Technology transfer

Abstract

Four technology transfer practitioners from the UK set out to examine the technology transfer activities of four European universities, looking for examples of good practice, innovative schemes and common problems. This article gives a summary of their report. The conclusions drawn are that universities in general lack clear plans to develop technology transfer activities, that there is little sharing of experiences between universities, and that there is not an appropriate media channel for the technology transfer industry. The author forwards recommendations in view of these conclusions.