Background INTET ASIA was established by the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) in 1994. The objective of the network is to facilitate transfer of environmentally sound technologies (ESTs), both manufacturing and cleaning ones to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).

Services Offered to Members
Free Information Services:

• Technology offers, technology requests, business opportunities
  
  
• Decision support information - model agreements, check-lists, project financing sources, etc.
  
  
• Financial and non-financial incentives for cleaner technologies and products
  
  
• Technology management information/studies, market and technology studies, market regulations

Free Business Periodicals

• Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor (bi-monthly)
  
  
• VATIS - Value-added Technology Information Service (bi-monthly volumes on Biotechnology, Food Processing, Non-conventional Energy, Waste Management, and Ozone Layer Protection)
  

Free Advertising:

• Free advertising in the Asia Pacific Tech Monitor
  
  
• Free advertising through the website of APCTT and other associated portals/networks

Other Benefits:

• Assistance and support services in technology transfer negotiations
  
  
• Subsidised participation in technology transfer events organised by APCTT
  
  
• Discounts on fees, such as 50 % discount on subscription fee of Asia Pacific Business e-Coach (semi-annual) on CD ROM, which covers cross-pollinated how-to guides & case studies; 50 % discount on handling fees (if applicable) on technology opportunity profiles; and wavier of the requirement of the initial deposit for the Partner Search Services
  
  
• Opportunities for winning consultancy contracts under development projects managed by APCTT

Main Beneficiaries:
Innovative SMEs and technology transfer intermediaries (business consultants, technology brokers, business/technology information and development organisations).

Geographical Coverage:
INTET ASIA members are companies/organisations located in or having business interests in Asia. It has formed business partnerships in more than 20 countries worldwide. As of June 2004, INTET ASIA has had members in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. Membership Fees: INTET ASIA annual membership fee is US$ 200 (or Ind.Rs. 5,000) for companies from developing countries and US$ 300 for companies from developed countries.


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