Technology transfer
Technology Transfer
Technology transfer (pronounced: teck-nol-uh-jee trans-fur) is the process of transferring skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing, and facilities among governments or universities and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users who can then further develop and exploit the technology into new products, processes, applications, materials, or services. It is closely related to (and may arguably be considered a subset of) knowledge transfer.
Etymology
The term "technology transfer" is a combination of two words: "technology" and "transfer". The word "technology" comes from the Greek "technologia" - "techne" (art, skill, craft) and "logia" (the study of something). "Transfer" comes from the Latin "transferre" which means to carry across or through.
Related Terms
- Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.
- Research and Development (R&D): Work directed towards the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes.
- Intellectual Property (IP): Refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
- Licensing: The granting of permission to use intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, patents, or technology, under defined conditions.
- Commercialization: The process of bringing new products or services to the market.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Technology transfer
- Wikipedia's article - Technology transfer
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