The document discusses the achievements and lessons learned from the IBBT research organization over its 6 years of operation. It has executed 156 research projects with 751 partners, published over 1000 publications, and spun off 5 companies. Key lessons include involving users early, bringing projects close to market, and evaluating projects on more than just academic merits. It calls for a European Innovation Fund to address financing gaps for European startups compared to US startups.

1. ICT and SocietyThe IBBT point-of-view

2. Research into the social & economic agenda

4. Fromidea to business

6. Since we started 6 years ago we have

7. Executed 156 research projects

8. 78 interdisciplinary cooperative projects

9. 78 other projects

10. Worked with 751 research partners

11. Published 1000+ scientific publications

12. Started 30 incubation projects

13. Invested in 10 seed ventures

15. For maximum economic or social impact Involve the user from the start Bring the projects close to the market Evaluate projects not only on academic and technical merits Lower the administrative barriers for SME participation Increase efficiency and relevance by moving from projects to strategic programs and joint labs

16. A tale told to me by a venture capitalist Idea and pictures courtesy of Alex Brabers, GIMV

19. The future could be bright but will be competitive

20. Some tips for the cold winter evenings.. Ensor at SMAK/MSK Christmas Market Dreupelkot TRON CAFE And check out the Future Internet Fun walk on gowalla.com

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