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According to sources, CCPA was told that commitment on uninterrupted fuel supply and technology transfer was in place while the strategic programme would remain unaffected. It was said the IAEA inspections would be limited to reactors opened for the purpose under the separation plan. (India Times, India)
Scent On Demand: Scientists Genetically Enhance Scent Of Flowers Oct 10, 2008
The development, which has been patented by Yissum, the Hebrew University's technology transfer company, is intended to be applied to other agricultural produce. Utilizing natural components will increase and change not only the smell of fruit and vegetables, but also influence the commercial appeal of a wide array of produce. (Science Daily)
Lincoln students learn to reduce, reuse and recycle writeLink("vid_id=1253&file=enviroman.flv"); Oct 10, 2008
The ideas are simple, but the impact can be huge, said Jenny Bruss, assistant program manager for the Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus. The organization is piloting the "Get Your Green On" program at Lincoln Elementary this fall, with programming focusing on recycling, reusing and reducing waste. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
China needs to expand foreign investment scale Oct 10, 2008
For instance, some multinationals fail to fulfill our expectations in technology transfer. In their thirst to attract foreign investment, some local governments have also intentionally or unintentionally given a green light to the malpractices of some foreign-funded enterprises, resulting in such problems as environmental pollution, plundering of resources and social contradictions. (Xinhuanet, China)
U of L researchers license diagnostic technology Oct 8, 2008
The agreement, which was negotiated by the University of Louisville Office of Technology Transfer, went into effect Oct. 1, the university said. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)
China Grim on Prospects for Climate Pact Oct 7, 2008
Technology transfer is a particularly sore issue, with China frustrated by rich nations' attitude towards one element Beijing considers vital for any deal. Yu was dismissive of arguments that Western governments cannot mandate the transfer of patented technology held by companies. (Planet Ark, United States)
The Science Coalition's '10 questions' for the presidential debate Oct 7, 2008
University technology transfer overall adds billions of dollars to the economy each year. In 2006 alone, 553 new startup companies were launched as a result of university technology transfer. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Federal funds spur UB research Oct 7, 2008
Paul Isackson, a research associate professor of pediatrics in Vladutiu s laboratory, received $383,000 from the and Skin Disorders; while Vladutiu also received a $110,000 grant through the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute to fund a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer project to explore commercializing genotype technology. The project results could lead to the launch of a business that would use the chip technology to screen for individuals at high risk of developing metabolic... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Canadian Innovation goes to Market! Oct 6, 2008
Day 2 has been organized as a part of the 21st Entretiens Jacques-Cartier, emphasizing Expo Hightex's technology transfer role. Driving a virtuous cycle of business growth and increased investment in research, Expo Hightex 2008 takes place at Bonsecours Market, Downtown Montr;al, on 6-7 October. (Canada Newswire)
German Delegation Visits Nevada Seeking Renewable Energy Technology, Ventures for Geothermal, Municipal Waste Oct 6, 2008
Discussions could cover everything from technology transfer or licensing to joint ventures. Wednesday the delegation will tour Ormat Technologies Inc., a global geothermal company founded in Israel, now based in Reno with operations including a 90 megawatt complex in Washoe County just south of Reno. (PR Newswire)
RPCI finds partners for tech deals Oct 6, 2008
It s a small gift that represents huge potential for , where Matner directs technology transfer and commercial development. The gift came from a large Chinese pharmaceutical company with whom Matner has spent long hours crafting a licensing agreement that will see Roswell s research put to work in China. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
UN, China to co-organize event on climate change Oct 4, 2008
"Technology transfer is of enormous importance in tackling climate change," Sha said. "Together with financing technology transfer, it is one of the means of achieving adaptation and mitigation action." ... Effective international action on climate change will require progress on the question of technology transfer, which is addressed in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)and also forms a core aspect of the Bali Action Plan, Sha noted. (Xinhuanet, China)
Envious eyes watch China's rise Oct 3, 2008
Although the new plant involves little technology transfer, Airbus executives do not rule out co-operating more fully with the Chinese in years to come. One senior European diplomat gave a gloomy forecast of how China's pace of development would affect the European market. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
N-deal: Win-win for business lobbies Oct 3, 2008
" But corporate America, which strained every muscle and sinew to push for the deal, is cock-a-hoop for now. The US-India Business Council (USIBC) said the breakthrough "would open a wide vista of opportunity for US-India collaboration in commerce, civil nuclear research, technology transfer and nuclear fuel supply essential inputs to power Indias dynamic, fast-growing economy. . (India Times, India)
Update: Micron-Qimonda deal appears likely, analysts say Sep 24, 2008
The other company, Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd., is looking to control the technology transfer of SanDisk IP through acquisition, he noted. Related Links. (EETimes)
Presenting science questions to John McCain and Barack Obama Sep 20, 2008
I will also create a Technology Transfer Program dedicated to exporting climate-friendly technologies, including green buildings, clean coal and advanced automobiles, to developing countries to help them combat climate change. McCain: I will institute a new cap-and-trade system that over time will change the dynamic of our energy economy. (Los Angeles Times)
Forbes ranks WFU No. 2 in tech transfer Sep 20, 2008
Forbes magazine has ranked Wake Forest University s Office of Technology Asset Management as the number two technology transfer office in the country. The ranking is based on data tracking patent activity, license revenue and other returns generated by the university s research and development. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
UT Southwestern Medical Center pushes forward with biotech park Sep 19, 2008
UT Southwestern says the site for the project was acquired using profits raised from the research system s technology transfer program. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Inno-Tech Show 2008 will be held in Seoul Sep 18, 2008
On the second day of the exhibition, the "Overseas Technology Transfer Seminar", "Overseas Investment Seminar", "Korea-Mexico Business Forum", and "Introduction to Research Grants for Joint International Academia Corporate" research will be held to enhance exchange among Korean small and medium business and overseas companies and research centers. A representative of the organization committee says, "You'll be able to see outstanding technologies developed by Korean small and medium business all... (PR Newswire)
Next president could dam up money flow to W.Va. Sep 18, 2008 Implications of India joining the nuclear club Sep 16, 2008 Power flows from the barrel of GDP Sep 14, 2008 Technophiles Take to the Road 2008 - ETS engineering students to storm the Quays of the Old Port on September 13 and 14 Sep 12, 2008 Thorium energy Sep 12, 2008 Syntermed licenses Emory ERTb software for enhanced cardiac imaging Sep 12, 2008 Kerry: Why I am asking for your vote on Sept. 16 Sep 11, 2008 $100K grant to biotech firm Sep 11, 2008 Jaideep Mishra: Clarity in tech policy Sep 9, 2008 Jankovic focuses on the upside of Open fortnight Sep 8, 2008 Aussie baulks to sell uranium to india Sep 8, 2008 Seeds of change Sep 7, 2008 Ban on importation of "Obroniwaawu" Sep 6, 2008 Patheon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Sep 5, 2008 JVs with FDI need to seek FIPB nod Sep 4, 2008 ASU spins out algae-based technology for jet fuel as part of biofuel initiative Sep 4, 2008 LANL partners with Arch and Verge on tech transfer Sep 4, 2008 Academic health centers should take lead in promoting the sharing of biomedical research data Sep 2, 2008 Ethiopia media say Africa has found its feet, global imageAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa has at last found its feet and its peopleare not only dynamic but giving the continent an enterprising outlook, accordingto Ethiopia's weekly 'Capital'. 30/08/2008 Full Text... Aug 31, 2008 Argonne nabs funds to market research Aug 30, 2008 Brazil Contracts First Nuclear Sub in Latin America Aug 30, 2008 'Changes in NSG waiver text unacceptable' Aug 30, 2008 New Beta-blocker To Offer Hope To Heart And Lung Sufferers Aug 29, 2008 SciBX: Science-Business eXchange Aug 29, 2008 Chrysler Crunch Hits the Viper Aug 28, 2008 Intellectual Property Attache to Join Jones Day Aug 27, 2008 Hydrogen-Producing Bacteria Provide Clean Energy Aug 27, 2008 Anti-cancer Flower Power: Researchers Combat Cancer With A Jasmine-based Drug Aug 26, 2008 CU-Boulder, biotech firm team up on python project in search for human cardiac therapeutics Aug 26, 2008 TVA fertilizer technology used worldwide -- but few new products since 1970s Aug 26, 2008 Letters to the Editor Aug 24, 2008 Radioactive Waste Recycling No Longer A Pain In The Ash Aug 23, 2008 WWF urges Olympic spirit at critical UN climate talks in Ghana Aug 22, 2008 Ghana climate talks start, time said short Aug 22, 2008 Tower Semiconductor Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Significantly Improve Its Balance Sheet and Financial Position Aug 20, 2008 New Drug for Painful Bladder Condition Aug 20, 2008 Patrick appoints four to Renewable Energy Trust board Aug 19, 2008 A Therapy For Baby Boomers To Sleep On: New Drug For Insomniacs Over 55 Aug 19, 2008 No lines, no waiting Aug 19, 2008 Boom times for OSU research Aug 17, 2008 Caritas Carney doctors group settles with Justice Aug 16, 2008 Virtual Reality Goggles Create An Equal Opportunity Eye Test Aug 14, 2008 TRDA receives $1.4M Defense Department grant Aug 13, 2008 ETH Zurich creates new lab with Walt Disney Aug 12, 2008 Disney Launches Global Research & Development Labs with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) Aug 12, 2008 Local workers make gains, despite national economic mood Aug 10, 2008 QLT announces removal of conditions on Cdn$65.5 million real estate transaction Aug 8, 2008 Personal income in Sioux City spikes Aug 8, 2008 Richard Grigg Appointed Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Pacific Asia Petroleum, Inc. Aug 8, 2008 Bacterial Persistence In Streams Aug 7, 2008 BRIEFING: What we are doing about climate change Aug 6, 2008 How To Get Uncle Sam To Fund Your Start-Up Aug 4, 2008 SwRI launches new engineering, technology transfer laboratory Aug 2, 2008 Hanwei completes Ershigs joint venture agreement Aug 1, 2008 Talk of the Town: Shake, rattle and roll....all over California Aug 1, 2008 Da LHC is Superduper Fly Aug 1, 2008 TSMC Reports Second Quarter EPS of NT$1.12 Jul 31, 2008 Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 30, 2008 S Korea, Turkey in $400 mn tank deal Jul 30, 2008 Babcock Demon partners with STI Jul 30, 2008 FAU Accompanies Florida Governor Charlie Crist on UK Trade Mission for Ocean Energy Research and Development Jul 26, 2008 Cancer Drug Delivery Time Cut From Days To Hours With New Technique Jul 25, 2008 Advanced Cancer Therapeutics licenses technology to develop HPV vaccine Jul 25, 2008 Competitive Technologies Enters Into $5.0 Million Financing Commitment Jul 25, 2008 Indian poise Jul 24, 2008
Wheeling Jesuit University, which has 1,700 students, is home to the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center and the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Education Technologies, named for the senator's late wife ... Armed with more than $3 million in 2005 and 2006, the technology transfer center has helped rural health clinics for the poor convert paper files into electronic records. (USA Today)
Chamber's Austin trip to focus on education Sep 17, 2008
Other topics during the Chamber trip include meeting with Austin s elected and civic leaders on image, downtown redevelopment, transit and technology transfer. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
The deal will also enable technology transfer in other potentially dual-use areas, like supercomputers, robotics, advanced materials, fancy electronic sensors etc and benefit sectors like meteorology, space and defence hardware. Companies like LBhel will get more reactor-related projects, both from within and outside India. (India Times)
With the NSG waiver, India becomes the sole nuclear weapon power which is not a signatory of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but still permitted to conduct nuclear commerce and technology transfer with other NPT signatories. This special status for India is the result of the efforts of the US supported by Russia, France, UK and Germany. (Daily News & Analysis)
The Ecole is renowned for its focus on applied engineering, research, new technologies development and technology transfer to industry. For further information: S;bastien Langevin, Information Officer, (514) 396-8664, Cell: (514) 214-6707. (Canada Newswire)
Thorium Power, an early entrant firm in proliferation-resistant low-waste nuclear fuel technologies had offered NPCIL and NTPC joint ventures or technology transfer. (ET Interactive Thorium to give India an edge, Jan 4, 07). (India Times)
Technology Transfer at Emory University. Emory University's technology transfer program has one of the country's most robust product pipelines for guiding technology developed in the laboratory into the marketplace and into the hands of consumers and patients. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
As chairman of the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship, I fought for and won reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Why does that matter for Watertown. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
The phase one grant comes through the federal Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, part of the small business innovative research program (SBIR). Grants are made to companies partnering with academic or research institutions. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Fastforward to the present, and consider the reported proposal at the Centre to liberalise technology transfer and royalty fees ... The fact of the matter is that for know-how and technology imports, automatic approval is granted only if technology transfer fees are no more than 8% of exports or 5% of local sales. (India Times)
implementation of technology transfer from research. ut. (guardian.co.uk)
The opposition Liberal Party said the Rudd government, which has no objections to selling uranium to China, is being hypocritical by at once supporting technology transfer but banning the export of the feedstock for the nuclear power stations that India wants to build. The Liberals argue that nuclear power is green energy and Australia ought to be supporting India's efforts to reduce its emissions. (India Times)
Besides the Native Plant Program, the UP Project also sponsors Landscape Scale Project Planning, Invasive Species Management, On-The-Ground Treatments, and Education and Technology Transfer. Historical uses of Uncompahgre Plateau. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
"Standards increases competitiveness, provide an excellent source of technology transfer to developing countries as well as contributes to basic infrastructure that underpins society including health and environment.". Mr Darkwa noted that there were legislations that banned importation of used goods such as handkerchiefs, mattresses, sanitary wares and underpants for commercial purposes yet such goods were being sold openly on our markets. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
QUICK SEARCH BY ORGANIZATION. FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES. (Canada Newswire)
The government may, therefore, allow issue of equity shares against non-cash considerations like lump-sum payment for technology transfer, royalty, interest on external commercial borrowings, import of capital goods and pre-operative expenses. Commission brokerage, preliminary expenses, interest paid on capital and other developmental expenditures also fall under this category, officials said. (India Times)
Staffed by professionals with extensive industry and university experience in intellectual property and related business development, AzTE operates as the exclusive IP management and technology transfer organization for ASU. For more information about AzTE, visit. SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, is currently home to 35 enterprises from 11 countries, with clusters of companies in e-learning, information communications technologies, and sustainability. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
will partner with and the to push technology transfer. Under the new , the lab could provide up to $1 million over three years for Arch and Verge investment professionals to help local entrepreneurs identify marketable LANL technologies and build startups to launch them. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Commit to sharing research data as openly as possible, given privacy constraints, and streamline policies and procedures relating to institutional review boards (research ethics committees), technology transfer, and information technology. Recognize data sharing contributions in staff hiring and promotion decisions. (EurekAlert!)
"Today's Turkey is engaging Africa with Africa in the pursuit of mutual prosperi ty," the Ethiopian paper reported, noting that the country has much to share wit h the new Africa through development cooperation and technology transfer. "What Turkey gains is a 900-million strong emerging market of vast untapped pote ntial."The geographic proximity to each other and the cultural affinity between their peoples will undoubtedly provide Turkish and African businesses with an edge," t h e paper adds,... (Panapress.com)
Its not a huge monetary amount, said Steve Ban, Argonnes director of technology transfer. But these are the hardest funds to come by. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Speaking in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, Jobim said the plan includes provisions for a massive technology transfer from France essential if Brazil hopes to have a nuclear submarine. In February, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said France would transfer technology to Brazil for construction of the diesel-powered Scorpene attack submarine. (Fox News)
"Hopefully we will find a way on it. I think it will be possible for us to surmount some of these obstacles. On demands for exclusion of enrichment and reprocessing technology in the NSG waiver, he said it will not be acceptable to India. Emphasising that India does not want to be "singled out", he said "NSG does not have ban on enrichment and reprocessing technology transfer per se. unlike the US, none of the countries have ban in their countries (on transfer of enrichment and reprocessing... (India Times)
Dr Ted Bianco, Director of Technology Transfer at the Wellcome Trust, said: We know that beta-blockers save lives in patients with heart disease, so making them safe for those unlucky enough to have a respiratory disorder as well is a clinical imperative. I applaud Jill Baker for questioning why beta-blockers should remain contraindicated for so many of her patients, and being stirred to correct this with an incisive programme of work. (Science Daily)
For academic scientists and technology transfer officers SciBX will. Save you time and resources by identifying and describing key translational research. (Nature News Service)
Is Chrysler slithering away from the Viper. Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli said Aug. 27 that the company has enlisted investment banking firm to explore strategic options for the Dodge Viper, Chrysler's iconic 600-horsepower sports car. (BusinessWeek)
Mark Allen Cohen, senior intellectual property attache at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, will join 's Beijing office as of counsel, focusing on intellectual property and technology transfer matters. During his time at the U.S. Embassy, Cohen, who also served as an attorney-adviser for the , was involved in bilateral patent and trademark prosecution, Internet copyright enforcement, civil litigation technical assistance, anti-monopoly law, domain name dispute resolution, standards setting and... (Law.com)
Licensing information can be obtained by contacting the ARS Office of Technology Transfer or the Office of Technology Transfer at NC State. ARS is a scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Science Daily)
Flescher is hopeful that an anti-cancer drug based on jasmonate could be on the shelf in America within four years through the activity of Sepal-Pharma which licensed his research from Ramot, the technology transfer arm of Tel Aviv University. Normally drug development takes much longer. (Science Daily)
Hiberna Corp., a Boulder-based company developing drugs based on natural models of extreme metabolic regulation, has signed an exclusive agreement with the university's Technology Transfer Office on the effort ... Hiberna -- which received a $100,000 proof-of-concept investment from CU's Technology Transfer Office to help support the development of the new technology -- has started sequencing the Burmese python genome and also has raised some financial capital for the venture. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
"The $57 billion return from a $41 million investment included about $49 billion from use of high-analysis fertilizers and $8 billion from process development and improvement. That's a benefit:cost ratio of more than $20 to $1. "TVA followed promising new fertilizers from conception to production to national acceptance by farmers and the fertilizer industry," Shields recalls. "Its program was based on fundamental research, followed by process development and technology transfer. " After... (EurekAlert!)
Hats off to the paper for recognizing ( Boom times for OSU research, Sunday, Aug. 17) the importance of research and technology transfer growth success at OSU. That OSU and the OUS system are growing their market share of federal and private research funding is very, very good news. The U.S, state and local economies are entering a time of great change and risk, but if one thing is clear, it is that the only way to preserve or create high-wage jobs is innovation leadership beginning with... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
This agreement and technology is something Idaho should be very proud of, said Wai of the supercritical fluid technology transfer ... This process has been extremely collaborative it s one of those that you just love, said Gene Merrell, the university s chief technology transfer officer and assistant vice president for research ... Technology transfer is a process common to research universities. (Science Daily)
According to the statement, while previous climate talks in Bangkok and Bonn earlier this year were focused on negotiation procedures and on putting together wish lists of issues to be discussed, negotiators in Accra can show their skills in a different discipline: consolidate strong proposals on climate finance, technology transfer, adaptation measures or mitigation policies and work out the details of the most innovative and ambitious options. "We see a few strong contenders coming to Accra... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
He said while the poor and vulnerable nations did their bit by committing to plans for climate resilient development, the rich on their part should provide sustained long-term funding in terms of technology transfer and capacity building. President Kufuor was addressing the opening session of the Accra Climate Talks at the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: (i) the completion of the equipment installation, technology transfer and ramp-up of production in Fab 2 and raising the funds therefore, (ii) the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the resulting periodic overcapacity, fluctuations in operating results, future average selling price erosion, (iii) having sufficient funds to satisfy our short-term and long-term debt obligations... (PR Newswire)
The new drug therapy combination has been licensed by UC San Diego Technology Transfer lectual Property Services to Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for further clinical development and commercialization. Parsons diagnoses and treats all urologic disorders, and specializes in caring for patients who have interstitial cystitis (IC). (Newsmax)
Linda Plano is associate director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center at the University of Massachusetts, an organization that develops programs to catalyze transfer of technology from Massachusetts universities and research hospitals to the business sector. Plano established the center s annual Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses a leading regional event for clean energy entrepreneurs, and has been a visiting scholar in the Massachusetts... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Zisapel is the past director of the Adams Brain Research Center at Tel Aviv University and is the Chief Scientific Officer of Neurim Pharmaceuticals, a company commercializing the technology and licensing it from Ramot, the technology transfer arm of Tel Aviv University. The new drug is currently available in Europe, and is expected to be in the United States by next year. (Science Daily)
Michelle Bauer, former executive director of the , described Fries as a poster child for how technology transfer needs to be done. He is an entrepreneurial researcher who knows how to get licensed and the risk involved in getting technology into practical use, Bauer said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Technology transfer income has grown 73 percent during the past five years. OSU also reported 70 invention disclosures, almost double the 37 from 2003-04. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The appointees, who will serve three-year terms, are: Martin E. Aikens, an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers business agent; Paul F. Nace, chief executive of Econox Technologies, a Newton combustion efficiency technology company; Linda S. Plano, associate director at the University of Massachusetts' technology transfer center; and Jennifer Zschokke, vice president for sustainable development at National Grid. (Erin Ailworth). (Boston Globe)
Patented by Ramot, the technology transfer arm of Tel Aviv University, the VIP was created and tested in a clinical setting by the Israeli company Iview Ltd. It could be ready for commercialization in the U.S. within a year, if given the right financial backing, says Dr. Solomon, who also received support from the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Trade and Industry to develop the device. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Launched in 1987, Melbourne-based TRDA is a state agency that leverages federal, state and private resources to develop technology-based programs in education, business incubation, energy and technology transfer. Reader Comments. (Orlando Business Journal)
Professor Gross noted that access to datasets and archives of Disney artwork, and the opportunities for internships for computer science students represent unparalleled opportunities for technology transfer and new and creative possi-bilities for success. Visual Computing, with its wide range of applications, builds upon foundations from computer science and applied mathematics to give stu-dents the computational expertise to solve large-scale problems in computer graphics, computer vision and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The applied research and joint intellectual properties that will result from the technology transfer will offer new and creative opportunities to strengthen ETH Zurichs talent, potential and ability to make an impact on industry. The Disney Research lab in Zurich will work with faculty members from the Department of Computer Science, specifically with Visual Computing and the Computer Graphics Laboratory, to conduct the highest level applied research in areas including computer animation,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the Qw, Joseph Wright, vice president of technology transfer for The Siouxland Initiative, talks about what the tri-state region's economic performance has meant for local workers. Q: How does employment in the metro area compare to the national average. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
By housing spin-off companies and those seeking to develop stronger relationships with post-secondary institutions, Discovery Parks' multi-tenant facilities provide an essential bridge between industry and academia in B.C. for knowledge and technology transfer. A unique social enterprise, Discovery Parks is a private company with a public purpose. (Canada Newswire)
The local area recorded the sixth-best year-to-year growth in the nation, however, said Joseph Wright, vice president of technology transfer for The Siouxland Initiative. Personal income in the metro Sioux City area totaled nearly 4. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
During this period Mr. Grigg was also involved over a 6 year period (1992 to 1998) in a technology transfer venture in Vietnam and other countries in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to 1987 Mr. Grigg worked with many of the largest multinational oilfield service companies where he gained a broad range of experience across the areas of drilling, reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering and production. (Primezone Releases)
The UT team has been working closely with regional watershed groups to facilitate technology transfer and guide use of these data in managing watersheds. The researchers continue to build upon this study, as well as previous efforts, to devise better tools for quantifying fecal bacteria loads and defining temporal behavior in hydrologic watershed processes. (Science Daily)
Annex II countries have a special obligation to provide financial resources and facilitate technology transfer to developing countries; they include the 24 original OECD members plus the European Union ... Adaptation, technology transfer and financing ... Developing countries require international assistance to support adaptation, including funding, technology transfer and insurance, as well as resources to reduce the risk of disasters and raise the resilience of communities to increasingly... (AlertNet)
The two main grant categories are Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) grants. Total size of that considerable kitty: about $2. (Forbes)
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has opened a new laboratory facility that will allow the institute to offer technology transfer and prototype manufacturing services to clients ... SwRI will also offer to help companies make the transition from design to production as part of the technology transfer services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
In addition, Ershigs will provide initial training to support the technology transfer to the Joint Venture and ongoing technical support to the WFOE. The WFOE is expected to be established in August 2008 and to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2008. The board and management team, which is currently being assembled, will include seasoned industry professionals from both companies. (Canada Newswire)
Sources: California Geological Survey/California Geology, USGS, Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Science Foundation, Southern California Earthquake Center, American Red Cross, Center for Earthquake Research and Information/University of Memphis. On July 15, Green Valley Assistance Services held its annual Back-to-School Program, Help Us Help Kids, at Anza Trail School. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Alok Jha and Ian Sample are joined by Ted Bianco, the Wellcome Trust's director of technology transfer. Plus Edzard Ernst on homeopathy. (guardian.co.uk)
Research and development expenditures increased by NT$134 million quarter- over-quarter, mainly due to 32nm technology development and 45nm technology transfer. SGnses increased by NT$598 million from the previous quarter, primarily due to the start-up cost for the accelerating ramp-up of Fab 14 Phase 3, the promotion expenses for world-wide technology marketing activities, and an accrual for higher legal litigation fees. (PR Newswire)
The increase in Rdue to the following: Manufacturing ed Process Development ("M 2008 2007 $ $ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product manufacturing expenses 1,089,357 774,883 Technology transfer expenses - - Process development expenses 195,598 53,719 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manufacturing and related process development expenses 1,284,955 828,602... (PR Newswire)
The deal includes technology transfer worth 330 mn dollars and the production of four prototypes worth 70 mn dollars, Hyundai Rotem said. When development is completed, Turkey reportedly plans to produce some 200 of the tanks. (India Times)
STI CEO Karen LeVert said her firm already has relationships with technology transfer officials at , N.C. A&T and UNC-Greensboro. "We're excited about the growth we've seen in the Triad and we want to play a larger role in the area's future growth," LeVert said. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
The consortium was established by the Florida Legislature to bring together researchers, unique facilities and technology transfer and incubation programs in energy from state universities. Founding members of the consortium include FAU, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. (PR Newswire)
Funding support came from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute and the Biomedical Research Technology Transfer Center under the leadership of Pamela Davis, dean of the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and vice president for medical affairs. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
The research was licensed by the university s Office of Technology Transfer. The new vaccine, which is being produced within tobacco plants, is expected to cost less than Gardasil, the only HPV vaccine currently on the market, Advanced Cancer Therapeutics said Wednesday in a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Competitive Technologies, established in 1968, is a full service technology transfer and licensing provider focused on the technology needs of its customers and transforming those requirements into commercially viable solutions. CTT is a global leader in identifying, developing and commercializing innovative technologies in life, electronic, nano, and physical sciences developed by universities, companies and inventors. (Primezone Releases)
Despite having made its own quantum leap into the democratic arena, Indonesia continues to be unnecessarily encumbered by unfair constraints that limit technology transfer by certain politicians in the United States who refuse to revise their perception of Indonesia. The similarity of conditions, political outlook and economic conditions make India a perfectly new preference. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
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