CEMIS Business Development (CBD) initiates and participates in different business and technology-based projects both locally and internationally. CBD is also involved in the international relations of CEMIS. CBD supports CEMIS partners in project preparation and during project implementation in technology commercialisation.

CBD activities largely include economic impact studies, market research and technology commercialisation. In CEMIS projects, CBD is responsible for the commercialisation aspects of the developed new technology, specifically aiming to find markets for new innovations.

Expertise includes:

• Technology and technology business surveys
• Planning and guiding technology demonstrations and pilots
• Technology commercialisation
• Industry-driven R&D project planning

From an international perspective, CBD has strong expertise in China, South America, Europe and the Middle East markets (click for a map). The practical work in these markets also includes participating in technology business events and networking in person.

CBD is involved in academic and practical research as part of its activities. Our research interests include, but are not limited to:

• Technology commercialisation
• Technology-based entrepreneurship
• Start-ups and SMEs
• Product development management
• Networks
• International Business