"The China National Intellectual Property Administration has reported that around 80,000 patents from universities and research institutes have been commercialized between 2023 to 2025, thanks to matchmaking efforts. This represents 10.1% of university patents and 17.2% of research institute patents, indicating a significant increase in commercialization rates."
"Experts like Marina Zhang believe that the matchmaking initiative will create lasting connections between academia and industry, enhancing the commercialization of research. Robert Conn notes that while the approach is still new, it could be effective due to the willingness of Chinese companies to follow government directives."
"The Chinese Ministry of Education is exploring the use of artificial intelligence and big data to assess the potential value of university patents and their applications, indicating a forward-thinking approach to enhancing innovation and commercialization in China."
The China National Intellectual Property Administration is facilitating connections between researchers and companies to commercialize patents. From 2023 to 2025, around 80,000 patents from universities and research institutes have been commercialized. Despite holding over five million domestic-invention patents, only a small percentage were brought to market previously. The agency has identified 680,000 patents for potential commercialization and connected innovators with 460,000 companies. Experts believe this matchmaking could foster lasting industry-academia relationships, although its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.
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