Hi Stephen,
On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 12:31 AM, Stephen Naicken <stephennaicken_at_gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>
> Generally, I agree with many of the point across this thread, but I'll add
> this to the mixer too. When I look at successful startup hubs in developed
> nations, I see something in common, the presence of Universities and R&D
> labs - e.g. Cambridge, Singapore, Silicon Valley. The University of
> Mauritius is not comparable to NUS or Cambridge Univ, but Government should
> be doing more to help it play its role in creating talented individuals and
> fostering an open, collaborative environment for the exchange of ideas.
> Above all, it is the only actor in Mauritius that could turn novel,
> academic research into truly innovative startups.
>
> Of course, my background perhaps leads to a bias view that the government
> needs to harness the R&D from Universities and private entities. I have
> worked on an academic research project that was spun-off to become a
> startup. I would certainly encourage those looking to start-up or
> starting-up. I found it an interesting experience and I'd expect others
> would too.
>
This is quite interesting. It is a different route to setting up a startup
but which I believe can be very successful. I would really like to know
more about it from you.
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