Title: Management of networks involving Technology Transfer from public to private sector: a conceptual framework

Authors: Giselle Rampersad, Pascale Quester, Indrit Troshani

Addresses: Business School, The University of Adelaide, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 50005, Australia. ' Business School, The University of Adelaide, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 50005, Australia. ' Business School, The University of Adelaide, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 50005, Australia

Abstract: Over recent decades, increasingly complex networks have emerged among universities, industries and governments involved in technology transfer from public to private sector. Despite the growing international importance of such networks, academic research examining the key management factors leading to their effectiveness is still sparse. This exploratory study investigates such network management factors in various industries in Australia. Based on interviews held with members from university, industry and government, we provide an analysis from a network-level perspective. Findings are used to develop a conceptual framework concerned with managing networks involving technology transfer from public to private sector.

Keywords: network management; innovation management; university–industry–government research; cooperative research; public to private sector technology transfer; collaborative research; industrial collaboration; Australia; research networks; universities; government research.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTTC.2009.024375

International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 2009 Vol.8 No.2/3, pp.121 - 141

Published online: 02 Apr 2009 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article