INFORMATION SERVICES

Providing the Innovation Edge

Underpinning IPI's technology transfer and business development activities are information support services. These utilize computer-based information systems, such as on-and off-line databases, and other data sources, as well as an extensive network of contacts who supply IPI with the latest research, technology and business opportunities worldwide. IPI offers both confidential, company specific programs as well as more general information services, including the following:-

Technology searching and request services

Technology offers for sale or licensing

Overseas universities'research opportunities

International recruitment in specialist technical fields

IPI also publish a quarterly report, IPI-100, which provides summaries of overseas technology offers and business opportunities for Japanese corporations.