Technology transfer model for Austrian higher education institutions

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the findings of a PhD research (Heinzl, 2007)

PII- Potential Innovation Index: a Tool to Benchmark Innovation Capabilities in International Context

“…Yeti.com, Inno Centive, TelScout) connect industry, academic institutions, and public and non-profit organizations with a global network of research scientists to manage intellectual property and provide innovative solutions to a challenging problem (Heinzl et al, 2012). Innovations and their commercialization are based on networking effects between the academic researchers and industry.…”

“…Finally, Feria's model does not consider the fact that researchers in universities or research centers are still responding to the incentives created by the National System of Researchers. specifi cally for Mexico; the second TT model was developed for Austrian higher education institutions by Heinzl et al (2012). Both models and model types will be outlined briefl y below to subsequently develop our own model through criticism, merging, and modifi cation of the two types.…”

“…Khabiri et al (2012) developed a justified technology transfer broadcasting model in which all of the elements are introduced with their relationships in TT within small and medium enterprises. Heinzl et al (2012) proposed technology transfer models for Austrian higher education institutions that provide valuable insights into the higher education institutions' idiosyncratic factors that affect their TT performance. And finally, Feria and Hidalgo (2011) developed a science-technological knowledge transfer model in Mexico as a means to boost the limited relations between the scientific and industrial environments.…”

Technology transfer models: typology and a generic model

“…Transferors might include: universities; researchers; university scientists; technology transfer office (TTO); public universities; educational and research institutions; technological portfolio company; public technology company; knowledge and technology transfer organisations; PRO. Transferees might include: client companies; spin-offs and start-ups; entrepreneurs in business; researchers and industry project manager; all parties involved in the organisation: senior management, middle management, engineers, support, marketing and sales; inventors and future users of technology (Siegel et al, 2004;Gorschek et al, 2006;Harmon et al, 1997;Necoechea-Mondragón et al, 2013;Genet et al, 2012;Seaton and Cordeyhayes, 1993;ATTC Network, 2011;Gross, 2003;Landry et al, 2013;Heinzl et al, 2013;Warren et al, 2008).…”

“…Agents might include: TT company; non-profit organisation (NPO); industry liaison offices; communities of practice; TTO; federal agencies; direct links and dyadic alliances, among others (Siegel et al, 2004;Gorschek et al, 2006;Harmon et al, 1997;Necoechea-Mondragón et al, 2013;Genet et al, 2012;Seaton and Cordeyhayes, 1993;ATTC Network, 2011;Gross, 2003;Landry et al, 2013;Heinzl et al, 2013;Warren et al, 2008).…”