Hurdles in University-Industry Technology Transfer: Why Research-Based Inventions are Not Transferred to the Market?

Battaglia, Daniele; Paolucci, Emilio; Ughetto, Elisa

doi:10.1109/tem.2023.3269731

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“…This could explain how robust networking naturally affords researchers improved access to market trends and business needs, thereby informing and enriching their market orientation [37]. Battaglia et al [7] emphasize that insufficient business networks and a lack of market-focused orientation among researchers restrict the advancement of research-based inventions to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), where they are prepared for commercial exploitation.…”

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Influence of social capital, market orientation, and technological readiness on researchers’ interactions with companies

Rossoni,

de Vasconcellos,

Sbragia

2024

Futur Bus J

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This study investigates the influence of social capital, market orientation, and technological readiness levels (TRLs) on the intensity of collaboration between researchers from a public research institution in Brazil and companies, and how TRLs moderate this relationship. Using a quantitative approach, we applied structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze responses from researchers at this institution. The analysis highlights the critical roles of social capital and market orientation in fostering effective R&D interactions. Social capital enhances collaboration through trust and network strength, while market orientation aligns R&D efforts with market needs, ensuring that innovations are both relevant and timely. Importantly, this study explores how technological readiness levels (TRLs) moderate these relationships, offering insights into the varying impact of social capital and market orientation across different stages of technological development. Findings reveal that participation in projects with TRLs 4 to 6, known as the Valley of Death, significantly moderates the impact of market orientation on researchers' interaction intensity with companies, underscoring the importance of considering technological maturity in R&D collaborations. The study is framed within the open innovation approach, emphasizing the importance of leveraging external knowledge and collaborative networks to enhance innovation outcomes. Theoretically, this research extends the existing models of R&D collaboration by illustrating how TRLs modify the effects of social capital and market orientation. Practically, it offers actionable insights for R&D managers and policymakers on structuring environments that foster robust academic–industry partnerships, facilitating the successful transition of innovations from conceptualization to market readiness.

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Influence of social capital, market orientation, and technological readiness on researchers’ interactions with companies

Rossoni,

de Vasconcellos,

Sbragia

2024

Futur Bus J

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University-industry open innovation: main enablers and practices based on a scoping review

Murga Pinillos

2024

IJIS

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Purpose Given their capacity to generate knowledge, universities can be the primary external source of knowledge and innovation for companies. Despite studies on the potential drivers of open innovation, the actors involved in these projects beyond academics and the most effective practices that universities follow for successful university–industry collaborations remain unclear. This study aims to identify the enablers and best practices universities follow to contribute to successful university–industry open innovation results, providing a conceptual framework for the management of such initiatives. Design/methodology/approach Articles from peer-reviewed academic journals identified in the Scopus and Web of Science databases were researched in this scoping review. The review used descriptive and thematic analyses and focused on 93 articles published between 2013 and 2023 that analysed universities’ enablers and practices for knowledge transfer to the industry. Findings Organisational factors, stakeholder attitudes, infrastructure, and external factors facilitate knowledge transfer from universities to companies. The most effective practices for promoting innovation are related to project management, policies and incentives and are relational and educational. Performance results can be evaluated through quantitative and qualitative indicators, measured at the different phases of the innovation process, considering the impacts achieved. Originality/value Previous reviews have focused on barriers, researchers’ motivations or specific enablers. The enablers and practices identified were analysed with a systemic vision, considering the university as a unit of analysis. This study suggests a comprehensive conceptual framework for the successful management of university–industry open innovation.

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Hurdles in University-Industry Technology Transfer: Why Research-Based Inventions are Not Transferred to the Market?

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Influence of social capital, market orientation, and technological readiness on researchers’ interactions with companies

Influence of social capital, market orientation, and technological readiness on researchers’ interactions with companies

University-industry open innovation: main enablers and practices based on a scoping review

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