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The Technology Transfer Network Expands to Embrace Six New Global Members
Date: 25 November 2008
New Affiliate Members hail from New Zealand, United States, Canada and Germany
From left to right: Prof Phillip Sallis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (Signatory); Mr Boon Swan Foo, Chairman of TTN and Executive Chairman of Technologies (Witness); HE Mr Martin Harvey, High Commissioner, High Commission of New Zealand (Witness); Dr Martha Reitman, Director, Binghamton University, New York (Signatory); and Mr Walter Lee, Head of TTN Secretariat; and SVP and Fellow of Exploit Technologies (Signatory)
The Technology Transfer Network (TTN) announced at the inaugural TTN Innovation and Enterprise Forum (IEF) today that the Network has extended its global reach to add six new members to its fold, namely, Auckland UniServices Ltd (New Zealand); AUT Innovation and Enterprise (New Zealand); Binghamton University, State University of New York (US); BC Cancer Agency (Canada); INI-GraphicsNet (Germany); and WaikatoLink Ltd (New Zealand). With the joining of these newest members, the TTN, founded in February 2008, has twenty-two members across Asia, United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Information on the six new TTN members is at Annex B..
As Affiliate Members, the new members will be able to participate in enhanced collaboration with the network of TTN members to share best practices, leverage expertise and resources, and collaborate on networking opportunities to enhance technology transfer to the industry globally.
In conjunction with the joining of the new members, Exploit Technologies and TTN launched the inaugural TTN Innovation and Enterprise Forum (IEF) today. The introduction of the IEF is part of TTN’s on-going effort to promote a vibrant eco-system of strategic alliance for angel investors, technology transfer organisations, venture capitals and research institutes.
Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman of A*STAR, said, “I would like to extend a warm welcome to the six new members of the TTN. With them onboard, TTN has indeed grown into a global network with members from Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America. The ever-widening network allows TTN members to leverage on one another’s experience in various industries and different geographical regions so as to enhance their technology commercialisation and innovation efforts.
“With its base in Singapore, TTN will also give start-ups in Singapore the opportunity of leveraging on TTN’s global network to reach new markets and find new partners. This will not only extend Singapore’s outreach into different regions of the world, but also draw other regions to Singapore.”
Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman of Exploit Technologies and the Chairman of the Technology Transfer Network said, “On behalf of my TTN colleagues, I warmly welcome our six new affiliate members from US, Canada, New Zealand and Germany. TTN has provided our members with a gateway to reach out to like-minded friends beyond national borders. The Innovation and Enterprise Forum is yet another platform where we share best practices about incubation, translational research and technology transfer. These issues are gaining much traction lately as Singapore steps up on our efforts to help local companies leverage technologies, and remain competitive in turbulent times.”
Dr Peter Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Auckland UniServices Limited, the commercialisation company of The University of Auckland, said, “our organisation looks forward to a productive partnership with the Technology Transfer Network and its members. The network and its growing global presence is a symbol of the increasingly flat and frictionless world in which we do business. We look forward to sharing our technologies, businesses, practices and markets with our counterparts around the world”
Mr Jonathan Kirkpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, AUT Innovation and Enterprise, said, “AUT Innovation and Enterprise has had strong links in Singapore for a number of years. Through these contacts a number of our start up companies have accessed markets, technology development capability, distribution networks and capital in various parts of Asia. We are delighted to be affiliated to the Technology Transfer Network and look forward to working collaboratively with the other members to the benefit of everyone involved.”
Dr Gerald Sonnenfeld, Ph.D. Vice President for Research, Binghamton University, State University of New York, said “Binghamton University is very pleased to join the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). We believe our collaboration and interaction with the TTN will allow for growth of our research infrastructure as well as enhance our understanding and ability to work with Singapore, one of the most dynamic and inventive economies in the world.”
“Through our membership in the Technology Transfer Network, we look forward to enhancing world-class partnerships, innovation and strong relationships with colleagues around the world. We welcome the collaborative entrepreneurship, the hallmark of both our Innovative Technologies Complex at Binghamton University and Exploit Technologies,” added Dr. Martha A. Reitman, Director of Translational Research Development, Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Dr Samuel Abraham, PhD, Vice-President, Strategic Relationships of BC Cancer Agency, said, “The BC Cancer Agency is pleased to be an Affiliate member of the Technology Transfer Network. Networks are the cornerstone of our profession and this group exemplifies the power of such networks, drawing organizations from many countries together to increase collaboration between technology transfer organisations and industry.”
Mr Wolfgang Kniejski, Treasurer and Business Development Director of INI-GraphicsNet, stated, “We are absolutely thrilled to meet the demands of globalisation by developing the strategic partnership with this highly respected TTN Singapore. This will give entrepreneurs on both sides a consistent network of professionals, capable of expandin |