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Technology Transfer
The emphasis in the activities of the Centre is on promotion of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) Small and medium scale enterprises are the primary target group of APCTT.

  Technology Transfer Services for SMEs
  APCTT provides the following technology transfer services to SMEs and intermediaries:
 
Information on technology/business/investment opportunities
  Matching and pre-selection of prospective business partners
  Support services (market/feasibility studies, technology evaluation, contract negotiation)
  Finance syndication (loan, venture capital, grants, incentives)
  Product marketing


  Technology Transfer and Marketing Mechanisms
  APCTT uses the following technology transfer mechanisms:
 
Partnerships with intermediaries (consultants, technology brokers, chambers of commerce, industrial associations, business information centres) offering complimentary technology transfer services
  International networks of technology brokers
  Technology transfer databank which is updated every day
  Technology transfer periodicals (Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor; Catalogue of International Technology and Business Opportunities; Value Added Technology Information Service) which are disseminated in more than 70 countries all over the world
  Business meets, workshops, training programmes


  Search for Technology Buyers/Sellers
  The Centre searches for matching partners for its clients through various channels such as:
 
Business periodicals
  Data banks
  Networks of technology brokers
  International business meets

The match-making services are usually provided by APCTT on a success fee basis. Companies interested to sell or buy technologies are welcome to complete Technology Offer or Technology Request forms respectively and send it to APCTT

Active technology offers and technology requests currently processed by APCTT are featured in the APCTT Data Bank.

Achievements
The total value of technology transfer contracts among SMEs facilitated by APCTT in 1996 was more than US$ 60 million.

Submit technology request or   technology offer


International Network for Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies (INTET)
In 1994, APCTT established a model network entitled International Network for Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies.(INTET). INTET members are public- and private- sector technology transfer intermediaries, and innovative small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). Currently, INTET ASIA network, focusing on technology transfer intermediaries and innovative SMEs in Asia, is actively being promoted by APCTT. Initiatives have also been taken to set-up the INTET national sub-networks in Pakistan, P.R. China, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Russian Federation.

For further information, please contact: Mr. Krishnan Srinivasaraghavan,
email: krishnan@apctt.org

 

 
 
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