Study for Roles of Major Players in Technology Commercialization Processes and their Case Studies

Abstract

Technology commercialization network platform includes several major players such as principal investigators, technology licensing offices, accelerators or incubators, innovation capitalist, local governments and they have their own specific roles in enabling or facilitating the transition from embryonic technologies to markets. This study includes case studies involved with major players in technology commercialization processes as well as their roles, and case studies focus on the case of Georgia Institute of Technology and the State of Georgia for a more effective discussion. Particular interests are paid in the information flow between, and the incentives for, each of these network participants.