The Dilemma of Industry-University Cooperation Processes within Technology Transfer Offices: Evidence from Three Brazilian Case Studies

2010 ◽

pp. 1-51

Author(s):

Alan Collier ◽

Fang Zhao

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

Case Studies ◽

North American ◽

University President ◽

American University ◽

Technology Transfer Offices ◽

Two Factors ◽

University Performance ◽

The University ◽

Ability And Willingness

This chapter reports on case studies of four North American universities engaged in technology transfer and commercialization. The literature and case studies permitted an understanding of the characteristics possessed by universities and university technology transfer offices that appear to be successful in technology transfer and commercialization. Fourteen characteristics, or institutional enablers, are identified and analyzed in order to determine which among these characteristics have greater influence in the success of technology transfer offices. The chapter concludes that universities with superior-performing technology transfer offices possess two factors in common. First, the university President and other executives concerned in commercialization have to believe in it and make a genuine commitment to its success. Second, the technology transfer office has to be led by an individual who possesses several attributes: the ability and willingness to work within the university structure; the ability to be both an entrepreneur and a manager; the ability to see what is happening in technology transfer and commercialization as it evolves and matures; and to be a leader of people and business.

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Municipal Wastewater Treatment Technology Transfer Activities of the United States Environmental Protection Agency

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1989.0271 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 21 (6-7) ◽

pp. 685-698

Author(s):

J. J. Convery ◽

J. F. Kreissl ◽

A. D. Venosa ◽

J. H. Bender ◽

D. J. Lussier

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Case Studies ◽

Environmental Protection Agency ◽

The United States ◽

Environmental Research ◽

Outreach Program ◽

Small Community ◽

Protection Agency ◽

Transfer Programs

Technology transfer is an important activity within the ll.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Specific technology transfer programs such as the activities of the Center for Environmental Research Information, the Innovative and Alternative Technology Program, as well as the Small Community Outreach Program are used to encourage the utilization of cost-effective municipal pollution control technology. Case studies of three technologies including a plant operations diagnostic/remediation methodology, alternative sewer technologies and ultraviolet disinfection are presented. These case studies are presented retrospectively in the context of a generalized concept of how technology flows from science to utilization which was developed in a study by Allen (1977). Additional insights from this study are presented on the information gathering characteristics of engineers and scientists which may be useful in designing technology transfer programs. The recognition of the need for a technology or a deficiency in current practice are important stimuli other than technology transfer for accelerating the utilization of new technology.

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Technology transfer offices and academic spin-off creation: the case of Italy

The Journal of Technology Transfer ◽

10.1007/s10961-011-9241-8 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 382-400 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Bernardina Algieri ◽

Antonio Aquino ◽

Marianna Succurro

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

Technology Transfer Offices

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Industry-University Cooperation and Technology Transfer

IEEE Power Engineering Review ◽

10.1109/mper.1985.5528592 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol PER-5 (12) ◽

pp. 9-11

Author(s):

Dean Gordon Slemon

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

University Cooperation

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Technology Transfer Offices: Roles, Activities, and Responsibilities

Effective Technology Transfer Offices - SpringerBriefs in Business ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-41946-2_1 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

James A. Cunningham ◽

Brian Harney ◽

Ciara Fitzgerald

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

Technology Transfer Offices

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Determinants of ICT Innovations: Lessons Learned from Sweden and Sri Lanka

Administrative Sciences ◽

10.3390/admsci11040135 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 135

Author(s):

Chaminda Wijesinghe ◽

Henrik Hansson ◽

Love Ekenberg

Keyword(s):

Technology Transfer ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Developing Country ◽

Risk Taking ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Living Standards ◽

Innovation Activities ◽

Doing Business ◽

Technology Transfer Offices ◽

Essential Services

Innovation is critical for enterprises and the country’s economy, and it has resulted in an improvement in living standards. There may be appropriate lessons to learn from other countries, but their adoption must be assessed due to education and living standards variations. This paper aims to build an in-depth understanding of the stimulating factors for ICT innovations from Sweden, and examines their adoption in the context of a developing country, Sri Lanka. ICT innovations significantly impact development in other sectors, as they can ease doing business and other essential services. This study is based on seven interviews, including key people leading innovation activities in Sweden. Then, it critically analyses and presents the application of stimulating factors in Sweden to the context of a developing country, namely Sri Lanka. The results indicate that education and mindset, a risk-taking environment, embracing failures, digitalisation and collaboration are the critical determinants of ICT innovations in Sweden. This research is vital for educational policymakers in universities, technology transfer offices, and governmental policymakers.

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