Research Institution
How sure are you that the partner you find is the right / best one?
InnovationXchange Intermediaries engage closely with clients to obtain deep understanding and knowledge of a client’s strategic intention and actively search for potential partners that best match their criteria. Intermediaries carry out investigation/screening and work closely with client to select and shortlist potential partners which best fit the client. It is not possible for us to promise the ultimate best partner, but our methodology has shown to be sound, resulting in 87% of initial meetings progressing to further engagement.
- Dr. Ng Sing Kwei
Do I need to have a patent before you will find me a partner? If not, how do you ensure that my idea
is protected?
No, you do not need to have filed a patent before we can find you a partner. Our Intermediaries have worked with clients right from the idea stage all the way to the commercialisation stage. We understand the need to protect ideas, especially those at the very early stage. At InnovationXchange, we employ a very strict confidentiality framework, and our unique step-wise process requires us to obtain consent from our clients before we speak with external parties. This is to ensure that the client’s idea is kept protected.
- Dr. Aida Rahim
Do you look only for commercial collaborations? What about
research collaborations?
We do not only help our clients to look for commercial connections, but also to look for research collaborations – be it technological, IT, social or service related. It depends on the client’s intentions.
– Dr. Sharon Cheang
