http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on entrepreneurship and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/ Can Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life sciences juggernaut, asks Gene Russo.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/brazil-fertile-ground-for-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:07 GMTPatent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/egypt-to-accept-patent-applications-in-arabic-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 14 Oct 2009 03:17:03 GMTA TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/scientists-use-nanotech-to-upgrade-tb-drugs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 29 Sep 2009 02:43:09 GMTNigerian universities are targeting closer relationships with industry to unlock research languishing in laboratories.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/nigeria-relaunches-research-fair-to-boost-industry-links.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 17 Sep 2009 03:57:01 GMTColombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/colombia-s-vice-president-leads-innovation-drive.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 31 Jul 2009 03:21:55 GMTThe executive director of the Gates Foundation tells SciDev.Net why he is throwing conventional research proposals into the bin.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/q-a-tadataka-yamada-and-wild-science-ideas.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 12 Jun 2009 01:36:57 GMTThe Africa Commission is calling for more investment in higher education as well as technology transfer to bolster entrepreneurship.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/blueprint-says-make-the-most-of-african-enterprise.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 15 May 2009 04:53:47 GMTDeveloping world businesses must invest in nanotech research and development for clean water to stay ahead, says Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/nanotech-for-water-can-help-business-innovate-and-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 06 May 2009 08:06:00 GMTWith the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/-ambitious-qatar-launches-major-science-park.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 31 Mar 2009 03:15:35 GMTOpen innovation has potential to revitalise the development sector, providing new sources of creative knowledge and resources, says Tara Acharya.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/users-can-drive-creative-innovation-for-the-poor.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMTA Danish company is proving that there is profit to be made in making products for the poor, including a 'straw' that makes water drinkable.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/profit-from-poverty-turning-victims-into-consumers.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 06 Feb 2009 04:21:35 GMTThere are big plans afoot to get African science to the market place, but why wait for continent-wide resolutions, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/africa-analysis-taking-science-to-market.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipMon, 22 Dec 2008 02:41:54 GMTEmerging economies have shown how knowledge can be harnessed to fuel long-term development, writes Calestous Juma.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/innovate-to-accumulate.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 20 Nov 2008 04:05:10 GMTA bottom-up approach is making locally-appropriate pesticides available to India's poorer farmers, explains Daniel Puente-Rodríguez.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/a-local-approach-to-agri-technology-in-india.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMTThe Tech Museum of Innovation in the United States has recognised 25 laureates for their innovative development projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/innovative-development-projects-receive-awards.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 23 Sep 2008 04:01:23 GMTThe Colombian government is calling for applications to a massive fund to support advanced training, science and innovation in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/colombia-calls-for-applications-to-massive-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipMon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:16 GMTBill and Melinda Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/gates-foundation-can-t-go-it-alone.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 07 Feb 2008 05:32:32 GMTIT company Hewlett Packard has donated US$5 million to support small businesses in the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/hp-backs-microenterprises-in-developing-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 18 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe rapid growth of technology parks in the Arab world has so far created more expectations than outcomes, reports Waleed Al-Shobakky.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/the-rise-of-middle-east-technology-parks.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 03 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMTA new US academic centre will encourage students to undertake business ventures supporting sustainable growth in developing 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