Innovation:
On the 16th April 2006 Tomsk Oblast was permitted to establish the first ever Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Russian Federation. The Zone will capitalize on the transfer and commercialization of intellectual property derived from Tomsk’s main research centres which consist of six universities (including three innovation universities) and 14 Research and Development institutes.
In 2007, The Eurasia Consortium successfully won the contract to work with the Tomsk Regional Government in the area of technology transfer. In 2009, and in conjunction with Oxford University’s technology transfer company Isis Innovation, The Eurasia Consortium hosted a showcase at the Oxford Science Park for research being generated by Tomsk Universities and research and development institutes. In the same year, The Eurasia - ISIS team conducted a technology audit of Tomsk’s universities and research centres.
The report generated from the audit saw the creation of a six step plan to help commercialize Tomsk based technologies, create a seed fund for the region and to make more efficient the commercialization of research from Tomsk centres. In 2010, the Eurasia-ISIS team won the tender to roll out the six step plan which was jointly funded by the TRG and Rusnano.
The Eurasia Consortium’s primary responsibility in the field of investment and innovation, is to identify cutting edge research from partner institutions that is commercially viable and assist as an intermediary, in the commercialization of that research through licensing, spin-outs and company formations.
Investment:
Eurasia also plays an important role in the financing of spin outs by introducing private investors and seed / venture capitalists. Increasingly the company’s investment arm has taken on a fund development role with a management capability and is working not only with Russian funds but also funds from the United States, the Middle East as well as China and Hong Kong.
Importantly and, in conjunction with its sister organization OED, Eurasia has provided training programs for managers wishing to run tech transfer start up companies. These tailor made programs are undertaken in Oxford but continue via a mentoring scheme in the delegate's home country.
Driven by its success in Tomsk, in 2011 Eurasia has opened negotiations with technology transfer specialists from Dangdong city, China.
Strategy:
The Eurasia Consortium also works as an intermediary to assist non-UK companies to list on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) working with our partner institutions that specialize in the legal dynamics of the listing process.
The Eurasia Consortium also provides support with market entry strategies: including a one stop country package which offers information on regulatory issues, strategic approach and competitive advantage, negotiating skills, legal and HR support.
For more information (Europe, Midddle East and North America) please contact stuart.kewley@the-eurasia-consortium.com or weny.ban@the-eurasia-consortium.com (China)