Over the last 20 years, universities have made steady progress in their efforts to foster the process of technology transfer through collaboration with industry. The estab- lishment of technology transfer offices (TTO) has become routine for supporting the commercialization of academic research. However, the literature shows that there are many factors that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of these offices. Based on original data from interviews with 197 university departments in Italy, this paper investigates the determinants of universities university use of TTOs. We take account of the effects of universities’ and TTOs characteristics, of research and geographic indicators.
What Drives University Access to Technology Transfer Offices? Evidence from Italy
MUSCIO, ALESSANDRO
2010-01-01
Abstract
Over the last 20 years, universities have made steady progress in their efforts to foster the process of technology transfer through collaboration with industry. The estab- lishment of technology transfer offices (TTO) has become routine for supporting the commercialization of academic research. However, the literature shows that there are many factors that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of these offices. Based on original data from interviews with 197 university departments in Italy, this paper investigates the determinants of universities university use of TTOs. We take account of the effects of universities’ and TTOs characteristics, of research and geographic indicators.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
