world bank infodev program: development of regional networks and global working groups
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Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
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World Bank infoDev program:Development of Regional Networks and Global Working GroupsAn introduction
Stefan Schandera, infoDev business incubator initiative regional facilitator for the Eastern European and Central Asian region
Incubating innovation. together
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Regional incubator networks
RedLAC African
Incubators
Incubation Asia
ecabit
MENAinc
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Infodev = information for development, started in 1996 Incubator initiative started in 2003, supported by Japanese
government Focus on financing and technical assistance of business incubators
in developing countries Growing global network: 151 incubators from 72 countries
worldwide (status September 2008) Research: First ever global assessment of incubator impact Global working groups: Women, Youth, High Growth Global Forum as global key event
infoDev
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Regional think tanks and hubs
Knowledge generation and sharing among incubators,
policy-makers and other key stakeholders
Events and trainings on regional level
Exchange and mentoring programs
Hub function for members to other networks
Collaborative project, research and fundraising activities
Regional incubator networks
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Building the link between the regions
Women focused business incubation
Youth focused business incubation
High-growth ICT enterprise incubation
Formed in 2008
Objectives: Creating thematic think tanks, initiating projects
Key activities in stage 1: Setting up working groups and infrastructure, assessing situation and identifying key activity areas
Global working groups
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
iDisc global knowledge portal
Knowledge generation and exchange
Good practice (incubators and clients)ToolboxNews and eventsResearch and benchmarkingDirectory and contactswww.idisc.netwww.ecabit.org
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Eastern European and Central Asian
Business Incubators and Technology Parks Network
Founded in May 2005 in Kiev, Ukraine
Milestones: regional workshops in India 2006, Ukraine June 2007, Armenia September 2007, next in Tambov October 08
31 full members and associations from 15 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, representing about 180 incubators
Key strengths: Integrated into global network, network of practicioneers, hub function
What is ecabit
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Raising awareness on innovation and entrepreneurship development among governments, universities, SMEs and other key stakeholders
Strengthening the capabilities of incubator managers as well as their clients through focused on training and learning, knowledge and experience sharing
Addressing new opportunities the globalization provides by initiating collaborative service and knowledge creation
What is ecabit doing
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Raising awareness on innovation and entrepreneurship development among governments, universities, SMEs and other key stakeholders
Events: Global and regional conferences and workshops with participation of policy-makers, university representatives, SMEs
Kharkov 2007: SME Education in Economies in Transition
Yerevan 2007: Incubators and their role in Innovation Clusters
Tambov 2008: The role of business incubators in Innovation Development in Small and Medium Sized Towns and Rural Areas
Research and knowledge dissemination:
Central Asian incubators survey and benchmarking 2007
SME trainers and consultants survey in 2007
Innovation cluster survey 2007
Planned 2008: SME financing and investment
What is ecabit doing (I)
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Strengthening the capabilities of incubator managers as well as their clients through focused on training and learning, knowledge and experience sharing
Knowledge and experience sharing
Newsletter and website news service
Good practice sharing through iDisc portal
Global incubator survey (MEIA) of infoDev
Training and learning
Training program on EU programs (in Tambov 2008)
Training program on Local Community Development (in Tambov 2008)
Training program on investment readiness under development
Staff exchange program under development
What is ecabit doing (II)
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Addressing new opportunities the globalization provides by initiating collaborative service and knowledge creation
Myconsultant.ru
Youth 2 Innovation contest
Global networking
Under consideration by members: Commercial services
What is ecabit doing (III)
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
development challenges
Common interests: Large variety of incubator types, ranging from full-government funded rural incubator to fully private high-tech incubator and technology park
Sustainability 1: Limited government support
Sustainability 2: Widespread fundraising (“soft-money”) orientation of incubators
Sustainability 3: Donor programs in the region focused on national levels
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
development challenges
Self-sustainability of the network by
1. Value added services to members, generating readiness to contribute membership fees
2. Donor portfolio instead of single donor, also addressing the business and finance sector
3. Member in-kind contribution (e.g. travel costs, contribution to projects)
4. Lean management structure (ICT structure, network office)
Example regional workshop: Key donor support reduced from 90% in 2005 to 40% in 2008
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incubators‘international activities
Conducted between July 2007 and April 2008. 14 responses from incubators from 10 countries (response rate of approx. 60%)
All ecabit incubators provide international services. Services are mostly on broad level, mostly business contacts for clients
Increasing number of incubators provides specialized services in international technology transfer (50%) and import/export consulting (3 out of 14)
Countries, regions with highest relevance for clients: Russia, Kazakhstan, European Union, USA – but also multinational companies
International networking of incubators within projects or networks and associations, e.g. SPICE, EEN, GDLN
In most cases, networking is initiated by international donors
Stefan SchanderaSeptember 2008
Information for development network of business incubators and technology parks in eastern europe and central asia
Infodev.org
iDisc.net
iDisc.net/workgroups
Ecabit.org
Contact Stefan Schandera: [email protected]
Thank you very much for your attention!
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