Archive for the 'Tech Transfer Networks' Category

Accelerating the Commercialization of University Innovation

acc-innov.jpgAn emerging approach to identifying, funding and commercializing university-based innovation is proving quite effective at seeding new companies, according to research conducted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Max Planck Institute of Economics. Continue reading…

Scientificcommons.org the Web2.0 of scientific knowledge products

Scientific_commonsAccording to ScientificCommons project “about page”, its major aim is to develop the world’s largest communication medium for scientific knowledge products which is freely accessible to the public. Continue reading…

MIT’s Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation, a model of efficiency

Science_Business_Logo In a latest interview, written by Lori Valigra, in Science|Business, an independent news service focused on technology transfer, Leon Sandler the executive director of MIT’s Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation is explaining how the Center is operating and why is considered to be a global best practice. Sandler argues also on the issue if the model of MIT’s Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation can be transferred to other regions outside the village, as MIT is mentioned. Continue reading…

Innovation Networks: Looking for Ideas Outside the Company

Innovation Networks - Copyright of the Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaFuture competitive advantage will depend on “innovation networks” — individuals and organizations outside a company that can help it solve problems and find new ideas for creating growth, according to Larry Huston, managing partner of consulting firm 4INNO. Continue reading…

Innovation and Performance in the Global Economy

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007More and more OECD governments are giving firms tax breaks to drive innovation while cutting their direct spending on business research and development (R&D), and are also encouraging public research organisations to commercialise their inventions, according to a new OECD report.

The eighth edition of the Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard Continue reading…

iBridge Network Links Ideas & Innovation

iBridge NetworkThe iBridge Network provides the transparency and access to university developed innovations that will lead to further advances and next-generation products. The Network aggregates research materials, technologies, and discoveries in an online, easy-to-search forum—the iBridge Web site. Continue reading…

Innovation: Is Global the Way Forward?

Innovation has become increasingly global, and over 75% of new research and development (R&D) sites planned over the next three years will be established in China and India, according to a recent survey on global R&D networks jointly conducted by INSEAD and Booz Allen Hamilton. Continue reading…

SUPER - SME

SUPER-SME LogoThe SUPER-SME (SUpporting Potential and Existing Research intensive SMEs) project aims to contribute to the objective of raising the intensity of research expenditure and activity of enterprises in the participating regions through a mix of activities. Continue reading…

The New Intellectual Property Marketplace

IBM presents a unique audio series entitled “The New Intellectual Property Marketplace.” The first episode in the series discusses the characteristics of the new IP marketplace, featuring Irving Wladawsky-Berger, IBM vice president of technology strategy and innovation. Continue reading…

The Stockholm Challenge

StockholmChallengeThe Stockholm Challenge is a global networking program for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) entrepreneurs. One of its scope is to demonstrate how information technology can improve living conditions and increase economic growth in all parts of the world. Continue reading…