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Technology Transfer Systems in the United States and Germany:

Lessons and Perspectives

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Publication Year:1997

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H. Norman Abramson, Jose Encarnacao, Proctor P. Reid, and Ulrich Schmoch, Editors, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, National Academy of Engineering
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This book explores major similarities and differences in the structure, conduct, and performance of the national technology transfer systems of Germany and the United States. It maps the technology transfer landscape in each country in detail, uses case studies to ...
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Front Matter	i-xviii
Part I: Overview and Comparison	1-1	(skim)
Introduction	2-2	(skim)
The German and U.S. R&D Systems	3-8	(skim)
Comparison of Major Technology Transfer Institutions	9-28	(skim)
Selected Technology Transfer Issues in a Comparative Context	29-34	(skim)
Conclusions and Recommendations	35-52	(skim)
Annex I: Suggestions for Transatlantic/International Collaborative Projects	53-60	(skim)
Part II: Technology Transfer in the United States	61-61	(skim)
Introduction	62-62	(skim)
The R&D Enterprise	62-90	(skim)
Technology Transfer from Higher Education to Industry	91-123	(skim)
U.S. Federal Laboratories and Technology Transfer to Industry	124-150	(skim)
Technology Transfer by Privately Held, Nonacademic Organizations	151-176	(skim)
Annex II: Case Studies in Technology Transfer	177-240	(skim)
Part III: Technology Transfer in Germany	241-241	(skim)
Executive Summary	242-244	(skim)
Introduction	245-245	(skim)
The German R&D Enterprise	246-271	(skim)
Technology Transfer from Universities	272-301	(skim)
Technology Transfer from Public Intermediate R&D Insitutions	302-331	(skim)
Technology Transfer by Industrial R&D Consortia	332-340	(skim)
Technology Transfer in Selected Areas	341-345	(skim)
Conclusion: An Assessment of Technology Transfer in Germany	346-348	(skim)
Annex III: Examples of Technology Transfer in Germany	349-360	(skim)
Appendixes	361-362	(skim)
Notes	363-380	(skim)
References	381-399	(skim)
Biographical Information for the Binational Panel	400-408	(skim)
Index	409-425	(skim)

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This book explores major similarities and differences in the structure, conduct, and performance of the national technology transfer systems of Germany and the United States. It maps the technology transfer landscape in each country in detail, uses case studies to examine the dynamics of technology transfer in four major technology areas, and identifies areas and opportunities for further mutual learning between the two national systems.

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