Global Technology Leadership
Posted on March 28, 2007 Comments (2)
US ‘no longer technology king’:
Despite losing its top position, the US still maintained a strong focus on innovation, driven by one of the world’s best tertiary education systems and its high degree of co-operation with industry, the report said. The country’s efficient market environment, conducive to the availability of venture capital, and the sophistication of financial markets, was also given recognition.
Related: WEF Report – Innovation Economy – USA Still Leads In Innovation – The World’s Best Research Universities – Asia: Rising Stars of Science and Engineering – European Innovation Scoreboard – Aussies Look to Finnish Innovation Model
2006 Ranking
1: Denmark
2: Sweden
3: Singapore
4: Finland
5: Switzerland
6: Netherlands
7: USA
8: Iceland
9: UK
10: Norway
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June 29th, 2007 @ 10:20 am
Singapore National Research Foundation Research Fellowship offers complete freedom and a 3-year research grant of up to US$1.5million, with possible extension for another 3 years for talented scientists and researchers at or under the age of 35 years at the date of application…
August 5th, 2007 @ 10:33 pm
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