Mashav (Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation with YABT (Young Americas Business Trust) Organization of American States invite professionals to participate in the international course ''Innovative Entrepreneurship: from idea to starting a Business''.
Innovation in the modern economy is a complex process involving the interactions of many actors (stakeholders) through the various stages of development of a new venture: entrepreneurs, academic and R&D institutions, and other firms (suppliers, customers, competitors, public bodies, consumers, etc.). The innovation process includes systemic interaction between participating stakeholders and is related to Public Private Partnership (PPP).
Innovation is crucial for differentiation in businesses in a world of constant change and younger generations are bringing this change about, in both the social and the business spheres.
The innovative entrepreneur is the central figure in the innovation process. The entrepreneur is the main driving force in the complex process that transforms a theoretical idea into a commercially viable product or service. However, commercializing an innovation can be extremely difficult and cumbersome for start-up innovative entrepreneurs, who face additional obstacles (compared to established firms) in the spheres of finance, technology, management, etc.
Without entrepreneurs, innovation would stagnate and economic growth would stall.
Innovation creates valuable ideas and entrepreneurship capitalizes on those ideas and gives them life. The combination of these two elements produces new businesses or business initiatives that advance industries, disrupt markets and spur economic growth.
Israel has the proven capacity to turn ideas into innovative products and services. It is within this framework that the present course is offered.
Aims
The course aims to impart tools and resources to promote the creation and expansion of business through the management of innovation processes and environments.
This will be supplemented by the opportunity for a broad exchange of experiences and lessons among Course participants, both among themselves and with their Israeli counterparts.
Main Subject
-Good practices and policies in promoting innovative entrepreneurship; innovation-driven start-ups and the academic spin-off as engines of innovative development.
-Support systems for new entrepreneurs.
-Women entrepreneurs in a changing economy.
-Innovations in management.
-Marketing at a time of change.
-Implementation of creative initiatives – from idea to business.
-Understanding the effect of Public Private Partnership (PPP) on the creation of an Innovation Nation
-Application of the Organizational Transformation and Leadership
Application Requirements
The course is designed for policy-makers, representatives of businesses and academia, and other experts and practitioners with responsibilities for the promotion of innovative entrepreneurship as well as broader aspects of innovation policy. Preference will be given to candidates recommended by the YABT. Please note this Workshop will be held in English.
Applications should be submitted no later than June 30, 2017. A copy of the application should be sent to Ms. Nuria Levy at MCTC
nuria@mctc.org.il as well as to the Israeli Embassy nearest to you.
Application forms
Completed application forms, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country.
General Information
Arrival and Departure
Arrival date: 27/08/2017
Opening date: 28/08/2017
Closing date: 14/09/2017
Departure date: 15/09/2017
Participants must arrive at the training center on the arrival date, and leave on the departure date. Early arrivals/late departures if required, must be arranged by the participants themselves, directly with the hotel/center, and must be paid for by the participant him/herself.
Location and Accommodation
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.
Health Services
Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.
The course will be held at The Golda Meir International Training Center (MCTC), situated at
12 Pinsky Street, Haifa. Participants will be accommodated at MCTC in double rooms (two participants per room).
LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: The lastest date for the submission of application form is 30 june 2017.