scholarly journals Financing Energy Innovation: The Need for New Intermediaries in Clean Energy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10440
Author(s):  
Soh Young In ◽  
Ashby H. B. Monk ◽  
Janelle Knox-Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
The Us ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Energy Domain ◽  
Valley Of Death

This study aims to advance the understanding of and address the valley of death that is significantly widening in the clean energy domain due to its financing challenges. We conduct a case study on three new investment vehicles in the US energy sector (First Look Fund by Activate, Prime Impact Fund by Prime Coalition, and Aligned Climate Capital), which set their missions to contribute to bridging the valley of death in clean energy. While three cases focus on different technological development phases, they raise a consistent point that investment opportunities (and risks) are not assigned to the appropriate investors. We argue that current financial intermediaries have failed to effectively channel funding sources to entrepreneurs, as we evidence network fragmentation and information asymmetries among investor groups and companies. Therefore, we propose three intermediary functions that can facilitate intelligent and effective information flow among investors throughout the entire energy technology development cycle. Our findings highlight the emergence of collaborative platforms as critical pillars to address financing issues among new energy ventures.

scholarly journals Search for the Developing Trends by Patent Analysis: A Case Study of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Ta Lee ◽  
Wei-Nien Su
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Patent Counts ◽  
Patent Indicator ◽  
Forward Citation ◽  
Specific Technology ◽  
Function Matrix

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are now used in electric vehicles (EVs), and the electrolyte is one of the major components governing the performance of LIBs. The patent count-based method or patent indicator was used to understand the development status of the specific technology field. However, these approaches cannot provide a complete picture to realize the technology development. Therefore, the goal of this work is to develop a holistic approach to identify technological development trends. The top six patent assignees are first selected by an issued patent counts analysis, including Ube, Mitsubishi Chem., Panasonic, Sony, LG Chem., and Samsung SDI. The “modified” Ernst indicators are applied to reflect different innovation strategies among these patent assignees. The forward-citation analysis and technology-function matrix show that using mixed lithium salts and organic solvents with novel additives compounds are the developing trends to improve the performance of LIBs. The multi-dimensional scaling shows technological similarities among these six companies. The developed approaches can be used to obtain a better overview for electrolyte technology and be also applicable to other technological fields.

scholarly journals The Importance of Globalization in the Economic Integration of the Countries in the Region: The Case of Kosovo

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sc. Bekë Kuqi ◽  
Dr. Sc. Petrit Hasanaj
Keyword(s):  
Economic Integration ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Us ◽  
Harmonization Process ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Eu

Globalization represents an unavoidable phenomenon in the history of mankind, which is making the world smaller and smaller by increasing the exchange of goods, services, information, knowledge and cultures between different countries. Globalization is a process that has changed a lot in our everyday lives. This multidimensional and contradictory process brings to life the hopes and achievements that life can bring to it. The rush for greater competition is one of the main objectives of globalization. Such a thing can only be reached with market liberalization, economic integration and technology development. It is important for us to benefit from globalization. Therefore, during this paper we will discuss the importance of globalization for the integration and development of countries in the US and as a case study for Kosovo. Globalization is an unstoppable process for Kosovo, and a hope for integration and development that will impact on economic development and integration into the European Union. Following the Declaration of Independence of Kosovo on 17 February 2008 and the entry into force of the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo on 15 June 2008, the same objectives, more than before, were introduced in Kosovo. Like other transition countries, Kosovo also declared membership in the EU not only objective of foreign policy, but also a strategic social and state goal. The definition of this decision puts Kosovo at the forefront of the transition, reform and harmonization process with EU criteria.

Developing Entrepreneurial Universities in Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Chih Hu
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Private Research ◽  
Catch Up

This article investigates the evolving University–Industry–Government (UIG) linkages pattern in Taiwan, a latecomer catch-up country in terms of its late technology development and pursuing a targeted strategy of catch-up. The focus is on the funding sources available to universities and on their significance in defining the essentials of operating entrepreneurial universities. The results demonstrate that both public and private funding sources are important for assisting the build of entrepreneurial universities to reinforce such linkages, but their effects are divergent. The essential role of private research funding is not determined by the amount of funding, but is rather one of a guide to fill in the gaps in technological development between universities and industries. In comparison, public funding is a pre-requisite to and catalyst in attracting private research funding to bridge the gaps between university and industry research and to correct the misalignment of its impacts. The results also suggest that the UIG linkages available to an entrepreneurial university are closely associated with patterns of regional innovation and industrial development.

scholarly journals Simulation of Scenarios: Case Study in the Funding Sources of the Foundation of Support for Education, Research and Scientific and Technological Development of the Federal Technological University of Paraná – Campus Pato Branco

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-204
Author(s):  
Osni Hoss ◽  
Vanderlei Bromberger ◽  
Claudio Antonio Rojo ◽  
Almir Ferreira De Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Strategic Actions ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Market Requirements ◽  
The Future ◽  
Current Context ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Technological University ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Running a business in the current context is a complex task. Changes and market requirements are becoming more dynamic. Given this reality it is necessary to simulate possible scenarios. Studies of scenario simulation have emerged to enable organizations a guidance on this new reality. Using a methodology based on critical variables, the simulation of scenarios extends the capability of organizations visualize their future strategic actions in order to achieve their goals. Through the theoretical framework, this study aimed to study this methodology, gathering information and presenting the main concepts related to the subject to, in the case study, apply them in the fund sources of FUNTEF-PR, Campus Pato Branco. The study found that a scenario rarely happens exactly as it was simulated, but it reduces the future organizational uncertainties. It is shown as a tool able to assist the organization in defining its strategy, at the same time,allowing a more flexible and appropriate position to deal with the uncertainty and the new, making the future less doubtful.

scholarly journals The Effect of Smartphone Technology Development on Student Morality

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-153
Author(s):  
Didin Komarudin ◽  
Adnan Adnan ◽  
Asrizal A. Upe
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Smartphone Technology ◽  
Negative Impacts

This research is formulated: How is the effect of technological development on student morality? What are the positive and negative impacts of technological development for students? What can strengthen student solidarity? The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of technological development on student morality. Know the positive and negative impact of technological advances. Know the things that can strengthen student solidarity. Case study method with qualitative analysis. Researchers conducted direct interviews on students, studying moral books, internet, research-related research researchers, and so forth.

scholarly journals Moving drug discoveries beyond the valley of death: the role of innovation ecosystems

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Calza ◽  
Marco Ferretti ◽  
Eva Panetti ◽  
Adele Parmentola
Keyword(s):  
Drug Development ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Us ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
Valley Of Death

PurposeThe paper aims to explore the nature of initiatives and strategies of inter-organizational cooperation to cross the valley of death in the biopharma industry.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted an exploratory case study analysis in the Biopharma Innovation Ecosystem in Greater Boston Area (USA), which is one of the oldest, and most successful IE in the US, specialized in the Biopharma domain, by conducting a round of expert interviews with key informants in the area, chosen as representatives of the different types of actors engaged in the drug development processes at different stages.FindingsMain findings suggest that cooperation can contribute to surviving the valley of death by reducing the barriers within the drug development pipeline through the promotion of strategic relationships among actors of different nature, including the establishment of government-led thematic associations or consortia, agreements between university and business support structures, proximity to venture capitalist and the promotion of a general culture of academic entrepreneurship within universities.Originality/valueThe authors believe that this paper contributes to the literature by shedding light on the nature of the specific cooperative initiative the barriers in drug development and help to survive the valley of the death.

Evaluating Community Engagement and Benefit-Sharing Practices in Australian Wind Farm Development

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Lansbury Hall ◽  
Jarra Hicks ◽  
Taryn Lane ◽  
Emily Wood
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Government Organizations

The wind industry is positioned to contribute significantly to a clean energy future, yet the level of community opposition has at times led to unviable projects. Social acceptance is crucial and can be improved in part through better practice community engagement and benefit-sharing. This case study provides a “snapshot” of current community engagement and benefit-sharing practices for Australian wind farms, with a particular emphasis on practices found to be enhancing positive social outcomes in communities. Five methods were used to gather views on effective engagement and benefit-sharing: a literature review, interviews and a survey of the wind industry, a Delphi panel, and a review of community engagement plans. The overarching finding was that each community engagement and benefit-sharing initiative should be tailored to a community’s context, needs and expectations as informed by community involvement. This requires moving away from a “one size fits all” approach. This case study is relevant to wind developers, energy regulators, local communities and renewable energy-focused non-government organizations. It is applicable beyond Australia to all contexts where wind farm development has encountered conflicted societal acceptance responses.

The Importance Of Energy Solutions For A Safe And Rational Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Daniela Cristina Momete ◽  
Tudor Prisecaru
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Crucial Importance ◽  
Gas Processing ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Rational Development ◽  
Oil Exploitation ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Energy Domain

AbstractA new industrial revolution is on the verge in the energy domain considering the knowledge and skills acquired through the development of new energy technologies. Shale gas processing, unconventional oil exploitation, new exploring/drilling methods, mature renewable energy or in progress, all generated a wealth of knowledge in new technology. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the positive and negative aspects of energy solutions, and to reveal the way to a world where a valid sustainable development, based on safe and rational premises, is actually considered. The paper also introduces suggestions for the energy system, which has a crucial importance in coping with the resource management of the future, where the economic, social, and environmental/climate needs of the post-crisis world should be suitably considered.

A Proof for the Possibility of Ce-Oxide from CMP Residuals in Si-Wafers by Analytical TEM

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne Zhao ◽  
Liem Do Thanh ◽  
Michael Gribelyuk ◽  
Mary-Ann Zaitz ◽  
Wing Lai
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Chemical Mechanical Planarization ◽  
Particle Cluster ◽  
Limited Region ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Analytical Tem ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Oxide Particles

Abstract Inclusion of cerium (Ce) oxide particles as an abrasive into chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries has become popular for wafer fabs below the 45nm technology node due to better polishing quality and improved CMP selectivity. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has difficulties finding and identifying Ce-oxide residuals due to the limited region of analysis unless dedicated efforts to search for them are employed. This article presents a case study that proved the concept in which physical evidence of Ce-rich particles was directly identified by analytical TEM during a CMP tool qualification in the early stage of 20nm node technology development. This justifies the need to setup in-fab monitoring for trace amounts of CMP residuals in Si-based wafer foundries. The fact that Cr resided right above the Ce-O particle cluster, further proved that the Ce-O particles were from the wafer and not introduced during the sample preparation.

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