Dr. Alaa El-Din Adris delivered a compelling talk at Mansoura University on November 18th

Dr. Alaa El-Din Adris, a professor at the Graduate School of Management of Technology and leader of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Research Group at Nile University, delivered a compelling talk at Mansoura University on November 18th.

His insightful discussion delved into the complex landscape of technology commercialization, emphasizing the critical challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between research and real-world applications.

Dr. Adris addressed key topics, including the weak link between research stages and market readiness, the importance of infrastructure and culture in fostering innovation, the necessity of specialized skills in technology, business, and intellectual property, the role of adequate and accountable funding, the impact of legislative frameworks, and strategies for accelerating the journey from lab to market. These strategies included national vision, leapfrogging, reverse engineering, and mid-tech approaches.