The Master’s Program "Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer" (IPTT) at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is pleased to invite you to the official course opening with a public lecture on “Creating a Successful Knowledge-Based Innovation Ecosystem in Bulgaria through Technology Transfer and Startups”.

• When: November 4, 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
• Where: Sofia, 125 Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd., Block 3, Hall 300 (3rd Floor), Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Welcome Addresses:

Ms. Olya Dimitrova, President of the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Georgiev, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University

Speaker:

Dr. DJ Nag, President of Innovaito LLC and an expert in intellectual property and technology transfer for the U.S. National Science Foundation, will share his insights and strategies for developing successful innovation ecosystems and technology transfer. His lecture will include success stories from global leaders like Stanford and MIT, as well as insights from Poland as a good example from Central and Eastern Europe.

This lecture is the first in a comprehensive series on technology transfer and intellectual property strategies, organized by Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University. The lecture is open to anyone interested in innovation and idea protection.

Who can attend?

This event, as well as all subsequent lectures, is open to students and professionals from other faculties, entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, engineers, government representatives, and others. Seating is limited, so prior registration is required.

Registration and contact:

To register for this event, please send an email with a brief description of your experience and motivation to participate to irenaml@feb.uni-sofia.bg and we will write back to confirm.

If you are interested in attending and wish to join our conversation on building a successful innovation ecosystem and technology transfer, contact us.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique event and gain knowledge, experience, and inspiration from globally recognized experts!