TY - JOUR
T1 - Macro, Meso and Micro Perspectives of Technology Transfer
AU - Cunningham, James
AU - O'Reilly, Paul
PY - 2018/6
Y1 - 2018/6
N2 - Over the last three decades research into the different aspects of technology transfer has grown significantly that has taken in the main a macro perspective. This research has created a body of knowledge and an evidence base that has contributed original insights in developing the field and also has shaped policymaking and practice. Within the field there is a growing focus on meso and micro aspects of technology transfer and a growing interest in for example role individual actors such as scientists, policy makers, TTO actors, supporting institutions and functions such as universities, professional research organizations, technology and knowledge transfer offices. This research is unearthing fine-grained nuances and insights that provide further evidence of how technology transfer activities are shaped and evolve in different geographical and organizational contexts. The purpose of this special issue is to provide a further understanding of macro, meso and micro perspectives of technology transfer and to provide an agenda for further research that blends these multi-level perspectives of technology transfer.
AB - Over the last three decades research into the different aspects of technology transfer has grown significantly that has taken in the main a macro perspective. This research has created a body of knowledge and an evidence base that has contributed original insights in developing the field and also has shaped policymaking and practice. Within the field there is a growing focus on meso and micro aspects of technology transfer and a growing interest in for example role individual actors such as scientists, policy makers, TTO actors, supporting institutions and functions such as universities, professional research organizations, technology and knowledge transfer offices. This research is unearthing fine-grained nuances and insights that provide further evidence of how technology transfer activities are shaped and evolve in different geographical and organizational contexts. The purpose of this special issue is to provide a further understanding of macro, meso and micro perspectives of technology transfer and to provide an agenda for further research that blends these multi-level perspectives of technology transfer.
KW - Technology Transfer
KW - Scientists
KW - Technology Transfer Offices
KW - Universities
U2 - 10.1007/s10961-018-9658-4
DO - 10.1007/s10961-018-9658-4
M3 - Article
SN - 0892-9912
VL - 43
SP - 545
EP - 557
JO - The Journal of Technology Transfer
JF - The Journal of Technology Transfer
IS - 3
ER -