Factors Influencing Technology Transfer in Companies at Emerging Economies

2021 ◽  
pp. 097172182110056
Author(s):  
Mikus Dubickis ◽  
Elīna Gaile-Sarkane
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Foreign Market ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Technology Acquisition ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Different Sources

One of the ways how to catch up with developed countries is through innovation. Companies can develop innovation in-house, but it has been determined that a more efficient approach is to acquire new knowledge and technology from external parties. In the meantime, relatively few companies choose to cooperate, therefore the aim of this research is to identify the key factors that need to be addressed in order to facilitate new knowledge and technology acquisition. In a systematic literature review, the scientific literature on technology transfer has been analysed, which determines an existing lack of holistic approach on the different impact of factors. Therefore, in this article, through the analysis of different sources, the innovation and technology transfer affecting factors have been summarised. The empirical research is based on a survey of sixty-five companies that hypothetically work with the technology transfer. Besides, an interrelationship analysis of the technology acquisition affecting factors was carried out. The research results indicate that acquisition of new knowledge and technology is closely linked with the internal research and development (R&D) work and presence in a foreign market, as well as indirectly with the fact whether the company is a part of a group. In the final of the article, the acquired results and their implications have been explained.

Transfer of Technology: Towards a Conceptual Framework

1980 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-222
Author(s):  
Arun P. Sinha ◽  
K. Balakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
International Economic ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Conceptual Schema ◽  
Economic Theories ◽  
Technology Acquisition ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Structural Variables

The importance of technology gap as one of the main explicators for the differences in the economic conditions of developed countries and less developed countries is identified in this paper. After examining two streams of international economic theories dealing—directly or indirectly—with technology transfer, a few strategic and structural variables are identified to explain the observed phenomena. Based on these, 12 propositions are hypothesized which may, on further testing, provide a better explanatory and probably predictive base for the technology acquisition behaviour of LDCs. An attempt is also made to relate the strategic and structural variables and the 12 propositions into a conceptual schema.

STRUCTURING A SUCCESSFUL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROCESS: A CASE STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF ACTOR NETWORK THEORY

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Ibrahim ◽  
Hasmiah Kasimin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Transfer Process ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Technology Transfer Process

An effi cient and effective information technology transfer from developed countries to Malaysia is an important issue as a prerequisite to support the ICT needs of the country to become not only a ICT user but also a ICT producer. One of the factors that infl uences successful information technology transfer is managing the process of how technology transfer occurs in one environment. It involves managing interaction between all parties concerned which requires an organized strategy and action toward accomplishing technology transfer objective in an integrated and effective mode. Using a conceptual framework based on the Actor Network Theory (ANT), this paper will analyse a successful information technology transfer process at a private company which is also a supplier of information technology (IT) products to the local market. This framework will explain how the company has come up with a successful technology transfer in a local environment. Our study shows that the company had given interest to its relationships with all the parties involved in the transfer process. The technology transfer programme and the strategy formulated take into account the characteristics of technology and all those involved.  

Transfer of Technology to Nigeria and the Patents and Designs Act 1970

1981 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-93
Author(s):  
S. K. Date-Bah
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Transfer Process ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Patent System ◽  
Less Developed Countries ◽  
Commercial Exploitation ◽  
Know How ◽  
Technology Transfer Process ◽  
Transfer Of Technology

The patent system has been claimed to be one of the ways of facilitating the transfer of technology from the industrialised North to the less developed countries of the South. It is by no means the only way in which this can be done. For one thing, not all technology is patented. Also, quite often before a patented process can be successfully worked there is need for the transfer of unpatented know-how along with the technology covered by the patent. Besides, it is not the patent itself which enables the transfer of the technology; rather, by making the title and exclusive rights of the patentee secure, it emboldens him to transfer his technology to others for commercial exploitation. Nevertheless, the patent is an important factor in the technology transfer process. As one United Nations report has put it:

scholarly journals Improvement of Strawberry Irrigation Sustainability in Southern Spain Using FAO Methodology

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 833
Author(s):  
Pedro Gavilán ◽  
Natividad Ruiz ◽  
Luis Miranda ◽  
Elsa Martínez-Ferri ◽  
Juana I. Contreras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Water Productivity ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Total Surface Area ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Doñana National Park ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
And Training ◽  
Production Losses

Irrigation sustainability is particularly important in the vicinity of Doñana National Park (Huelva, Spain), where Europe’s most important wetland area coexists with a profitable strawberry irrigation activity. In this paper, an innovation and technology transfer project was laid out. The project was promoted by the Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (IFAPA), belonging to the Regional Government of Andalusia. The main objective of the project was to contribute to the sustainability of the complex ecological, productive, and social system of this region. The project was focused on the rational use of water resources. Experimentation, demonstration, technology transfer, and training activities were carried out, involving public administrations, companies, and private farms. The project was carried out in collaboration with strawberry companies covering a total surface area of 1900 hectares. Irrigation application efficiency and irrigation water productivity increased by 66% and there was also a significant increase in water saving (44%), without resulting production losses. The success of the activity was based on the implication of farmers in experimentation assignments. During a five-year time span, irrigation trials took place on several farms. This fact allowed a progressive improvement of irrigation management by farmers based on confidence in the experimental work results.

China’s Science-Based Innovation and Technology Transfer in the Global Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 314-336
Author(s):  
Jizhen Li ◽  
Ximing Yin ◽  
Subrina Shen
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
The University ◽  
University Industry ◽  
Critical Overview ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
University Industry Linkages

Science-based innovation in universities and diffusion through university-industry linkages are the keys to strengthening national innovation capability, especially for emerging markets. This chapter provides a critical overview of China’s innovation and technology transfer between the university and industry in the context of globalization and the new industrial revolution. By doing this, the chapter attempts to provide critical insights for relevant stakeholders—whether they be researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, government officials, investors, or international organizations—in China’s development, innovation, and technology transfer. The chapter illustrates three aspects related to China’s innovation and technology transfer in comparison with other major players in the field. Then it further analyzes the drivers and challenges of China’s science-based innovation and university technology transfer for understanding the future of China’s innovation and technology transfer.

scholarly journals Technology Transfer Projects in the UK

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin George Wynn
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
The Uk

This article examines how technology transfer has operated in university-company projects undertaken in small to medium sized enterprises via the UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme. It adopts a qualitative case study approach, focusing on three companies drawn from an initial review of fourteen technology transfer projects. This provides the foundation for the development of a model of 12 key factors that underpinned successful outcomes in these projects. The fourteen projects are reviewed in terms of their impact on either process change, service improvement or product development, drawing upon the post-project assessments of the funding body and the developed model. Findings suggest that using new technology to innovate internal processes and services is likely to prove more successful than projects focusing on new product development. The model provides an analytical framework that will be of interest and value to academics and business practitioners looking to develop university-industry partnerships involving technology change and innovation.

scholarly journals The importance of knowledge for wellbeing of society in the contemporary world

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 1136-1159
Author(s):  
Dusan Markovic ◽  
Mrdjan Mladjan
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
National Competitiveness ◽  
Long Run ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Physical Resources ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship

Following the recent wave of globalization, the possession of different types of knowledge became even more important for economic development than the possession of physical resources. The ability of a society to adopt existing and create new knowledge thus gained fundamental importance for its wellbeing. In this paper, we identify important aspects of the relationship between education, creation of knowledge, economic growth, as well as both material and immate?rial wellbeing of a society. We describe potential problems that prevent societies from maximizing the benefit from the effort its members invest in acquiring knowledge. The problems of failure of the national markets for education as well as the global migrations which lead to drain of knowledge towards economically highly developed countries are especially analyzed. In the long run, they lead to a decline in both national competitiveness and different aspects of the immate?rial wellbeing. As the basis for solving these problems we propose a combination of economic theory and the concept of solidarity between more and less devel?oped countries, individuals and societies of their origin, respecting the free will of individuals.

scholarly journals Assessing the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles' Surveillance Problems and Actual Solution Options from the Different Stakeholders' Viewpoint

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianka Károly ◽  
Balázs Sághi
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Global View ◽  
Actual Solution

The problems related to the integration of the unmanned aerial vehicles into national airspaces is one of the main topics that the scientific researchers are dealing with these days. Despite that, none of them are investigating the UAVs from the surveillance point of view. For that reason, highlighting the problems that have to be dealt with and assessing them through a holistic approach is the aim of the paper. Therefore, the paper takes the different stakeholders view and identify the key factors that have to be taken into account. The authors propose the surveillance technologies that can be considered and evaluated them along the revealed factors through a global view. The results can be applied as a base for the further research in UAVs surveillance domain.

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