This seminar will highlight the importance of innovative research in universities, introduce the related innovation and commercialization process and discuss the challenges faced during the commercialization of university research. It will also illustrate two research projects conducted at the Azm Biotechnology research center at the Lebanese university graduate school of science and technology (EDST), which are being commercialized with the support of LSTP.

Speakers:

·Mr. Hani Mawlawi, Director, Lebanon Science and Technology Park

·Dr. Asma Chbani, Lebanese University, EDST, Faculty of Public Health, Branch 3

·Dr. Ali Harmouch, Lebanese University, EDST, Faculty of Engineering, Branch 1

(Networking/Refreshments starts at 10:30 a.m.)