The International Science and Commercialization Board (ISCB) provides guidance related to all scientific matters associated with the Project, including the selection of proposals under the SSGs and JRGs, PhD research and training grant program within the framework of Component 1, and consultation in selection of applicants for productive sector consortia grants and inclusive innovation consortia grants under Component 2 including the monitoring of  scientific progress and achievements of the sub-projects of grant programs. Rights, roles and responsibilities of ISCB are defined in the Statute on ISCB developed on acceptable conditions for the World Bank and is an integral part of the POM.

ISCB includes at least 5 but not more than 9 experts:

up to three (3) international scientists, up to two (2) international experts in venture capital / technology commercialization, one (1) international expert on establishment of technological consortia, one (1) international expert on inclusive (social) innovation and up to two (2) national scientists/technology commercialization/innovation consortia experts with international work experience, commercialization and also experience of projects’ administration and development of grant programs for the commercialization of the results of scientific and technical activities. Detailed Terms of Reference for applicants were developed by MOES on acceptable conditions for the World Bank before the start of the selection.

Selection of ISCB members

ISCB members were selected by MoES jointly with the World Bank which allowed to attract highly qualified scientists from around the world and ensure the transparency and efficiency of selection.

MoES has formed a pool of experts - potential members of ISCB The World Bank assisted MoES in searching for candidates to ISCB. The main candidates for membership in the ISCB are scientists represented by well-known international scientific organizations or outstanding specialists in the field of venture capital and / or technology commercialization. The lists included scientists from a range of technologically advanced countries, including Europe, North America and Asia.

After reviewing the candidates' profiles from the shortlist, the PSC MoES selected three (3) foreign scientists, two (2) foreign venture capital/technology commercialization experts, one (1) international expert for technology consortia establishment, one (1) international inclusive (social) innovation expert, two (2) national experts and submitted the shortlist of the selected candidates and all corresponding materials to the World Bank. The scope of the ISCB members' scientific expertise did not overlap.

Candidacy for vacant positions of ISCB, or in case of termination of the contract with ISCB member, is selected by IESTDD MDDIAI among the above-mentioned pool of candidates, which can be supplemented and is subject to mandatory approval by the World Bank.

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