上海涌现一批“科学家合伙人”

Core Viewpoint - China's technology achievement transformation rate has improved from 25% in 2010 to 35% in 2023, but it still lags behind developed countries. The gap between laboratory samples and commercial products is referred to as the "valley of death," which new professional groups and technology service institutions in Shanghai are attempting to bridge [3][5]. Group 1: Technology Transfer Institutions - Specialized technology transfer institutions are key players in promoting the transformation of scientific achievements and facilitating the market-oriented allocation of technological elements. Traditional institutions face challenges due to weak professional capabilities and single income sources [5]. - Shanghai is fostering a diverse range of service entities, including technology trading venues and functional platforms for technology achievement transformation, to innovate models such as "incubation-investment combination" and "service in exchange for equity" [5][8]. - New service institutions in Shanghai have evolved from simple matchmaking roles to becoming "scientist partners," engaging in innovation discovery, value co-creation, and resource integration throughout the entire process of scientific achievement transformation [5][6]. Group 2: Case Studies and Achievements - The case of the natural product synthesis biotechnology project illustrates the importance of professional intervention. Despite having renowned academicians as founders, the project struggled with commercialization until a dedicated team took over operational responsibilities, leading to significant funding and infrastructure development [6][7]. - Since its establishment, the technology transfer company has facilitated over 300 projects across various fields, achieving a total technology transaction amount of nearly 2 billion yuan and cumulative market financing exceeding 2.6 billion yuan [6]. Group 3: Evolving Business Models - The involvement of specialized technology transfer institutions is transforming Shanghai's technology service industry from a reliance on transaction income and government subsidies to a focus on value-driven technology investment banking models [8]. - A comprehensive service platform is proposed, integrating technology managers, concept validation, financial empowerment, and industry activation to address the challenges of technology achievement transformation [8][9]. Group 4: Role of Technology Managers - Technology managers are becoming core assets in the transformation ecosystem, evolving from simple connectors to complex product managers who oversee the entire process from technology evaluation to commercialization [10][12]. - Shanghai is enhancing the training of technology managers through partnerships with universities and establishing a talent development framework to improve their professional recognition and societal status [14].