| Author: | McMullan, W. E. Melnyk, K. |
| Title: | University innovation centres and academic venture formation. |
| Journal: | R. and D. Management
1988 : JAN, VOL. 18:1, p. 5-12 |
| Index terms: | SCIENCE PARKS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION UNIVERSITIES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT JOB CREATION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A review of the role of university innovation centres in transforming research projects into profitable products and the academic venture development process at various universities. Barriers to commercializing research projects: time, co-operation, motivational and accommodation limits. Need to allocate manpower to overcome these barriers. A pilot project at Calgary University. Two Tables illustrate the barriers to commercialization,and responses concerning market feasibility projects. |
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