I thank the rectors of universities where there are centers for technology transfer, the Ministry of education and science, the Ministry of economy, for facing the problems that will be discussed today and the business, the four nationally represented employer organizations with which the UNWE has working contracts. They all responded accordingly, which gave the opportunity for a successful completion of the first stage, that involved the filling and analysis of questionnaires by WIPO.  We have the understanding of all participants for the beginning of the second stage. I am certain that it will be successfull and in the end we will achieve results and present them to the attention of all interested institutions and indicate to them once again that the subject we deal with is one of not just the present but also the future. Once again I thank all the participants for their contribution in our joint work."