China's push to commercialize research: match 680k innovators with companies
China is implementing a strategy to connect 680,000 innovators with companies for the commercialization of research. This approach is characterized by a top-down method, differing from the market-driven innovation seen in countries like the United States. The initiative is led by China's intellectual-property regulator, which aims to facilitate partnerships between researchers and businesses.
- ▪China is matching 680,000 innovators with companies to commercialize research.
- ▪The initiative is driven by China's intellectual-property regulator.
- ▪This top-down approach contrasts with the market-driven innovation in the United States.
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| Original publisher | Nature |
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:51:26 +0000 |
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NEWS 28 April 2026 China’s latest push to commercialize research: match 680,000 innovators with companies The nation’s top-down approach contrasts with that of countries such as the United States, where market forces drive innovation. By Mohana Basu Mohana Basu View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Access through your institution Buy or subscribe .readcube-buybox { display: none !important;} China’s intellectual-property regulator has been playing matchmaker — connecting researchers with patents to companies that can commercialize them.
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