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IStart | Business Incubation ForTechnology Startups

iMinds collaborates with research partners to convert digital knowhow into real-life products and services that change people’s lives for the better. Key asset is that it's agile, has an open research mind set and a proven methodology.

Within its mission to stimulate entrepreneurship and the creation of new start-ups and spin-offs in the Digital sector, iMinds has developed an incubation program (iStart) in which it supports entrepreneurs through the early development of their start-ups. The goal of an iStart incubation project is to assess the feasibility of a business idea (Digital-related) and prepare the (commercial) launch of the first product(s) and the establishment of a start-up to drive this commercialisation.
The program is open to the iMinds research community, other academic researchers, external entrepreneurs and students, who wish to engage in the commercialisation of a technology-driven innovation, idea or project. iStart may support projects aiming at creating value in both the business and/or social sense of the word.

PDF:  Download IStart_Brochure

 

CCNP R&S version 7.1 is Available

CCNP Routing and Switching version 7.1 is now available, addressing both community feedback and bug-fixes. NetAcad encourages instructors to transition to CCNP R&S 7.1 to take advantage of the curriculum enhancements.

European Parliament | Conference on Innovation | IoE Launchpad | 7-9 DEC 2015

Cisco is participating in a conference on innovation in Brussels (at the European Parliament) on 7 to 9 DEC 2015.  The conference is for free for BiASC members, faculty and students.

Piotr Pluta, Cisco EMEA CSR Director will be speaking about the IoE Launchpad during the session on Tuesday 8 at 11 AM. It is a session on "The young generation innovators – Mobility, jobs and entrepreneurship". 

You are able to join any session you believe would be interesting. This is the link to register, please feel free to share it widely:

URL: http://www.knowledge4innovation.eu/7th-european-innovation-summit-registration?ref=cisco

CiscoLive Online Preview | 15 DEC 2015 | 15:00 CET

Cisco Live 2016 Berlin is an international event to get educated, stay informed, and meet innovators who will join you in enabling the Internet of Everything.

Here is a  preview with a live, online session presentation from Cisco engineers Markus Harbeck and Bruno Klauser.

Cisco Live Berlin Preview Webcast

Dec. 15 – 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET 
Key Innovations in Enterprise Software Defined 
Speakers: Markus Harbeck – Consulting Systems Engineer and Bruno Klauser – Consulting Engineer, Cisco
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Academy Cube | Learning and Job Platform in the STEM Field

What is Academy Cube?

Academy Cube is a career and eLearning platform which resolves the mismatch on the international labour market as well as the gap between classical education and industry’s future requirements.The platform offers an intelligent matching system that shows talents from theSTEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) which qualifications they are missing to enter the labour market. It offers them the right trainings and networks highly qualified applicants with top employers.

Common approach for your students

High-quality, practice-oriented learning activities from industry leading partners prepare talents for the new requirements of the business environment
Trainings on current topics such as Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0
80% of the courses are free of charge with special discounts for students on paid certifications
Direct contact for your students to international and local companies looking for talents

Registration Form for Cisco Talent Connection Event - 4 March 2016

Registration App for Cisco Talent Connection Event - 4 March 2016

The annual Cisco Talent Event will take place in Diegem on 4 March 2016 from 8:45 am until 16 pm. The aim of this event is to bring graduates into contact with future employers. There will be job opportunities for all education levels, provided the candidates are close to certification or of a very good education level. Here is the app for registering for the event. 

You can run the registration app in the web browser of your PC, laptop or mobile device by clicking the link below:

Click here to enroll for the event with the registration app in a web browser

Cisco Talent Connection Event | 4 March 2016 | Agenda

 

08:45-16:00
08:45–09:15 Welcome & Coffee
09:15–09:30 Introduction TCE 2016 & Partners/ Agenda & Logistics
09:30–12:15 Presentations by Partners (@Cisco Main Room)
12:15–15:15 Open discussions and interviews with Partners
12:15–14:00 Lunch
15:15–16:00 NetRider Award Ceremony & Closing Drink

TAC Operations & TAC Tour: Four Groups

12:30 – 13:30 ---  Group 1
13:00 – 14:00 ---  Group 2
13:30 – 14:30 ---  Group 3
14:00 – 15:00 ---  Group 4

Special Cisco Presentation

14:30 – 15:15 Internet of Things/ Internet of Everything

 

The event is free of charge, the top 5 students who participate in the Netriders Competition will receive a nice prize. 

 

If you are a student seeking job opportunities, please first put you CV online in order for Cisco partners to prepare for a job interview.

 

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Registration Form: Click to register for the event

Registration App: Run the registration app in your web browser

 

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Cisco Netacad Partner Summit - October 2015

Here are the pictures from the Cisco Netacad Partner Summit in Rome (October 2015)

Photos URL: https://goo.gl/photos/jLGPqJ4yzxFQtEtr9

Corning Network IQ - Status 2015

The Corning Network IQ Program focuses on fiber optic networking and cabling technologies. Students will learn how to design, build and measure fiber optic networks.  

Learning Materials

Learning materials and hands-on labs have been developed by SixFourteen Projects and are available. Next to the lab exercises you will be sent Powerpoint presentations explaining the concepts and design of fiber optic networks.

Canvas Learning Environment

BiASC is still negotiating the terms and conditions for using the Canvas learning environment. We hope to obtain good conditions for non-commercial organisations.

Instructor Training

Specifically for safety reasons, it is only possible to teach the fiber optics course after an instructor course. BiASC provides regular instructor training sessions. 

Membership

Educational institutions who are members of the BiASC Corning Networking IQ Program are entitled for discounts for lab materials, consumables (connectors, cables, ...) and Fluke measurement equipment.

Moreover, it is possible to visit with your students our demo center in Brussels to practice the design and measurement (Fluke) of fiber optic cabling, connectors and patch panels.

Yearly Fee for learning materials and membership 

The yearly fee for using the developed learning materials, support and membership is 500 euro.

 

Registration Form

Only when your institution is registered, you are entitled to obtain specific learning materials and discounts on consumables.

URL: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2014/11/registration-corning-network-iq-program.htmlhttp://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2014/11/registration-corning-network-iq-program.html

Contact

Yvan Rooseleer, [email protected]

New Netacad Courses

Here are some of the new courses available from within Netspace.

=>Be Your Own Boss
=>Get Connected
=>Mobility Fundamentals Series
=>Packet Tracer Know How
=>Internet of Everything Summary Podcast

Internet of Everything IoE Launchpad Workshops & Hackathon

During the next six months 14 educational institutions will take part internationally in the IoE Launchpad Workshops and Hackathon. Afterwards other interested groups will be able to take part with their students.

The pilot Belgian Hackathon will be organised in Brussels from 16 to December 2015 at Odisee UC, Warmoesberg 15. In 2016 more locations will be able to organize a similar event for students. If you like your institution to take part in the future, please join the event as a coach or a jury member. More info from <[email protected]>

Cisco Netacad Briefing
This is the presentation by Cisco about IoE Evolution, Opportunities and the IoE LaunchPad Project

• Download IoE LP Launch_EMEAR_v2-1

IoE Launchpad Objectives

• Accelerate IoE and Digitization market development
• Provide new technology awareness and employability skills
• Create professional development opportunities

Student Value Proposition

• Recognize and understand the concepts and challenges of the transformational IoE economy
• Gain hands-on experience with IoE technology, rapid prototyping and Hackathon
• Enhance your employability with IoE and embark on the paths to become “IoE specialists”
• Gain “IoE generalists’” knowledge and “foundational” skills in leading industry verticals such as Manufacturing, Energy, and Healthcare

Working in multidisciplinary teams

• Designer (UX)
• Business expert
• Networker (internet protocols)
• Maker (electronics, digital fabrication)
• Developer (software)

ENGAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN IoE TECHNICAL and 21st CENTURY SKILLS IN FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY

CSR Networking Academy & Cisco Strategy

Here is a summary of information given at the EMEAR Partner Summit in October 2015. Several BiASC members attended the conference.

Business Value CSR Netacad

Help communities and markets thrive
Build trusted relationships with governments and customers
Develop IT Talent for our customers, partners and Cisco
Makes Cisco employees proud
Build Cisco brand reputation

ALL PATHS LEAD TO ROME - EMEAR 2015 PARTNER SUMMIT

From 27 to 29 October members of Biasc attended the annual Cisco Netacad Partner Summit EMEAR 2015.

THEMES & REASONS TO TAKE PART

• Global trends in ICT
• New Courses: Internet of Everything
• Networking Academy Strategy
• Networking with other ASCs and ITCs
• Keep Status of  Cisco Networking Academy Instructor

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