New Perspectives in Technology Transfer

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. The Technology Transfer Challenge

   • Christian Schultz, Dana Mietzner

   Pages 1-8

3. Actors

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9

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   2. Inventions and Their Commercial Exploitation in German Universities: Analyzing Determinants Among Academic Researchers

      • Teita Bijedić, Simone Chlosta, Arndt Werner

      Pages 11-30

   3. Do Startups Benefit from Incubation? An Analysis of Startups’ Absorptive Capacity

      • Constantin Schmutzler, André Presse

      Pages 31-49

   4. Absorptive Capacity Approach to Technology Transfer at Corporate Accelerators: A Systematic Literature Review

      • Ufuk Gür

      Pages 51-69

   5. Strategy Processes in Technology Transfer Offices: Antecedents and Consequences

      • Ciara Fitzgerald, James A. Cunningham, Matthias Menter, Richard B. Nyuur

      Pages 71-87

   6. Role and Impact of Maker Spaces in Universities Third Mission: The ViNN:Lab Case

      • Dana Mietzner, Markus Lahr

      Pages 89-105

   7. Does Technology Scouting Impact Spin-Out Generation? An Action Research Study in the Context of an Entrepreneurial University

      • Christian Schultz

      Pages 107-128

   8. Technology Transfer Through Intersectoral Partnerships: The Case of Digitalization in the German Health Sector

      • Markus Göbel, Hans Dieter Gräfen, Christian Schultz

      Pages 129-146

4. Processes

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147

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   2. The Relevance of Technology Transfer

      • Frank Piller, Dennis Hilgers, Lisa Schmidthuber

      Pages 149-163

   3. Start-Ups as Relevant Supporters and Initiators of Sustainability Attributes in Global Value Chains of the Future

      • Stephanie Rabbe, Christoph von Viebahn, Marvin Auf der Landwehr

      Pages 165-180

   4. Progressive University Technology Transfer of Innovation Capabilities to SMEs: An Active and Modular Educational Partnership

      • Mauricio Camargo, Laure Morel, Pascal Lhoste

      Pages 181-205

   5. Facilitating Knowledge and Technology Transfer via a Technology Radar as an Open and Collaborative Tool

      • Marko Berndt, Dana Mietzner

      Pages 207-230

   6. Using Open Innovation Platforms for Technology Transfer

      • Frank Piller, Dennis Hilgers, Christoph Ihl, Lisa Schmidthuber

      Pages 231-243

   7. Toward Systemic Strategy Development: A Contextual Innovation Framework

      • Florian Grote, Eva-Maria Lindig

      Pages 245-267

   8. University Technology Transfer as Control Parameter of Complex Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

      • Andreas Liening, Jan-Martin Geiger, Tim Haarhaus, Ronald Kriedel

      Pages 269-281

This edited book presents research results that are relevant for scientists, practitioners and policymakers who engage in knowledge and technology transfer from different perspectives. Empirical and conceptual chapters present original approaches regarding the current practice and policies behind technology transfer. By providing analyses at the macro, meso and micro-level, the respective chapters demonstrate how technology is moving from various organizational contexts into new institutions and becoming a critical aspect for competitiveness.

• Technology commercialization
• University-industry tech-transfer
• Academic spin-offs and startups
• Open innovation
• Organizational barriers
• Absorption costs of new technology
• Co-creational interaction
• Accelerator and incubation programs

• Wildau, Germany

  Dana Mietzner

• Berlin, Germany

  Christian Schultz

Dana Mietzner is Professor for innovation management and regional development at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, Germany. Her current research interests are on the collaborative development of innovations, new approaches in knowledge and technology transfer as well as method development and implementation for strategic foresight in SMEs.


Christian Schultz is Professor of business administration, at hwtk (University of Applied Sciences) in Berlin, Germany. His research interests are in different areas of entrepreneurship and innovation management such as the entrepreneurial team, entrepreneurial finance, and tools for knowledge and technology transfer. 

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