The ESCWA Technology Centre, in cooperation with the Institute of Physics, Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research and the Lebanese Industrial Research Achievements programme, organized the workshop entitled Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers in Lebanon (12-14 September 2011). It was hosted by Berytech Technological Pole in Beirut; and attended by 34 participants from universities and small and medium enterprises.

The workshop aimed at introducing scientists and engineers to the process of innovation, generation and protection of intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization of inventions. The three-day event included lectures by invited speakers, panel discussions and group activities.

Discussions focused on scientists and engineers as inventors and entrepreneurs; technology transfer, concept of intellectual property and its significance; basics of patenting; global intellectual property protection; taking science to the market; developing a business plan; innovation tools and key decisions encountered by start-ups companies.

Inquiries and requests for additional information should be addressed to:

Dr. Fouad Mrad (mrad@un.org), Executive Director of ESCWA Technology Centre, El Hassan Science City, PO Box 1438 Al-Jubaiha 11941, Amman, Jordan, T +962-6-5344701, F +962-6-5341092.