[Licensing negotiation in progress]
[Invitation for Expression of Interest - Deadline: 19 August 2016]
Invention Ref. 11/MED/405
We are inviting expression of interest in commercializing the technology “Automatic Retinal Image Analysis System”, which has been developed by the Division of Biostatistics of the School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The Technology
A fully automatic system to screen diabetic retinopathy has been developed and also provide a system to carry out diagnosis for systemic diseases such as stroke. This system has the potential to expand to cover a large number of diseases.
Normal Abnormal
Further details about the technology, please contact the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS), The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Commercialization
The technology is now available for licensing on a non-exclusive / 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.
