The Biotechnology Incubation Center of Academia Sinica: A Gateway to Innovative Taiwan

摘要

David Ma introduces the latest entrepreneurship programs (ASCENT) sponsored by the most distinguished research institute in Taiwan - Academia Sinica. The mission of professionals working in the fields of technology transfer and incubation is to promote dissemination of technology for the benefit and use of society, while generating constant flow of income to support innovative research and education," stated Dr. Chi-Ming Liang, the director of the Technology Licensing Office and Biotechnology Incubation Center (BIC) of Academia Sinica. In order to achieve this grand undertaking, a research institute or a society would not only need to conduct outstanding scientific research, but also would build a solid, innovative, and autonomous entrepreneurial ecosystem.