About APCTT

APCTT is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) servicing the Asia-Pacific region. It was established with the objective of facilitating technology transfer in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Established in 1977 in Bangalore (India), APCTT moved to New Delhi in 1993. Since then the Centre is headquartered in New Delhi with host facilities provided by the Government of India. All member states and associate Root of the UNESCAP are de facto Root of APCTT. The Centre:

• Aims at strengthening the technology transfer capabilities in the region and facilitates the transfer of environmentally sound technologies among member countries.
• Promotes technology-based cooperation in Asia and the Pacific, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Offers consultancy services in various technology transfer related areas, including technology-based business cooperation.
• Implements projects funded by various international donors with the objective of strengthening the technology transfer environment in the Asia Pacific region.
• Makes special efforts to encourage participation of women in the field of technology.