African Technology Development and Transfer Network OVERVIEW Dr. Victor Konde

Some highlights Project Document IP and TT Workshop in South Africa Engineering Project Online Innovation Platform Website A way Forward

IP and TT Workshop Basic of technology transfer Contractual agreements Institutional set-up: The case of CSIR Setting up a TTO: Key considerations Technology transfer in start-ups Challenges of protecting knowledge

Promote Student Innovation Projects Biomedical engineering project ◦ Kenya, Zambia (Ghana, South Africa, Egypt?) African Innovation “Championship” Create a network of mentors/coaches Create a network of funding sources Training of trainers Peer-to-peer mentoring

Outlet to the rest of the world Improve membership Provide key knowledge resources Linkages to other project sites and ISTD Membership pages presence Hosted at UNECA Need to be finalized now

Pending Information and data on members Profiles of best practices Scouts for innovative ideas in community Training opportunities Interest to participate Funding the Network – the basics

Ways Forward Operationalize the Online platform Drive expansion of membership Implement the projects on the ground Facilitate resource mobilization Expand partnership Identify areas of collaboration Establish mechanisms to support others

Division of labour ECA ◦ Provide interim program support ◦ Design, develop and host online services ◦ Further development of projects Members ◦ Active participation required ◦ Identify areas of collaboration ◦ Help further develop projects ◦ Serve as scouts, mentors and coaches ◦ Share resources, facilities and knowledge Partners ◦ Technical support ◦ Financial support ◦ Organizational support

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