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In this paper an overall approach of technology acquisition by using a priority setting method is proposed. In the management of technology literature, different methods of Technology Acquisition were developed. We categorized them into three levels: mode, mechanism and operational models. In this paper we developed an algorithm for choosing the best mode of technology acquisition in the specific technology. The algorithm is combination of critical technologies method and some criteria such as cost of technology acquisition mode. Concurrently priorities of technologies will be set. Finally we applied this approach to membrane technology in Iranian petrochemical industry.

This article provides an overview of innovation processes have been taken in the field of Fuel Cell Technology (FCT) in Iran. Fuel Cell technology is a generic technology with wide variety areas of application in automobile and in energy production both for industrial and residential purposes and it is expected to have a large societal impact on the future society.In this article we review some of technology development frameworks including interactive and systematic models. Then concerning decision criteria such as considering role of the actors cooperating at national level and also their interactions and based on the National Innovation System (NIS) approach, an innovation survey has been drawn. Activities of main actors in development of FCT in Iran were monitored. By using this survey, we explore technological innovation in the field of FC technology. These innovation surveys try to deal with two challenges. Firstly, what characterized FC technology innovation in Iran? And secondly, how can numerous actors be maintained and duplication avoided in a NIS? Finally our concluding remarks of the innovation surveys is analyzing the role of government, industry and academia and their interaction and suggesting establishment of FCT development center.