The document outlines the agenda for a workshop co-sponsored by Hungary, the EU, and Israel focusing on start-ups and innovation held on May 30-31, 2011. It includes various sessions featuring keynotes and discussions from experts in innovation policy, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial ecosystems across several countries. The event aims to explore government roles, private financing, and innovative strategies for enhancing start-up environments in different nations.

1. Hungary – EU - Israel Workshop on Start-Ups and Innovation <br />Co-sponsored by the Embassy of Hungary and the Delegation of the European Union in Israel<br />30-May-2011 Monday Opening session (8:45 – 9:15) (Chair: Mr. László Korányi, Hungary)Mr. Avi Hasson, Chief Scientist, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, IsraelGreeting and Overview of the New Trends in the Israeli Innovation SystemH.E. Andrew Standley, Ambassador, EU Delegation GreetingH.E. Zoltán Szentgyörgyi, Ambassador, HungaryGreetingCreating the policies – the role of government (9:15 – 11:15)(Chair: Mr. Robert Krengel, EU)Keynote: Mr. Yosi Smoler, Technological Incubators Program, Director, Office of the Chief Scientist, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, IsraelThe Israeli Technological Incubators ProgramMs. Emilie Tack, EU DG Research and Innovation, Innovation PolicyThe Innovation Union flagship initiative and the analysis of framework conditions: How to provide incentives for start-ups and early-stage innovation ? Mr. Juha Ruohonen, CEO Arvoketju Oy. Consultant to TEKES, FinlandGovernments and startups - kiss of death?Dr. Jan Dexel, DG for Enterprise & Innovation, Netherlands Impacts of innovation policy in the Dutch venture capital marketMs. Jana Baseova, Director of Investment Projects, Czechinvest, Czech RepublicSupport for start-ups in the Czech RepublicMr. Vilmos Németh, Head of Department, National Office for Innovation, Hungary Cooperative environments as a catalyst for innovationMr. Fergus Harradence, Dep. Director, Dept. of Business Innovation, United KingdomThe UK Ecosystem for Innovative SMEs: Taxation, Investment & IncubationCoffee break (11:15 – 11:40)Roundtable (11:40 – 13:00) Moderator: Dr. Gilead Fortuna, Technion, Neaman Institute, IsraelMr. Yosi Smoler (IL), Mr. Fergus Harradence (UK), Mr. Juha Rouhonen (FI), Mr. Jan Dexel (NL), Mr. Zsombor Lacza (HU), Ms. Jana Baseova (CZ)Lunch (13:00 – 14:00)Facilitating the start-ups - private financing of start-ups, incubators (14:00 – 16:00) (Chair: Ms. Wendela Haringhuizen, NL) Keynote: Mr. Aaron Mankowsky, President of Israeli High-Tech (VC) Association, Chairman Pitango Venture CapitalThe Eco system of a start up company - Building. A world class enterprise in Israel”Mr. Bart Jeroen Bierens, Head of International programs, Netherlands AgencyBoosting innovation, the Dutch approachMr. Yaacov Michlin, President & CEO Yissum, Hebrew University, IsraelTechnology Transfer: The Secret Engine Behind Israel’s SuccessDr. Rina Pridor, Founder and former Director of the Incubator Program, Israel Sharing the Israeli Technological Incubator experience with other countriesMr. Rory Early, CEO Capital for Enterprise Ltd. United Kingdom“The Emperor’s New Clothes”The Role of VC in Financing Early Stage Technology BusinessesMs. Eszter Bircsák & Mr. Barnabás Málnay, Directors, Kitchen Budapest, HungaryInterdisciplinary diving board - The Kitchen Budapest model; Beyond the weekdays: new routes of collecting knowledge and sharingMr. Jiři Hudaček, CEO, South Moravian Innovation Center, Czech RepublicInnovative Ideas in South-Moravian Innovation CenterCoffee break (16:00 – 16:20)Roundtable (16:20 – 17:45) Moderator: Dr. Yigal Erlich, Yozma Fund, Israel (Founder of the Israeli Venture Capital program) Participants: Ms. Rina Pridor (IL), Ms. Emilie Tack (EU), Mr. Yaacov Michlin (IL), Mr. Bart Jeroen Bierens (NL), Mr. Barnabás Málnay (HU), Mr. Rory Earley (UK), Mr. Jiři Hudaček (CZ), Mr. Oded Hermoni (IL) – CEO of the Israeli High-Tech Association <br />31-May-2011 TuesdayOriginating the Ideas – technology transfer, entrepreneurs (8:45 – 10:40) (Chair: Mr. Jonathan Miodowski, FI)Keynote: Mr. Marcel De Haan, Director, High-Tech Campus, NetherlandsHigh Tech Campus Eindhoven – Hotspot for Open InnovationMs. Ariela Markel VP Healthcare, Yissum, Hebrew University, IsraelTech Transfer: from Academy to Industry, business models and casesProf. László Vajta, Technical University of Budapest, HungaryNew Methods of the Innovation and Technology Transfer at the Technical University of BudapestMr. Sobhi Basheer, CEO, Transbiodiesel, IsraelEntrepreneurship is Understanding Interdisciplinary SciencesMr. Thomas Lipinski, Founder, Greenstructures Ltd., United KingdomAcademia opens for businessMr. Zsombor Lacza, CEO Semmelweis Innovation, HungaryFostering entrepreneurship activities in the life sciences sector: failures and successes of workshops, trainings, grants and clustersMr. Will Cardwell, Director, Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship, FinlandBuilding Aalto as an Entrepreneurial UniversityCoffee break (10:40 – 11:10)Roundtable (11:10-12:30) Moderated: Pekka Roine, Chairman, Foundation for Finnish Inventions, FinlandParticipants: Mr. Marcel de Haan (NL), Mr. Cees Admiraal (NL), Mr. Sobhi Basheer (IL), Mr. Will Cardwell (FI), Ms. Ariela Markel (IL), Mr. Tibor Remzső (HU), Lunch (13:00 – 13:50)Travel to Jerusalem (14:00 – 15:00)Visit to BiolineRX, Biotech incubator (15:00 – 16:30)Travel to High Tech Israel Conference venue or back to Tel Aviv <br />All the workshop sessions will be held at the Hotel Leonardo City Tower, Ramat Gan, in the Madrid-Milano Hall. (14 Zisman Shalom St.,Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan 52136, Israel) <br />