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Damascus, July 5 (SANA)The Reco Foundation and IBTKRGO Foundation organized the “Eco Innovate” program activities under the patronage of theMinistry of Communications and Information Technology, hosting the first national environmental innovation hackathon in Syria to empower participating teams and discuss projects focused on innovative solutions and technologies to address environmental challenges across provinces. The three-day program, in partnership with the Ministries of Local Administrat…

From:Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science During a visit to Tyndall National Institute based at University College Cork (UCC) to mark the commencement of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced a major expansion of the institute, marking a significant milestone for Ireland's research, innova…

The event gathered representatives from government agencies, the diplomatic corps, major think tanks, and academics from Türkiye and Central Asian countries. The participants explored opportunities to enhance strategic cooperation between the two regions amid an evolving international landscape. They focused on areas such as trade, investment, energy, transport connectivity, technology, education, culture, and the growth of expert dialogue. SETA General Coordinator Nebi Miş highlighted that ro…

SID Bank's four new financing programmes, with a total value of EUR 1 billion, provide companies with new financing opportunities. Intellectual property is now included among the eligible forms of loan collateral. The programmes support research and development projects, investments, financing of permanent working capital and the management of specific liquidity needs. This represents an important development, particularly for innovative, technology-based and fast-growing companies. Their great…

Priority areas for cooperation in developing Uzbekistan’s green public procurement system were discussed in detail. Special attention was given to initiatives to strengthen institutional cooperation in the field, expand the use of digital technologies, and increase the efficiency and transparency of the public procurement process. Following the meeting, the parties approved a joint action plan to develop the green public procurement system. Implementing this system will contribute to the ratio…

From:Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD announces two updates as part of the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan (AIRAP). These will enhance transparency, strengthen communication with the public and support evidence-informed regulatory reform. Announcing the publications, Minister Chambers said: “The Benefits Re…

University researchers will benefit from a $40.68 million boost in Government support to help commercialise their innovations, alongside new Intellectual Property (IP) rules taking effect from 1 July, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Penny Simmonds says. “The new national Intellectual Property Management Policy for publicly funded research will unlock the commercial potential of New Zealand’s world-class research, accelerate economic growth and deliver real benefits for Kiwis. “Thes…

The event was also attended by experts and researchers from leading American think tanks and the scientific community specializing in Central Asian issues. The participants discussed the expansion of Central Asian countries’ partnerships with key external players, the development of transport connectivity, energy security, and critical minerals, and the strengthening of cooperation. Mr. Vakhabov noted that Central Asia is increasingly viewed not through the prism of geographical constraints, b…