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Patent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.

A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.

Nigerian universities are targeting closer relationships with industry to unlock research languishing in laboratories.

Colombia's vice-president has given new impetus to the country's innovation system — a move well received by the scientific community.

The Africa Commission is calling for more investment in higher education as well as technology transfer to bolster entrepreneurship.

With the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.

The Tech Museum of Innovation in the United States has recognised 25 laureates for their innovative development projects.

The Colombian government is calling for applications to a massive fund to support advanced training, science and innovation in the country.

IT company Hewlett Packard has donated US$5 million to support small businesses in the developing world.

A new US academic centre will encourage students to undertake business ventures supporting sustainable growth in developing countries.

Oman and the United Arab Emirates have set up venture capital funds for investment in science and technology innovation.

Brazilian industrial associations have called for more public investment in nanotechnology research and development, and more public-private cooperation in the sector.

To be part of the coming nanotechnology revolution, developing countries must focus on entrepreneurship as well as research, say experts in the field.

Proposed changes to Malaysian funding for technology entrepreneurs would mean the government gets a share of intellectual property rights.

Scientists and innovators from Africa, Asia and Latin America have been honoured in this year's World Technology Network awards.

A new report says that developing nations need more home-grown inventors who are committed to tackling poverty.