http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on entrepreneurship and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/ Argentinean companies and cooperatives have launched a free-software initiative to help develop products for public and private sectors.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/free-software-to-help-develop-business-in-argentina.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipMon, 13 May 2013 12:47:35 GMTNew research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/revealing-barriers-faced-by-africa-s-women-entrepreneurs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipSun, 05 May 2013 06:55:11 GMTTanzanian government funding aims to help weavers, wood carvers and furniture makers profit from science, says George Achia.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/features/using-innovation-to-assist-tanzania-s-craft-firms.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 18 Apr 2013 09:00:38 GMTIndia hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/india-to-award-biotech-solutions-in-health-and-farming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 10 Apr 2013 08:05:30 GMTThe initiative may be a one-off due to the difficulty of finding experts with Caribbean ties to work with local firms on innovative projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/caribbean-enterprise-project-struggles-to-involve-diaspora-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 04 Apr 2013 15:50:32 GMTHuman urine is not only a good substitute for urea — a costly chemical fertiliser — but also synergises well with compost.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/crop-thrives-on-urine-compost-mix.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 02 Apr 2013 06:46:11 GMTThe City of Mexico has opened its first science park, which aims to generate technology-based companies and drive innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/science-park-to-link-science-and-business-in-mexico-df.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipMon, 25 Mar 2013 21:41:56 GMTA 3D printer that makes use of abundant solar energy and desert sand could be a cost-effective way of producing glass in the future.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/solar-powered-3d-printer-uses-sand-to-make-glass-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:54:24 GMTResearchers say weak policy undermines Kenya's innovation landscape, but hope new science projects will shake things up, reports George Achia.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/features/the-real-ground-breakers-innovation-in-kenya-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 08 Mar 2013 15:23:20 GMTThe Egyptian government should develop researchers' business skills and support private sector innovation, advises a science survey.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/egypt-urged-to-improve-its-scientists-enterprise-skills-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipMon, 04 Mar 2013 13:16:47 GMTThe Mexican government has increased funding for encouraging firms to carry out research aimed at commercial success.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/mexico-boosts-innovation-funding-for-private-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 28 Feb 2013 12:27:19 GMTEleven tech firms that sell innovations aimed at tackling environmental and social problems are on a global voyage to expand their ventures.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/tech-firms-set-sail-to-solve-world-s-problems-through-innovation.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 15 Feb 2013 15:33:28 GMTChina and India are collaborating with global partners and becoming innovative in their own right, according to new research.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/china-and-india-catching-up-in-the-innovation-stakes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipWed, 30 Jan 2013 15:42:21 GMTEntrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/islam-analysis-islamic-enterprise-initiatives-at-risk-of-underperforming.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 18 Jan 2013 10:50:59 GMTIndia's policy of concentrating scientific research in specialised institutes has deprived the university system of top talent and funding.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/-fund-indian-universities-for-excellence-not-research-institutes-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 08 Jan 2013 07:11:42 GMTDeveloping nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors reach their potential, says report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/local-software-can-spur-development-says-un-report-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipTue, 08 Jan 2013 05:19:17 GMTIndia's newly launched science, technology and innovation policy banks on private sector participation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/india-s-new-s-t-policy-banks-on-the-private-sector.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipSun, 06 Jan 2013 07:08:49 GMTStart-up companies are demonstrating unmanned aerial vehicles that can deliver small payloads such as medical supplies to remote areas.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/idea-for-supply-chains-of-flying-drones-takes-off.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipFri, 04 Jan 2013 15:52:26 GMTInclusive, affordable innovation — as exemplified in India — can help meet development goals, an OECD conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/news/india-s-shift-to-inclusive-innovation-is-a-model-to-follow-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 03 Jan 2013 04:53:34 GMTAs the Obama administration begins a second term, USAID's Alex Dehgan describes how the agency will build on its science-for-development agenda.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/entrepreneurship/opinions/usaid-will-continue-its-push-for-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_entrepreneurshipThu, 20 Dec 2012 18:04:58 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/