Technology Commercialization at DTVC – 2 years in development | AIChE

Technology Commercialization at DTVC – 2 years in development

Monday, February 1, 2016,
6:00pm to 8:00pm
+03
In-Person / Local
Le Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia

On Line Registration:  http://www.aiche-sas.org/register-for-events/

Dr.Ian Proctor,
Managing Director, Technology Commercialization

Dhahran Techno Valley Company (DTVC)

Dr. Ian Proctor joined Dhahran Techno Valley Company (DTVC) in November 2013 as Managing Director to establish the Technology Commercialization function at DTVC. Prior to joining DTVC he worked as a Licensing Manager and most recently as Team Leader – IP Development and Partnering, at University of Manchester Intellectual Property (UMIP), UK. He has a track record of supporting early stage technologies from concept to commercial products and services across a number of industrial sectors including Oil & Gas, Chemical, Medical and Materials.  Ian studied at Keele University, UK for a BSc (Hons) Dual Honours: Biological & Medicinal Chemistry / Neuroscience, and PhD Chemistry.

Abstract

The talk will highlight the progress made since the establishment of the Technology Commercialization function at DTVC, 2 years ago. From inception in November 2013, a capable team has been built that now manage a strong portfolio of early stage technologies that have future commercial potential. The talk will also introduce some of the new technologies that DTVC have invested in.