11. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DEPARTMENT AT THE THESSALONIKI TECHNOLOGY PARK
1. PROJECT GOALS
The project is designed to supplement the structure and operation of the Thessaloniki Technology Park by the development
of a Technology Transfer Department. Specifically, this project aims to:
Supplement and expand the activities of the Thessaloniki Technology Park
Provide technology support for regional businesses.
2. RTP PRIORITY UMBRELLA
Support technology transfer and business access to external sources of technology
3. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE PROJECT
Information, including organisation of workshops, one-day seminars and technology days
Consulting, including technology audit, research on patents, and expert advise on matters relating to the laboratories
of the Thessaloniki Technology Park
Provision of technology services, in quality control and measurements in the area of chemical technology and materials
Technology evaluation on high-tech investments, up-grading of production processes, and new product development
Technology brokering
4. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Development of an organisation and action plan for the new Department
Development, standardisation and promotion of the services to be provided
Organisation of a network of outside technology consultants
Provision of supplementary equipment for technology transfer services
5. DURATION OF IMPLEMENTATION:
1996-1997
6. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY:
Thessaloniki Technological Park-EDAP
7. RELATED OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES FROM THE 2nd CSF & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES:
ROP-IND (325), ROP-R&D (23)
8. DEMAND DIAGRAMS
- 77: Participation in the purchase and sale of technology (technology brokering, licensing, royalties etc.) (use-requirements)
- 78: Co-operation with outside technology consultants (industrial property, product and process improvement, patents
etc.) (use-requirements)
- 80: Co-operation with the technology parks (use-requirements)