1 Technology as a Package for Effective Technology Transfer Jayantha Ranatunga 19 th August 2008 Negambo Sri Lanka.09

2 Presentation Summary Key role of technology Historical role of technology How technology is created How is it communicated Readiness of technology How to make it market ready.45

3 Presentation Summary (Contd) Transfer of explicit knowledge Transfer of tacit knowledge Recipient readiness to absorb Enabling factors Packaging of technology Promoting technology packaging 1.26

4 Technology Factors of production History of technology Savages -fire, bow, pottery Barbarians – Domesticated animals, agriculture Civilized – alphabet, writing, printing 2.53

5 Harnessing & Control of Energy Muscle power Animal power Bio mass Fossilized solar energy Nuclear energy 3.55

6 Energy Conversion Technology Technical efficiency Allocative efficiency Right goods Right people Right price 4.35

7 Creation of Technology Innovations Discoveries Mimicking nature Adoption from related fields 5.57

8 Innovation Accidental Familiarity of similar technologies Disciplined, systematic search Scientific search Grass root innovation 7.48

9 Communication of the Idea Research paper Engineering drawing Mathematical Model Virtual model Physical scale model 8.27

10 Limitations of Early Models GRI’s physical model Non functional, not durable, high cost Scientist’s lab process Need to be scaled up Batch operation Process kinetics are not addressed Not cost optimized Not ready for commercialization 11.16

11 Refinements Needed Before Commercialization ( Engineering Interventions) Selection of materials of construction Competitive cost of material Durability Strength needed for rugged use Easy construction Environment friendly disposal Energy efficient Low cost of operation Pleasing to eye & feel 12.28

12 Process engineering Method of manufacture in considering scale Example of a metallic object Fabrication Welding Forging Casting Machining Stamping Hot rolling Cold rolling 14.13

13 Technology Readiness Levels Basic principles observed & reported Potential applications validated Proof of concept demonstrated Components of technology validated Validated in field or simulated environment System adequacy & reliability tested Transfer of explicit & tacit knowledge Improvement upon customer feed-back 16.01

14 Levels of Technology R & D Basic technology research Research to evaluate feasibility Technology development Technology demonstration System & subsystem readiness System test, launch & operation Earth cement block 19.01

15 Transfer Process Technology readiness Recipient readiness Knowledge transfer Explicit –manuals-teaching Tacit-coaching Demonstration of technology Enabling factors 21.26

16 Packaging Readiness of technology package National Innovation System 21.59

17 Thank You NERDC 19 th August