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3月16號，中歐國際工商學院EMBA校友團訪問廣東以色列理工學院（GTIIT）。GTIIT校長李劍閣、研究生辦公室主任許海云教授、環境工程系主任Ori Lahav教授，人文學教授 Avital Binah-Pollak等與訪問團一行圍繞以色列科技創新、高科技風險投資，及中以文化差異和跨文化管理等方面進行了深入探討。

廣東以色列理工學院致力于建設成為一所具有國際公認高水平教育、科研和創新能力的研究型大學，在研究、創新，教育三方面任重道遠。學?？蒲袆撔潞脱芯可k公室成立于2017年7月，旨在促進GTIIT科研發展及對外產業合作。

創新發展離不開校企、產學研結合。廣東以色列理工學院將加強與工業界之間的合作，扎根汕頭，結合國家和地方的發展需求，積極促進粵東地區企業技術轉型，為促進國民經濟發展和創新型國家建設努力貢獻力量。

March 16, 2018 - Israel, a tiny nation of approximately 8 million, is a global leader in technological innovation, sprouting thousands of high potential start-up companies yearly. Such phenomena, often term Israel as a “start-up nation”, has certainly piqued the interest of many.

It is for this reason that the research, innovation, and graduate studies office (RIGS) at GTIIT have attracted a small delegation from the CEIBS (China Europe International Business) EMBA alumnus to visit and learn directly from the sources of innovation itself – the researchers and the role of university in building an entrepreneurship ecosystem.

GTIIT president, Mr. Li Jian'ge; Assistant to PVC and Director of Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies office, Prof. Haiyun Xu; together with head of environmental engineering program, Prof. Ori Lahav; and visiting lecturer from Technion School of Humanities and Arts, Dr. Avital Binah-Pollak welcomed the delegation.

The CEIBS EMBA delegates received presentations in the newly opened Visitor and Innovation Center (VIC) on how university research translates into commercialization, as well as topics on Israeli culture, and its implications for Sino-Israeli businesses. Following the presentation, A Q&A session was held where delegates exchanged thought and ideas with GTIIT professors.

Commenting on the delegation's visit, head of environmental engineering program, Prof. Ori Lahav said: “collaboration is a central part of GTIIT's innovation ecosystem. We firmly believe that industry and academia have much to offer each other. We are committed to establishing a thriving environment for sharing knowledge, exchanging insights and building partnerships to accelerate innovation.”

Speaking on behalf of CEIBS EMBA alumnus delegation, Ms. Wang Hui, a partner at King & Wood Mallesons, remarked: “we are very impressed with the work at GTIIT, getting to know more about Israeli research and innovation prompted us to visit Israel with more excitement.”

About the Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies office (RIGS):

RIGS was established in July, 2017 under the leadership of Prof. Eliezer Shalev, PVC for Academic Affairs at GTIIT. It is committed to advance the research and innovation at GTIIT by identify and disseminate funding opportunities, manage and support internal research funding programs, ensure ethical and regulatory compliance; admission and administration of graduate students; and facilitate to establish strategic partnerships with industry and promote innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer.

About the Visitor and Innovation Center (VIC):

A hub for creative ideas, the VIC is designed for visitors to experience an immersive, interactive and educational experience that offers real-time demonstration of GTIIT research and innovation. It provides an exclusive space for visiting guests to relax, meet friends and colleagues and catch up with the latest developments at the GTIIT. The multi-purpose amphitheater on the second floor can accommodate up to 50 guests for variety of events.

文/圖：GTIIT 研究創新和研究生辦公室

Text/Photos: GTIIT Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies