Thursday, March 3, 2011

The spirit of "Project Angels", greater cooperation and efficiency in R&D

Any progress or advancement requires good research, and all research requires resources and materials to carry out projects effectively and get results.

The European Union (EU), has noticed this, and that is why seeks a strong presence in the area of scientific research and technology to ensure greater competitiveness, this is reflected in new jobs.

The EU launched the so-called Green Paper, a discussion paper that presents ideas and invites interested parties to contribute their opinions and reports to promote tools that help simplify bureaucratic procedures to access funding.

The European Community (EC), through this book, made a proposal bounded "Common Strategic Framework", which links the three areas of knowledge, research, education and innovation. The EC study different ways to have research funding and to meet the objectives of the strategy Europe 2020.


We can see in the UNESCO's 2010 report, the U.S. and Europe are the most engaged in scientific and technological research in the world, something it just wake up in Latin America in R+D+i. For example, EC in the budget until 2013, target 57: billions of Euros to ICT, through cooperative partnerships.

There are several ways to contribute to the Green Paper. Through a questionnaire, easy to complete for any individual or organization concerned. Through proposals aimed at large organizations and associations that want to provide a deeper perspective. An interactive blog, where questions and issues from the Green Paper will be published, open for comments, ideas and debate. Events: Several events will be organized in different countries to get ideas.
The European Commission plans to organize the major event after the close of this period of consultation (go to May 20, 2011) to discuss the main results for the next EU budget after 2013.

mvdBIZIT 2011 - Main Event ICT in Latin America, to be held in Montevideo from 23 to 25 March Enlarge 



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

How to get the blessing of your talent by “Business Angels”

LinkedIn participate in a debate that was talent. Transcribe the definition at that time commented: "Talent is created with a soul, is to do with brand, quality and passion. Must reflect your personality, your identity, your spirit, which is different to all "

Talent is to act with attitude in life. The mecca of actors is an Oscar, (Los Angeles, USA) which are called the "Very Important Person (VIP) of the 7th art, actors, producers and directors beyond the expected blockbuster recognition for what they did . This industry is an example of personal growth and development, as some actors become producers and / or directors.

Worldwide, entrepreneurs develop as people in all walks of life, addressing their needs and expectations by meeting the needs and expectations of others. All enterprising course collaborate on the development of all stakeholders.
An angel investor takes the risk, whenever they get a percentage of business results, it becomes your partner. These investors are entrepreneurs, executives who spend part of its assets to startup investments or born projects.. Invest not only capital but also expertise.
They are grouped into business organizations (associations, clubs, etc) all over the world, come with a minimum of $ 20,000 and up funds (pools of several million) with the participation of others, to invest in innovative projects, mainly service area and / or technology. Expect a return on their capital investment within a period ranging from 3 to 5 years solid project with a great future.


To take into account, if you have an idea, it can be enough to arouse interest, write it on a napkin at a business lunch. However, if you have a good project, make a good presentation, in short, on the basis of a project profile from 1 to 4 pages, which detail what to do, how, when and where it is successful. Note that 15 to 20 minutes is the time it takes for an investor to make a decision, so it must have a good business plan and be prepared. The first impression is what counts (10 seconds).
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