Inventions and their commercial exploitation in German universities: Analyzing determinants among academic researchers
Teita Bijedić, Simone Chlosta and Arndt Werner
Do startups benefit from incubation? An analysis of startups’ absorptive capacity
Constantin Schmutzler and André Presse
Absorptive Capacity Approach to Technology Transfer at Corporate Accelerators: A Systematic Literature Review
Ufuk Gür
Strategy Processes in Technology Transfer Offices: Antecedents and Consequences
Ciara Fitzgerald, James A Cunningham, Matthias Menter and Richard Nyuur
Role and Impact of Maker Spaces in Universities Third Mission – The ViNN:Lab Case
Dana Mietzner and Markus Lahr
Does Technology Scouting Impact Spin-out Generation? An Action Research Study in the Context of an Entrepreneurial University
Christian Schultz
Technology Transfer through Intersectoral Partnerships – The Case of Digitization in the German Health Sector
Markus Göbel, Hans Dieter Gräfen and Christian Schultz
Part 2
The Relevance of Technology Transfer
Frank Piller, Dennis Hilgers and Lisa Schmidthuber
Start-ups as relevant supporters and initiators of sustainability attributes in global value chains of the future
Stephanie Rabbe, Christoph von Viebahn and Marvin Auf der Landwehr
Progressive University Technology Transfer of Innovation Capabilities to SMEs: An Active and Modular Educational Partnership
Mauricio Camargo, Laure Morel and Pascal Lhoste
Facilitating Knowledge and Technology Transfer via a Technology Radar as an Open and Collaborative Tool
Marko Berndt and Dana Mietzner
Using open innovation platforms for technology transfer
Frank Piller, Dennis Hilgers, Christoph Ihl and Lisa Schmidthuber
Toward Systemic Strategy Development: A Contextual Innovation Framework
Florian Grote and Eva-Maria Lindig
University Technology Transfer as Control Parameter of Complex Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Andreas Liening, Jan-Martin Geiger, Tim Haarhaus and Ronald Kriedel
About the Authors
Dana Mietzner is Professor for innovation management and regional development at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, Germany. Her current research interests are on the collaborative development of innovations, new approaches in knowledge and technology transfer as well as method development and implementation for strategic foresight in SMEs.
Christian Schultz is Professor of business administration, at hwtk (University of Applied Sciences) in Berlin, Germany. His research interests are in different areas of entrepreneurship and innovation management such as the entrepreneurial team, entrepreneurial finance, and tools for knowledge and technology transfer.
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.