Vladimir Semynozhenko - Personal Website

Innovations

"We can't just half-way support innovation; it is a waste of everyone's time and money.
We should either make the commitment and dedicate all of our support and expect fast results, or stop wasting everyone's time."

"Information-oriented society means an innovative thinking, creative ideas and leadership spirit."

"Information-oriented society means innovative thinking, creative ideas and a spirit of leadership."

Mr. Vladimir Semynozhenko has long been a champion of innovation and invention in Ukraine and has worked vigorously to develop the political climate, legal structure and business environment that Ukraine needs to foster growth. Most notably, Vladimir authored and implemented "The Law for Special Conditions for Innovation Activity in Technology Parks (1999)". This law, targeting "brain drain" in Ukraine, has helped facilitate significant partnerships and business opportunities between blue chip western companies and the incredible talent pool available in Ukraine. Semynozhenko's numerous activities have lead to the emergence of Ukraine as one of the world's leading locations for technology and engineering innovation.

Throughout his considerable career, Semynozhenko has served as Minister for Science and Technology of Ukraine (1996-1998), Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Science and Technology Advisor to the President of Ukraine (1999, 2001-2002, 2003-2005), and as Head of the State Agency of Science, Innovation and Information. In 2006, he became President of the Civic and Political Leaders' Association, also known as the "Ukrainian Forum".

Mr. Semynozhenko firmly believes that hi-tech, export-oriented Industry is a critical component to the development of the Ukrainian economy over the next ten years. As such, he now dedicates his time to developing this industry in Ukraine. Currently, the hi-tech industry in Ukraine is largely fragmented and underdeveloped, with spotty support from the Ukrainian government. He uses his time and influence to lobby and partner with various government agencies to introduce Ukraine to the global market as a leader in the hi-tech industry. In fact, Mr. Semynozhenko has held industrious meetings with leading U.S. executives, such as Mr. Bill Gates and Mr. George Soros, regarding Western investment and involvement in the development of the Ukrainian hi-tech industry.

Articles:

		Meeting with executives at Microsoft Corporation On January 29th, 2003, Mr. Semynozhenko attended an official meeting Bill Gates and other top executives at Microsoft Corporation during the Microsoft Summit in Paris.





		Meeting with Mr. George Soros Mr. George Soros and Mr. Semynozhenko held meetings to discuss the potential future of the Ukrainian economy and an increase in the direct western investment in the Ukrainian High Technology market.





		Silicon Valley Tour While visiting companies and executives in the United States, Mr. Semynozhenko attended meetings with leaders from principal investment funds and venture capital firms.

		Ukrainian Opportunity Fund Round Table Mr. Semynozhenko meeting with a group of investors led by Mr. Wesley Clark in Kiev to discuss the future development of the Ukrainian Opportunity Fund, created to attract investors to the Ukrainian high-tech industry.





		Mr. Semynozhenko is voted to become the President of Ukrainian Association of IT Professionals Mr. Semynozhenko heads a promising and proactive young organization of IT professionals in Ukraine.





		Vladimir Semynozhenko initiates a foundation of the state venture fund Mr. Semynozhenko, Head of the State Agency of Science, Innovations and Information, stands for the creation of a state venture fund.





		Meeting with Cisco Executives in Ukraine Mr. Semynozhenko met with Cisco Executives to discuss opportunities for a long-term collaboration with the Ukrainian government to develop a Ukrainian innovation strategy.