ISTA strives to assist its members in commercializing and marketing the technologies, processes and products developed in applied R&D for both the regional and global markets. The most common forms of technology transfer include licensing, joint venture and spin-off.

Licensing

The technologies, processes or products developed in applied R&D projects are licensed for use, manufacturing or distribution by a third party company.

Examples of Commercialization through Licensing

• Modular Anaerobic Oxidation Sedimentation (AOS) System for industrial wastewater treatment
• New technology on rotor spinning for producing high quality denim cloth

Joint Ventures

For technologies and products with high market potential, joint ventures or spin-off companies may be formed to manufacture and market them. Investors are invited to participate as business partners and provide funding for these start-up companies.

Examples of Joint Ventures

Spin-off Companies

• Founder Group

  formed by Peking University

• Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co., Ltd

  formed by Fudan University

• Tsinghua Tongfang Co., LTD

  formed by Tsinghua University

• Tsinghua Unisplendour Corporation Limited (UNIS)

  formed by Tsinghua University