21.05.07 - MONDAY
Inauguration22.05.07 - TUESDAY
SESSION 1
Internationalization of Business Incubation
The markets are global and the boundaries are shrinking. The
incubators should also have a global focus in order to
accelerate their growth. Hence, It is essential for
incubators to have linkages with other incubators and
support agencies abroad to provide knowledge, information
and also have access to soft launch pads if needed. This
session will focus on experiences of incubators who
attempted such activities in the past and will provide ample
inputs in this direction.
SESSION 2
Different Models of Incubation in Asia
The incubators have several common features though they are
from different communities, cultures and demographics. There
is a need for incubation professionals to understand
different models and to adopt good practices from other
models to the local
environment. This session will also provide ample scope for
knowledge and information sharing.
SESSION 3
Building Linkages with support network for Incubation
Like internet, Incubators are also part of a network of
networks. Hence, the strong linkages with local, national
and international support agencies will help Incubators in
their efforts to become self-sustainable and also provide
several opportunities to the clients. This session will
focus on schemes of some of the support systems.
SESSION 4
Presentation on VITTBI and infoDev project activities.
Discussion on creating a knowledge platform.
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23.05.07 - WEDNESDAY
SESSION 1
Assessing the needs of the Incubator Clients:
The success of any incubation program depends on the success
of its clients. With requirements of clients becoming
increasingly complex, it is essential for the Incubator
professionals to take stock of the situation periodically
and also learn from other practitioners. This session will
focus on understanding some of the key challenges in
assessing the needs of incubatees and identifying tools that
make clients successful.
SESSION 2
Venture Finance: Myths and realities
The Venture Finance agencies constantly scout for good ideas.
Incubators have clients working on good ideas. However, the
match making is a tough job from the incubators’
perspective. This session will focus on some of the key
issues in this area.
SESSION 3
A discussion
through a workshop on ‘Creating a Knowledge platform’ for
the benefit of entrepreneurs, Incubators and other
stakeholders. One specific exercise will be to recommend the
methods of collecting, facilitating inflow and outflow of
information from the project portal (www.knowledgebiz.org).
24.05.07 – THURSDAY
Visit to regional incubators (Foreign delegates)
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