Challenges of Technology Transfer: from Research to Implementation Norman C. Leppla University of Florida Dept. of Entomology and Nematology
Inventions or Discoveries 1. Machinery 2. Manufactured Articles 3. Chemical Compositions 4. Processes 5. Organisms
Augmentative Biological Control 1. Rearing and Handling Equipment 2. Materials for Manipulating Organisms 3. Diets and Processing Chemicals 4. Rearing and Application Methods 5. Specific Uses for Natural Enemies
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products Public Domain Patented Market Analysis Feasibility Study Market Analysis Financing Appropriation Product Development License for Commercial Product Entrepreneur/ Company Government Institution Entrepreneur/ Company Customers Client Group
Direct Implementation by Entrepreneur/Company
Implementation by Government Institution
Implementation by License on Patent
Technology Transfer for Publicly-Funded Biological Control Products Public Domain Patented Market Analysis Feasibility Study Market Analysis Financing Appropriation Product Development License for Commercial Product Entrepreneur/ Company Government Institution Entrepreneur/ Company Customers Client Group
Conclusion 1. Research Teams Versus Solo 2. Financial Support for R&D 3. Practical Technology 4. Effective Against Pest 5. High Benefit/Cost 6. Safe for the Environment