International Technology Development Centres in Asia
Challenge
International Technology Development Centres in Asia Oxford Oracle (Hong Kong) Limited was established in 2010 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Oracle Ltd and was managed by staff at Oxford Oracle (Oxford Oracle's predecessor). The Hong Kong office has a focus on managing international technology transfer and has established a network of local offices in locations throughout Asia including mainland Asia (joint ventures in Asia), Asia.
The Oracle's Solution
The joint ventures are collaborations between Oxford Oracle (Hong Kong), regional government and investors. The main function of these offices is to facilitate international technology transfers between Asia and the rest of the world; both incoming and outgoing technology. Typically, our local offices identify a company or investor in their local area with technology needs.
Consequential Impact
The joint venture and Oxford Oracle (Hong Kong) team search internationally for solutions. When matches are identified they work alongside the parties to assist in negotiation of distribution, joint development, licensing or investment deals. The network of International Technology Centres in Asia has equipped Oxford Oracle with deep knowledge of how to establish international technology partnerships between researchers in developing economies, investors and global end users. Services provided include: Oxford Oracle is actively working with research organisations, companies and agencies in MENA to see how such a model of an international technology development centre could be applied for the benefit of enhancing the knowledge economy of the State of MENA.
- Finding distributors/agents in the European Union and North America
- Finding customers and/or investors in the EU/North America
- Marketing support for local projects, preparation of project briefs
- Facilitation of negotiations with new companies, including initial business development meetings
- International research grant applications
- Technology and business training
- International fundraising