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Sub-theme 2: Higher Education and the Entrepreneurial Journey

Are universities adequately preparing students for the entrepreneurial journey? This sub-theme examines the evolving role of higher education institutions in nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, embedding innovation in curricula, and enabling students and faculty to turn ideas into enterprises.

Our Focus:

  • Entrepreneurship education and experiential learning models
  • Campus-based incubation and startup support
  • Faculty innovation and incentives for commercialization
  • Policies for integrating innovation into teaching and research

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced institutional models for entrepreneurship integration
  • Case studies of student and faculty-led enterprises
  • Improved curricula to support innovation and venture creation
  • Recommendations for education policy reforms in higher learning

Strengthening Industry–Academia Linkages for Innovation

Forging stronger, more effective partnerships between universities and industry to accelerate the translation of academic research into market-ready solutions and commercial ventures.

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Unleashing the Power of the Creative Economy

Harnessing the creative economy's potential through supportive ecosystems for commercialization, investment, and scalable creative ventures.

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