park.by
http://www.park.by/
Adani Systems
Description
ADANI was founded in 1991 by Vladimir Linev, Professor in applied nuclear physics. As a scientist,
inventor and author of over 150 patents, an engineer and entrepreneur, Professor Linev is focusing ADANI on innovation, effective R&D and agile manufacturing.
In ADANI innovative ideas and technologies are implemented into technical solutions. Based on its
proprietary patents and know-how, as well as advanced design and production methods, the
company's scientists and engineers effectively develop and manufacture products meeting the
needs and challenges in today's ever changing environment.
Contact
Link
http://adanisystems.com/
Minsk City Technology Center
Description
Contact
Link
The Minsk City Technology Center was recently founded and is still in the early set-up stage.
Website under construction
Science Parks and Innovation Center Experts (SPICE) – Group
Description
The Science Park and Innovation Center Experts Group (SPICE) is a global network representing 41
countries, including 27 national and international associations of innovation centers. Members of
SPICE Group are experts in business incubation, innovation centers, technology parks, regional
economic development, technology transfer and entrepreneurship. SPICE Members represent
different professional and organizational backgrounds and combine information, experience and
skills from many different areas.
The aim of the SPICE Group (ICECE Work Group) is to increase the knowledge about business incubation, international business cooperation and promotion, economic policies and development,
entrepreneurship as well as technology transfer by acquiring joint projects to:
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Contact
Link
develop the exchange of information and experience in the fields of regional economic
development, business and innovation centers as well as technology and science parks,
promote the establishment of networks or associations (regional, national and international) and strengthen their cooperation
transfer know how and information in the field of business incubation and management
of small and medium companies
develop programs for education and training for managers of technology parks, business
incubators, regional economic development agencies as well as small and medium companies
increase the information and understanding of different cultures and "ways of life", especially for young professionals
further develop the informal international network as a general link between existing or
developing national, regional and international networks.
www.spice-group.net
Lithuanian Innovation Center
Description
The Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC), founded in 1996, is a non-profit organisation, providing
innovation support services to enterprises, research institutions, industry associations and business support organisations. The shareholders of LIC are the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of
Education and Science and the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists. The main strategic goal
of LIC is to increase Lithuanian’s international competitiveness by stimulating innovations in business.
LIC‘s services and activities:
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Contact
Link
Enterprise Europe Network in Lithuania helps enterprises, research institutes, universities,
technology centres and innovation agencies in procuring or marketing technologies and identifying partners for technological cooperation in Europe
Consultancy services regarding the resources of EU structural funds
Participation in and implementation of various European research and development projects
Publication of the catalogue of Lithuanian innovative companies “Gateway to Innovation in
Lithuania”
Development of a regional innovation strategy
Since 1996, LIC have been carrying out more than 45 projects. Each year LIC on average provides
5000 services (consultations, trainings, researches, technological missions) for more than 1000
clients (business enterprises and research institutions).
Address: T. Ševčenkos g. 13, LT-03223 Vilnius
Tel.: (370 5) 235 61 16
Fax: (370 5) 213 27 81
E-mail: lic@lic.lt
www.lic.lt