Don't ruin Kyoto: Sonjica Nov 11, 2009
"Instead of leadership from our developed country partners, we are hearing: 'that finance must be left to the markets and that developing countries must pay their way; that technology is simply a matter of co-operation on research, rather than real technology transfer and diffusion; that adaptation is a national responsibility that must be funded domestically by developing countries'," she said. "... these signals are taking us far away from South Africa's expectations and hope for an ambitious... (iAfrica.com)
KBA approves $4M in financing Nov 11, 2009
Nanoscale also will receive $50,000 as a partial match of a $150,000 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer grant to research the synthesis and delivery of nanoparticles. The research is intended to enable earlier detection of cancer and potentially offer a targeted tumor treatment option that would reduce harm to healthy tissue surrounding tumors. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Board Members of Gratis Foundation Innaugurated Nov 10, 2009
To accomplish this mandate, GRATIS established Intermediate Technology Transfer Units (ITTUs) now designated Regional Technology Transfer Centres (RTTCs) in nine regions of Ghana to transfer appropriate technologies to small-scale industrialists through training, manufacturing and the supply of machine tools, plants and equipment. Instead of phasing out GRATIS after the establishment of the RTTC network, the Government and other stakeholders agreed that it should be incorporated as a company... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why the West needs a transaction tax Nov 10, 2009
One way it could do that is sketched out in a new paper Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change: Why Financing for Technology Transfer Matters, by Arunabha Ghosh and Kevin Watkins for the Global Economic Governance Program at Oxford. Ghosh and Watkins say we need a big and immediate program of technology transfer to provide India and China with clean coal plants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Taiwan students win at Nuremberg inventors show Nov 10, 2009
An invention by National United University (pXj) students that can help reduce automobile exhaust emissions attracted the interest of a German company, which approached the inventors about negotiating a possible technology transfer. The Taiwanese delegation, drawn from 22 universities, colleges and high schools, was the nations biggest ever representation at the show. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fund programs to fight addiction Nov 9, 2009
org) and New York lead for the Northeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center. . (Albany Times Union)
China, Japan ink environmental deals Nov 9, 2009
Masayuki Naoshima, Japan's industry minister, said Japan has strong desire to push forward the bilateral ties in energy saving and hopes the technology transfer will benefit China. To facilitate the mutual exchanges, said Chen Jian, China's vice minister of commerce, the governments should work out more policy incentives to encourage enterprises to engage in technological innovation and trade. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Fourth Ministerial Conference of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum opened in Sharm el-Sheikh Sunday. Chinese premier attended the opening ceremony of the conference and delivered a speech. • Full text of Chinese premier's speech Nov 9, 2009
We will combine economic cooperation and trade with technology transfer and take active steps to train technical and managerial personnel for African countries. Fourth, promote people-to-people exchanges to solidify China-Africa friendship. (Xinhuanet, China)
Conflict deepens before Copenhagen Nov 9, 2009
They did not bridge the differences, but helped countries clarify their positions and thus enabled deci-sions on key issues to be made in Copenhagen such as the setting up of a fund inside the UN climate convention, and the setting up of a new executive body to decide on technology transfer issues within the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ... On technology transfer, there is a reluctance by developed countries to agree to the setting up of an executive body to decide on... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chinese premier: Africa trade push is 'selfless' Nov 8, 2009
But the sharpest language was in comments about developing human resources, technology transfer agricultural ventures and developing the continent's poor infrastructure. China's efforts in Africa are "sincere and selfless, without political strings attached," Wen told hundreds of Chinese and African businessmen gathered at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik a day before the main policy forum. (WCAX.com, VT)
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response Nov 7, 2009
This includes investment in basic and applied sciences and technology transfer for solutions that we see globally. Combined with the rest of the might of the technology industry, governments clearly cannot compete in investing in game-changing technology innovations. (Roll Call)
Cooperation benefits all people Nov 7, 2009
Continuous efforts will be committed to advancing cooperation in fields such as human resource training, healthcare, education, environmental protection, technology transfer and tourism. The level of cooperation will be elevated in such fields as agricultural infrastructure, grain production, farming and animal husbandry, transfer and exchanges of agricultural technology as well as processing of agricultural produce. (Xinhuanet, China)
Keeping Hearts Pumping With 'LifeFlow': Smart IV Device To Save Lives At Disaster Sites Nov 7, 2009
It is being licensed by TAU's technology transfer arm, Ramot (). "It's a solution that's good for any American city threatened by terror. It's good for remote medical clinics in Alaska. It's good for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and it's good for hospitals in developing nations," says Prof. (Science Daily)
Getting warm Nov 6, 2009
Wants deep cuts in rich country emissions, firm funding pledges and technology transfer. Keen on preserving Kyoto-style legal obligations for developing countries. (BBC News)
Iran looks to Argentina for nuclear fuel Nov 6, 2009
Iran has been accused of organizing the attack in retaliation to Argentina's suspension of a nuclear technology transfer contract. However, despite lingering tensions between Tehran and Buenos Aires over the infamous attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association - in her speech, Kirchner restated Argentine demands for the extradition of Iranians wanted by Interpol over the bombing - there is still a chance of the nations reviving their nuclear ties after a 15-year lull. (Asia Times Online)
China says studying weaker framework climate deal Nov 6, 2009
He said China would also seek to tie down in a preliminary deal any points that have been agreed in principle on issues including technology transfer, funding and curbing greenhouse gas emissions. "If we have to keep negotiating, and I think that is a possibility, then this document should provide constructive guidance for the next stage," He said. (AlertNet)
* Why be a mere spoke of a future China hub? Nov 5, 2009
Unlike Japanese investments overseas, Chinas outward foreign direct investment aims to exploit natural resources and obtain strategic supplies with little or no possibility of technology transfer to host countries. Moreover, China remains an emerging market economy at an earlier stage of development and industrialization relative to Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Kyoto Protocol needs to continue: UN climate chief Nov 4, 2009
"I think there is a clear consensus that we need to establish anew body that is going to look specifically to technology transfer and cooperation," he said. There is also a growing consensus on strengthening support to developing countries on adaptation and a growing agreement that stronger capacity building is needed in developing countries, he added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Miti: Investments should create technology transfer Nov 4, 2009
CHENNAI: International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) wants to attract investments that involve technology transfer and help the Government create a high-income economy ... The investment may be less but most important is that it can generate quality jobs and provide technology transfer, Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed told reporters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Arnold takes over as SARTA CEO Nov 3, 2009
Arnold has an outstanding set of qualifications including university technology transfer, nonprofit organization experience and an intimate understanding of SARTA, said Dan Koellen, chairman of the nominations committee and past chairman of SARTA. With the continued growth and success of SARTA, J.D. has demonstrated that he is well suited for these new responsibilities in developing programs and funding opportunities, which will be critical to our future. Arnold, who has been on the SARTA board... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Wen, Barroso discuss climate change Nov 3, 2009
"Emphasis should be put on making clear and detailed arrangements for mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer and financing," he added. "The key to success at the conference is to uphold the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities' and the authorization of the Bali Road Map," he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Aero engineers on cloud nine Nov 3, 2009
The setting up of the Malaysian company allowed for a technology transfer as its junior engineers were coached over the Internet by senior British engineers, said Naguib ... With this type of technology transfer, the small, nine-man company in Cyberjaya is beginning to make its own inroads into a highly competitive industry. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
A look at the top 10 US bankruptcies Nov 2, 2009
But the nation's credit crisis and a bungled technology transfer made the task virtually impossible. With a battered financial sheet and a tattered reputation, FairPoint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, barely 18 months after becoming the dominant telecommunications company in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Muru Dam: More than 100 wildlife species at risk Nov 2, 2009
The universitys Centre for Technology Transfer and Consultancy deployed a team of researchers to the Murum area to study the impact that the dam will have on the ecosystem. The team had compiled a report on its findings and forwarded it report to the state authorities and Sarawak Energy Bhd, the lead developer of the dam project. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
It is time to unleash federal R&D Nov 1, 2009
He is the only president ever awarded a patent, he approved the congressional charter for the National Academies of Science, and he signed the nation s first technology transfer statute creating the state university system of service to regional economies. That initiative helped the U.S. agriculture industry to feed the world by having university researchers work closely with farmers and firms to improve food productivity. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Tech-transfer capabilities stymied Oct 31, 2009
It has gotten to be quite a bit more challenging to fund development of these sorts of [very early-stage] technologies, said John Swartley, who is in charge of trying to get entrepreneurs to start companies around technology available for licensing at the University of Pennsylvania s Center for Technology Transfer ... In the fiscal year ended June 30, researchers presented Penn s Center for Technology Transfer with 372 disclosures, which are notices of intellectual property they think has... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
* No more growth for growths sake, for all our sakes Oct 30, 2009
The big problems, of course, are how we take account of past responsibility for the carbon in the atmosphere, how we balance aggregate national emissions and per capita figures X China leads in the first category; the US, Australia and Canada are the biggest culprits in the second X and how we manage technology transfer from developed to emerging and poor economies. There will be plenty to moan about if we dont solve these problems sooner rather than later. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Green China: The price of cleanliness Oct 29, 2009
Technology transfer will also be a thorny issue. China resents the idea of American clean-energy companies taking advantage of China s predicament to profit from their expertise. (The Economist)
Foley wins $208M NIH contract Oct 29, 2009
They will support the NIH Office of Technology Transfer, which is responsible for overseeing NIH and Food and Drug Administration discoveries, inventions and other intellectual property as mandated by the Federal Technology Transfer Act and related legislation. It is a privilege to support the NIH in achieving its goal to develop research and technology resulting in major medical breakthroughs, said Stephen Maebius, partner and chair of Foley s intellectual property department. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Nervous System Drug-by-design: Formulation May Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Huntington's Oct 29, 2009
With seed money from Ramot, Tel Aviv University's technology transfer arm, Prof. Eldar-Finkelman has taken her basic research to the next step, seeking a strategic partner to guide the research through the clinical process and eventual commercialization. (Science Daily)
Africa: Continent Rejects New Climate Change Pact Oct 28, 2009
While developed Countries must reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020 and at least 80 per cent to 95 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050, in order to achieve the lowest level of stabilisation assessed by the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report, mitigation actions for Africa should be voluntary and nationally appropriate and must be fully supported and enabled by technology transfer, finance and capacity building from developed Countries. Other key... (allAfrica.com)
Ecuador wants funds to stop rainforest oil output Oct 28, 2009
During Correa's trip to Russia, Falconi said Ecuador would sign a strategic association agreement to promote cooperation on investment and technology transfer. He said Ecuador had no plans to buy arms from Russia, although he said Ecuador would complete the purchase of two Russian helicopters, a deal he said had been negotiated over the past year. (Scientific American)
Bugher's Talents Range From Revenue to Research (26) Oct 28, 2009
"It's a life sciences park," Bugher says, noting UW-Madison's ag campus "is really the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS)."Ag research for CALS has a deep-seated relationship with URP. We commercialize discoveries of faculty members, taking this technology from the discovery stage to the commercialization stage," he explains.When a technology reaches that commercialization stage, "we hope it will be the basis for a company that will employ our graduates and remain in Wisconsin,"... (Agri-View, WI)
Obama's One-World Government Oct 27, 2009
Phrases such as "creation of new levels of cooperation," "a shift in global investment patterns," "adjust global economic growth patterns," "integrated system of financial and technology transfer mechanisms," "new agreed post-2012 institutional arrangement and legal framework," "new institutional arrangement will provide technical and financial support for developing countries," "global fund," etc. are messages that make one wonder how far this political body's arm would reach into our country... (Townhall.com)
Blood tracking project wins federal grant Oct 27, 2009
This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant awarded by the and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will fund the second phase of the private-public initiative, described as the first research into using radio-frequency ID technology for tracking blood. Brookfield-based SysLogic, the BloodCenter in Milwaukee and UW-Madison previously received a $100,000 Phase I STTR award from NIH for a technical feasibility and impact assessment of the project. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Turbo Power Systems: Exclusive Motor and Variable Frequency Drive Development & Manufacturing Agreement Oct 27, 2009
TPS will share the IPR related to the new and existing products developed for McQuay, and will undertake a technology transfer process to allow McQuay the option of supporting its products after the agreement has expired. The motors and VFDs provided by TPS will power the refrigeration compressors in the HVAC products to provide highly energy efficient and low maintenance solutions to McQuay's customers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lucrative inventions pit scientists against universities Oct 27, 2009
Ever since the 1980 , which gave federally-funded university researchers the right to license their inventions as a way to spur innovation and economic growth, technology transfer offices have sprung up all over, with , according to the ... Stung, she has started taking her case to meetings, such as this month's 2009 Technology Transfer Society Annual Conference at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. (USA Today -- Tech)
Oil And Ghanas Future Lessons to learn Oct 26, 2009
We must take advantage of this technology transfer which is readily available at our disposal now and start to train new and additional personnel and technicians in all these fields with immediate urgency. This is the opportune time to set bold, challenging, but doable benchmarks, barring Sub-standard parameters, by planning religiously within laid down time lines against which we will compare our development progress to make sure we are being effective in our development objectives. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How the Government of Ghana and GNPC should ...... Oct 26, 2009
Technology Transfer Money does not develop oilfields, but smart money (money with competitive technology and human capital) does ... ExxonMobil practically built Saudi Aramco and the technology transfer to Aramco has been substantial ... The American culture is diverse enough that our people are more likely to have access to the kinds of opportunities that can accelerate technology transfer. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hot debate over technology issues Oct 26, 2009
IN the ongoing climate talks towards the Copenhagen Confe-rence in December, technology transfer to developing countries is one of the hottest issues ... Two United Nations leaders also weighed in on behalf of technology transfer ... The Secretary General of the UN conference on trade and development Supachai Panitchpakdi said intellectual property is a critical part in technology transfer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ghana: TIPCEE Makes Waves Up North Oct 25, 2009
The TIPCEE has also collaborated with other public-private institutions to institute Sheller Technology Transfer, to be adopted by farmers, to help shell grains mechanically and in record time. Mango is another booming commodity in the northern sector, and by the TIPCEE's intervention, Ghana's mango exports rose from 179 metric tonnes in 2004 to 1,098 metric tonnes in 2008. (allAfrica.com)
'Climate change is a good business opportunity' Oct 25, 2009
In the past two or more years, other issues have come to the table about reducing carbon emissions, addressing development needs, the question of technology transfer and funding. There are so many agendas that it is getting log jammed. (India Times, India)
Africa: Financial Crisis Squeezes Science Funding Oct 23, 2009
He told the conference that the subcontinent supports South-South collaboration and new methods of technology transfer, adding that innovation often emerges in difficult situations. Sergio Rezende, Brazil's science minister, told delegates that his country believed success was dependent on continuity in science and technology policies. (allAfrica.com)
Da Vinci licenses DOE technology Oct 23, 2009
The technology transfer agreement was signed between Da Vinci and UT-Battelle. DOE supports the development of advanced combustion engines that provide high efficiency and low emissions, but better diagnostic tools are required to realize these technology improvements, says James E. Parks with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
6,600 Jobs Lost In Connecticut In September Oct 22, 2009
In the late 1990s, the company was working with UConn to develop new materials for use in dental products, an example of university technology transfer of the sort that could help the state build up its advanced manufacturing base. Punctuating the point about more job losses to come, United Technologies Corp., issuing respectable quarterly earnings report Tuesday, warned that its cost-cutting is not done. (FOX61, CT)
Beijing takes onLatin America Oct 22, 2009
The PRC is also an increasingly important partner in technology transfer for Brazil. The two nations are pursuing a range of important joint ventures, including joint production of mid-sized business jets, the China-Brazil Earth Research Satellite (CBERS) program and other space cooperation programs. (Asia Times Online)
India, China sign climate pact Oct 21, 2009
They also discussed domestic initiatives, issues in multilateral negotiations (mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer and finance) and outlook for the Copenhagen meeting. India and China have a similar position that developed nations need to do more than developing nations to fight climate change as per Kyoto Protocol because they were historically responsible for the problem. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Comment: Talking Climate Oct 20, 2009
Other signatories like India were to be encouraged to set their own targets voluntarily, as their urgent need is to alleviate poverty and hunger, and put in place a gradual shifting towards cleaner development with funding and technology transfer from developed countries. By seeking to delink clean development from technology transfer and financial assistance from the developed world, and arguing that mitigation efforts need to be undertaken in the country anyway since it is in our best... (India Times, India)
Going out on a limb Oct 20, 2009
Scientific peer-reviewed research on this scaffold fiber has appeared in a number of journals, including Acta Biomaterialia, and is currently being licensed through Ramot, TAU's technology transfer company. Active implants. (EurekAlert!)
Ghana In Need Of Construction Industry Development Agenda Oct 20, 2009
These include poor performance, poor quality of works, mistrust, lack of innovation and technology transfer and above all, lack of professionalism. Here, it is contended that, with the anticipated much talked about oil generation ensuing, there is no better time to put in place a rigorous CIDA than now so that indigenous construction companies in particular can appropriately strategise towards competing and playing a more influential role in the much needed socio-economic development. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Opexa surfs stock waves Oct 19, 2009
Under that agreement, Opexa received an upfront cash payment of $3 million, plus an additional $1 million as a technology transfer fee to be paid over the course of a six-month period. Total payments to Opexa including the upfront payment, the technology transfer fee and development and commercial milestone payments could exceed $50 million, not including royalties. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Kohl Secures Funding for Wisconsin Projects in 2009 Agriculture Spending Bill (12) Oct 19, 2009
- 950,000 for Conservation Technology Transfer, UW- Extension These resources will be used to perform research, demonstration and education activities on working farms that help land managers adopt more effective conservation practices which manage nutrients and prevent runoff. 310,000 for Driftless Area Initiative - The Driftless Area is comprised of geologically challenging terrain in southwestern Wisconsin which has greater risk for erosion. (Agri-View, WI)
Q&A: The Copenhagen climate summit Oct 18, 2009
Developing countries are looking for mechanisms that can speed up this technology transfer. Many countries are thinking about how to prepare for the impacts of climate change - what sorts of adaptation will be necessary. (BBC News -- Science)
STC settles with Toshiba Corp. Oct 17, 2009
The STC, which manages technology transfer at UNM, had filed a complaint in U.S District Court in New Mexico last March. The university alleged that Toshiba Corp. and Toshiba Electronic Components unlawfully used a patented UNM invention that significantly improves the capability of semiconductor manufacturers to make next-generation chips. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
$400K grant to kick off sweet potato program Oct 17, 2009
The G1 s (first generation seeds) are producing about 600 bushels per acre, Dr. Leslie Glover, UAPB associate dean for outreach and technology transfer said. G4 s are producing about 400 bushels. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Africa: Climate Change - Africa's U.S $67 Billion Bail-Out Bid Unsettles G-77 Oct 16, 2009
He listed some of the key issues on which Africa's position revolves to include how to get countries to agree on format for gas emission reduction, mechanisms by which developing countries could access resources to fund their adaptation and mitigation programmes, as well as how to ensure seamless technology transfer in the area of clean energy and carbon trading. Eleri said Nigeria is particularly pushing for a treaty that would appreciate its position as an oil producing country that depends to... (allAfrica.com)
* Taiwan makes breakthrough in wet suit technology Oct 16, 2009
TTRI has been in discussions with diving suit manufacturers on technology transfer. Mass production of the new diving suits is expected to begin by the middle of next year, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ready to abandon your carbon-clogged past? Oct 14, 2009
As a new global platform for renewables, IRENA will provide policy advice and assist in capacity building and technology transfer. This will contribute to giving the poorest nations affordable access to clean energy, a key step towards lifting millions out of poverty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why give up our markets for subsidised EU goods? Oct 14, 2009
International Trade Minister of Mauritius - Arvin Boolell - one of the promoters of the deal, said the island state wanted to use the deal to swell trade, promote diversification, attract European investments and urge technology transfer. "We must constantly wage war against poverty," he said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Mills declares: This is a new Ghana Oct 13, 2009
President Mills said Government was interested in technical and technology transfer, and a partnership that did not neglect or lead to the exclusion of local people. He repeated Government's determination to make Ghana's oil discovery a blessing rather than a curse. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Climate protectionismon the rise Oct 10, 2009
The US House of Representatives has also sought protectionism against technology transfer through three bills it has adopted that prevent US negotiators in the UN Climate Change Convention from agreeing to any relaxation in the rules or enforcement of intellectual property ... Developing countries should instead be assisted through technology transfer, but the intellectual property rights regime (especially the TRIPS intellectual property rights agreement of the WTO) is an obstacle, and now the... (Asia Times Online)
Rare Head And Neck Cancer Linked To HPV, Study Finds Oct 10, 2009
The University of Michigan's Office of Technology Transfer has exclusively licensed HPV detection technology to Sequenom. Reference: Head & Neck, published online Sept. 15, 2009, DOI:10. (Science Daily)
India, Russia to ink new military pact Oct 10, 2009
India remains worried about Russia not sticking to delivery schedules, creating roadblocks in technology transfer, jacking up costs midway through execution of agreements and failing to provide proper product support. India, of course, realises only Russia will be ready to supply it with some `sensitive' stuff. (India Times, India)
India, China deals add up for Roswell Park Oct 9, 2009
Richard Matner, director of the Technology Transfer Office, said in a prepared release the hospital is seeking more commercialization deals on its own, a departure from past practices of licensing patents to companies in exchange for royalties. International commercialization can be especially beneficial to RPCI as we extend our associations to Asian pharmaceutical companies, he said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Asuragen snags $3.8M in funds Oct 8, 2009
Austin-based Asuragen received the grants from the Small Business Innovative Research, Small Business Technology Transfer, and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded initiatives of the National Institutes of Health, company officials said. Asuragen, a molecular diagnostic company, was founded in 2006 when it was spun off from The company employs 100 people. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
