A mixed–strategy model and case example of federal technology transfer in the USA. (4th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Radosevich, Raymond
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology management. Volume 8:Number 6/7/8(1993)
• Page Start: 596
• Page End: 610
• Publication Date: 2014-08-04
• Subjects: technology transfer -- technology commercialisation -- USA -- United States -- federal laboratories -- technology policy -- SCB Technologies, Inc -- technology management -- start–ups -- strategic alliances -- technology development; Technology -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.4062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-5730

Abstract

This paper presents a model of technology transfer from federal laboratories to recipients which consist of a combination of a local start–up firm with an established large industrial partner. This strategy of mixing two of the more common recipients into a strategic alliance provides the advantages of both types. A case example using the mixed strategy is presented, and conclusions are inferred from this experiment. Of particular interest are the long technology–development cycle time, the configuration of the start–up company and of the support infrastructure for the start–up, and the characteristics of the technology source and the transfer process.