[Ict4devwg] Infodev: Technology Transfer Facilitation - Online Discussion !

[Vern Weitzel]

http://www.infodev.org/en/Newsletter.aspx?id=45

Technology Transfer Facilitation - Online Discussion !

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

IFC and infoDev have jointly launched an online discussion on technology 
transfer, which is the process of sharing knowledge and technologies among 
institutions who can further develop these technologies by creating new products 
and services in their domestic markets. The purpose of this online discussion is 
to explore how developing countries can best facilitate the transfer and 
commercialization of technology from research institutions -  whether from 
within their domestic institutions; between developing countries; or between 
developing and industrialized nations.

Through a series of dialogues surrounding an IFC report "IFC Emerging Markets 
Technology Transfer Facility", http://www.infodev.org/en/Publication.637.html 
IFC and infoDev invite you to participate in this discussion by sharing your 
experience.  In addition, a panel of international experts will provide answers 
to questions that arise from this report ,as well as insight into the process of 
technology transfer.  Your experience will provide IFC and infoDev with valuable 
insights into facilitating technology transfer and highlight opportunities for 
IFC and infoDev to support these efforts.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS

Louis P. Berneman, Former MD of Penn CTT, Currently CEO of Texelerate
Richard Cahoon, COO, Cornell Research Foundation
Patricia Weeks, Former Director of Technology Transfer, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 
and former president, AUTM
Jane Muir, Technology Transfer Manager, University of Florida
K. Vijay Vijayaraghavan, President, STEM (India)
Nava Swersky Sofer, CEO, Yissum (Hebrew University)
Michelle Mulder, Technology Transfer Manager, South Africa Medical Research Counsel
Dirk Radzinski, CEO, Humboldt University Technology Commercialization
Marcelo Menossi, Professor and Director, UNICAMP Technology Transfer Office, Sao 
Paulo
David E. Martin, Executive Chairman – M∙CAM  & Fellow, Batten Institute, 
University of Virginia
JOIN THE DISCUSSION

We invite you to join the online discussion and provide your insights on the 
following questions:
How would you define or characterize technology transfer?
Who are the stakeholders in tech transfer generally? Which of these stakeholders 
play an active role in commercialization? Which currently do not but should?
What are the special technology transfer considerations by industry, e.g., 
health, agriculture and food, information technology, alternative energy?
What are the unique considerations that come into play when looking at issues of 
South-South technology transfer?
What approaches might improve technology flows between developed countries and 
emerging markets?
Has the US model been successfully replicated elsewhere? Can it be? More 
importantly, should it be?  What other models exist and what are their 
strengths, weaknesses, adaptability and implementability?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the US technology commercialization 
model in the US context? What are the implications for emerging markets?
For further information about infoDev-IFC Technology Transfer collaboration 
activities, please see the Technology Transfer activity file.

To join the discussion, click here and post your comments.

Thanks for your participation and for being part of infoDev's growing online 
community.

Sincerely,
Valerie D'Costa
infoDev, Program Manager


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