NUS Technology Commercialisation Forum – 21-22 Nov 08

Technology Commercialisation Forum 2008 is a premier event in Asia that brings academia, researchers, industry professionals, investors and entrepreneurs together to examine trends and key issues involved in commercializing inventions in and beyond the emerging economies of Asia. It is an ideal platform for intellectual property (IP) generators and early-stage companies to meet with corporations and investors to explore partnering opportunities.

The theme of TCF08 is “Innovations for a Better World” and the event is part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, 17-23 November 2008, which is co-hosted by NUS Enterprise and Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, GEW is meant to inspire, connect, mentor and engage people worldwide to various entrepreneurial activities. The TCF08 supports the objective of encouraging entrepreneurship through technology transfer.

Event details:
Date: 21-22 Nov 2008
Time: 9am-6pm (Programme for the two days here.)
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Singapore
Fee: S$450, 10% off at $405 for SGE readers. Insert “IMWITHSGE” after your name in the textbox during registration. Discount does not apply to group rate of S$360 for 3 or more.

Come meet with leading experts from academia, venture capital, industry and government who will discuss the opportunities, challenges and future trends. These experts and industry players will be able to share insights and the current market focus which will catalyze connections and create impact.

Features
Ø Presentations by the world leading Scientists, Technology Experts, IP and Early Stage Ventures across multiple industries and disciplines.
Ø Interactive forums for technology transfer and licensing community to connect with partners and match needs with solutions.
Ø Cutting edge technology showcases in biomedical sciences, environment and water and interactive and digital media.
Ø Networking opportunities among policy makers, entrepreneurs, technologists and venture capitalists.

Launch of the Research to Market Network
The NUS Research to Market Network will focus on 4 areas – Biomedical Sciences, Environmental and Water Technologies and Interactive and Digital Media and Security. Each track will have an expert panel to discuss the technology trends, financing wants and business needs specific to each area.

Technology Showcase
Inventors and entrepreneurs will also have an opportunity to present their inventions to leading global investors, while companies can articulate their areas of interest – allowing for in-depth discussions regarding possible partnerships and/or investment opportunities.

Who Should Attend?
– Companies – where and what are the new market opportunities… how to move up the value chain through new technologies…
– Venture Capital community – what is the next hot technology… where are the technology hotbeds.. .
– Government – what are the new opportunities of economic growth…
– Technologists – what are the new horizons for future technological breakthroughs… who are the available partners for my inventions…

Organised by
Industry Liaison Office, a division of NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore

For more information, please contact:
Mr Kenny Lew | Tel: 6516 4571 | ilolewkh@nus.edu.sg | http://www.nus.edu.sg/ilo/tcf08