Building a National Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness

Delivered at the Closing Ceremony on 12 February 2027, the Public Lecture examines how a national innovation ecosystem can translate university research into marketable products and services, drive sustainable economic growth and strengthen global competitiveness. It explores university entrepreneurial ecosystems, university–industry collaboration, commercialization pathways, the policy and support mechanisms that sustain them, and the societal impact of innovation.