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Massachusetts Technology Base. July 5, 2007 at Tsinghua University Institute Hebei, China. Development Plan. The Development of MTB will be Divided into Three Phases Phase one:Information Platform Phase Phase Two:Transaction Realization Phase
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Massachusetts Technology Base July 5, 2007 at Tsinghua University InstituteHebei, China
Development Plan The Development of MTB will be Divided into Three Phases • Phase one:Information Platform Phase • Phase Two:Transaction Realization Phase • Phase Three: Entry Base for Massachusetts Companies
Phase One: Information Platform Base • Create a web site to list the technology available in Chinese and English • Provide training for key personnel to understand the business cycle and procedure of technology transfer such as legal framework, assessment, evaluation of technology, IP protection and financial arrangement • Conduct workshops and show cases to connect the technology owners, investors and industry together • Build partnerships with local associations and business communities • Identify projects and create the project pipeline
Phase Two: Transaction Realization Phase • Finish two transactions from end to end • Learn the whole business cycle • Establish and improve the communication channel • Create and transfer the the values to both communities • Further establish the image and reputation of MTB • Integrate more partners and resources to help the growth of MTB • Build up the knowledge and experience • Create a sustainable strategy
Phase Three: The Entry Base for Mass Companies Challenges for Mass Companies • Lack of internal expertise with regard to Chinese business culture and formality • Limited understanding of actual Chinese market needs and geographical constraints • Lack of understanding of Chinese legal framework • Lack of communication channels for gaining necessary and correct information with regard to entrance and development • Limited access to Chinese public resources • Lack of support for foreign businesses from Chinese public sector • High entry barriers for foreign companies • Lack of tools for risk assessment. (e.g. Companies do not know what will happen and when it will happen)
MTB is the Solution for All These Challenges • Lower the risk and cost for China market entry • Create a system to connect with China directly • Provide opportunities for Mass companies to expand into Chinese market • Create a platform for Mass companies to integrate with global resource • Maximize potentials by integrating resources and relationships have been developed by UMass and other State agencies