{"id":18,"date":"2023-04-08T09:13:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T09:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovate.starthubafrica.org\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2024-07-13T08:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T08:35:27","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lg7swt76-40e16de42aa5e2d77e35e575b25f9794\">\n.avia-section.av-lg7swt76-40e16de42aa5e2d77e35e575b25f9794{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/typ.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lg7swt76-40e16de42aa5e2d77e35e575b25f9794 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first  av-small-hide av-mini-hide 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>Write a Policy Paper That Will Shape the Future of Uganda\u2019s Innovation Landscape.<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lx8x4ltm-2b449497794e1f413f9267d733c44f49\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lx8x4ltm-2b449497794e1f413f9267d733c44f49{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lx8x4ltm-2b449497794e1f413f9267d733c44f49 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_buttonrow '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-4dy4d-2910f6d0c3573a583998a1d7e7b5906d avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3qfqx-01b0226f78db0fe2ac54d8d45626998e\">\n#top #wrap_all 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We\u2019re seeking highly passionate and qualified individuals to conduct in-depth research and produce valuable, high- quality policy papers that will scale and support the emergence of Uganda\u2019s nascent startup sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-1fnfe-e1f202e5a185c8eaaf23e90210c818b0 avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wphe-504e645efd9873253ffc64d13390010d\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-wphe-504e645efd9873253ffc64d13390010d{\nbackground-color:#1ca4a4;\nborder-color:#1ca4a4;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='#'  class='avia-button av-wphe-504e645efd9873253ffc64d13390010d avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large av-icon-on-hover'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Applications Closed<\/span><span 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id=\"style-css-av-lx8wj96z-25c06cfb7974eb1d0f50999356075cdb\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lx8wj96z-25c06cfb7974eb1d0f50999356075cdb .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lx8wj96z-25c06cfb7974eb1d0f50999356075cdb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock txtpad av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Receive financial support to focus on your research and participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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\/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5neme-65589a18adaba5d8bcc6713c33441459\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-5neme-65589a18adaba5d8bcc6713c33441459 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5neme-65589a18adaba5d8bcc6713c33441459 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock txtpad av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in policy writing and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-52acy-95541ae24e33e8118795a1ddf8bf91c9\">\n.flex_column.av-52acy-95541ae24e33e8118795a1ddf8bf91c9{\nwidth:30.666666666667%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:12px 12px 12px 12px;\nbackground-color:#1ba4a4;\n}\n#top 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av-3r7om-dfdaa6d72cecb4933714b7ff71ae94f0 av-special-heading-h4 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  txtpad'><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >High Value Network<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-blj2-01186bd30a9a1315efabbe6410adc4d0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-blj2-01186bd30a9a1315efabbe6410adc4d0 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-blj2-01186bd30a9a1315efabbe6410adc4d0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock txtpad av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Connect with key stakeholders, mentors, and peers in the Ugandan innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div 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blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  txtpad'><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Stipend<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-td42-c9aedc237297f04982f117d130377734\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-td42-c9aedc237297f04982f117d130377734 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-td42-c9aedc237297f04982f117d130377734 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock txtpad av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Receive financial support to focus on your research and participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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src=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-group-of-three-stylish-african-american-business-2023-11-27-05-20-11-utc-1.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"933\" width=\"1400\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-group-of-three-stylish-african-american-business-2023-11-27-05-20-11-utc-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-group-of-three-stylish-african-american-business-2023-11-27-05-20-11-utc-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-group-of-three-stylish-african-american-business-2023-11-27-05-20-11-utc-1-1030x686.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/y4p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/a-group-of-three-stylish-african-american-business-2023-11-27-05-20-11-utc-1-768x512.jpg 768w, 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0;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lx8xbp7j-7da9c32019a9cad467bd5d2b9bbbfdf9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lx8xbp7j-7da9c32019a9cad467bd5d2b9bbbfdf9 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-61  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who should Apply<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lx8xt7ex-2d1e03df6d92e332d1a4a9959e4a14f2\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-lx8xt7ex-2d1e03df6d92e332d1a4a9959e4a14f2 .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#1ba4a4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-lx8xt7ex-2d1e03df6d92e332d1a4a9959e4a14f2  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-lx8xt7ex-2d1e03df6d92e332d1a4a9959e4a14f2 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-lx8xsylb-00092fdcea5c51a391e266c3721a8198 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Must be residents in Uganda (nationality not required) <\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-lx8xsylb-4-3dca88060ac6781bff26e6f6dbad201e avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Demonstrated interest in policy and innovation. <\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-lx8xsylb-3-eef52df21b987dcfb20eb07e0f717b35 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Suitable candidates may come from; Entrepreneurship, law, journalism, policy, technology, economics, engineering, business<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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.av-special-heading.av-lx96opmk-52362f58f87f3beb33ac4b89d0262c2a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lx96opmk-52362f58f87f3beb33ac4b89d0262c2a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lx96opmk-52362f58f87f3beb33ac4b89d0262c2a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-65  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Program Structure<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3j93y-06f6d8c2db53b269aef27085e36bc190\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-3j93y-06f6d8c2db53b269aef27085e36bc190 .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#1ba4a4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-3j93y-06f6d8c2db53b269aef27085e36bc190  avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-3j93y-06f6d8c2db53b269aef27085e36bc190 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-2r7um-5b33f8a9c2de2ab123799a3041e295e5 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5 Months<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-228uq-793ab0c8f11670c5a1b93dc9d7a1a239 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><strong>Modules and Workshops: <\/strong> Structured training and interactive sessions<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1i2dy-82fecc772ee5f8edc8460b4e2808d5f6 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><strong>Mentorship: <\/strong> Bi-weekly check-ins with experienced mentors<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-15pha-78d8cc9d438e83c88404cbf4c09ccc49 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><strong>Deliverables: <\/strong> Research and submission of a high-quality policy 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av-lx96qsv8-f0ff13186bbd6b1299ff7cc98f45e5f6 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-b43a-bb790c1f204988a4c3ba035dfea59517 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Attend atleast 80% of the module days<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-b43a-7-77f0a0da026c1b97c7ea72cbed1779ab avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Participate in at least 8 out of 12 mentorship sessions<\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-b43a-6-49be47614fb017f174291e60e04fc55a avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  '  itemprop=\"headline\" 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av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-75  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Explore Diverse Policy Topics<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-357mq-3ad64c29080f30ae5b90064766407a24\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-357mq-3ad64c29080f30ae5b90064766407a24 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-357mq-3ad64c29080f30ae5b90064766407a24 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Fellows can choose different topics including;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2wqgm-8825275f10a2dcc4a421001a1a9a80ee\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-2wqgm-8825275f10a2dcc4a421001a1a9a80ee .iconlist_icon{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-icon-list-container.av-2wqgm-8825275f10a2dcc4a421001a1a9a80ee .av_iconlist_title{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-2wqgm-8825275f10a2dcc4a421001a1a9a80ee  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small av-2wqgm-8825275f10a2dcc4a421001a1a9a80ee avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1zimm-cda269b1b478395ade74cb89298c9f33 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Defining startups in Uganda, <\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1zimm-3-f8727779889f5048ccaabf1d6e8c6eff avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Analyzing taxation impacts, <\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1zimm-2-f6d87cdc370b37fa0c2175e3907e37d8 avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue801' data-av_iconfont='bullet-icon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><p class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Transforming universities into innovation hubs, and more. <\/p><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-1zimm-1-5c8bd03985baf0bc2492b2e900ad096e avia-font-bullet-icon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' 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