Name of Scheme

SMT04 Gut Barrier Function

External Deadline

Internal Deadline


[Licensing negotiation in progress]

[Invitation for Expression of Interest- Deadline: 28 March 2023]

Invitation for Expression of Interest for “SMT04 Gut Barrier Function” Technology

 We are inviting expressions of interest (EoI) for commercializing “SMT04 Gut Barrier Function” technology.  The innovation is developed by Professor NG Siew Chien, Professor of Department of Medicine & Therapeutics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK Reference: 23/MED/1217).

 

The Technology

The invention discloses a snynbiotic composition for restoring or enhancing gut barrier function.

Commercialization

The technology is now available for licensing on an exclusive basis.  In order to fully realize the benefit of the technology, we expect substantial investment is necessary to enable further research and development.  In addition to the financial commitment, the licensee is expected to have the appropriate expertise as well as plans in marketing and strategizing the end product to ensure successful transfer of the technology to the society.  Previous or existing business involvement and experience in this area is a plus.

This invitation of expression of interest is without prejudice.  We also stress that this invitation is not a tender, and the University is not bound to accept any offer, or to accept the highest monetary offer, as there are additional considerations (such as the widest possible benefit to the community) that we, as a public institution, will need to take into consideration.

Name of Scheme

SMT04 Gut Barrier Function

Description

[Licensing negotiation in progress]

[Invitation for Expression of Interest- Deadline: 28 March 2023]

Invitation for Expression of Interest for “SMT04 Gut Barrier Function” Technology

 We are inviting expressions of interest (EoI) for commercializing “SMT04 Gut Barrier Function” technology.  The innovation is developed by Professor NG Siew Chien, Professor of Department of Medicine & Therapeutics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK Reference: 23/MED/1217).

 

The Technology

The invention discloses a snynbiotic composition for restoring or enhancing gut barrier function.

Commercialization

The technology is now available for licensing on an exclusive basis.  In order to fully realize the benefit of the technology, we expect substantial investment is necessary to enable further research and development.  In addition to the financial commitment, the licensee is expected to have the appropriate expertise as well as plans in marketing and strategizing the end product to ensure successful transfer of the technology to the society.  Previous or existing business involvement and experience in this area is a plus.

This invitation of expression of interest is without prejudice.  We also stress that this invitation is not a tender, and the University is not bound to accept any offer, or to accept the highest monetary offer, as there are additional considerations (such as the widest possible benefit to the community) that we, as a public institution, will need to take into consideration.

Category

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For inquiries about licensing opportunity, contact

Erika Yuen

Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services

erikayuen@cuhk.edu.hk

Inventors

NG Siew Chien

CHAN Ka Leung 

ZHU Wenyi

TANG Wing Yan

Keywords

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