معرفی
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger is Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Leipzig University, where he serves as Professor for Development Economics with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He directs the International SEPT Competence Center and leads the university's startup initiative SMILE (Self-Management Initiative Leipzig). Additionally, he founded the global iN4iN (intelligence for innovation) network for university-business collaboration in technology transfer.
Education:
- Biology studies at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, University of the Basque Country, and University Paris du Nord (1990–1995)
- MBA in Small Business Studies at Leipzig University (2000)
- PhD in Natural Sciences at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena (1996–1999)
His research emphasizes innovation management in SMEs, entrepreneurship promotion, and internationalization processes of companies. He has been involved in German-Vietnamese collaborations since 2000, including projects for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Leadership Roles:
- Head of SEPT Competence Center (since 2004)
- Director of SMILE startup initiative (since 2006)
- Founder of iN4iN network
Projects & Initiatives:
- Coordinated Export Management Advanced Training (EMAT) for SMEs
- Developed Global Talent Ignite (GTI) program for integrating international academics into German SMEs
- Organized market exploration trips to Vietnam and GREEN IDEA Summer School for knowledge transfer
