New Perspectives in Technology Transfer: Theories, Concepts, and Practices in an Age of Complexity (FGF Studies in Small Business and Entrepreneurship)

✍ Scribed by Dana Mietzner (editor), Christian Schultz (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 284
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This edited book presents research results that are relevant for scientists, practitioners and policymakers who engage in knowledge and technology transfer from different perspectives. Empirical and conceptual chapters present original approaches regarding the current practice and policies behind technology transfer. By providing analyses at the macro, meso and micro-level, the respective chapters demonstrate how technology is moving from various organizational contexts into new institutions and becoming a critical aspect for competitiveness.

✦ Table of Contents

New Perspectives
in Technology Transfer
Contents
Editors and Contributors
About the Editors
Contributors
The Technology Transfer Challenge
1 Why Do We Need to Think About Technology Transfer?
2 Technology Transfer Models
3 Goals and Structure of This Edited Volume
References
Actors
Inventions and Their Commercial Exploitation in German Universities: Analyzing Determinants Among Academic Researchers
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review and Research Question
2.1 Individual Factors
2.2 Career-Related Factors
2.3 Institutional Factors
3 Data and Methodology
3.1 Data Set
3.2 Variables and Methodology
4 Results
5 Discussion
References
Do Startups Benefit from Incubation? An Analysis of Startups’ Absorptive Capacity
1 Introduction and Literature Review
1.1 Problem Statement and Research Goal
1.2 The German Startup Ecosystem
1.3 Models of Incubation
1.4 Impact of Incubation on Startups
1.5 Absorptive Capacity
1.6 Early Definitions
1.7 Reconceptualization
1.8 Scale Development
1.9 Absorptive Capacity in Startups
2 Research Questions and Hypotheses
3 Methodology
3.1 Pre-testing
3.2 Questionnaire
3.3 Sample Selection and Scope
4 Results
4.1 Sample Description
4.2 Incubated vs. Non-incubated Startups
4.3 Discussion
4.4 Conclusion
4.5 Future Research
4.6 Limitations
Appendix 1
References
Absorptive Capacity Approach to Technology Transfer at Corporate Accelerators: A Systematic Literature Review
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Knowledge and Organizations
2.2 Organizational Learning
2.3 Absorptive Capacity
3 Problem and Research Question
4 Methodology
5 Results
5.1 Results of Database Search
5.2 Results of Citation Search Provided as Reading List
5.3 A Conceptual Model for Absorptive Capacity Approach to Technology Transfer at Corporate Accelerators
6 Contributions and Conclusion
References
Strategy Processes in Technology Transfer Offices: Antecedents and Consequences
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Universities and Strategy
2.2 Technology Transfer Offices
2.3 Strategy Process Research
2.4 The Need to Examine Strategy Processes in TTOs
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Sources and Collection
3.2 Data Analysis
3.3 Study Limitations
4 Findings
4.1 Organisational Response Variation
4.2 Environmental Scanning
4.3 Professional Development Activities
4.4 Agenda Setting Activities
5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Role and Impact of Maker Spaces in Universities Third Mission: The ViNN:Lab Case
1 Maker Movement and Maker Spaces as Universities
2 Research Question and Methodological Approach
3 ViNN:Lab
3.1 Configuration and Equipment
3.2 Users and Usage in the ViNN:Lab
4 Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) in the Maker Space
4.1 Outreach Activities
4.2 Practical Interactions
4.3 Research and Development
5 Discussion and Results
6 Conclusions
References
Does Technology Scouting Impact Spin-Out Generation? An Action Research Study in the Context of an Entrepreneurial University
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Research Methodology
3.1 The Action Research Cycle
3.2 Diagnosing
3.3 Action Planning
3.4 Action Taking
3.5 Evaluating
3.6 Specifying Findings
4 Conclusion
References
Technology Transfer Through Intersectoral Partnerships: The Case of Digitalization in the German Health Sector
1 Introduction: The Digital Elephant or What Does Digitalization Mean for the German Health Sector?
2 Theoretical Background: Organizational Decision-Makers Between Causation and Effectuation
3 Intersectoral Partnerships: Manifestations, Thematic Priorities, and Theoretical Approaches
3.1 Network Commons as Forms of Added Value
3.2 Cooperative Relations Between Utility and Morality
3.3 Design and Management of Intersectoral Partnerships: Initial Considerations and Possible Scenarios
4 Conclusion
References
Processes
The Relevance of Technology Transfer
1 Introduction
2 What Are Technology Transfer and Knowledge Transfer?
3 Traditional Channels of Technology Transfer
4 The Challenge of Knowledge Transfer
5 Transfer Activity and Transfer Potential
6 Novel Paths for the Management of the Transfer Process
6.1 Open Innovation Platforms from an Academic Perspective
6.2 Problem Conferences: A New Approach from Market Places to Problem Places
6.3 Matching Panel: Improving Networking at Events
6.4 Crowdfunding for Start-Ups and Seeding Phases for Young Companies
6.5 Opportunity Recognition Workshops
6.6 Map Sets: Roadmapping and Network Analysis
7 Outlook: An AI-Based Future of Technology Transfer
References
Start-Ups as Relevant Supporters and Initiators of Sustainability Attributes in Global Value Chains of the Future
1 Introduction
2 Framework
3 Objective
3.1 Creating Awareness of Cooperation
3.2 Cooperative Awareness
3.3 Implications
4 Methodology
5 Case Study Analysis
5.1 Descriptive Case Presentation—Within-Case Analysis
5.2 Cross-Case Analysis
6 Conclusion—Sustainability in Value Chains as the Result of Cooperation Awareness
References
Progressive University Technology Transfer of Innovation Capabilities to SMEs: An Active and Modular Educational Partnership
1 Introduction
2 Overview of University Technology Transfer-Linked Concepts: Innovation Vouchers and Action Research
3 ATI-Activ’PME: A Modular Process to Accelerate Innovation Capabilities and Technological Appropriation
4 48hours to Bring Ideas to Life®
4.1 Transfer and Innovation Workshops® (TIW-ATI)
4.2 Technology Platforms to Support the Modular Innovation Process
5 Empirical Evidence on a Longitudinal Campaign: Two Case Studies
5.1 TEA Ergo
5.2 Noremat
5.3 Data Gathering
6 Discussion and Main Implications
Appendix
Overview of 48hours to Bring Ideas to Life® Since 2011
Themes of ATI Since 2004
References
Facilitating Knowledge and Technology Transfer via a Technology Radar as an Open and Collaborative Tool
1 Introduction
2 Technology Transfer Methods: An Overview
3 An Open and Collaborative Technology Radar
4 Methodology: The Lean Approach
5 Initial Design and Development
6 Further Development Based on Expert Feedback
7 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Using Open Innovation Platforms for Technology Transfer
1 Introduction
2 The Concept of “Open Innovation”
3 Case Example: “InnoCentive.com”
4 Adapting the Method of Broadcast Search for Technology Transfer
4.1 Attracting Attention
4.2 Co-screening of Problems
4.3 Consulting
4.4 Offering Guidelines for Problem-Solvers
4.5 Initiating a Joint Venture with an Open Innovation Intermediary
5 Conclusion
References
Toward Systemic Strategy Development: A Contextual Innovation Framework
1 Introduction
1.1 Methodology
2 On Innovation
2.1 Types of Innovation
2.2 Innovation Strategies
2.3 Why Innovate?
3 Sustainability Goals in Innovation
3.1 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Accord
4 Contextual Innovation
4.1 On Circularity
4.2 Context-Awareness of Goals
5 Applying the Contextual Innovation Framework
5.1 Building the Model
5.2 Goal Analysis and Formulation
6 The CIF Analytical Method
7 Conclusion and Further Research
References
University Technology Transfer as Control Parameter of Complex Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 UTT from a Quadruple Helix Perspective
2.2 Quadruple Helix UTT and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development
3 Integrating UTT into a Micro-Macro-Model Based on the Theory of Synergetics
3.1 Fundamentals of Synergetics
3.2 UTT as Control Parameter in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
4 Conclusion
References