A round table discussion of about 10-15 participants on the following aspects:

• Services provided by MTTAs and current practices in the participating countries.
• Design of a service portfolio for MTTAs in Asia
• Development of Internet-based technology transfer services by MTTAs and their networking

Participants from: China, India, the Philippines, Russian Federation, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand and APCTT.

MTTA Concept

Objective To assist participating organizations to established an integrated package of technology transfer services for SMEs and establish a network MTTAs to facilitate regional business cooperation
Participating organizations Technology transfer organizations from six selected countries

Expected outputs

• Integrated Web-aided technology transfer services package to SMEs developed by MTTAs
• Complementary Web-based services of MTTAs are compatible and interconnected
• Self-sustainable network of MTTAs established

Activities

• Development of the MTTA service package concept suitable to all participating organisations
• Expert meeting and training workshops for MTTAs on service development and networking
• Development of compatible Web-based technology transfer portals from MTTAs
• Development of computer-aided support mechanisms for technology transfer service providers

Inputs from APCTT

• Advisory services on Web-aided technology transfer service package development targeting SME
• Technology transfer periodicals
• Business support instruments for service providers targeting technology-led SMEs (manuals, guide books, software)
• Free access to technology transfer Websites of APCTT
• Catalytic financial support
  

Expected inputs from participating organisations

• Allocation of appropriate resources (human, financial, technical) for implementation of activities at the national level
• Experience in providing technology information and transfer services to SMEs, including Web-aided ones
• Experience in providing cross-border technology transfer services to SMEs

Proposed services for MTTAs
Web-based services

• Information on
  - Business/investment climate
  - Technology and business opportunities
  - Institutions
  - Market
• Matchmaking Services
  - Technology partners
  - Financial partners (angel investors, venture capital, development funds,    etc.)
  - Critical service providers (consultants, technology/business development    & support centers, etc.)
  - Trade partners
• Mentoring/Business Support Services
  - Business manuals/guide books
  - Interactive decision support instruments/expert systems

Non Web-based services

• Technology/business enquiry services
• Business periodicals
• Matching of technology and business partners
• Support services (technology/business studies, contract negotiation, finance syndication, etc.)
• Advisory services related to the technology transfer process