Innovation and Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer Innovation and Successful Diffusion in the Construction Industry

Proximity, Knowledge Transfer, and Innovation in Technology-Based M&As

This paper presents the findings from a qualitative study on the extent to which three dimensions of proximity–geographic, cognitive, and organizational– impact knowledge transfer and innovation post-M&A. Findings show that the elements of proximity substantially influence both knowledge transfer and innovation although the nature of the impact varies and is influenced by the type of management...

Contribution of Universities to Regional Innovation via Technology Transfer

The Triple Helix model is a prescriptive model of innovation that takes a sociological perspective to explain how the reciprocal relations between university-industry-government contribute to the creation and capitalization of knowledge. The model emphasizes the role of the university as promoters of socioeconomic development especially in those regions with low technology dynamics. The concept...

Intermediation in Innovation: The Role of Technology Transfer O¢ces1

The paper o¤ers a new theoretical framework to investigate the organization of technology transfer between universities and industry. We ...nd that technology transfer o¢ces (TTOs) can reduce the uncertainty and adverse selection problems between faculty-inventors and industrial ...rms, and thus play a crucial role in forming the market for university inventions. Our results help explain the si...

Prospecting of Opportunities in Innovation Networks for Technology Transfer

Studies present the importance of networks for SMEs, but few of them show the opportunities for technology transfer. The paper systematizes the goals that involve innovation networks as tools for prospecting opportunities for technology transfer in SMEs. It was conducted a case study in a high-tech company located in the state of São Paulo Brazil. The goals were organized based on the objective...