From Science to Business: How firms create value by partnering with universities

Georges Haour
Laurent Miéville

Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
256 pages
ISBN 978-0-230-23651-6

Abstract
In today's knowledge-based society universities and firms must learn to engage more effectively. Universities focus on generating new knowledge, while firms are increasingly drawing on external collaborations to add value to their offerings.

This most insightful work shows managers how to best “mine” the knowledge and technology available in universities or public laboratories by using the three main conduits for knowledge and technology transfer: collaborative research, licensing and spinning out start ups.

Our world requires a considerable transformation to move to a more sustainable state. This will trigger a myriad of innovations, which are opportunities. To respond to the challenge, we must draw on all resources available. Thus, the case for effective partnerships between companies and universities is more compelling than ever.

In this book with a true world-wide perspective, China & India, not surprisingly, are singled out as fast emerging major sources of innovation, for their own dynamic, domestic markets, but also for the world.

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