Skolkovo Foundation Chairman visits the Ministry of Innovative Development
06/04/2021 15:48
Skolkovo Foundation Chairman visits the Ministry of Innovative Development
06/04/2021 15:48
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 6 April 2021, the Chairman of the Skolkovo Foundation of the Russian Federation Arkady Dvorkovich visited the Ministry of Innovative Development. In the exhibition hall of the ministry A. Dvorkovich got acquainted with developments, finished products and industrial designs created within the framework of start-up projects.
A. Dvorkovich also met with the authors of start-up projects funded by the Ministry of Innovative Development, talked with them and answered questions from young people. In particular, he answered the question of what is necessary to achieve the set goals. - Firstly, education is very important. I studied at a mathematical school, then, of course, continued my studies at a higher educational institution. In whatever field a person works, mathematical thinking leads to success. Secondly, the team. I worked both in the teams formed by me and in the existing ones. A lot is decided by the qualifications of the team, cohesion and dedication. And, of course, work. When I joined the government at the age of 28, I worked 20 hours a day.
In the second part of the meeting, negotiations were held between the Minister of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov and the Chairman of the Skolkovo Foundation, Arkady Dvorkovich. Following the negotiations, the parties agreed to hold joint competitions for start-up projects.
Taking into account the experience in the field of venture financing of start-up projects, the Skolkovo Foundation was invited to participate in the competition to select a management company for the UzVC National Venture Fund. The Skolkovo Foundation has supported more than 2,000 start-up projects, investing $ 140 million, and today the revenues of these projects amount to US$800 million. These startups have created 28,000 jobs and patented 150 innovative products.
The parties also discussed the issue of establishing the Skolkovo Foundation as a consultant on venture financing to the Minister of Innovative Development. Based on the experience of the Skolkovo Technopark, the parties exchanged views on the development of innovative technoparks in Uzbekistan, the creation of an optimal ecosystem for the development of startups in the field of information technology.
In February 2020, representatives of 25 start-up companies of Uzbekistan, with the support of the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan, took part in the Softlanding program carried out by the Skolkovo Foundation. Taking into account the effectiveness of the program and the results achieved, the parties agreed to continue the Softlanding program for members of the Youth Academy of the Ministry of Innovative Development and young startups. It was also decided to hold a "Startup Tour" in September-October 2021, which was planned for 2020, but was postponed due to the global pandemic.
In addition, the parties noted the need to create a Skolkovo corner in the exhibition hall of the Ministry of Innovative Development. According to A. Dvorkovich, the fund will present innovative developments and technologies in the field of medicine for this exposition.
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