American University of Sharjah Enterprise & Technical Research Centre of Finland inks MOU
The American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) has actually exposed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technical Research study Centre of Finland (VTT), the leading research study and modern technology company in the Nordic countries, to collectively pursue possibilities in academics, r & d (R&D), entrepreneurship, and innovation. The move drops in line with the instructions of His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE, and President of the American University of Sharjah, to even more promote the ideas of innovation and entrepreneurship as supporting structures for owning development in the emirate.
Under the terms to the arrangement, VTT will certainly collaborate with the AUSE-supervised Sharjah Research Modern technology and Innovation (RTI) Park to identify possible entrepreneurships, technical working as a consultant and different research study jobs. AUSE and the Sharjah RTI Park teams will facilitate soft landing solutions, connections to relevant partners, and meetings and intros to local government and magnate of value to VTT, to sustain areas of collaboration in between both events. The partnership will benefit the growth of Sharjah RTI Park, an extension of the University City that will certainly promote activities connected to applied education and demand-driven research.
Additionally, AUSE and VTT will certainly research the establishment of two Centres of Excellence - one on Industrial Biotechnology and the various other on Nano Fibres. The Centre for Industrial Biotechnology will certainly concentrate on the R&D and applications of enzymes for industrial applications, which will certainly increase the competitiveness of this market and support the innovation in it. The Centre for Nano Fibre, on the various other hand, will work on the development of sophisticated innovative materials for application in different industries, including product packaging, construction and protection, which will certainly support the local markets with the latest technologies and aid the commercial sectors in the production of modern technologies.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, AUSE, claimed: "VTT is a valuable enhancement to our expanding lineup of global companions that can offer us with considerable proficiency and advise on how you can finest develop the Sharjah Study Innovation and Innovation Park along with maximize chances on other instructional, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven fronts. Our MOU with an internationally distinguished research study and innovation entity verifies our dedication to promoting a spirit of innovation and business and technological excellence in the Research study setting amongst learners and throughout the emirate, according to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah"
As part of the preliminary actions to be taken on, AUSE and VTT recently hosted a joint seminar on 'Structure Modern technology Cooperation on Piloting and Joint Research. The program for the session consisted of 'The duty of used research in the support of Industrial Innovation and R&D in Finland, along with a presentation on 'the function of Finland in support of study in industrial biotechnology' 'Structure Industrial Partnership on New Product packaging Products Research study,' in addition likewise to share pertinent research study about 'Cleantech and Industrial Biotechnology Research study Between Companies and Research Organization.
Dr. Jussi Manninen, Executive Vice President of VTT Technical Study Centre of Finland, commented: "Our research and innovation services provide our exclusive and public companions all over the world with a competitive edge in their particular core fields and activities. In partnership with American University of Sharjah Enterprises, we look forward to paving the way for a brighter future through the growth of new smart modern technologies, rewarding remedies, and innovative solutions. We are specifically excited to help our brand-new partner harness the potential of the upcoming Sharjah Study Technology and Innovation Park which we anticipate to become a prominent regional research and innovation center."
The MoU with VTT is the most up to date in a series of calculated partnerships forged by AUSE to reinforce its business and innovation abilities. The financial investment arm of the American University of Sharjah recently authorized an arrangement with Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd., among the biggest colleges of applied scientific researches in Finland, to collaborate on the growth of a first-rate innovation ecological community for the Emirate of Sharjah.
