Abstract
Technology transfer from academic and scientific institutions has been transformed into a strategic variable for companies and nations who wish to cope with the challenges of a global economy. Since the early 1970s, many technology transfer models have tried to introduce key factors in the process. Previous studies have shown that technology transfer is influenced by various elements. This study is based on a review of two recent technology transfer models that we have used as basic concepts for developing our own conceptual model. Researcher–firm networks have been considered as key elements in the technology transfer process between public universities and firms. The conceptual model proposed could be useful to improve the efficiency of existing technology transfer mechanisms.
Highlights
In our present economic environment, the ability to translate research funding into products and services through technology transfer (TT) is critically important
The aim of this study is to develop a model describing the importance of the researcher–firm networks for public universities in Mexico based on a review of two TT models used as basic concepts for developing our own model of TT that is tailored to the needs of Mexican universities, researchers, firms and government current situation
The overall aim of this study is to develop a model of TT describing the importance of the researcher–firm networks for public Universities in Mexico.The research objectives of this study are listed as below: Research Objective 1: Identify of factors influencing the technology transfer performance for Mexican public universities
Summary
In our present economic environment, the ability to translate research funding into products and services through technology transfer (TT) is critically important. Analyzing and understanding how to manage TT from academic and scientific institutions into marketable ideas is currently one of the most important topics in social sciences academic research The papers in this issue attempt to consider the broader impact of universities as actors in economic and industrial development.They provide a more critical assessment of the factors, environments and conditions that affect the ability of universities to promote socially desirable outcomes. Universities are being evaluated by their ability to patent and license technology, and to spin out firms based on university research This new focus has shifted attention away from the main roles of the university as teaching, research and knowledge generating institutions. The result of globalization has been an increasing trend in research over the last 25 years towards involving technology and knowledge transfers from academic institutions to private industry (Siegel et al, 2003)
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