University–Industry Collaboration

1990 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Cottam
Keyword(s):  
University Research ◽  
Commercial Exploitation ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Barriers To Collaboration ◽  
University Industry

Previous studies have emphasized the barriers to the successful commercial exploitation of university research by industry. In this paper, the barriers to collaboration prior to commercial exploitation are examined. It is argued that the ‘soft’ human-orientated barriers are at least as important as the more obvious ‘hard’ technical and contractual barriers. Both types of barrier need to be effectively handled in the preliminary stages of collaboration.

University–Industry Collaboration in Sri Lanka — A Developing Country Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 1850032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vathsala Wickramasinghe ◽  
Khaleel Malik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Survey Interviews ◽  
Barriers To Collaboration ◽  
University Industry ◽  
Practical Implications

Many advanced economies are at the forefront of the growth of university–industry (U–I) collaborations. But many developing countries have yet to fully implement this type of important linkage phenomenon. We report empirical findings from our study conducted in Sri Lanka to provide more explanations on the nature of U–I collaboration in developing countries. We used multiple methods to collect empirical data, namely a questionnaire survey, interviews with university academic staff and a few company managers, held focus group workshops and exploited secondary data on national government sponsorship initiatives linked to U–I collaborations. This paper discusses key practical implications around current modes of U–I collaborations, barriers to collaboration and funding of collaborations, which provide a number of valuable lessons for the advancement of knowledge.

scholarly journals University-Industry Collaboration for Technology Development: The Case of University Research Parks

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-73
Author(s):  
Dalgon Lee ◽  
Cheolhoi Kim ◽  
Byeongyeong Gong
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
University Research ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Route 128 ◽  
University Industry

What are the conditions for success of University Research Park and what should the Korean government and universities have to do for meeting the conditions? We found out the factors that impact on the success of University Research Park through literature review and, applied them for University of Illinois. Previous researches emphasized on university policies, intellectural eminence, characteristics of research, venture capital as the critical factors for success of University Research Park. As a promising case, University Research Park of Illinois has the favorable environments except for external venture capital. Although none could surely assert that University Research Park of Illinois will follow the previous success stories of Silicon Valley, Research Triangle, and Route 128, we could say that it has good conditions, and high possibilityes for success. We analyzed critical success factors of University of Illinois compared with Stanford University, and drew some policy implications for improving Korean University Research Park: Government had better allocate more money in promoting excellent University Research Park, and universities rearrange university-industry collaboration polices such as incubator and licensing share, and foster supporting organization and internal venture capital.

Commercialization of academic research: assessing the perception of academicians at a public university in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Syazwani Suhaimi ◽  
Muhammad Abi Sofian Abdul Halim ◽  
Hafiza Aishah Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
University Research ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
University Industry

PurposeThis study examines the perception and attitudes of academicians regarding factors that influence the commercialization of university research.Design/methodology/approachThe data sample was drawn using a proportionate stratified sampling approach. A self-administered survey was used to obtain data regarding the perception of academicians on the factors that contribute to research commercialization. A total of 131 academicians completed the survey. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that two factors are significant and positively related with commercialization: the academician's behaviour and University-Industry collaboration. Surprisingly, the factors of innovativeness and Intellectual Property management did not have a significant relationship with commercialization.Research limitations/implicationsFor future work, researchers should conduct in-depth interviews with the executive management at research universities and at the Ministry of Education Malaysia to complement our quantitative survey. These decision-makers act as funding sources for commercialization and can provide richer evidence regarding important factors affecting commercialization. They can also provide insight on the issues that prevent the commercialization of research from becoming a reality.Originality/valueCommercialization of Malaysia's university research findings is a critical agenda item in the National Higher Education Strategic Plan. However, in Malaysia, the rate of commercialization of academic research is still unsatisfactory. This study provides important insights regarding intentions behind commercialization by depicting how factors of academic research (i.e. academician's behaviour, innovativeness, Intellectual Properties management, University-Industry collaboration) influence commercialization.

scholarly journals Facilitators of and barriers to collaboration between universities and the food industry in nutrition research: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Garnweidner-Holme ◽  
Helle Skoglund Lieberg ◽  
Harald Irgens-Jensen ◽  
Vibeke H. Telle-Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Nutrition Research ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Barriers To Collaboration ◽  
University Industry

Background: Unhealthy food is one of the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Improved knowledge about healthy and sustainable food products requires nutrition research in collaboration between universities and the food industry. Objective: To investigate the facilitators of and barriers to university–industry collaborations in nutrition research. Design: Semi-structured, individual interviews with five researchers in universities and five employees in the food industry were conducted in the Oslo region, Norway. Interviews were thematically analysed and guided by Braun and Clark. Results: This study showed positive experiences and attitudes towards a university–industry collaboration within nutrition research aiming for healthier food products. The main facilitators of good collaboration were common goals, the exchange of knowledge and the opportunity for research funding. Barriers to good collaboration were prejudices related to the food industry’s goals and previous experiences of time-consuming projects. Interestingly, collaboration agreements were identified as both facilitators of and barriers to good collaboration. Conclusion: Stimulating university–food industry collaboration requires increased juridical assistance, provided that the lawyers involved understand the parties’ interests and the need to balance those interests and safeguard mutual trust. In addition, the food industry must take a clearer role in their engagement in public health to improve their trustworthiness in relation to research results.

scholarly journals Exploring the Influences of Innovation Climate and Resource Endowments through Two Types of University–Industry Collaborative Activities on Regional Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7559
Author(s):  
Shu Yu ◽  
Shuangshuang Zhang ◽  
Takaya Yuizono
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Regional Sustainable Development ◽  
Resource Endowments ◽  
Innovation Climate ◽  
University Industry

“Innovation driven” is the proper term for promoting regional sustainable development under the general goal of national high-quality development. University–industry collaboration (UIC) has become an important innovation resource for regional sustainable development. The study aims to analyze the influencing factors and mediating mechanisms of university–industry collaboration scientific and technological (S&T) and business activities oriented for regional sustainable development in 30 provinces in China (excluding Tibet). Specifically, we used the partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling method to test the effects of innovation climate and resource endowments on regional sustainable development through two mode pathways of university–industry collaboration activities. The results show that the innovation climate and resource endowments significantly affect UIC in scientific and technological innovation activities, and then affect the regional economic development and human capital. UIC S&T innovation activities play positive mediating roles in promoting regional sustainable development. In addition, the innovation climate does not significantly impact the business activities of UIC. Therefore, region can get a greater sustainable development through UIC S&T innovation activities than business activities. Much more UIC S&T activities can improve the economic development, human capital, and environmental conditions in the region.

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