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MEDIA RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Singapore, 20 October 2009
Total: 38 pages (including Annexes A to F)
Inaugural Innovation and Enterprise Week (IEW) Conference 2009 Attracts More Than 600 Registered Participants Strong interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, investment in start‐ups and technology adoption draws big crowd Singapore, 20 October 2009 – Exploit Technologies, the commercialisation arm of Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), today announced that the Innovation and Enterprise Week (IEW) has more than 600 registered participants for its inaugural year. IEW Conference 2009 is a three‐day executive‐level conference featuring technology exhibition, talks, workshops, industry roundtable sessions and networking activities for different groups of target audience. This event aims to promote innovation and technology adoption amongst Singapore enterprises; support entrepreneurial activities through activities to engage the investment community; and encourage industry partnerships with a series of industry roundtables and industry forum. The focus is on strategy and networking. IEW 2009 Conference is taking place October 20‐22, 2009 at Biopolis, Singapore. The opening ceremony and plenary session is at 9.00 am on 20 Oct 2009, Tuesday (See: ANNEX A). At the plenary session, there will be a licence signing ceremony between Exploit Technologies and several companies (See: ANNEX B). In addition, a quadripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between AKSAAS Pte Ltd (an A*STAR’s spin‐off), EADS Innovation Works Singapore, Exploit Technologies and Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) to co‐develop an enterprise document security management product, based on I2R’s Secure Enterprise Document Management (SEDM) technology (See: ANNEX C). At the same event, Exploit Technologies and the Singapore International Chambers of Commerce (SICC) will have an exchange of letters to mark the joining of SICC into the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). The TTN, founded by eight local Founding Members, is a collaborative alliance of technology transfer offices formed to enhance the effectiveness of technology transfer to industry. The core activities of the TTN include IP cluster mapping,
training and certification of TTO professionals, joint marketing and events, technology advisory services, industry collaboration, and regular dialogue and sharing of best practices (See: ANNEX D). The plenary session will also feature Dr Michael Hayden as the Distinguished Technopreneur Speaker (DTS). Dr. Hayden is a world‐renowned geneticist based in British Columbia who has used his scientific discoveries and talents to benefit humanity. He has made outstanding contributions in the areas of genetics, Huntington’s and other neurodegenerative diseases (See: ANNEX E). In addition, there will be an exhibition featuring technologies both from A*STAR research institutes and founding members of the Technology Transfer Network (TTN), in areas relating to infocomm technology and electronics; engineering and manufacturing; materials, chemicals and energy; as well as biomedical sciences (See: ANNEX F). IEW 2009 will also present a series of speakers, well‐established in their respective industries, from successful entrepreneurs, to IP professionals, to innovation evangelists, and many more (See: ANNEX A). "The good registration response to IEW 2009 speaks to the power of innovation in business and the potential for substantive change in the entrepreneurship landscape in Singapore," said Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman of Exploit Technologies. "To meet the challenges of this era, we need to fundamentally rethink the role in growing the economy through introducing product and process innovation, building homegrown start‐ups and leveraging made‐in‐Singapore technology to work with collaborators to set up businesses in Singapore. We're pleased to convene a dynamic group of leaders from the industry, the investment community and government agencies who can drive this agenda forward. “IEW 2009 encourages technology adoption, investment in start‐ups and industry partnership. The Conference is one excellent manifestation of our recent and novel efforts to take technologies from lab to market, and to ensure good adoption rate.” Frost and Sullivan is the Exclusive Knowledge Partner of IEW 2009. The other supporting partners include: the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), BANSEA, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), HP Alumni, IP Academy (Singapore), Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), Investment New Zealand, Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa), Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and SPRING Singapore. Additional information on IEW 2009 content and registration is available at www.iew2009.com (See: ANNEX A).
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ANNEX A Conference programme
ANNEX B Information on the nine licences to be granted
ANNEX C Information on the MOU between Aksaas Pte Ltd, EADS Innovation Works Singapore, Exploit Technologies and Institute for Infocomm Research
ANNEX D Information on the joining of Singapore International Chambers of Commerce (SICC) into the Technology Transfer Network (TTN)
ANNEX E Information on the Distinguished Technopreneur Speaker Award
ANNEX F Information on the exhibited technologies
For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Seeto Wei Peng Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd (A member of A*STAR) DID : (65) 6478 8443 Mobile: (65) 8375 9474 Email : weipeng@exploit‐tech.com About Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd Exploit Technologies is the strategic marketing and commercialisation arm of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Its mission is to support A*STAR in transforming the economy through commercialising R&D. Exploit Technologies enhances the research output of A*STAR scientists by translating their inventions into marketable products or processes. Through licensing deals with industry partners and spin‐offs, Exploit Technologies is a key driver of technology transfer in Singapore. It actively engages industry leaders and players to commercialise A*STAR's technologies and capabilities, bridging the gap from Mind to Market. Exploit Technologies’ charter is to identify, protect and exploit promising intellectual property (IP) created by A*STAR’s research institutes. For more information, please visit www.exploit‐tech.com.
ANNEX A: CONFERENCE PROGRAMME AND BOOKLET Please check online at www.iew2009.com for the latest updates.
AGENDA DAY 1: TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE Tuesday, 20 October 2009
DISTINGUISH TECHNOPRENEUR SPEAKER (DTS) ‐ AM 0830‐0900 Breakfast & Registration 0900‐0930 Welcome Address by Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman, Exploit Technologies Pte
Ltd Licensing Signing Ceremony: MOU Signing Ceremony between Exploit Technologies, Institute for Infocomm
Research, Aksaas Pte Ltd and EADS Innovation Works Singapore 0930‐1000 Innovation Landscape in Asia by Manoj Menon, Partner & Managing Director‐Asia
Pacific, Frost & Sullivan 1000‐1130 Distinguished Technopreneur Speaker (DTS) Award Presentation DTS Speech by Dr Michael Hayden, Killam Professor of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia (University of British Columbia) DTS Panel Discussion Dr Michael Hayden (University of British Columbia) Prof Freddy Boey (NTU) Dr Antony Ng, Chief Executive, D’Cypt Pte Ltd Philip Overmyer, Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Joe Rouse, Board Member of BANSEA, Executive Advisor to National University of
Singapore Enterprise 1130‐1230 Lunch and Tour of Exhibition Area INNOVATION ENTERPRISE FORUM (IEF) – PM 1230‐1235 Welcome Speech by Ho Cheng Huat, Executive Vice President, Exploit Technologies Pte
Ltd 1235‐1320 Global Innovation with a Focus on Singapore by Prof Jeffrey Lindsay, Director, Solution
Development, Innovationedge, USA
1320‐1400 IP and Licensing from a Technopreneur’s Perspective by Prof Casey Chan, Adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopaddic Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS); and Adjunct Professor, Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, (NUS)
1400‐1430 Innovation Enterprise Forum Panel Discussion Prof Jeff Lindsay (Innovationedge), Prof Casey Chan (NUS), Viktor Cheng, Deputy Director‐General, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) 1430‐1500 Tea Break 1500‐1550 Welcome Speech by Dr Muhammad Tani bin Tabiin, Senior Vice President, Biomedical
Sciences, Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd 1550‐1630 Valuation in “Startup and Licensing” By Keoy Soo Earn, Head M&A Transaction Services, Deloitte & Touche & Dr Muhammad
Tani bin Tabiin (ETPL) 1630‐1700 Panel Discussion: Valuation and “Best Practices in Technology Transfer” Keoy Soo Earn, Head M&A Transaction Services, Deloitte & Touche & Dr Muhammad
Tani bin Tabiin (ETPL) 1700‐1730 Break 1730 Networking Reception
AGENDA DAY 2: TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE Wednesday, 21 October 2009
ANGELS INVESTMENT – AM HALF 0830‐0900 Breakfast and Registration 0900‐1000 Welcome Address Feature Talk 1a: Best Practices in Angel Investment by Melissa Clarke‐Reynolds
(Creative HQ) Feature Talk 1b: Where do Angels Go From Here – Perspective of Tech Coast Angel By Mary Zoeller (Global CONNECT) 1000‐1130 Feature Talk 2: Government Grants & Assistance Schemes by Walter Lee (ETPL) &
Johnny Teo (SPRING) Company Presentation: Pitching by 6 Start‐Ups 1. Nova Eco Tech Ltd 2. OBodies Ltd 3. Enervate Ltd 4. Gen3 Ltd 5. Podscape Holdings Ltd 6. Veristem Pte Ltd 1130‐1230 Lunch and Tour of Exhibition Area INTERNATIONAL INCUBATORS INITIATIVE & VC FORUM – PM HALF 1230‐1330 Welcome Speech by Martin Harvey, NZ High COmmissioner 1330‐1615 VC Forum
Welcome Speech by Woo Kwait Merng (ETPL) Team Presentations : VC Forum 1. Tera‐Barrier 2. Niometrcis 3. BLC Solutions 4. SG Molecular Diagnostics 5. iTwin 6. HistroIndex
7. NeuroSurge 8. ETech New Listing Platform for Life Sciences Start‐Ups
By Ong Chong Jin, Senior Vice President, Head, Catalist, Singapore Exchange Prize Presentation by Walter Lee (ETPL)
AGENDA DAY 3: TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE Thursday, 22 October 2009
INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES AM 0830‐0900 Registration 0900‐1030 Welcome Speech by Lee Han Boon, Vice President, Science & Engineering
Commercialisation Division, Exploit Technologies Topic 1: Audience Profiling and Gesture Tracking: Market Trends and Application Shivaji Das, Director, Frost & Sullivan Peter Tay, Assistant Vice President, Science & Engineering Commercialisation Division,
Exploit Technologies Topic 2: Overview of I2R’s Audience Profiling and Gesture Tracking Dr Lawrence Chen, Project Manager of IPTV Personalization, User Categorization with
Biometrics Project, Institute of Infocomm Research Dr Corey Manders, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Infocomm Research, A*STAR Topic 3: Government Schemes to Support Innovation in Local Enterprises By Taufik Ahmed Faroock, Technology Specialist Manager, Technology Innovation
Division, SPRING Singapore 1030‐1100 Tea Break Infocomm & Electronics : Human Language Technologies for Online Education and Telecommunication Services 1100‐1300 Welcome Speech by Lee Han Boon (ETPL) Topic 4: Recent Advances in Human Language Technologies By Dr Li Hai Zhou, Department Head, Principal Scientist, Human Language Technology,
Institute for Infocomm Research, A*STAR Topic 5: Human Language Technologies – Market Trends and Application Landscape By Teo Poh Heng (ETPL) Topic 6: Government Schemes to Support Innovation in Local Enterprises By Sirajuddin Jaleel, Technology Specialist Manager, SPRING Singapore 1300‐1400 Lunch and Tour of Exhibition Area
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AGENDA DAY 3: TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE Thursday, 22 October 2009
INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES PM Engineering & Manufacturing: An Eye for the Future – Inspection Technologies Today for Tomorrow’s Needs 1400‐1545 Welcome Speech by Chang Kuo, Vice President, Science & Engineering
Commercialisation Division, Exploit Technologies Topic 7: Technical Presentation (45 mins each) a) Visual Instpection Portfolio b) Nano‐positioning Portfolio Dr Zhang Ying, Research Scientist, Precision Measurements Group, Singapore Institute of
Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) Dr Yang Guiling, Research Scientist, Mechatronics Group, Singapore Institute of
Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) Topic 8: Call for POC Proposal Using COT & Flagship Funding by Chang Kuo (ETPL) 1545‐1615 Tea Break Materials, Chemicals & Energy: Energy Harvesting and Storage 1615‐1815 Welcome Speech By Kim Shin Cheul, Senior Vice President, Science & Engineering Commercialisation
Division, Exploit Technologies Topic 9: TICI on Energy Harvesting and Storage by Elaine Chan, Research Analyst,
Energy & Power System Environment & Building Technologies, Frost & Sullivan Topic 10: Technical Presentation (15 mins) a) PhotoVoltaic b) Piezodevice c) Supercapacitors d) Fuel Cells Dr Chen Zhi Kuan, Senior Scientist, Synthesis & Integration, Institute of Materials
Research and Engineering (IMRE) Dr Yao Kui, Senior Scientist, Materials Growth, Institute of Materials Research and
Engineering (IMRE) Prof Subodh Gautam Mhaisalkar, Associate Chair, Division of Materials Technology,
School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU)
Prof Lim Jian Yi, Principal Scientist, Institute of Chemicals and Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Prof Chan Siew Wah, Associate Chair (Research), School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
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Topic 11: Government Schemes to Support Innovation in Local Enterprises By Rosalind Tan, Technology Specialist Manager, SPRING Singapore
AGENDA DAY 3: TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE Thursday, 22 October 2009
INDUSTRY SEMINAR : BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES From Bench to Business (Pharma Series) 0830‐0900 Registration 0900‐1015 Welcome Speech by Dr Muhammad Tani bin Tabiin, Senior Vice President, Biomedical Sciences, Exploit
Technologies Pte Ltd Topic 1: Nutrition Business – Abbott Nutrition: Nutritional Therapies that Change Medical Outcomes by Dr Seiji Aoyagi, Group Manager, Aboott Nutrition R&D Topic 2: Biomanufacturing Business – GE Healthcare: Process Economics in the
Biomanufacturing Industry by Sven Henrichwark, General Manager, AsiaGE Healthcare, Life Sciences
1015‐1045 Tea Break 1045‐1145 Topic 3: Nanotechnology Business – Izon Science: Novel Nanometrology Platform,
Applications to Life Sciences and Commercialisation Strategy by Hans Van Der Voorn, Executive Chairman Izon Sciences Ltd Topic 4: Advanced Cells Technology Business – NeuroZone Advancing Drug Discoveries through Relevant Cell‐based Assays by Dr Fabio Bianco, Chief Executive Officer, Neruo‐Zone
1145‐1330 Lunch and Tour of Exhibition Area From Bench to Business (Med Tech Series) 1330‐1430 Topic 5: Clinical Research Organistaion – Parexel International: Offshoring and
Outsourcing Drug Development in Asia by Dr. Gerald Ong, Director, Project Management, Parexel International
Topic 6: Guidelines and Product Certifications relating to innovative Medical
Technology Devices by Paul Tan Chong Hing, Assistant Vice President Industry, Healthcare TUV SUD PSB, Singapore
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1430‐1500 Tea Break 1500‐1615 Case Study One : Curiox Biosystems by Sidra Sehar Ahmad, Investment Associate,
Nanostart Asia
Case Study Two : SG Molecular Diagnostics by Theodore Tan, Director, SG Molecular Diagnostics and Dyamed Biotech
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ANNEX B: INFORMATION ON THE LICENCES TO BE GRANTED 1. AWA Instruments Pte Ltd AWA Instruments Pte Ltd has licensed the Fish Activity Monitoring Software (FAMS) developed by the Institute for Infocomm Research for the purpose of making and selling water quality monitoring solutions. This is AWA’s second licence from Exploit Technologies, having previously licensed Lab‐on‐chip Water Monitoring technology that was developed by A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering. AWA is a local company that designs and manufacture environmental monitoring solutions. It's products include on line water analyzers as well as on‐line gas analyzers. Some of their installed applications include a waste water treatment plant in the US, paper mill waste water plant in China, chemical waste water plant in Thailand etc. It has distribution capability in Asia including China, India and other countries. 2. Hoestar PD Technology Pte Ltd Hoestar PD Technology Pte Ltd has licensed the Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Temperature Monitoring System developed by the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), a core component used in Fibre Optics Sensing to measure structural defects such as strain, temperature, displacements and stress, etc. Hoestar is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hoestar Group of Companies consisting of Hoestar Inspection International Pte Ltd, and Hoestar Reliability Instruments Sdn Bhd. Founded in 2005, it is an innovative research based company that specializes in developing new reliable electrical technologies. 3. IDI Laser Services Pte Ltd IDI Laser Services Pte Ltd has licensed the Laser Decapsulation technology developed by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), which is used to monitor the amount of materials removed during the decapsulation process. The technology will inspect the decapsulation area for regions that are not epoxy‐filler compound based on either color or texture. IDI Laser Services is a laser integrator that designs and integrates lasers for engraving, marking, cutting, drilling and welding machines. It was established in 1999 and has offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India and Vietnam.
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4. Nexlabs Pte Ltd Nexlabs Pte Ltd has licensed the Flexible Organizer for Competitive Intelligence (FOCI) technology developed by the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), a software tool for automatically gathering, organizing, tracking and disseminating competitive information on the web. Upon user’s request, FOCI automatically construct a portfolio of the user‐selected topics be integrating and organising the search results into folders. NexLabs is a global provider of mission‐critical enterprise intelligence technologies to manage the ever‐growing amount of digital content so as to deliver the Right Information to the Right People at the Right Time. Today, with more than 100 clients worldwide, NexLabs solutions have received numerous accolades and have been highly rated by many independent reviewers worldwide. NexLabs’ innovative products are also industry leaders in Competitive Intelligence and Internet Security as well as for Business Communication. 5. Solves Innovative Technology Pte Ltd Solves Innovative Technology Pte Ltd has licensed the Dosing Software developed by the Data Storage Institute (DSI) which is used to drive the hardware and control the process of dosing the resist on a substrate. This is Solves’ second licence from Exploit Technologies, having previously licensed Nanoimprint Lithography technology for Patterned Media that was developed by A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering and Data Storage Institute. Solves started off as a sole‐proprietorship in early 2004 and was converted to a private limited company and incorporated in Singapore in 2006. SIT has accumulated more than a decade of experience and expertise in dealing with Hard Disk Media (HOD) manufacturing equipments. SIT's business is focused on 3 areas: Machine Design; Machine Re‐engineering; and Fabrication of special function parts or assemblies. 6. Sunny Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd Sunny Instruments Singapore Pte Ltd has licensed the Laser Doppler Vibrometer Functional Software for vibration measurements, developed by the Data Storage Institute (DSI). Sunny Instruments, registered in February 2008, develops and provides measurement and inspection solutions. Their products include 3D automated vision measuring machines, Dynamic Laser Interferometers, Laser Doppler Interferometers and microscopes.
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7. Teliwave Pte Ltd Teliwave Pte Ltd has licensed the Internet Call Forwarding Technology developed by the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), to provide one‐touch VoIP solutions that enable offices and mobile users stay in touch with their business network via an easy communication link. Teliwave was incorporated in Singapore on April 2007 and the company aims to provide users with useful and innovative solutions that connect people and services, regardless of devices or networks, in a seamless integrated communication environment. Its products are built around the company's key tenets of being Innovative, bounded in Integrity and having Fun! 8. Vistelli Systems Pte Ltd Vistelli Systems Pte Ltd has licensed the MPEG‐4 Video Processing Development Toolkit for Surveillance Applications Software developed by the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), which performs stereo and color video analysis based face detection whereby facial images can be used as an index for a low resolution video clips. Vistelli is a Singapore registered company that specializes in intelligent video content analysis, behaviour recognition and object recognition technologies. Its products include intelligent video processors and wireless remote surveillance systems. Products and solutions based on Vistelli’s intellligent video surveillance solutions can be used in various locations including airports, banks, hotels, schools, immigration checkpoints. 9. Component Technology Pte Ltd
Component Technology Pte Ltd has licensed the 3‐Dimensional (3D) Wirebond Inspection System developed by the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), which uses stereo vision techniques to recover 3D information of die surfaces, wire loops and leadframe surfaces. Component Technology, established in 1989, is a Singapore‐based semiconductor equipment distributor and representative for several companies from USA, Europe and Japan with distribution networks in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
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MEDIA CONTACTS FOR EACH OF THE LICENSEES
No. Company Name Designation Contact No. Email Address
1 AWA Instruments Pte Ltd
Fong Kok Wei (Mr)
General Manager
67487839 kokwei@awa‐instruments.com
2 Hoestar PD Technology Pte Ltd
Leong Weng Hoe (Mr)
Managing Director
96939367 [email protected]
3 IDI Laser Services Pte Ltd
Chris Chan (Mr)
Director 96176289 [email protected]
4 Nexlabs Pte Ltd
Goh Kheng Wee (Mr)
Managing Director
93862755 [email protected]
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Solves Innovative Technology Pte Ltd
Koh Teng Hwee (Mr)
Managing Director
82829999 [email protected]
6 Sunny Instruments S'pore Pte Ltd
Song Yun Feng (Dr)
Sales Director 91289066 [email protected]
7 Teliwave Private Limited
Ong Kok Choong (Mr)
Director 94378817 [email protected]
8 Vistelli Systems Pte Ltd
Poh Kiat (Mr) Director 91456800 [email protected]
9 Component Technology Pte Ltd
Berne Chung (Mr)
Managing Director
62804700 [email protected]
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ANNEX C: INFORMATION ON THE MOU BETWEEN AKSAAS PTE LTD, EADS INNOVATION WORKS SINGAPORE, EXPLOIT TECHNOLOGIES AND INSTITUTE FOR INFOCOMM RESEARCH
Aksaas Pte Ltd, EADS Innovation Works Singapore, Exploit Technologies and Institute for Infocomm Research Sign Memorandum Of Understanding to Commercialise Secure Enterprise Document Management System Singapore, 20 October 2009 – AKSAAS Pte Ltd, EADS Innovation Works Singapore – the local research unit of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) –, Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd and the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) today announced that the four parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly commercialise Secure Enterprise Document Management System (SEDM), a technology developed by I2R. SEDM allows a user to give or deny access to documents to others, to control features such as copying or printing and to track down those who try to get unauthorised access. In December 2008, EADS Innovation Works Singapore signed a contract agreement with Aksaas, to co‐develop SEDM Version 1. EADS will now deploy this version of SEDM at its local research unit, EADS Innovation Works and other offices in Europe, with an initial purchase of 500 seat licences. This MOU extends the December 2008 partnership for another two years, during which Exploit Technologies and I2R will look to continuing their efforts to co‐develop the next version of SEDM with Aksaas, for the eventual commercial rollout in Europe and Asia. This is to bring the benefits of SEDM to a wider global audience. EADS will be responsible for marketing SEDM in Europe and Aksaas will have the exclusive marketing rights in Asia Pacific. EADS’ adoption of SEDM is an endorsement SEDM’s technology innovativeness to meet critical enterprise document security needs. Said EADS CTO Dr Jean Botti: “SEDM combines high security with intuitive use. In today’s dynamic enterprise environment, there is great need to be able to control access to high value information‐assets at our fingertips. We also cannot afford to be bogged down by difficult‐to‐use and hard‐to‐navigate systems that leave us both frustrated and vulnerable.” Exploit Technologies had incubated Aksaas for close to 20 months when the company first started business in 2006. On Aksaas’ tie‐up with EADS, Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman, Exploit Technologies, said, “This is an excellent demonstration of the comprehensive efforts we make to bring a start‐up and its technology to their maximum potential. We help grow it so that a forward‐looking MNC like EADS find good value in its product adoption,
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investment and commercialisation. We, along with I2R and Aksaas, will continuously work to meet EADS’ advanced document security needs, and to grow the company and I2R’s technologies from strength to strength.” SEDM’s powerful engine was developed by computer scientists at I2R. Said Prof Lye Kin Mun, Deputy Executive Director (Research), “The SEDM engine is just one of the many core innovations to come out of our R&D labs. It is part of our research efforts to provide greater Infocomm security to the enterprises and corporations that form part of our economic landscape. Knowledge is power and if this knowledge is not well managed and protected, a company’s competitive edge can be lost – overnight. With vast amounts of information sharing out there, SEDM gives enterprises the kind of control they want and need. We are happy and proud that the product has reached this developmental and commercialisation stage.” Said Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Executive Director, Aksaas: “These enhanced security features help ensure that sensitive documents are for certain eyes only. Not only that, if someone tries to breach security, there’s traceability and accountability. SEDM closes a vital security loop. It identifies suspicious gestures and ensures that important corporate assets are duly protected in those attempts. Even a screen capture of a sensitive document is not possible.” The MOU signing ceremony will be held at the Exploit Technologies Innovation and Enterprise Week and will be signed by Mr Philip Lim, General Manager of Exploit Technologies; Prof Lye Kin Mun, Deputy Executive Director (Research) of the Institute for Infocomm Research; Mr Gan Yeow Beng, VP and Head of EADS Innovation Works Singapore; and Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Executive Director of Aksaas Pte Ltd. Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman, Exploit Technologies will witness the proceeding.
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ANNEX D: INFORMATION ON THE JOINING OF SICC AS A TTN MEMBER The Technology Transfer Network (TTN) announced on 20 October 2009 at the inaugural Innovation and Enterprise Week conference that the Network has extended its commercial reach to add to its fold the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) as an Associate Member. With the joining of SICC, the TTN, founded in February 2008, has twenty‐five (25) members across Asia, United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. As an Associate Member, SICC 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. Joining TTN provides SICC members an opportunity to look at emerging technologies on a regular and coordinated basis. The interaction at TTN level also serves as a platform where SICC members can participate and contribute in providing feedback of industry needs. Mr Phillip Overmyer, the Chief Executive of the SICC, added, “We are honoured to be invited as the first International Chamber of Commerce to join the TTN as its Associate Member. With our 800 strong membership where 60 percent are foreign‐owned companies with headquarters overseas, and 40 percent are locally‐owned companies, we believe that this alliance will enable SICC member companies and TTN’s members to collectively explore innovative ideas and foster strategic business partnerships both in the local and international markets.” Mr Boon Swan Foo, Executive Chairman of Exploit Technologies and the Chairman of the Technology Transfer Network said, “The TTN warmly welcomes SICC onboard our team. I am confident that SICC’s industry outreach and relevance will expand TTN’s perspective.” SICC will participate in the upcoming IEW Conference 2009 as a supporting partner.
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INFORMATION ON THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORK (TTN) Mission and Founding of the Technology Transfer Network (TTN) The TTN is a collaborative alliance of technology transfer offices formed to enhance the effectiveness of technology transfer to industry. The core activities of the TTN include IP cluster mapping, training and certification of TTO professionals, joint marketing and events, technology advisory services, industry collaboration, and regular dialogue and sharing of best practices. The TTN was formed in Singapore on February 12, 2008. The eight Founding Members are:
i. Exploit Technologies; ii. Nanyang Polytechnic; iii. Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre; iv. Ngee Ann Polytechnic; v. Republic Polytechnic; vi. Singapore Management University; vii. Singapore Polytechnic; and viii. Temasek Polytechnic.
Global Partners In less than a year, TTN has seen the joining of seventeen Affiliate and Associate Members, many operating outside Asia. To date, TTN's global members include: Affiliate Members
i. BC Cancer Agency, Canada; ii. MaRS, Canada; iii. INI‐GraphicsNet, Germany; iv. Auckland UniServices Ltd, New Zealand; v. AUT Innovation and Enterprise, New Zealand; vi. Industrial Research Limited (IRL), New Zealand; vii. WaikatoLink Ltd, New Zealand; viii. Binghamton University, State University of New York, US; ix. CONNECT, San Diego, US; x. Global CONNECT (with operations globally); xi. Larta Institute, Los Angeles, US; xii. Office of Technology Alliances (OTA), University of California, Irvine, US; xiii. Murdoch University, Australia;
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Associate Members xiv. Imprimatur Capital (global early‐stage tech investment firm); xv. Motorola; and xvi. Singapore International Chambers of Commerce; and xvii. Technology Transfer Tactics (global publication and thought leader on tech
transfer best practices). About the TTN Logo The arc represents:
i. the link and value chain for technology transfer from research to the industry; and ii. the symbol of global vision, that the TTN will become a global network.
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INFORMATION ON THE NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER About Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC), established in 1837, is the oldest private sector representative organization in the Republic of Singapore. It is also unique in the local context in that membership is open to companies of all races and nationalities, so long as they have a place of business in Singapore. The Chamber provides a respected and effective voice for the business community in Singapore. It is accepted by the Government as representing the multinational investment interests in the Republic. At the same time, the Chamber’s substantial local membership gives it firm roots in Singapore. Currently, over 40 nationalities are represented in the Chamber membership, which encompasses both multinational corporations with operations in Singapore and locally‐owned business enterprises, Singaporean companies form the largest single national group (42%), followed by American (14%), Japanese (8%) and German (8%). The high credibility and status enjoyed by the Chamber give it access to key areas of government where policy decisions are made. Not only is the Chamber regularly consulted on matters that have a bearing on the interests of the private sector, such as draft legislation and new or revised government rules and regulations, but it also has members on numerous government advisory committees and statutory boards. The Chamber constantly monitors and, where appropriate, speaks up on issues or developments of concern to its members. The Chamber also has an on‐going dialogue with the government and statutory bodies through regular meetings and consultation. Here again, diverse issues that affect the private sector are regularly raised for clarification and possible remedial action by government departments and statutory bodies. In these ways, the Chamber combines its “watch‐dog” role with that of acting as a catalyst for the improvement of the business and investment environment in Singapore.
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INFORMATION ON TTN FOUNDING, AFFILIATE AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOUNDING MEMBERS About Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd Exploit Technologies is the strategic marketing and commercialisation arm of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Its mission is to support A*STAR in transforming the economy through commercialising R&D. Exploit Technologies enhances the research output of A*STAR scientists by translating their inventions into marketable products or processes. Through licensing deals and spin‐offs with industry partners, Exploit Technologies is a key driver of technology transfer in Singapore. It actively engages industry leaders and players to commercialise A*STAR's technologies and capabilities, bridging the gap from Mind to Market. Exploit Technologies’ charter is to identify, protect and exploit promising intellectual property (IP) created by A*STAR’s research institutes. For more information, please visit www.exploit‐tech.com. About Nanyang Polytechnic Nanyang Polytechnic is a modern tertiary institution that offers quality education in engineering, design, interactive & digital media, IT, business management, health sciences and chemical & life sciences. With the mission to prepare its graduates for life and work, NYP constantly collaborates with the industry in cutting‐edge technology projects, so as to provide relevance and a firm foundation for its students. For more information, visit: www.nyp.sg. About Nanyang Technopreneurship Center (NTC) The Nanyang Technopreneurship Center (NTC) is an internationally recognised leader in technology entrepreneurship and innovation education. Integral to Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore's science and technology university, NTC is intending to exclusively participate in the entrepreneurship and innovation education interests of the Singapore government's Technology Transfer Network (TTN). On 18 December 2008, NTU signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of the United States to establish the first‐ever international Kauffman Campus at NTU. The MOU provides a framework for both institutions to advance entrepreneurship throughout Asia. The Kauffman Foundation notes that NTU offers one of Asia’s best science and technology learning environments, as well as world‐class entrepreneurship education. For more information on NTC, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/ntc.
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About Ngee Ann Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic is one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning. The polytechnic offers both business‐related and technology‐based diploma and advanced diploma programmes. The polytechnic aims to provide relevant, balanced and value‐added curricula by creating an effective teaching and learning environment. A key thrust for the polytechnic is forging partnerships with industry and other institutions in order to keep students close to current industry and market practices. For more information, please visit www.np.edu.sg. About Republic Polytechnic The first educational institution in Singapore to adopt the Problem‐Based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic has five schools and two centres offering twenty nine diploma courses in Information & Communications Technology, Engineering, Applied Science, Technology for the Arts, Sports, Health & Leisure, Innovation and Enterprise, and Culture and Communication. Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial learning in an environment that develops problem‐solving process skills and a life‐long learning attitude. Its holistic, broad‐based curriculum, covering culture, enterprise development and cognitive processes, prepares students for an active and meaningful role in society. For more information, please visit www.rp.edu.sg. About Singapore Management University Incorporated on 12 January 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) aims to groom outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world. Today, SMU is home to more than 6,000 students and comprises six schools: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Accountancy, School of Economics, School of Social Sciences, School of Information Systems and School of Law. SMU offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degree programmes in business and management‐related areas, ranging from Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Wealth Management, Law, Information Systems and Social Science. It also has a dedicated Office of Research, a number of centres of excellence, and provides public and customized programmes through Executive Education. Collaborations with leading institutions, including The Wharton School, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago, allow SMU to draw on academic and research strengths across all major disciplines. The SMU campus is a state‐of‐the art facility located right in the heart of Singapore's civic and business district. www.smu.edu.sg.
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About Singapore Polytechnic Established in 1954 to meet the manpower needs identified by the government, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is Singapore’s first educational institution of its kind. Its nine academic schools offer 46 full‐time diploma courses for its 14,900 students and courses are kept relevant through close links with industry and government bodies, as well as with various overseas institutions. SP offers broad‐based, multi‐disciplinary and flexible curriculum dedicated to hands‐on experience and is committed to the development of its applied research and development capability to enhance the quality of teaching and commercialisation efforts. Beyond the classroom, close to 90 student clubs covering areas like arts, culture, sports and community service make student life vibrant and fulfilling. The presence of foreign students from countries such as China, India, Myanmar and Indonesia also provides a variety of cultures and perspectives, nurturing a global mindset in Singapore Polytechnic students. Among SP's 145,000 graduates are successful entrepreneurs, top executives in multinational and public‐listed corporations, and well‐known professionals, many of whom are captains of industries, university professors and researchers, and leaders in government. For more information, please visit www.sp.edu.sg. About Temasek Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a significant contributor to the field of para‐professional education in Singapore and a pioneer in Problem‐based Learning (PBL). Our combination of hands‐on experience, relevant life skills and an enriching learning environment enables our graduates to excel in both career and life. Through our holistic approach to education, we ensure TP graduates are economy relevant, future relevant and life relevant. The Polytechnic is also a firm believer in forging partnerships with industry to keep students close to current industry practice. TP currently offers 50 full‐time diploma courses in the areas of Applied Science, Business, Design, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Informatics & IT and over 40 part‐time courses, up to the Advanced Diploma level. For more information, please visit www.tp.edu.sg.
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AFFILIATE MEMBERS About the Office of Technology Alliances, University of California, Irvine The Office of Technology Alliances, University of California Irvine exists to foster faculty/industry alliances and commercialization of UC Irvine technology for the broad public benefit. OTA emphasizes accessibility, timeliness, and flexibility in its operations and negotiations to ensure that the federal, state and private investment in UCI research has the greatest possible positive impact on people and the economy. Irvine is one of the designated growth campuses in the University of California system. UC Irvine was established in 1965 as the ninth campus in the University of California system, the largest research university in the world. The UC system has 15,000 faculty researchers, carries out $4 billion in research annually and manages three Department of Energy National Laboratories (Lawrence Livermore, Lawrence Berkeley and Los Alamos). For more information, please visit www.ota.uci.edu. About CONNECT CONNECT collaborates with scientists, engineers, innovators and the venture capital community, to commercialize technology and build successful companies. Twenty years ago the University of California at San Diego, local San Diego businesses, and the city government created CONNECT to transform San Diego based institutional research into a center for technological innovation commercialization. Over the course of the last two decades, CONNECT has worked with thousands of companies and played a leading role in creating a flourishing ecosystem that now consists of several thousand high tech, software and life science companies. San Diego is considered a world leader in wireless and one of the top centers for biotech in the world. CONNECT has become a model emulated in cities around the world seeking to develop innovation clusters. CONNECT’s scope of work includes outreach to the regional universities and research institutions, helping innovators evaluate the commercial potential of their discoveries, negotiate licensing deals and launch companies. For more information, please visit: www.connect.org. About Global CONNECT In the late 1990's, a number of organizations inspired by CONNECT in San Diego were founded in Northern Europe, in particular Connect Scotland and CONNECT Sweden. At the same time, groups from around the world were beating a path to CONNECT's door, drawn by press reports of San Diego's transformation from a sleepy Navy town into a high‐tech center. In addition, a
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number of people at UCSD, notably Associate Vice Chancellor Mary Walshok, a co‐founder of CONNECT in 1985, had a strong interest in regional innovation systems worldwide. These influences and interests came together in the founding of Global CONNECT in 2003. Global CONNECT seeks to work with regions around the world to understand and further develop their innovation systems. We believe that linking these regions through the Global CONNECT membership network serves the interests of all regions, including San Diego. For more information, please visit: www.globalconnect.ucsd.edu About Larta Institute Larta Institute is a professional services firm providing entrepreneur training, commercialisation, and technology transfer services for governments, companies, and universities. The Institute accelerates the transition of cutting‐edge technologies to the marketplace by connecting innovators to investors and companies. The programs leverage its extensive network of relationships and resources. Since 1993, companies helped by Larta Institute have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Its programs serve thousands of businesspeople each year. The electronic magazine on business innovation has over 30,000 recipients. For more information, please visit: www.larta.org. About MaRS MaRS connects the communities of science, business and capital and fosters collaboration among them. This happens physically through location of research labs, companies of all sizes, business advisors, investors and professional services within the MaRS Centre and more broadly through hands‐on advisory services, entrepreneurial programming, our structured networks and expanding electronic community. For more information, please visit: www.marsdd.com. About Auckland UniServices Limited Auckland UniServices Limited is the commercialization arm of the University of Auckland, which is NZ’s leading research university and rated in the top 1% of research led universities in the world. Auckland UniServices has been in the business of commercializing research at Auckland University for twenty years and has grown to become the largest commercialization offices of its kind in Australasia with annual revenues of NZ$100 million and a staff of over 700 employees.
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Growth continues at 15%. Most of this growth is from international sources and we currently enjoy business with clients and partners in over thirty countries. In 2007 our 25 start‐up companies attracted over NZ$100 million of investment. About AUT Innovation and Enterprise As New Zealand's first Technology Park, its success is grounded in an internationally proven formula and delivers the essential processes and expertise for getting ideas into the market. Offering a unique collaborative environment, the Technology Park is focused on the transformation of innovative ideas into business reality. These ideas encompass the continuum from pure technology research to established technology businesses. Tech Park’s award‐winning environment is made up of cutting edge Research Institutes, one of the country's foremost Business Incubators, a comprehensive Conference Centre and several established businesses. Each of these groups derives significant benefits from residence in this focused, collaborative environment. With a wealth of experience and business growth knowhow, Tech Park also provides a range of services targeted at helping companies outside the Technology Park grow. For more information, please visit: www.techpark.aut.ac.nz and www.autcommercialisation.ac.nz. About Binghamton University In a little over 60 years, Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world‐class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be a "premier public university," which means it challenges the students academically, not financially. The result is a truly unique, best‐of‐both‐worlds college experience. Binghamton University’s academic culture is rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative, and its campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community. The students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one‐on‐one with an exceptional faculty that includes Pulitzer Prize winners and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program. For more information, please visit: www.binghamton.edu.
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About BC Cancer Agency The BC Cancer Agency, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, located in British Columbia, Canada, is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. For more information, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca. About INI‐GraphicsNet Founded on 17th of September 1999, the INI‐GraphicsNet Stiftung is an officially registered non‐profit organisation in Darmstadt, Germany. The purpose of the Foundation is the advancement of scientific research and development as well as technology transfer and commercialisation. The INI‐GraphicsNet comprises a network of research institutes for advanced and applied research in the field of information and communication technologies. With this dynamic synergy and its global presence, the INI‐GraphicsNet plays a leading role in its field employing approximately 300 full‐time scientific staff, 450 part‐time scientific assistants and guest researchers, with a budget of approximately €35 million per annum. The INI‐GraphicsNet forms not only a global network of research institutions. It is also continuously enlarging is worldwide network of technology transfer and innovation management agencies and partners, thus enabling effective transnational technology transfer across the borders. The INI‐GraphicsNet has developed three unique tools for effectively bridging the gap between research and market: The first one is a pro‐active integrative process for systematic technology commercialisation. As a second tool, an exceptionally effective screening method has been developed and put into place to assess the market potential of research results. The third tool is indeed the existence of a modular entrepreneurship qualification program, which supports a smooth interaction of the two interrelated global networks, one for research/technology development and one for technology commercialisation. INI‐GraphicsNet’s customers deserve the best approach, advice, and recommendations on whether or not ‐ and how ‐ to commercialise services based on appropriate experience, knowledge provided by the INI‐GraphicsNet. For more information, please visit: www.ini‐graphics.net.
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About WaikatoLink Limited WaikatoLink Limited is a world class technology development and investment company, with a strong track record in translating research outcomes into commercial technologies. As a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the University of Waikato, it achieves this by identifying, managing and commercialising the University’s intellectual property. WaikatoLink works closely with industry, investors and researchers to identify and develop market opportunities for new technologies, and plays a key role in University knowledge transfer for economic transformation. WaikatoLink’s impressive performance is reflected in its top 3% rating when benchmarked against US university technology transfer offices (AUTM survey data). WaikatoLink's technology development and commercialisation expertise is available to industry through the WaikatoLink Hothouse and to entrepreneurs through the WaikatoLink Venture Incubator. For more information, please visit: www.waikatolink.ac.nz. About Industrial Research Limited (IRL) Industrial Research is New Zealand’s leading industrial science and technology business with a global focus and has established science and business networks and partnerships throughout the world. IRL is a Crown Research Institute responsible for the national research effort for New Zealand in the key areas of manufacturing and industrial development. Deploying skills in physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering, IRL provides research services to diverse sectors such as medical assistive devices, speciality manufacturing, sensing and detection, instrumentation and robotics, energy and materials, bioactives, nanotechnologies, metrology and drug discovery. For more information, please visit: www.irl.cri.nz. About Murdoch University Murdoch has more than 17,000 students and 1400 staff, including 2000 overseas students from about 90 countries. That is more than 18,400 unique stories, backgrounds and ways of thinking that help us to make a difference in the world. In Western Australia, Murdoch’s South Street campus has a range of facilities including a comprehensive vet hospital (with WA’s only equine operating theatres), engineering pilot plant, a chiropractic clinic, Media Arts centre and more. The university also has campuses in Singapore, opposite the National Library in the education hub, and in Dubai where our students use state‐of‐the‐art TV and radio studios, newrooms and editing suites.
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Murdoch is recognised as one of Australia’s leading research institutions, as more industries place their belief and resources into Murdoch’s projects to provide its research candidates and scientists with the opportunity to make amazing discoveries. For more information, please visit: www.murdoch.edu.au.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS About Technology Transfer Tactics Technology Transfer Tactics (TTT) provides in‐depth guidance designed to hasten and streamline the commercialisation process, as well as maximise the financial benefits of that process for organisations. TTT is the first international monthly periodical devoted exclusively to best practices, 'how to' and practicalities of technology transfer". It is now 13 months old. There are over 1,000 monthly readers in its multinational audience. Its sister periodical, the ezine Tech Transfer e‐ News, is distributed weekly to over 130,000 professionals worldwide. Every article in TT is results‐oriented and carefully crafted to bring readers useable tactics in every key area of the tech transfer challenge. TTT provides readers with extensive case studies, best practices, expert guidance and how‐to strategies. For more information, please visit: www.technologytransfertactics.com. About Motorola Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set‐tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit: www.motorola.com. About Imprimatur Capital Imprimatur is an operational investment business active on an international basis and focused on the commercialisation of high‐growth IP backed opportunities from Universities, research institutes and other sources. At its core, Imprimatur's proposition is the belief that IP exploitation from Universities and research institutes will be at the fore in building the technology businesses of the future. For more information, please visit: www.imprimaturcapital.com.
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ANNEX E: INFORMATION ON THE DISTINGUISHED TECHNOPRENEUR SPEAKER AWARD EXPLOIT TECHNOLOGIES’ DISTINGUISHED TECHNOPRENEUR SPEAKER SERIES
Exploit Technologies launched the Distinguished Technopreneur Speaker (DTS) series on 30 October 2008 to seed innovation and entrepreneurship in Singapore. A slew of distinguished technopreneur speakers will be invited at regular intervals to share their experiences on science and innovation. These speakers are selected based on their proven track record of exploiting technology and innovation to create value‐add and wealth for their community. DTS aims to engage
entrepreneurs, industry professionals, researchers, scholars and students and inspire them to explore the potential of entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technologies as envisioned by the new economy.
This year, the DTS Award Winner is Dr. Michael Hayden (left). Michael is a Killam Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia and Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine. He is also the Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) in Vancouver, Canada; a gene research center under UBC's Faculty of Medicine, located at the Child and Family Research Institute.
Michael was the top graduate in medicine (1975) from the University of Cape Town, where he also received his PhD in Genetics (1979). He completed a post‐doctoral fellowship and further training in Internal Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Michael is board‐certified in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Genetics. Author of over 600 peer‐reviewed publications and invited submissions, Michael focuses his research primarily on genetic diseases, including genetics of lipoprotein disorders, Huntington's disease, predictive and personalized medicine. Michael and his research group have identified 10 disease‐causing genes which includes the identification of the major gene underlying high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) in humans. This gene, known as ABCA1, has major implications for atherosclerosis and diabetes. He also identified the first mutations underlying Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Deficiency and developed gene therapy approaches to treat this condition. He is
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also co‐leader of the GATC project, a BC‐led Genome Canada‐funded, national strategy to prevent adverse drug reactions in childhood. Michael is the recipient of numerous prestigious honours and awards. In 2008 he was named Canada's Health Researcher of the Year by CIHR and was also one of the five finalists of the Globe and Mail's 2008 Nation Builder competition. In 2007 he received the Prix Galien, which recognizes the outstanding contribution of a researcher to Canadian pharmaceutical research. He was awarded the Leadership and Research Excellence award by the National Centres of Excellence in 2004 and the Lifetime Achievement award by the Huntington Society of Canada in 2001. Michael was elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences in 2005, the Royal Society of Canada in 1995, the Board of the American Society of Human Genetics in 1994 and the American Society of Clinical Investigation in 1992. Michael sits on the Gairdner Medical Review selection panel, and participates in the selection of the Gairdner International Science winners each year. Michael is also the founder of three successful biotechnology companies‐ NeuroVir, Xenon Genetics, Inc., and Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In 2006, Michael received 5 different Entrepreneurial Awards including the Career Achievement Award from the BC Innovation Council and he received the BC Biotech Life Sciences award for Company of the Year. The first DTS Award Winner in 2008 was Professor Stephen G Davies, Chairman of Chemistry and Waynflete Professor of Chemistry, a highly successful serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Oxford professor in research.