What do universities expect from the National Association of Technology Transfer Managers. G.B.Stefanovich SEC PLAZMA Petrozavodsk

Commercialization of university R&D. Why? For efficient fulfillment of the university mission.

Mission To teach To conduct scientific research To render services to the university home region

Scientific research. Problems Main problem – scarcity of finance for scientific research. In Russian universities (especially regional ones): The main share of financing is used for education. The main share of financing is used for education. Support of regional government is aimed at tackling narrow practical issued. Most often it is the solution of social, managerial, and informational problems of the region. Support of regional government is aimed at tackling narrow practical issued. Most often it is the solution of social, managerial, and informational problems of the region. The structure of the economy is such that there are very little high-tech enterprises that need high technologies. The structure of the economy is such that there are very little high-tech enterprises that need high technologies.

Scientific research. Solution Active participation in scientific and technological programs of various levels and types. Development of corporate university- industry research (joint research, jobs on business contract, research labs and centers). Immediate application of university R&D in industry (technology transfer – TT).

Technology transfer The core of the process is university title to intellectual property developed by the university. Example: the US Bye-Dole Act, the “goose that lays the golden eggs” for the US economy.

Technology transfer (legal aspects) The Patent Law of February 2003 provides universities with a slim opportunity to become the owners of intellectual products. Unless stipulated otherwise by a contract. If the government has not filed an application within six months. There if a possibility of a slight delay in patent payments.

Technology transfer (economic aspects) Some regions are switching over to innovative development patterns. Industry displays a growing interest in high technologies.

Technology transfer (what else is good) Scholars’ mentality is changing. The attitude of administration at different levels is changing. Additional opportunities open up (the activity of the Education Ministry and CRDF).

Technology transfer (a broader interpretation) Developing corporate research. Developing corporate research. Direct technology transfer. Direct technology transfer. Creating start-up companies. Creating start-up companies.

Problems Local problems Universal problems

Local problems Developing an innovative climate in the university. Developing policy and regulations. Organizing effective work. Solving conflicts of interests.

Universal problems Spreading an innovative climate in society. Accumulating and analyzing positive and negative experience. Training (theory and practice). Creating a common information environment. International representation. Organizing corporate work.

MISSION “To promote, support and enhance the global academic technology transfer profession through internal and external education, training and communication.” GOALS 1. To create broad understanding of the technology transfer process and its impact on society. 2. To develop and promote best practices in the profession. 3. To enhance the value of AUTM membership. 4. To communicate effectively with members. 5. To make AUTM an international organization. 6. To ensure that AUTM has the organizational and governance structure to achieve its vision and mission. (Adopted by the AUTM Board of Trustees October 27, 2001; Amended January 14, 2002)

It takes long intensive thinking and hard work, expecting no gratitude. It is easier if there is a way to receive support and assistance from colleagues.