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Innovation and technology transfer in Chile and Ecuador

Overview

In Chile and Ecuador, recent events have focused on technology transfer, innovation, and the practical application of research to drive economic development.

In Chile, efforts have centered on specific industry needs, such as the 3rd European Hazelnut Technology Transfer Day in Temuco, which addressed cultivation and climatic challenges. Discussions have also highlighted the complexities faced by Science-Based Technology Companies (EBCT) in bridging the gap between theoretical academic research and applied research that meets industrial demands.

In Ecuador, innovation initiatives included the Congress of the Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer Network (RIT2), which showcased advancements in fields like artificial intelligence, mining, and health. Additionally, forums organized by the Industria Farmacéutica de Investigación (IFI) in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) emphasized the use of intellectual property and intangible assets as strategic tools to address social and environmental challenges.

Entities

Industria Farmacéutica de Investigación · Universidad de Las Américas · Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez · World Intellectual Property Organization · Red de Investigación, Innovación y Transferencia de Tecnología

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Innovation and intellectual property experts discuss development in Ecuador and Chile

    Experts in Ecuador and Chile are addressing the challenges of innovation, focusing on intellectual property as a development tool and the complexities of turning scientific research into commercial businesses.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Technology transfer and innovation events held in Chile and Ecuador

    Technology transfer and innovation events were held in Chile for the hazelnut industry and in Ecuador for technical and technological research and development.

Sources

elnuevotiempo.com · expectativa.ec · expreso.ec · futuro.cl · portalagrochile.cl